PSG 2022 Scientific Program Schedule Posted!
The Local and Scientific Program committees are working hard to make PSG’s Virtual Meeting engaging, informative, and fun!
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PSG 2022 Silent AUKtion is open!
The PSG 2022 Silent AUKtion is officially open for bidding today at 12pm PST! The PSG community really pulled out all the stops this year – we are so excited about all the awesome items that were donated!
PSG 2022 Student-Mentor Session Final Call for Registration
With PSG 2022 quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure we had heard from everyone who is interested in participating in this year’s Student-Mentor session, which will take place Wednesday, February 23rd, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (Pacific time). This event will be an informal virtual evening gathering and an opportunity for students and early career scientists to connect in small groups with…
Job Openings: Zoological Field Assistants (South Georgia)
British Antarctic Survey are seeking Zoological Field Assistants to carry out fieldwork on seabirds and seals on a sub-Antarctic island. Deadline to apply: 3/31/2022.
Silent AUKtion – last call for donation submission!
Just a reminder that the Silent AUKtion will stop accepting donations of items to auction off on January 30th! We have already received an awesome assortment of items (check them out here), but we would love to raise even more money for student research this year! If you’ve been thinking about donating a cool seabird or marine-themed item but haven’t gotten around to…
Job Opening: Field Researcher (Marion Island, South Africa)
Ever wanted to spend a year living and working on Marion Island? There is a vacancy for two ecologists to conduct trials to further inform the planning for the mouse eradication project envisaged on the island. Deadline to apply: 1/21/2022.
Postdoc Opportunity: North Pacific Seabird Genomics (Canada)
Dr. Theresa Burg is looking for a postdoc to join her team at the University of Lethbridge to work on population genomics in North Pacific seabirds. The project involves analyzing whole genome sequencing data from multiple seabird species (puffins, auklets and gulls) to examine population structure and evidence of adaptation.
PSG 2022 Mentoring Session Reminder
Attention PSG members! If you’re interested in meeting new people, expanding your professional network, building your mentoring skills, or learning from others within PSG, don’t forget to register for the Mentoring Session when you register for PSG 2022! Pre-registration for this event is REQUIRED, so sign up now!
PSG 2022 Silent AUKtion – Donations Needed!
PSG is still seeking donations for the second annual Virtual PSG Silent AUKtion! The auction will run February 1-25, 2022, and all proceeds will be used to support student research! Reminder – you do not have to be registered for the annual meeting in order to participate in the AUKtion!
PSG 2022 Early Bird Registration Deadline January 8th
Just a friendly reminder: early bird pricing for Pacific Seabird Group’s 2022 Annual Meeting is coming to an end on January 8th, so hurry over to our registration page before prices go up!
