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Floods could affect nearly 2.7m people in Pakistan by 2030: Study
2015-03-05 23:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Tribune: As many as 2.7 million people could be affected yearly by river-floods in Pakistan by 2030; while the number of people globally affected by the floods every year could reach 54 million, a study said on Thursday. According to the report, prepared by the US-based World Resources Institute think-tank and four Dutch research groups, it estimated that people being affected by the river-floods could reach up to 2.7 million people by 2013. Currently, an estimated 715,000 people in Pakistan are affected...
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Payload Study Engineer
2015-03-05 19:05:06| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Payload Study Engineer in the Payload Instruments Section, Advanced Payload Mission Concept Office, Future Missions Office, Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The Future Missions Office SREF is in charge of missions preparation activities for the Science and Robotic Exploration Programmes, including in particular mission definition studies Phases 0AB1 and technology development activities. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Payload Instruments Section SREFMI. This section is in charge of the overall technical management of payload definition activities for future missions in early phases, for science and robotic exploration missions, including the technical interface with instrument consortia. The section also provides general payload expertise support to the other Directorate entities. The main nonexhaustive responsibilities of the postholder will include overall technical management of payload definition activities in early phases Phases 0AB1 for a given future mission under study, for payload elements provided both by ESA and Member States. Design and analysis of astronomy and planetary science instruments technical interface with the study science teams for instrumentation aspects in early phases contribution to the instrumentation Announcement of Opportunity process for the selection of instrument consortia during Phase A technical interface with the selected instrument teams in Phase A or B1 coordination and production of payloadrelated documents for ESA internal reviews, in particular the Preliminary Requirements Review at the end of Phase A, or the System Requirements Review at the end of Phase B1 supporting the elaboration of new instrument technologies required for the Science Robotic Exploration Directorates Programmes, by participating in the elaboration and implementation of the Cosmic Vision and the Mars Robotic Exploration Preparation Programme MREP technology development plans and following nationallyfunded activities providing payload expertise and support to projects under development as required, e.g. through participation in reviews. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a PhD or Masters degree in engineering or applied physics in addition to several years of project or industrial experience in the design, engineering, performance analysis and testing of various types of space instrumentation. Knowledge of sensors, payload technologies and general space instrumentation is prerequisite. A welldeveloped system view and good understanding of mission requirements imposed by science payload is very important. Candidates are expected to have a proactive attitude to solving problems, to be innovative and creative in their work approach and have a good planning and organisational skills. They should be selfmotivated, disciplined and able to work and communicate effectively in a team. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 02 April 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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India, Bangladesh, China most at risk from river floods: study
2015-03-05 14:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: India, Bangladesh and China are most at risk from river floods, with an increasing number of people threatened because of climate change and economic growth in low-lying regions, a study said on Thursday. The U.S.-based World Resources Institute think-tank and four Dutch research groups estimated that some 21 million people worldwide were affected by river flooding in a typical year. "That number could increase to 54 million in 2030 due to climate change and socio-economic development," their report...
Two New Post-Hoc Analyses of TRA 2°P TIMI 50 Study Showed ZONTIVITY (vorapaxar) Added to Aspirin and/or Clopidogrel Reduced Acute Limb Ischemia and Peripheral Revascularizations, Respectively, in Certain Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
2015-03-05 14:00:00| Merck.com - Product News
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. These and other post-hoc subgroup analyses from TRA-2°P are being presented at the 2015 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced results from two post-hoc analyses of the TRA 2°P TIMI 50 (Thrombin Receptor Antagonist in Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Ischemic Events) trial of ZONTIVITY (vorapaxar), one of the largest secondary prevention studies of an antiplatelet medicine. Language: English Contact: MerckMedia:Pamela Eisele, 267-305-3558orMichael Close, 267-305-1211orInvestors:Justin Holko, 908-740-1879 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
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Well: Childrens Lung Health Improves as Air Pollution Is Reduced, Study Says
2015-03-04 23:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: For the first time, researchers have shown that reducing air pollution leads to improved respiratory function in children ages 11 to 15, a critical period of lung development. Scientists have long known that air pollution is linked to smaller lung capacity and compromised breathing in children. But it had not been clear whether, and to what extent, a reduction in air pollution over the years might prevent these problems. Environmentalists have maintained that federal emission standards are not...
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