Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2021-02-18 18:07:00

Name (First, Last)

Bob Baxter

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Associate Professor (Reader)

Department/ Unit/ Branch

Biosciences

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

Durham University

City

Durham

Country

United Kingdom

Telephone Number (please include country code)

+447891820040

Website

https://www.dur.ac.uk/directory/profile/?id=4

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Terrestrial

Primary Discipline

Plant-soil-atmosphere interactions

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

arctic tundra, taiga, heterogeneity, scaling, fire

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Arctic
Alpine

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Please provide a short biosketch (1000 characters)

Terrestrial plant ecologist and physiologist with over 30 years experience working in arctic and alpine environments as well as the boreal forest. Past studies have included measurement of carbon and energy exchange over heterogeneous tundra and associated upscaling. Tundra-taiga ecotone changes, boreal fire impacts, using ecological, physiological, eddy correlation and remote sensing approaches.

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

Mentor Panels
These panels are held at major international conferences and are coordinated by
APECS members. Participation involves a 2-3 hour commitment on the day
of the panel meeting.
One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.
Reviewing Resumes/CVs and Assisting with Cover Letter Development.
Reviewing papers and posters
Helping to improve presentation and communication skills

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

In-person meetings/conferences/seminars
Online seminars
Telephone/Skype conversations
Email Exchange

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

American Geophysical Union
Arctic Science Summit Week

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