NASA Carbon Cycle & Ecosystems

Type	Area of Interest	country	posted
Post-Doc	Modeling of CO2 emissions from aquatic networks	Sweden	4-30-12
PhD Position	Arctic vegetation and energy balance	Switzerland	4-30-12
Post-Doc	Terrestrial Ecosystem/Global Change Ecology	USA	4-30-12
PhD Student	Carbon, Water and Energy Fluxes in Permafrost	CAnada	4-30-12
Post-Doc	Earth System Modeling	Brazil	4-16-12
Consultant	Ecosystem Carbon Modeler	Mexico	4-16-12
PhD Research Assistant	Microbial Thresholds in Response to Global Change		4-16-12
PhD Student	Meteorology		4-16-12
Short Course	Radiocarbon in Ecology and Earth System Science	Germany	4-6-12
PhD Student	Canopy flow instability over complex terrain	USA	4-6-12
Two Grad Student	Effects of Permafrost Thaw on Forest Dynamics in the Taiga Plains, Northwest Territories	Canada	4-6-12
PhD	Student Mapping relevant permafrost features on combined polarimetric SAR, optical images and DEM	Canada	4-6-12
PhD	Student Modelling permafrost extension and occurrence from satellite-derived vegetation and surficial geology maps	Canada	4-6-12
Post-Doc	Soil Carbon Cycle	Japan	4-6-12
Post-Doc	Forest Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology and/or Ecological Modeling	Chile	4-6-12
PhD Scholarship	Effects of irrigation effects on greenhouse gas emissions from grazed pastures	New Zealand	3-30-12
Post-Doc Fellowship	Brazilian Model of the Global Climate System	Brazil	3-30-12
Post-Doc Researcher	Energy/CO2 emissions research	USA	3-30-12
Research Scientist	Water quality/Aquatic Ecosystems	Canada	3-30-12
Post-Doc	Satellite Data for Climate Research	UK	3-23-12
Post-Doc	Climate Science, Uncertainties in Carbon Cycle	USA	3-16-12
PhD Student	Synthesis of plant water-use efficiency from leaf to globe	Australia	3-16-12
PhD Student	Limnology/Aquatic Biochemistry with focus on gas exchange of lake sediments	Sweden	3-16-12
Student Assistant	Climate Change	USA	3-9-12
Administrative Assistant	Administrative	USA	3-9-12
Post-Doc	Water and Carbon Isotopes Cycle	France	3-5-12
Scientific Engineering Associate	Terrestrial Ecology and Biogeochemistry	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc	Land-Surface Biogeochemical Modeler	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc	Modeling carbon and water cycle in southern pines	USA	3-5-12
PhD	Carbon dioxide in the urban atmosphere	New Zealand	3-5-12
Post-Doc	Modelling impact of air quality on the carbon balance of terrestrial ecosystems	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc	Biogeochemistry and microbial ecology	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc	Soil ecology and biogeochemistry	USA	3-5-12
Student	Database Management and Ecological Modeling Support	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc Scientist	Greenhouse gas exchange of dairy pasture	New Zealand	3-5-12
PhD Student	Remote Sensing and Coupled Natural and Human Systems	USA	3-5-12
Assistant Professor	Bioclimatology	USA	3-5-12
Post-Doc/Research Engineer699	Implementation of the isotopic species of water and carbon in the ORCHIDEE land surface model and analysis of simulations in Siberia.	LSCE in Russia	3-2-12
Post-Doc	Quantifying volcanic CO2 emissions	USA	2-7-12
PhD Research Scholarship	Ecological Modelling and Remote Sensing, Plant Functional Biology	Australia	2-7-12
PhD Scholarship	Terrestrial Ecohydrology	Australia	2-7-12
Post-Doc	Ecohydrology	USA	2-7-12
Scientist	Carbon Cycle	USA	2-7-12
Assistant Professor	Bioclimatology	USA	2-7-12
Field Technician	Tower Sensors	USA	2-7-12
Research Specialist	Field Work	USA	2-7-12
Assistant Professor	Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change	USA	2-7-12
Post-Doc	Mycorrhizal Ecology	USA	2-7-12
Post-Doc	Biological nitrogen fixation in Pacific Northwest forests	USA	2-7-12
Project Scientist	Atmospheric Composition Data Assimilation	USA	2-7-12
Post-Doc	Forest Ecosystem Modeling	USA	2-7-12
Research Scientist	Lidar and Remote Sensing	USA	2-7-12
Post-Doc	Responses of a semiarid grassland ecosystem to global change	USA	1-22-12
Post-Doc	Permafrost Microbiology	USA	1-22-12
2 Research Engineers	ICOS	Sweden	1-22-12
2 Scientists	NEON	USA	1-22-12
15 Researchers	LINC Project	Europe	1-22-12
PhD	Peatland Research	Finland	1-22-12
Post-Doc	Land-Surface Biogeochemical Modeling	USA	1-22-12
Post-Doc	3D Reactive Ecosystem modeling	USA	1-22-12
Post-Doc	Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling	USA	1-22-12
Post-Doc	Permafrost Carbon in a Warming World	USA	1-22-12
Researcher	Biogeochemical Modeling of Ecosystem Functioning and Climate Feedbacks in Terrestrial Ecosystems	Denmark	1-22-12
3 PhD Fellowships	Land-atmosphere Feedbacks Modeling	Italy	1-22-12
Faculty	Meterology	USA	1-9-12
Post-Doc	Climate Science	USA	1-9-12
1 Scientist/Post-Doc and 1 PhD	Biosphere-atmosphere exhange on multiple spatial scales	Germany	1-9-12
Post-Doc	Ecology, Agronomy and Economic Modeling of Biofuel Production	USA	1-9-12
Post-Doc	Atmosphere-Ecosystem modeling	USA	1-9-12
Post-Doc	Bioclimatoloy/micrometeorology	Germany	1-9-12
Post-Doc	Photosynthetic ponds-soil-plant-atmosphere systems Brazil	Brazil	1-9-12
Graduate Fellowship	Earth system — atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, land and oceans	USA	1-9-12
Graduate Fellowship	Climate Change	USA	1-9-12
PhD Stipends	Biogeochemical Cycles and the Earth System	Germany	1-9-12

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Post-Doc - Modeling of CO2 emissions from aquatic networks
Posted: April 30, 2012
Location: Umeå University, Sweden

We are now looking for an outstanding post-doc fellow to take part in research on CO2 emission from boreal and subarctic aquatic ecosystems. The production and evasion of CO2 from ecosystems is a combination of soil and water processes, interacting in a complex network as water moves through the landscape. Although large efforts have been made to understand the different processes controlling CO2 emission from aquatic systems, any general model that can explain the CO2 emissions from spatially integrated aquatic systems does not exist. In this project, we will use existing data and network analysis to develop a model of how terrestrial carbon input and different characteristics of the recipient aquatic systems control CO2 emissions across boreal inland waters. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with biogeochemists and network modelers.

The fellowship will be financed through a personal stipend from the Kempe foundations.
To be eligible for the post-doc stipend you should have a PhD degree, in the first case not older than 3 years. The successful candidate should have a background in aquatic biogeochemistry or in modeling. Experiences in both of these fields will be considered as a strong merit.

Applicants should submit, electronically or in hardcopy form:

A Curriculum Vitae
Copies of degree certificates
A description of previous research achievements and why you are interested in the stipend
A publication list
Copies of relevant articles (maximum 5)
A list of 3 referee persons (with contact details)

All documents submitted in hard-copy form should be in two copies, and all electronically submitted material should be in MS Word or PDF format.

Further information can be obtained from Professor Jan Karlsson, jan.karlsson@emg.umu.se and/or Dr. Martin Rosvall, martin.rosvall@physics.umu.se.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 223-942-12 should be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive May 16, 2012 at the latest.

Please the link below for more information
http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/news-events/grants/223-942-12

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PhD Position - Arctic vegetation and energy balance
Posted: April 30, 2012
Location: University of Zurich, Switzerland

The spatial ecology and remote sensing group of the Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich is seeking a PhD student to conduct a fully funded project (36 months, Swiss National Science Foundation) in the north- eastern Siberian Arctic to increase the understanding of feedbacks of tundra vegetation to the atmosphere and permafrost soil through energy fluxes The project will require extensive fieldwork in the NE Siberian tundra, and modelling of radiaton in the vegetation canopy. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in natural sciences (remote sensing, climatology, ecology, or closely related field), experience with programming (IDL, C++) and statistical software is an asset. The position will start by September 1st, 2012.

Please send your application as one pdf-file (including application letter, CV, transcript/grades of MSc, publication list, names and contact details of three referees) to maja.weilenmann@ieu.uzh.ch.

Screening of applications will start on May 13, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

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Post-Doc- Terrestrial Ecosystem/Global Change Ecology
Posted: April 30, 2012
Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a creative and energetic postdoctoral associate to participate in research on carbon dynamics of forest recovery and how these are shaped by climate. Desired qualifications include a background in ecosystem ecology, global ecology, or theoretical ecology; solid mathematical and computational skills; and experience with data synthesis and/or ecosystem modeling. The associate will be jointly advised by Kristina Anderson-Teixeira and Evan DeLucia (University of Illinois). Pending final authorization, funding will be available for two years beginning August 2012. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers highly competitive salary and excellent health care benefits. Questions about this position should be addressed to Kristina Anderson-Teixeira (kateixei@illinois.edu) or Evan DeLucia (delucia@illinois.edu). Interested parties should send a letter of application, CV and the names of three referees via email to Melinda Laborg (laborg@uiuc.edu). Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed starting 1 May 2012.

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PhD Student - Carbon, Water and Energy Fluxes in Permafrost
Posted: April 30, 2012
Location: Département de géographie at the Université de Montréal, Canada

I am seeking a motivated PhD student to study carbon, water and energy fluxes in the discontinuous permafrost zone of western Canada using the eddy covariance and chamber techniques. The position is located in the Département de géographie at the Université de Montréal (http://www.umontreal.ca/) and is part of the NSERC-funded project “Influence of changing active-layer thickness on PERmafrost PeatLand trace gas EXchanges and carbon balance” (PERPLEX). The position is open immediately. The project provides a stipend of $20,000 CAD/yr for four years. Additional sources of funding include university fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.
The project builds on ongoing work conducted within the Scotty Creek watershed near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories (http://g.co/maps/gxvnt). The watershed is located within the discontinuous permafrost zone and is dominated by raised peat plateaus (underlain by permafrost) and bogs (permafrost-free) that drain into a network of permafrost-free fens. The watershed-scale hydrological functioning of these peatlands is well characterized due to a decade-long period of extensive field measurements and surveys. The main findings have revealed an increase in active-layer thickness and continued permafrost degradation. However, no knowledge exists on the implications of these findings on peatlands’ ecophysiological and biogeochemical functioning.
The central component of PERPLEX is a micrometeorological tower equipped with eddy covariance systems to measure the net exchanges of CH4, CO2, H2O and energy between the discontinuous permafrost landscape and the atmosphere. The PhD student will play a central role in tower installation and instrumentation set-up, operation, maintenance and data analysis. Ideal applicants for the PhD student position have

a strong quantitative and technical background obtained through a Master’s or Diploma degree in geosciences, meteorology, environmental science, ecology, physics, etc.
had previous exposure to some aspects of the project (e.g., northern (peatland) hydrology/ecology, trace gas measurements using eddy covariance and/or chamber techniques, permafrost thawing)
(some) wilderness outdoor experience (remoteness of the site!) as the project requires frequent traveling to and extended stays at the site (seasonal field camp consists of basic tents and needs to be accessed by float plane or helicopter in the snow-free period).
the ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team setting consisting of researchers from other Canadian universities.
proficiency in English (the Université de Montréal is a francophone research university, so knowledge of French is of great advantage but not mandatory).

Please email questions regarding the PhD student position/admission process and application packages consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications/presentations), an English writing sample (ideally a publication), copies of academic credentials, and names and contact information of at least two referees to:
oliver.sonnentag *at* umontreal.ca
The review of applications will commence immediately until the PhD student position is filled.

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Post-doc Earth System Modeling
Posted: April 16, 2012
Location: National Institute for Space Reseach (INPE), Brazil

The Center for Earth System Science (CCST) at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), in Cachoeira Paulista, SP, BRAZIL, is selecting a postdoctoral fellow to develop earth system modeling research with the Brazilian Model of the Global Climate System (MBSCG). The work consists of contributing for the development of the MBSCG, a fully coupled ocean-cryosphere-atmosphere-biosphere model to study and simulate the global climate system on time scales from days to centuries, with special emphasis on the Atlantic Ocean basin and South America. Academic background on the representation of sub-grid scale processes on both atmospheric and oceanic models is expected from the applicants, as well as familiarity with scientific programming languages and environments. The Scholarship is granted by the São Paulo Reseach Foundation (FAPESP) for a period of 24 months. Further information about the benefits and requirements can be found in the file attached to this message and at http://www.fapesp.br/en/5427

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Consultant- Ecosystem Carbon Modeler
Posted: April 16, 2012
Location: Mexico.

Ecosystem Carbon Sources and Storage: Information to Quantify and Manage for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

The consultant will be a member of a trilateral research team recently formed to improve models and assessments of forest carbon dynamics of North America, with an emphasis on improving monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) for REDD+ in Mexico.

Please note that proposals are due at the end of April!

http://cec.org/Storage/136/16111_RFP_Ecosystem_Carbon_Modeler.pdf

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PhD Research Assistant - Microbial Thresholds in Response to Global Change
Posted: Posted: April 16, 2012
Location: Colorado State University

Microbial Thresholds in Response to Global Change: Ph.D. Research Assistantship at Colorado State University to be Co-Advised by Ed Hall and Jill Baron

We seek exceptional applicants to pursue a Ph.D. in Ecology that investigates the response of microorganisms to global change in alpine ecosystems. The selected applicant will develop original research based in understanding how atmospheric deposition of reactive nitrogen and increasing temperature are affecting lakes, streams and/or soils across the Colorado Front Range. This research will contribute to the Loch Vale watershed long-term ecological research and monitoring in Rocky Mountain National Park (http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/projects/lvws). We seek candidates with a background in biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, microbial ecology, environmental chemistry, or related fields. Skills and experience in community ecology modeling, sequence based microbial analysis, analytical chemistry, and mountaineering are desirable. The successful candidate will be housed in the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/) at Colorado State University and enrolled in CSU’s Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (http://ecology.colostate.edu/). Graduate Research Assistantship funding is available for up to 4 years based on satisfactory performance. Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to ed.hall@colostate.edu and jill.baron@colostate.edu. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Questions may be directed to Ed Hall. For complete consideration all applications should be received by April 14th, 2012. However, review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.

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PhD Student - Meteorology
Posted: April 16, 2012
Location: Laboratory for Atmospheric Research, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

One Ph.D. position immediately available at Washington State University (USA)

We are seeking one energetic and motivated Ph.D. student beginning August 2012 to join us to conduct research in micrometeorology and boundary-layer meteorology in the Laboratory for Atmospheric Research (LAR), Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. Applicants should have strong background in atmospheric sciences, physics, and mathematics or related fields. A quantitative/modeling/programming background and previous field experience are desired. The student will work on micrometeorological instruments (e.g., eddy covariance systems) in future field campaigns and analyze turbulence data from micrometeorological experiments to quantify turbulence structures over heterogeneous and complex terrain in the atmospheric surface layer, the surface energy budget over different land surfaces, and the influence of environmental factors on CO2 fluxes over different ecosystems.

The research assistantship includes stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Prospective students should contact Dr. Heping Liu (heping.liu@wsu.edu ) for additional information and to submit a C.V. for consideration. Admission and other infomration can be found at the WSU Graduate School website: http://gradsch.wsu.edu/. To learn more about the LAR program, visit http://www.lar.wsu.edu.

WSU is an EEO employer. Protected group members are encouraged to apply.

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Short Course - Radiocarbon in Ecology and Earth System Science
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location: Max-Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Germany

July 16-21, 2012
http://www.imprs-gbgc.de/index.php/RadiocarbonSchool/Overview
Please note: the 2012 course will be held in Jena, Germany while the 2013 course will be held at UC Irvine as in the past.
This course will expose students and postdocs to the uses of radiocarbon in ecology and earth system science, especially in relation to ecosystem and global carbon cycling. The course design is modeled after the stable isotope class at the University of Utah. There will be morning lectures on the theory of radiocarbon by various instructors, followed by exercises in data interpretationand modeling and laboratory experience with preparing samples for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry analysis in the afternoon.
We seek participants with broad interests in ecology and earth system science who are planning on, or are currently, using radiocarbon techniques as part of their research, and wish to expand their understanding of this important and useful tool.
The application form for the class can be found here:
http://www.imprs-gbgc.de/index.php/RadiocarbonSchool/Application.
Applications should be submitted by April 30, 2012 and we will inform participants shortly thereafter.
Students will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from Jena, Germany, and for their own food and lodging costs (we will attempt to minimize these by arranging for shared housing; costs will range from about 40-70 Euro per night. Housing reservations will be handled by the course organizers. In addition, there is a lab fee of 500 Euro.
You can find additional information about course logistics and an overview on the website.
Course Organizers:
Ted Schuur (tschuur@ufl.edu)
Susan Trumbore (trumbore@bgc-jena.mpg.de)

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PhD Student- Canopy flow instability over complex terrain
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location: City University of New York

A PhD student position immediately available at City University of New York

This Ph.D. student position is funded by combination of my research grants with supports from Queens College and City University of New York with an excellent five-years package ($35,000/year) for the Doctoral Program in the Earth and Environmental Sciences at City University of New York. This Ph.D. study will start in late August 2012.

Responsibilities: We seek a talented PhD student who will apply a nonlinear dynamic approach to the study of canopy flow instability over complex terrain. Turbulent transport processes occurring within canopies are extremely complex, especially for ecosystems with hilly or mountainous terrain, and have not been accurately represented in models. Better understanding of these transport processes in complex terrain is important for understanding the role of terrain in the introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere, and the transfer of water and carbon dioxide between soil, vegetation, and the atmosphere. The overall goal is to develop analytical approaches for understanding instability conditions between different regimes of canopy flows over complex terrain. To address this goal, specific tasks are to: (1) derive analytical criteria for transition conditions between different regimes of terrain-induced canopy flows; and (2) verify the analytical results using computational fluid dynamics.
Qualifications: (1) Applicants have completed or are completing masters degree in theoretical physics, fluid mechanics, numerical simulation, engineering, meteorology, or geosciences; (2) Adequate English language skills, particularly in scientific writing is required (GRE>1200, TOEFL>90 for international students); and (3) The career goal of applicants is academic.

Please email applications that include: (1) A cover letter; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) Copies of transcripts and TOEFL/GRE scores; and (4) one or two published papers if applicable to: Professor Chuixiang Yi (cyi@qc.cuny.edu) with a subject line “APPLICATION FOR A PhD POSITION”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Two Grad Student Positions Effects of Permafrost Thaw on Forest Dynamics in the Taiga Plains, Northwest Territories
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location: Wilfrid Laurier University’s Cold Regions Research Center, Canada

Two Graduate Student Positions Available on the Effects of Permafrost Thaw on Forest Dynamics in the Taiga Plains, Northwest Territories

There are two graduate (MSc or PhD) positions available through Wilfrid Laurier University’s Cold Regions Research Center (CRRC; http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php? grp_id=2500) as part of an ongoing partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories (http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php?grp_id=12612). We are rapidly expanding our integrative research program to better understand coupled ecological and hydrological responses of permafrost-impacted systems to warming. Our region of focus is the Taiga Plains Ecoregion, which spans the length of the MacKenzie River Valley in the Northwest Territories, Canada. This ecoregion covers a wide latitudinal range and therefore a wide range of permafrost ecosystem characteristics (see map), including boreal, taiga and tundra systems. Details of each position follow.

1) Examination of permafrost dynamics using dendrochronology

Field Location(s): Scotty Creek and possibly Havikpak Creek/Trail Valley, NWT.

Funding is available for a multi-year project aimed at the quantification of permafrost dynamics. Understanding conditions that promote permafrost aggradation or degradation is critical for predicting warming-related changes in boreal forest distribution and function in the zone of discontinuous permafrost where permafrost provides the physical substrate for tree establishment and growth. As permafrost degrades, forests will become more fragmented and reduced in area. At Scotty, rapid permafrost degradation has been documented but corresponding rates of aggradation are unknown and quantification of this important process has not been attempted elsewhere in the zone of discontinuous permafrost. Although it is clear that permafrost is degrading rapidly, detailed temporal patterns of change are not known and historical aerial images provide evidence that degradation processes are not equally affecting all plateaus. Detailed temporal and spatial records of degradation would thus greatly enhance our understanding of these processes and underlying mechanisms and feedbacks. We will employ dendrochronological methods to help address this important question.
Scotty Creek will be home to the first boreal plot within the Smithsonian Institute’s Global Earth Observatory (SIGEO) Network in the 2012 field season thus there will also be opportunities to utilize data from this large boreal forest dynamics plot to address these questions.

Funding includes a stipend for the graduate student and funds for field assistants, travel expenses, and field supplies. The ideal candidate will possess skills in dendrochronology, strong analytical and writing skills, and strong organizational skills. The ability to lead and implement field-sampling logistics is important. Fieldwork will involve extended periods in remote field locations in the Northwest Territories.

2) Impacts of permafrost, climate and disturbance on vegetation community composition and structure across the Taiga Plains

Field locations: Scotty Creek, Havikpak Creek/Trail Valley, NWT.

Funding is available for a multi-year project aimed at an improved understanding of the roles of climate, permafrost and disturbance history on the structure and distribution of vegetation communities (canopy and ground cover) across the Taiga Plains (see map) in the Northwest Territories. The candidate will address this issue using pre-existing representative permanent sample plot (PSP) data that spans the latitudinal and climatic gradient across the Taiga Plains with the possibility of complementary collection of data at sites at the southern limit (Scotty Creek) of permafrost, south of the tree limit (Havikpak Creek) and at the taiga-tundra interface (Trail Valley Creek). Scotty Creek will be home to the first of the SIGEO Boreal Forest Dynamics Plots and the candidate will have opportunity to utilize this large dataset. Furthermore, the northern plot(s) Havikpak/Trail Valley will be established in 2013/14 affording the candidate the opportunity to contribute to this effort and subsequently utilize these data.

Funding includes a stipend for the graduate student and funds for field assistants, travel expenses, and field supplies. The ideal candidate will be well versed in spatial statistics. Further, the candidate should possess strong writing and organizational skills. If the candidate is interested in conducting fieldwork, the ability to lead and implement field- sampling logistics is important. Fieldwork (optional) will involve extended periods in remote field locations in the Northwest Territories.

Students will enroll in the graduate program of the Department of Biology at the Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON (http://www.wlu.ca) in Dr. Jennifer Baltzer’s research group (http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php?grp_id=12794&f_id=1). Student must be able to begin work between May and August 2012, and enroll in the university for the Fall 2012 semester.

Interested students should contact me directly (jbaltzer at wlu dot ca). Interested individuals should send a resume, transcript (unofficial is fine) and, if possible, a piece of your own written work.

Jennifer Baltzer
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Forests and Global Change Cold Regions Research Center and Department of Biology
75 University Ave., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5, Canada
Phone: (519) 884-0710 ext 4188
Email: jbaltzer at wlu dot ca

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PhD Student Mapping relevant permafrost features on combined polarimetric SAR, optical images and DEM
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location:University of New Brunswick, Canada

A funded graduate position (at the level of a NSERC scholarship) is available in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Canada. The project focuses on the long-term implications of climate change for permafrost extent. It is funded by the Canadian Space Agency and is undertaken in collaboration with the Canadian Forest Service, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forests. The applicant will produce maps of specific permafrost features (mainly pingo, palsa and peat plateau locations) from optical and SAR imagery to be used in estimating rates of permafrost thaw. Some automatic procedures of landform delineation will also be tested.

The project is best suited to a Ph.D. student, although exceptional M.Sc. applicants will be considered. The main qualifications for this position are strong quantitative skills and an interest in physical geography and remote sensing. A working knowledge of GIS would also be an asset. The applicant will have the opportunity to travel to the Canadian Arctic for field work. Holders of NSERC PGS or other scholarships are obviously encouraged to apply. The position must begin no later than May 2012.
Applicants should submit by email a short statement of interest, a current CV, transcripts and the names of three references before April, 15th 2012. To apply, or for further information, contact the undersigned:

Dr. Armand LaRocque, UNB, (larocque@unb.ca)
Dr. Kara Webster, (Kara.Webster @NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca)

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PhD Student Modelling permafrost extension and occurrence from satellite-derived vegetation and surficial geology map
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location:University of New Brunswick, Canada

A funded graduate position (at the level of a NSERC scholarship) is available in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Canada. The project is funded by the Canadian Space Agency and is undertaken in collaboration with the Canadian Centre of Remote Sensing and Parks Canada. The applicant will integrate vegetation and surficial geology maps within a model designed to understand and forecast the long-term implications of climate change for the permafrost extent. The maps will be derived from optical and SAR imagery. Details on the model can be found in http://www.agu.org/journals/jd/jd0322/2002JD003354/2002JD003354.pdf

The project is best suited to a Ph.D. student, although exceptional M.Sc. applicants will be considered. The successful applicant will need to acquire skills in programming environments like MS Visual C++; thus, candidates with experiences in simulation modelling and computing language will be at significant advantage. Otherwise, the main qualifications for this position are strong quantitative skills and an interest in physical modelling and remote sensing. A working knowledge of GIS would also be an asset. The applicant will have the opportunity to travel to the Northwest Territories for field work. Holders of NSERC PGS or other scholarships are obviously encouraged to apply. The position must commence no later than May 2012.

Applicants should submit by email a short statement of interest, a current CV, transcripts and the names of three references before April, 15th 2012. To apply, or for further information, contact the undersigned:

Professor Brigitte Leblon, UNB, (bleblon@unb.ca)
Dr. Yun Zhang, CCRS, ( Yu.Zhang@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca)

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Post-Doc Researcher Soil Carbon Cycle
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location: CGER/NIES in Tsukuba, Japan

Post-doctoral Researcher, duration: ~ 31 March 2015 Focusing on Soil Carbon Cycle

The Global Carbon Cycle Research Section of CGER/NIES hosts leading research efforts of carbon cycle in boreal, temperate, and tropical forest ecosystems, and now has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Post-doctoral scientist (which is named as Research Associate at NIES) to study soil carbon dynamic under expected climate change. The scientific objective is to analyze the field data obtained mainly with an automated chamber network and publish their results in the high level open journals.

Automated Chamber Network:
Since the mid-1990s, we have developed and installed the multichannel automated chamber systems in tundra in west Siberia, boreal forest in Alaska, temperate and cool-temperate forests in Japan, Korea and China, subtropical forests in Japan, Taiwan and China, tropical seasonal forests in Thailand, and tropical rainforests in Malaysia, for continuous measurements of soil CO2 efflux. Furthermore, eight of the systems are applied to the soil warming experiments. Currently, the chamber network is expanding rapidly in Asian region. Our ultimate objective is to estimate the soil carbon budget of Asian forest ecosystems as well as its response and feedback to the regional climate change.

Tasks:
The successful candidate will focus on: (1) analysis of the field data obtained mainly with the above automated chamber network; (2) publication of the analysed data in the open Journals; (3) oral presentation of results; and (4) field measurements. He/She will also join the collaboration with several teams within CGER, including: (1) tower flux observation, (2) atmosphere sciences, (3) ocean sciences, and (4) terrestrial modelling, as well as international collaboration with several important groups under AsiaFlux.

Qualifications (experience / requirements):
• A PhD degree in plant ecophysiology, plant functional ecology, biogeochemistry or related fields. Prior field soil respiration experience is strongly desired but not required.
• Strong English writing skills to publish results.
• With no difficulty for field works.
• Minorities, women and members of other underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply. NIES is an equal opportunity institution. Start date is flexible, with a preferred date before October 2012.

We offer:
• An exciting and diverse intellectual environment: (1) CGER/NIES in Tsukuba, the Science City of Japan; (2) Chamber network sites.
• Immediate incorporation into a research group of international prestige
• Attendance of international conferences and workshops
• Competitive salary and benefits according to NIES fellowship basis (Japanese yen
4,700,000-5,700,000/year with seven ranks)
• Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal annually
to maximum three years based upon performance, funding availabilities, and operational need.

How to apply:
Email a single pdf to Naishen Liang (liang@nies.go.jp) with subject POSTDOC: SOIL CARBON including (1) cover letter with a 1-2 page of summary highlighting personal research interests and goals; (2) curriculum vitae (CV); (3) Copy of your PhD-degree; and (3) contact information for at least three names who can serve as references.

Review of applications will start on 1st April, but the search will remain active until the position is filled.

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Post-Doc Forest Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology and/or Ecological Modeling
Posted: April 6, 2012
Location: Universidad de Chile and Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, Chile

Title: Carbon flux / Southern temperate ecosystems in Chile

Background:
The Chilean temperate carbon exchange and inventory project aims to quantify and monitor sources and sinks of carbon gases in key temperate ecosystems. This project will quantify the net exchange of carbon dioxide in natural forest and peat land ecosystems, including variation in above- and below-ground processes and the effects of land-use change and management. Finally, tools would be developed as to identify and quantify not only key ecosystem processes regulating the net exchange of carbon dioxide in temperate ecosystems at site scales, but also the sensitivities and uncertainties of these processes to variation associated with global change. The research of this project will thus aim to enable more accurate estimates of Chile´s net greenhouse gas emissions and potentially help decision-takers and landowners to measure, manage and mitigate carbon emissions.

Job Description: The Chilean Long term Socio-Ecological Research Network (C-LTSER) hosted by the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity is initiating a large long-term carbon flux monitoring system to understand and model aboveground and belowground carbon fluxes in key temperate ecosystems within Senda Darwin Biological Station, Chiloé island, southern Chile.

The following questions will be addressed:

(1) Are southern temperate rain forests carbon sinks?

(2) Which are the roles of soil carbon processes in the carbon balance of temperate rain forests?

(3) How does the carbon cycle of southern peatlands differ from those in the northern?

(4) What can we learn from the carbon balance in key southern temperate ecosystems?

We are seeking a two or three Post-Doctoral Research Fellow interested in Forest Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology and/or Ecological Modeling. The Research Fellow will be expected to develop his/her own research program in association with this project and submit a research proposal for a Postdoc Research Grant to the Chilean Science Fund (FONDECYT: http://www.fondecyt.cl/578/channel.html). Deadline for submissions is May 15th 2012, for further information in relation to the conditions and requirements for this application please contact Jorge Perez-Quezada (jorgepq@uchile.cl) and/or Juan Luis Celis (jlcelis@gmail.com). FONDECYT postdoctoral grants begin in October 2012 and provide a monthly salary of around 2,800 USD, as well as money for research (~ 8,000 USD) and 3,000 USD for travel expenses to come to Chile. We will provide advice for formulating the proposal to FONDECYT and access to all published literature on the study area in Chile.

The selected candidate will work in a team to design the carbon-monitoring program for focal temperate ecosystems and the forest-carbon modeling and data handling system. S/he will synthesize data from eddy-flux carbon systems to inform ecosystem processes/functions that account for large parts of carbon emissions.

Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. degree obtained not before July 1st 2009 and no later than June 10th 2012, in Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, Forestry, Forest Ecology/Conservation, Ecological Modeling, or a closely related field.
2) a proven ability to develop research programs, publish in scientific journals, as well as modeling and statistical skills.
3) ability to work well in teams.
4) Fieldwork experience, and physical and health conditions compatible with fieldwork.
4) Preferred: Spanish language skills.

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PhD Scholarship -Effects of irrigation effects on greenhouse gas emissions from grazed pastures
Posted: March 30, 2012
Location: Lincoln University, New Zealand

PhD Scholarship in New Zealand, at Lincoln University, in collaboration with Landcare Research: Effects of irrigation effects on greenhouse gas emissions from grazed pastures.

This scholarship aims to support a PhD student who is interested in researching management effects on greenhouse gas emissions from grazed pasture systems. It is a joint project of Landcare Research and Lincoln University. Results will inform the Ministry for Primary Industries, which is in charge of reporting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. The successful candidate will conduct and analyse field experiments to determine greenhouse gas fluxes (methane, nitrous oxide) from paddock surfaces. Experience with stable isotopes would be an advantage. Soil parameters affecting the emission rate will be measured simultaneously, in order to interpret the results. This position is available for an immediate start.
Selection Criteria:

Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) or MSc in an appropriate science discipline.
A background in one of the following: soil or environmental science, an interest in greenhouse gas policies or agricultural production systems.

To apply please send full CV by email to the contacts below – the CV must include details of academic qualifications and research experience, together with the names and email addresses of 2 referees.

Contacts:
Prof. Tim Clough, Lincoln University, Ph. +64 3 321 8361, Email: Tim.Clough@lincoln.ac.nz Or
Dr. Johannes Laubach, Landcare Research, Lincoln, Ph. +64 3 321 9865, Email: LaubachJ@landcareresearch.co.nz

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Post-Doc Fellowship- Brazilian Model of the Global Climate System
Posted: March 30, 2012
Location: Center for Earth System Science (CCST) at INPE, Brazil

FAPESP Post-Doctorate Fellowship for the ”Brazilian Model of the Global Climate System” (MBSCG)

The Center for Earth System Science (CCST) at INPE, in Cachoeira Paulista, SP, BRAZIL, is selecting a postdoctoral fellow to develop earth system modeling research with the Brazilian Model of the Global Climate System (MBSCG). The work consists of contributing for the development of the MBSCG, a fully coupled ocean-cryosphere-atmosphere-biosphere model to study and simulate the global climate system on time scales from days to centuries, with special emphasis on the Atlantic Ocean basin and South America. Academic background on the representation of sub-grid scale processes on both atmospheric and oceanic models is expected from the applicants, as well as familiarity with scientific programming languages and environments.

PD Fellowships are granted for 24 months and includes a monthly stipend according to the FAPESP index.

The basic requirements are as follows:
The candidate should have concluded graduate program at the doctoral level in areas related to Earth system modeling, with emphasis on turbulent processes of the atmosphere or ocean boundary layer, chaotic systems, physical or biogeochemical ocean modeling.

Contact:
Applicants should submit his/her CV, motivation letter and two recommendation letters to Dr. Paulo Nobre, e-mail: paulo.nobre@cptec.inpe.br no later than 15 April 2012.
Please, specify: “FAPESP-MBSCG Postdoc position application” as the e-mail subject.

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Post-Doc Researcher- Energy/CO2 emissions research
Posted: March 30, 2012
Location: Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Researcher – Energy/CO2 emissions research

Postdoctoral positions are available within the School of Life Sciences/School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Dr. Kevin Gurney’s research group performs research on energy consumption, fossil fuel CO2 emissions, and carbon cycle research at multiple scales and links this work to atmospheric transport modeling and inverse flux estimation. He is looking for postdoctoral researchers with knowledge and background in any of the following: energy systems analysis and modeling (including econometrics and sociodemographic research), remote sensing, urban ecology, geospatial statistics, atmospheric transport modeling, data assimilation techniques. Given the multidisciplinary nature of the research and the opportunities with the group, emphasis is placed on highly self-directed, team-oriented, creative and motivated individuals. The appointment will be made initially for the period of 5/1/12 through 4/30/13 with possibility of extension for additional years. Start date, however, is flexible.

Candidates must have received a PhD in the biogeosciences or a field related to position (eg. Geoscience, Ecology, Remote Sensing, Civil engineering) from an accredited college or university.

Necessary skills: programming abilities (eg. Java, C++, fortran), modeling experience. Quantitative background. Desired skills (any of the following): data assimilation experience, experience with GIS software and analysis, background in carbon cycle science, carbon accounting/modeling, energy accounting/modeling. The applicant will be expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and effectively communicate with a wide range of scientists, planners, city managers, and policymakers.

Applicants should send a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, a curriculum vita, and have three reference letters sent to (email or surface mail):

Prof. Kevin Gurney, School of Life Science, Arizona State University, PO Box 874501, Tempe, AZ, 85287-4501. krgurney@email.asu.edu (email preferred). A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Research Scientist- Water quality/Aquatic Ecosystems
Posted: March 30, 2012
Location: University of Regina, Canada

Quantitative Environmental Research Scientist, University of Regina

The Faculty of Science is seeking a Research Scientist to join a team of Canada Research Chairs, environmental researchers, and molecular scientists studying environmental issues related to water quality, aquatic ecosystems and their protection. The Quantitative Environmental Scientist position is a new model for research in Canada, and includes the responsibility both to conduct independent research, and to facilitate the research of others through collaboration and expert service. The Research Scientist will be required to exploit, manage, maintain, and upgrade the Numerical Analysis Facility (NAF), including the 20-year Qu'Appelle Valley Long-term Ecological Research Database (QU-LTER), the NAF computer laboratory with Dell research workstations, and analytical and field equipment associated with the new $30M Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL2). EQAL2 is the University of Regina's unique 6500 sq. ft research centre that provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise to faculty, students and staff from regional, national and international agencies. The facility includes all equipment required to conduct cutting-edge environmental research with an aquatic focus, including comprehensive field equipment (boats, trucks, sondes, meters), superb analytical capabilities (HPLC, GC, IRMS, MIMS, AA, LC-MS-MS), and allied analytical research staff including advanced chemical analyses and environmental proteomics capability.

We are seeking an individual with a PhD and expertise in applying advanced quantitative methods to analysis of environmental systems, particularly aquatic habitats. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven research success, strong communication skills, and experience in the successful administration and supervision of students. Strong technical experience in biological statistics, modeling, database management, and web development is desired. The ideal candidate will have an interest in developing and applying new quantitative methods to the analysis of biological and biogeochemical data from the QU-LTER and other databases, and in deriving new research directions in accordance with personal research interests.

The candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program that takes full advantage of the instrumentation available within EQAL2. Active collaboration with other scientists within EQAL2 is also expected. Finally, the successful applicant is expected to interface with other resident and visiting scientists in EQAL2, provide day-to-day management of the Numerical Analysis Facility, and facilitate application of statistics and advanced quantitative technologies to pressing environmental issues. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests focused on aquatic ecosystems.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in biological, environmental, or mathematical sciences supplemented by research experience. Under exceptional circumstances, other candidates with substantial practical experience may be considered. Candidates should be thoroughly familiar with operation and maintenance of equipment referred above. Candidates should be creative, work independently and have the ability to plan, analyze and organize multiple projects. The ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate effectively with diverse experts and students is essential.

ALL applications will be received using our electronic system at http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers.

The deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012.

For more information please contact Dr. Björn Wissel (bjoern.wissel@uregina.ca)

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Post-Doc Research Fellowship-Satellite Data for Climate Research
Posted: March 24, 2012
Location: Climate Office in Harwell, United Kingdom

The European Space Agency’s Climate Office is seeking candidates for a 24 month post- doctoral Research Fellowship position to start on, or as near to 1st July 2012 as possible, to work on Satellite Data for Climate Research. The applicant should be an early career researcher, who has recently been awarded a PhD or equivalent (i.e. within the last two years). The applicant would be based at the Climate Office in Harwell, United Kingdom.

Context
The overall goal of the ESA Climate Office is to expand awareness, use and scientific impact of EO data records, principally from ESA missions, working with the international climate research and modelling communities.

This is achieved through the following lines of activities:

Implementation of the Climate Change Initiative programme (CCI), that aims to develop a lasting and structured dialogue with climate research and modelling communities worldwide, analysing their needs for long-term satellite-based observations of the climate system, as expressed via GCOS, and assessing their feedback on available EO data records;
Translating these needs into technical performance specifications for Fundamental Climate Data Records and Essential Climate Variables based on the complete ESA EO mission archives, taking due care to account for the nature of different missions;
Initiating and managing a suite of scientific analyses, data exploitation and system development activities to enhance ESAÕs capability to generate Fundamental Climate Data Records (FCDRs) and Essential Climate Variables (ECVs). These FCDRs and ECVs respond comprehensively to the needs of users in the climate change community for climate re-analysis, modelling, attribution, projection, prediction, trends assessment, and data assimilation, as well as validation of the data sets with the corresponding scientific users.
Work description
In the framework of the above described context the selected candidate could choose to be involved in various activities depending on their previous research experience. In order of preference, the suggested topics for potential research fellows are:
Participating in activities related to the use of ECV such as Scientific Data visualisation or Data assimilation.
Developing activities common to a subset of Climate projects in an area such as data management (archiving, pre-processing, post-processing), processing or climate domains (Atmospheric, Land and Ocean).
Working with one of the various CCI projects directly managed by the ESA Climate Office (Cloud_cci, Sea_Ice_cci, Soil_Moisture_cci, Fire_cci and Glaciers_cci). Websites for these projects are linked from the main CCI page (http://www.esa- cci.org/).
Working to support cross cutting activities such as System Engineering, Data Harmonization, Climate Applications and Research.

We encourage a wide range of proposals and can be reasonably flexible in what subjects can be covered. Please contact the Climate Office if you wish to discuss an idea before submission.

Required qualifications

A Ph.D. in a subject relevant to the work done by the Climate Office, i.e. climatology meteorology / hydrologic or environmental sciences, or a valid engineer diploma or computer science.
Familiarity with/Experience in one or more of the following points is preferable:?data harmonization, visualization or assimilation,?climate science in relation to Earth Observation,?handling large data volumes preferably those derived from satellite sensors
Fluent in either English or French. A practical knowledge of the other language is an asset.

The successful applicant will be based at the ESA Climate Office in the Harwell Centre (Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom).

How to Apply
Information on the ESA Research Fellowship Programme and the application form are available at: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Careers_at_ESA/SEMICLRTJRG_0.html.

Applicants should send their application as described on the ESA web site (CV, covering letter, description of the research interest, list of publications and the filled-out RF application form) to: climate.office@esa.int as well as temp.htr@esa.int. If not possible by email, the reference letters can also be sent via normal mail to: ESTEC HR Division, HFI-HTR, ESA/ESTEC; Keplerlaan 1, PO Box 299, 2200AG Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands).

Applications satisfying the general conditions for eligibility, to be submitted by April 15th, 2012, will be evaluated and successful applicants will be invited for an interview.
Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA Climate website: www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Space_for_our_climate as well as: www.esa.int.

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Postdoctoral Researcher-Climate Science, Uncertainties in Carbon Cycle
Posted: March 18, 2012
Location: Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, California

The Climate Sciences Department of the Earth Sciences Division has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to quantify and reduce uncertainties in the carbon cycle and other biogeochemical feedbacks in global models of the terrestrial ecosystem. The work will be part of the DOE-sponsored Climate Science for a Sustainable Energy Future (CSSEF) project. This project seeks to deliver Earth system models that are genuinely predictive at the regional level. Developing the scientific and computational capacity to produce these simulations will require transformative rather than evolutionary change. The postdoc will join a team to accelerate the incorporation of new process data and observations into climate models with a focus on developing new methods for rapid evaluation of the calibrated models and incorporating formal methods for quantifying simulation uncertainty.

This position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=74312 Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the development of a diverse workforce.

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PhD Student-Synthesis of plant water-use efficiency from leaf to globe
Posted: March 18, 2012
Location: Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) in Richmond (Sydney), Australia

THE INSTITUTE’S RESEARCH
The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) at the University of Western Sydney, Australia, is seeking a PhD candidate to work on a project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). The PhD candidate is anticipated to commence in September 2012.
Plant water use efficiency (WUE), the amount of carbon gained per unit water transpired, is a fundamental determinant of plant and ecosystem function. Controlled by stomatal behaviour, it governs plant productivity, ecosystem hydrology, and vegetation distribution. It has been frequently measured, at scales ranging from instantaneous leaf-level to annual ecosystem-scale.
The task of the PhD candidate will be to collate major data sets across a wide range of scales, and interpret the data sets with a new model of WUE based on optimal behaviour of stomata. Specifically, the tasks are:
» to collect and analyse leaf-level datasets on WUE, and/or » analyse existing ecosystem-scale flux measurements of CO2
and H2O from FLUXNET.

There is also the possibility to collect additional data in the field, at one of our climate change experiments including a free-air CO2 enrichment (FACE) facility in a Eucalyptus forest, whole-tree chambers, and a series of rainout-shelters.
The student will be advised by Dr Remko Duursma (HIE) and work in close collaboration with Dr Belinda Medlyn (Macquarie University), Prof Colin Prentice (Macquarie University) and Prof Almut Arneth (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology).

CRITERIA
The successful applicant should: » demonstrate excellent academic performance related to the research proposed » hold qualifications and experience equal to an Australian First Class Bachelor Honours degree » be highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level » demonstrate the ability to organize and analyse large diverse datasets, including statistical analyses and visualization » International applicants must also demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the English language. Please refer to the University’s web site for information about English language requirements at www.uws.edu.au/international/admissions/ english_language_requirement.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?
» Tax free stipend of $33,728 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree. International candidates with a strong track record will receive a fee waiver.
» Funding is also available for project costs and conference travel.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
» Applicants should discuss their research aspirations and eligibility with Dr Remko Duursma r.duursma@uws.edu.au or +61 2 4570 1806
» Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer to discuss enrollment and scholarships: Ms Natalie McLaughlin: n.mclaughlin@uws.edu.au
» To find out more about the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment: www.uws.edu.au/hie

HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application form and CV by the closing date. The application form can be downloaded from the web: www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships

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PhD Student-Limnology/Aquatic Biochemistry with focus on gas exchange of lake sediments
Posted: March 18, 2012
Location: Uppsala University, Sweden

Department of Ecology and Genetics/Limnology, Uppsala University. Application no later than 2012-04-10. UFV-PA 2012/643. Period of appointment: 4 years. For information on the research of the limnology program, see http://www.ebc.uu.se/limno/index.html.

Starting date: As agreed upon, from the closing of the application time.
Description of the subject area: The sediments are an important component in the carbon cycle of freshwater ecosystems, since they both act as sources of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane, and as long-term sinks of organic carbon. Present estimates of greenhouse gas evasion from lake sediments are mainly derived from incubations of sediment cores or sediment pore water profiles, and do not account for turbulent movements of the water above the sediment. This project, financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR), will apply the recently developed sub-aqueous eddy covariance technique for in-situ measurement of sediment-water gas exchange, in order to derive estimates of lake sediment carbon dioxide and methane release at natural turbulence conditions.

Eligibility: To be eligible for a PhD-student position, the applicant must hold a degree in aquatic biogeochemistry/aquatic ecology/limnology or other relevant subjects.

Ranking criteria: In ranking eligible candidates, special importance will be given to scientific skills in relation to the subject area specified. Previous experience from biogeochemical studies of aquatic systems, in particular related to greenhouse gases, is valuable. Knowledge of the eddy covariance technique or aquatic physics is meriting, but not a must. In order to accomplish field work, a driving license is needed. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.

How to apply: The application should be written in English and should include a short description of the applicant and her/his research interests. It should also include a CV, copies of relevant examination certificates, as well as other relevant documents (e.g. letters of recommendation and names of reference persons).

More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Sebastian Sobek, tel. +46 18 471 2718, sebastian.sobek@ebc.uu.se, or Dr. Erik Sahlée, +46-18 471 2569, erik.sahlee@met.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO-rådet, tel. +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel. +46 18 471 19 96, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, tel. +46 18 471 33 15.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than April 10, 2012, UFV-PA 2012/643. Use the link below to access the application form.

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Student Assistant II Climate Change
Posted: March 9, 2012
Location: National Coordination Office in Washington, DC.

Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new Casual (as needed/no benefits) position through September 30, 2012 with possibility of extension. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

UCAR Community Programs (UCP)
Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS)

HOURS: 20 hours/week during school and up to 40 hours/week during breaks, not to exceed 1000 hours in one 12-month period. Flexible schedule.

BASIC JOB FUNCTION: Facilitates and carries out administrative and technical tasks for the National Climate Assessment (NCA) at the USGCRP NCO. The position provides an excellent opportunity for exposure to the organizational structure within the Federal government that supports global change research and application, and to interact with a wide variety of experts and stakeholders in the field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) coordinates and integrates federal climate and global change research programs and investments to create and disseminate knowledge aimed at increasing our understanding of the impacts of climate change on natural and human systems and informing responses to climate and global change through research, education, communication and decision support. The USGCRP is steered by the Subcommittee on Global Change Research (SGCR) of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), composed of 13 federal agencies and departments, and overseen by the Executive Office of the President. The day-to-day activities and operations of the USGCRP are facilitated by the U.S. Global Change Research Program National Coordination Office (USGCRP NCO).

The National Climate Assessment (NCA), an activity of the USGCRP, will establish a continuing, inclusive process that produces authoritative data and reports over time, including a synthesis report in 2013. The NCA will evaluate climate impacts, including both variability and trends, in a global change context (considering social, economic and ecological implications). Climate related vulnerabilities and response strategies will be documented through ongoing efforts to assess how communities and the nation as a whole can create environmentally sound and sustainable development paths. More information about the NCA is available at http://globalchange.gov/what-we-do/assessment.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Develops, organizes and maintains documents and spreadsheets in support of the central coordination of the NCA. Assists with documentation of NCA activities. Updates the USGCRP NCO stakeholder database to support stakeholder engagement and related activities. Assists with meeting planning and preparation of meeting materials. When possible, attends these events to provide real-time support. Meetings include inter-agency working group meetings, federal advisory committee meetings, and other workshops and events. Assists with NCA communications and other interactions with individuals in government agencies, universities, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. Assists with updates to NCA websites. Assists with additional duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

Must be enrolled in a college, university or professional school.
College level coursework in relevant discipline such as environmental or earth sciences, political science, social science or communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of office procedures.
Basic knowledge of climate change science. Additional knowledge or interest in stakeholder engagement preferred.
Ability to summarize technical and detailed discussions and written materials.
Good oral and written communications skills.
Computer literate, including word processing, presentation, database and basic social media software.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a professional team.
Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to sit at a computer monitor for long periods of time.
Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information in a manner consistent with UCAR policy, acting with integrity and exhibiting behavior that merits public trust and confidence. (Note: The employee remains bound, even after their employment ends, not to disclose or disseminate any confidential information received or accessed while employed by UCAR). This obligation applies to both confidential information belonging to UCAR, as well as confidential information received during employment at UCAR pertaining to any third party.

Application Materials:

With your online application, please submit the following:

Resume; and
cover letter (which notes dates and hours of availability); and
the names and contact information of three references.

Apply here by March 20.

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Administrative Assistant II
Posted: MARCH 9, 2012
Location: National Coordination Office in Washington, DC.

Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a replacement, full-time one-year term position with possibility of extension. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 5:00 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, March 20, 2011. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

UCAR Community Programs (UCP)
Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS)

Relocation benefits not provided

BASIC JOB FUNCTION: Provides administrative support and serves as the receptionist for the USGCRP NCO. The incumbent interacts with individuals in government agencies, universities, international organizations and nongovernmental organizations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) coordinates and integrates research and solutions for climate and global change conducted by 13 federal agencies and departments, and is overseen by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) of the Executive Office of the President. Via the U.S. Global Change Research Program National Coordination Office (USGCRP NCO), the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Joint Office for Science Support provides administrative and logistical services to the 13 participating federal agencies/departments. The staff at the USGCRP NCO provide technical and logistical support to coordinate the day-to-day activities and operations of the USGCRP and otherwise support the Subcommittee on Global Change Research.

DUTIES INCLUDE::

General Office Support.

Provides general reception and administrative support for the office and staff, including: answering phone calls and greeting visitors as they enter the office, independently handling requests for general program information or directing specific inquiries; photocopying requests by staff (making recommendations on outsourcing large jobs and managing that process); maintaining inventory of office supplies, coordinating purchasing and monitoring supply costs and budgets (in close coordination with NCO operations manager and JOSS staff); researching and making recommendations on maintenance or service contracts for office equipment as necessary or other subcontracts that may be needed for specific projects; managing deliveries, and screening and prioritizing incoming mail; managing large distributions (e.g., reports, newsletters, etc.); and tracks fixed assets and sensitive property and enters information into a database; acting in close coordination with the NCO operations manager. This position will also provide administrative support to the NCO Operations and IT Manager in the following capacities: Coordinates the maintenance of up-to-date contact information for programmatic stakeholders and various list-servs or other distribution lists to facilitate office communications; develops, organizes and maintains complex databases (e.g., stakeholder database), spreadsheets (e.g., purchases) or websites (e.g., GCRIO/Resource Library, NCO intranet) as needed; organizes and designs filing and other information tracking systems; maintains software and hardware inventories; makes recommendations on how to streamline other office procedures using current technologies. also may be required to direct temp agency administrative staff on an as-needed basis.

Scheduling and Travel.

Coordinates the demanding schedules of NCO senior management, maintaining shared calendars for the Director/Deputy Director as requested. Coordinates the scheduling of interagency meetings with senior federal agency officials and program staff, and anticipates follow-up activities on behalf of senior staff. Manages requests for shared office resources (e.g., conference rooms, laptops, etc.) and maintains their availability on the shared calendar system. May be asked to make domestic and foreign travel arrangements in close coordination with UCAR staff, ensuring compliance with UCAR and federal travel policies. Communicates travel policies and procedures to USGCRP NCO staff, providing guidance on the preparation of travel vouchers and/or other documents required for travel reimbursements.

Meeting and Event Planning.

Plans programmatic meetings, seminars, retreats and workshops—both large and small—as requested by senior staff. Coordinates the development, preparation and delivery of meeting materials for these events. Researches costs and monitors expenditures to ensure accurate disclosure and overall budget compliance. Collaborates with JOSS staff for planning services, purchasing and contracts as necessary. Attends events as necessary to provide real-time support.

GCRIO Administration.

Serves as the primary point of contact for all activities related to the Congressionally Mandated Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO). Responsibilities include: maintaining the GCRIO/Resource Library website, including ensuring that content is up-to-date, new products are posted in a timely manner, inventory is updated and tracked as necessary and all orders are processed and fulfilled in a timely manner; distributing new reports or mailing and tracking all requests for reports or other materials already posted on the site; maintaining and tracking inventory of GCRIO materials and supplies, coordinating with the storage warehouse and courier service as necessary; organizing and maintaining adequate supplies of hard-copy reports and materials in the GCRIO office; monitoring mailing/shipping costs and budgets.

Maintains the office library of technical reports and other materials.

Special Projects.

Undertakes additional projects identified and assigned by NCO leadership and senior staff as needs arise or as skills/interests warrant.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma; and
two to four years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal (oral) and written communication skills, with an ability to act in a professional manner with diverse groups of people.
Working knowledge of office procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks and successfully carry out multiple projects in a professional and timely manner.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated skills with websites or web-based software applications.
Skill in working with word-processing and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and demonstrated use of e-mail and internet-based research tools.
Knowledge of web page maintenance.
Ability to draft, edit, proofread and finalize correspondence and/or technical materials.
Demonstrated skills in planning and organizing meetings, workshops or other events.
Ability to work within a multicultural and diverse setting.
Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information in a manner consistent with UCAR policy, acting with integrity and exhibiting behavior that merits public trust and confidence. Employee remains bound, even after employment ends, not to disclose or disseminate any confidential information received or accessed while employed by UCAR. This obligation applies to both confidential information belonging to UCAR as well as confidential information received during employment at UCAR pertaining to any third party.
Ability to understand and apply basic accounting principles.
Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability and willingness to travel, if required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Apply here by March 20.

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Postdoc Position on Water and Carbon Isotopes Cycle
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: LSCE-University ,France

Implementation of the isotopic species of water and carbon in the ORCHIDEE land surface model and analysis of simulations in Siberia.
The project Megagrant WsibIso (collaboration LSCE-University of the Urals in Russia), aims to better quantify the water cycle and carbon components in the areas of peatlands and permafrosts in Siberia, and to study their response to climate change. For this purpose, we propose to use the land surface model ORCHIDEE coupled with the atmospheric model LMDZ. Both models are part of the IPSL climate model and in both models the carbon and water isotopes are represented for the large part. The ORCHIDEE model simulates, from local to global scale, the functionning of the vegetation, including mass (water, carbon) and energy transfers in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. The objective of the work is to develop and to implement this model on the Arctic zone and to analyze the contribution of isotopic water and carbon in the modeling of biogeochemical cycles.
The tasks of the CSD will be among the following:
1) implementation of the isotopic species of water (H218O, HDO, H217O) in the new version of ORCHIDEE dedicated to high latitude processes, and based on a multi-layer soil, including snow , permafrost and flooded areas. This work will benefit from the isotopic developments already done in the standart version of ORCHIDEE.
2) implementation of carbon isotopes (13C) in the new version of ORCHIDEE. Similarly, this work will build on what has already been done in the standart version of ORCHIDEE.
3) development of the transport of carbon isotopes of different species (CO2, CH4) in LMDZ and coupling with the sources and sinks modeled in ORCHIDEE. The isotopic species of water, and transportation of passive tracers, are already represented in LMDZ.
4) production and analysis of ORCHIDEE LMDZ simulations with the scientific objective of exploiting the isotopic composition of water measured in the atmosphere (water vapor) and precipitation (liquid water) to provide constraints on the recycling in continental Siberia.
 If the candidate profile is a research engineer, the work will focus on the development tasks: 1, 2 and 3. If the candidate's profile is post-doctoral work will focus on the task of developing a scientific task and 4, for which a first author publication is expected.
 The candidate must have a Ph.D. in the field of Environment, with experience in the development of physical models. Experience in hydrological modeling and biogeochemistry mainland is recommended. In addition the candidate must master the tools such as Fortran (ORCHIDEE and LMDZ are written in Fortran) and Unix.

The home institution is LSCE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement, a joint research unit of the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, CEA, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Université de Versailles Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)). The position is under the responsibility of Catherine Ottlé (LSCE / IPSL) and Camille Risi (LMD / IPSL). Salary follows national directives and is adjusted for work experience. Applications (including a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least 2 references) should be sent to Catherine Ottlé (catherine.ottle@lsce.ipsl.fr) and Camille Risi (crlmd@lmd.jussieu.fr).

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Scientific Engineering Associate #74190, Terrestrial Ecology and Biogeochemistry
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory, California

The Terrestrial Ecology and Biogeochemistry group of the Earth Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Engineering Associate (SEA) with extensive instrumentation experience in the lab and the field to develop; test, and deploy instruments for measuring trace gas concentrations, fluxes, and isotopes. Our research focuses on land-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric composition, and plant and soil processes. We are looking for an intellectually engaged scientist who is comfortable working alone or in a team, in the lab or in the field. The SEA will set up measurement systems with commercially available instruments for measuring precise trace gas mixing ratios (e.g., CO2, CH4, CO2) and isotopic ratios (CO2, water), for the atmosphere, soil gas, soil gas flux, and eddy covariance fluxes. We anticipate field campaigns in the next four years in Alaskan tundra, Brazilian Amazon, and the U.S. Southern Great Plains. These campaigns will involve setting up for deployments on fixed towers and/or airborne platforms.

Apply: Please go to https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=74190 for additional information and to apply directly on-line.

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Postdoctoral Researcher-Land-Surface Biogeochemical Modeler-74047
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory, California

The Climate Sciences Department of the Earth Sciences Division has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in development, testing, and application of below- and aboveground biogeochemical models, with focus on high-latitude systems and atmospheric feedbacks. The work will be part of the DOE-sponsored Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment (NGEE), whose ultimate goals include the development of a mechanistic high-latitude land model capable of integration with CESM and characterization of potential atmospheric feedbacks under expected climate change.

The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

The successful candidate will work on, in CLM, static and dynamic vegetation, soil biogeochemistry, testing the model against extant and new NGEE observations, and applying the model to characterize feedbacks. The work will focus on several groups of important high-latitude processes, including: (1) characterization of high-latitude vegetation; (2) prediction of future vegetation distributions; (3) vegetation-mediated biophysical feedbacks with the atmosphere; (4) interactions between vegetation and soil microbial N demands; and (5) impacts on the surface energy and GHG budgets due to decadal-scale changes in vegetation, biogeochemistry, and hydrology.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) use of state-of-the-art land-surface models (i.e., CLM); (2) understanding of methods to model vegetation and belowground processes and dynamics; (3) oral and written presentation of results; and (4) ability to work in an integrated team environment. Must have a recent PhD in applicable discipline.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal annually based upon performance, funding, and operational need.

Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74047Fluxnet and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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Postdoctoral fellowship in modeling carbon and water cycle in southern pines
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources in North Carolina State University

A postdoctoral vacancy (position #: 00102216) in modeling forest carbon and water cycles in southern pines is available jointly at the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources in North Carolina State University and USDA Forest Service Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (EFETAC). The position serves a large collaborative effort from 11 universities and USDA Forest Service, and is responsible for modeling forest growth at multiple scales. The goal of the study is to evaluate and recommend genotypes and management strategies to meet the competing demands for wood products, carbon sequestration, clean water, and other ecosystem services under expected climate conditions, and quantify uncertainties in key processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting 3PG and WaSSI-C models to Bayesian framework, and working closely with ecophysiologists and modelers from different collaborating institutions. The validation data include both regionally extensive genotype-specific productivity (>500 locations) as well as intensive physiological and ancillary biogeochemical cycling information from climatic endmembers. Although specific duties relate to plant-ecosystem interactions, there is room within the scope of the project to pursue additional lines of work according to the candidate's interests.

We seek a bright and motivated individual with a PhD degree in ecological modeling, plant ecophysiology, ecohydrology or biogeochemistry. Prior modeling experience and familiarity with Bayesian concepts is strongly desired but not required. The candidates must be fluent in at least one programming language and provide evidence thereof. Strong communication and organization skills are expected. Funding is available for up to five years, but is contingent on satisfactory performance and is evaluated annually.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Review of applications will start on February 20th, but the search will remain active until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, brief statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, and up to three examples of their programming skills through NCSU Employment Opportunities page. AA/EOE. In addition, NCSU welcomes all persons regardless of sexual orientation. For additional information about the position, please e-mail Dr. Asko Noormets (anoormets@gmail.com) and Dr. Jean-Christophe Domec (jdomec@ncsu.edu), with a subject line: AFRI Postdoctoral fellowship.

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PhD Position, Carbon dioxide in the urban atmosphere
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: The University of Auckland, New Zealand

The School of Environment (http://www.env.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/) at The University of Auckland invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship to investigate temporal and spatial variations of anthropogenic, biogenic and geogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes in the urbanised Auckland region. Eddy covariance, carbon isotopic measurements and modelling techniques will be used to (1) study exchange fluxes of CO2, (2) quantify local scale emissions of CO2, and assess the role of vegetation in an urban setting.
The desired qualifications for the PhD student are: Masters degree in atmospheric sciences or a closely related discipline; experience with micrometeorological measurements, eddy covariance, stable isotope measurements and/or modelling.
The successful candidate will be supported by a School of Environment PhD Tuition Fees Bursary and a Professional Teaching Fellow position for four years.
For any questions, contact Dr Luitgard Schwendenmann (l.schwendenmann@auckland.ac.nz) or Dr. Jennifer Salmond (j.salmond@auckland.ac.nz). Applicants should submit their applications by email to the Mrs Ilse Hindle, School of Environment, The University of Auckland (i.hindle@auckland.ac.nz). The subject title for the email submission should read “ENV PhD Opportunities”. Applications should include: Cover letter with full contact details (especially email and Skype addresses) and a clear statement of why the applicant is qualified to undertake the PhD research topic, an up to date curriculum vitae, a list of three referees and their contact details, a copy of academic transcripts for undergraduate and any postgraduate courses of study completed and in the case of non-native English speakers proof of English language qualifications (e.g. IELTS score). Application Closing Date is March 31, 2012

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Post-Doc Modelling impact of air quality on the carbon balance of terrestrial ecosystems
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: JRC-IES, Italy

The Institute for Environment and Sustainability (European Commission - Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy) is offering a post-doc on:
"Modelling impact of air quality on the carbon balance of terrestrial ecosystems "

Find the call here:
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/call-for-grantholders-docs/IES-301124.pdf
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/call-for-grantholders

Administrative rules:
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/Documentation/Reports/MSU/Grant_2008/rules_grantholders.pdf
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/call-for-grantholders-docs/20110909-GH_guide_An%20I_C07_EN.pdf

The submission deadline is the 7th March 2012 (24h00 CET)

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Postdoctoral researcher in biogeochemistry and microbial ecology
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: Queens College, The City University of New York

The Bird terrestrial biogeochemistry lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a NSF-funded project in terrestrial biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. The 5-yr project will investigate the fundamental biological, chemical and physical controls on black carbon (BC) degradation and transport processes in a northern forest soil. This research will link the charring temperature of BC materials to their chemical and physical structures and their resulting decay rates, the activity of the main degraders, enzyme activities, transport dynamics, and its stabilization mechanisms in soil. In addition, the postdoc would complete soil analysis for a second, recently completed field study funded by DOE, which is examining the fate of aboveground versus belowground plant C and N inputs to a temperate forest soil.

We seek a highly motivated PhD with demonstrated ability to carry out research in terrestrial biogeochemistry and microbial ecology. The successful candidate will be responsible for 1) quantifying soil microbial utilization of BC, 2) determining enzyme activities and dynamics of BC biomarkers, 3) tracking the movement of BC into soil organic matter fractions, and 4) assisting with field activities. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to develop new, complementary projects. Field work will take place at The University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, MI, and the postdoc will be expected to lead field sampling trips at the site along with a second postdoc working with co-PI Knute Nadelhoffer (University of Michigan) and graduate students. For more information about the Bird lab, Nadelhoffer lab, or UMBS please visit:
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~jbird/Index.html
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umbs/
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/directory/faculty/knute/

Applicants should have a PhD in biogeochemistry, soil microbiology, chemistry, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in stable isotope biogeochemistry and undertaking field experiments will be preferred. The position requires an independent, organized, creative individual who is personable and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment. The postdoc should be comfortable training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students related to the projects. Interested candidates should send a single pdf file containing the following to Dr. Jeff Bird at jbird@qc.cuny.edu: (i) A cover letter indicating interest in the project, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a list of three references including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers, and (iv) two representative publications. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2012 and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. The position will be for one year, renewable up to two years based on performance. Start date for the position is June/early summer 2012.

The Research Foundation (RF) of The City University of New York is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. CUNY is an E-Verify employer.

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Postdoctoral researcher in soil ecology and biogeochemistry
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS)

The Nadelhoffer ecosystems ecology laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NSF-funded project in soil ecology and biogeochemistry based at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS). This project will investigate fundamental biological, chemical and physical controls on black carbon (BC) degradation and transport processes in a temperate forest soil. Research will link the charring temperature of BC materials to their chemical and physical structures and their resulting decay rates, activities of microbial and faunal degraders, enzyme activities, transport dynamics, and stabilization mechanisms in soil.

We seek a highly motivated PhD with a demonstrated ability to conduct research in soil ecology and biogeochemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for 1) quantifying the utilization of BC and its woody precursor material by soil fauna, 2) quantifying fluxes of CO2 and DOC/DON and 3) coordinating field research activities. She/he will also work with other project personnel to measure C and N fluxes from isotopically labeled BC materials incubated in the field and to interpret shifts in biochemical composition of precursor and BC materials during this long-term study. The successful candidate will work and reside at UMBS during the field season (~May–September), and will relocate to the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus during the academic year where she/he will work in the Nadelhoffer laboratory. This postdoctoral researcher will be expected to lead field sampling along with a second postdoc working with co-PI Jeffrey Bird (Queens College-CUNY) and graduate students. This researcher will have opportunities to develop complementary projects and to participate in related ongoing and new projects.

Applicants should have a PhD in biogeochemistry, soil ecology, or a related field. Experience in field research on soil micro-, meio-, and/or mesofauna is required. Experience in undertaking field experiments and in the use of stable isotope techniques will be preferred. The position requires an independent, organized, creative individual who is enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment. Interested candidates should email a single PDF file as an attachment toumbs@umich.edu with a subject line titled “Soil Postdoc Application”. The PDF should contain: 1) a cover letter indicating interest in the project, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a list of three references including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers, and 4) two representative publications. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2012 and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. The position will be for one year, renewable up to three years based on performance. Start date for the position is May or early summer 2012.

For more information about the Nadelhoffer lab, the Bird lab, or UMBS please visit:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/directory/faculty/knute/
http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~jbird/Index.html
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/umbs/

The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. CUNY is an E-Verify employer.

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Announcement for Student Services Contract
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: Corvallis, OR

To submit a proposal:
http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1200048A/index.htm

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory
Western Ecology Division, Corvallis, OR

Pacific Northwest Database Management and Ecological Modeling Support RFQ-RT-12-00048A

The Western Ecology Division (WED) of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a college student to provide services under a contractual agreement to assist with development of databases and their application to ecological simulation models. The goal is to assess the effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors on agricultural and forested ecosystems, and urban areas in the Pacific Northwest.

Specific duties include proficiency in the development of regional-scale GIS (ArcInfo/ArcGIS) databases, including LiDAR, and their application to ecological simulation models, as demonstrated by coursework and/or thesis project work. Experience in applying GIS databases, including LiDAR, to ecological simulation models is also desirable.

The minimum level of education will be a student who has completed a minimum of a Bachelors degree in ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, soil science, environmental science, biology, geography, or related field.

The WED is one of four ecological effects divisions of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory. The four divisions are distributed biogeographically across the United States. WED's mission is 1) to provide EPA with national scientific leadership for terrestrial and regional-scale ecology, and 2) to develop the scientific basis for assessing the condition and response of ecological resources of the western United States. For additional information regarding the Western Ecology Division, visit its home page at http://www.epa.gov/wed/.

This multi-investigator project will focus on the Willamette River Basin of the Pacific Northwest region, an economically and ecologically important mosaic of agriculture, forest and urban environments. The work aims to develop regional-scale geographic databases and process-based models for spatially and temporally extrapolating the effects of various stressors including changes in land use, land cover, and climate change. WED is currently developing a multi-model ecosystem simulator to accomplish these goals. The simulator consists of a set of linked, spatially-explicit models that mechanistically simulate long-term changes in ecosystem dynamics as a result of interacting stressors. The primary models address changes in biogeochemistry, hydrology, plant communities, and fish and wildlife populations in a decision support context. These models will be dynamically linked to predict fate and effects of water, nutrients and contaminants in terrestrial ecosystems and associated surface waters. Although the student will be working independently to produce particular outputs, the work provided will be integrated into a team effort toward development of geographic databases and their application for regional-scale ecological modeling. The student shall perform duties, as requested, according to the statement of work and instructions provided by the WED mentor. Additional training and consultation on databases and Willamette River Basin ecology will be provided by EPA personnel, such as project scientists with the Western Ecology Division. EPA will provide all necessary computer hardware and software.

The contract is projected to begin approximately February 2012. The initial contract will be for 12 months, not to exceed 1928 hours, with an option to extend the work to a second year, and third year at 1928 hours per year. The contract is for one full-time student. It is anticipated that the student contractor will work an average 40 hours per week. The majority of the work will occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The duty location is Western Ecology Division, 200 SW 35th St, Corvallis, OR.

U.S. citizens are eligible to participate in this program. Non-U.S. citizens may be eligible to participate, depending on their immigration status and the applicable regulations of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). All non-US citizens must submit, as part of their proposal package, evidence of their immigration status that allows them to work in the United States.

EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are NOT eligible to participate in this program and receive these contracts.

The hourly rate is commensurate with the minimum required level of education and experience, as follows: $21.19 per hour. Students or recent graduates must indicate acceptance of the proposed rate in order to have an acceptable proposal.

Student contractors will be paid the basic hourly rate only for the number of hours worked and do not receive overtime premium for any hours worked beyond the 40-hour week. Student contractors do not accrue leave or holiday benefits and are not paid for any non-work days, regardless of the reason.

The student/recent graduate contractor is considered as an independent contractor; therefore, Federal, State, Local, and Social Security taxes will not be withheld; student contractors are responsible for reporting income to authorities and paying all taxes.

To submit a proposal for this contract, you must provide a one or two page resume or statement of qualifications including:
1. Your full legal name
2. Mailing address
3. Telephone number
4. Email address
5. Date of birth
6. Place of birth
7. Citizenship or, if not a US citizen, immigration/VISA status
8. Education, including description of relevant classes
9. Work or volunteer experience related to the scientific field
10. Laboratory work experience (if applicable to these services)
11. Statement of your commitment to accept the stated hourly rate.
12. The contact information for two or more references

Attach a copy of all college/university transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable, if it is apparent from the transcript copy that it is a copy of an official document and that the school is identified), listing courses taken, grades, and overall GPA. Please submit all transcripts to: Jacqueline Sayles, Contract Specialist, via email.

Prior to submitting a proposal for this contract, you should visit the EPA procurement home page athttp://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1200048A/index.htm to learn the full details of the contract. You should visit the website periodically to check the status of this procurement and to see whether or not any amendments (changes to the requirement of the posted contract) have been issued.

All questions pertaining to the information contained on the website should be addressed to Jacqueline Sayles, Contract Specialist, via email.

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Postdoctoral Scientist – Greenhouse gas exchange of dairy pasture
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: New Zealand

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to expand our multi-faceted team undertaking research on greenhouse gas exchange at a range of spatial and temporal scales in grassland and forest systems.

Landcare Research is New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organisation, providing solutions and advice for sustainable development and the management of land-based natural resources. Our Ecosystems and Global Change Team has a long-standing and successful research portfolio to measure and model the processes regulating the exchange of greenhouse gases between soil, plants and the atmosphere, and to identify viable mitigation options that will reduce net emissions.

The position is initially for a fixed term of three years, based at our laboratories at Lincoln, close to Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Our team is in the process of establishing a dual measurement site for greenhouse gas fluxes from irrigated and un-irrigated dairy pasture. Instrumentation at this site includes state-of-the-art eddy covariance sensors for CO2 and water vapour fluxes and a Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer to continuously measure concentrations of CO2, CH4, N2O and delta13C. It is expected that you will take a driving role in establishing and maintaining data quality procedures and data analysis at this site and contribute to the publication of results.

You should possess a PhD in a plant- , atmosphere- or soil-related discipline, with experience in measuring and modelling soil-plant-atmosphere carbon dioxide exchange. Enthusiasm for field work and familiarity with gas exchange, eddy covariance and the use of stable isotopes, and interests in the measurement of methane and nitrous oxide emissions and water balance are desirable.

A position description and an online application form are available at www.landcareresearch.co.nz/jobs. All applications must be submitted through the Landcare Research website. Applications will close 24 February 2012.

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PhD Student Position in Remote Sensing and Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: The Earth Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire

The Earth Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire (UNH) has an opening for a PhD student position in Remote Sensing and Coupled Natural and Human Systems starting in August 2012 (or as early as May 2012). This position carries a stipend of $23K/yr plus tuition and medical insurance. The PhD student will be responsible for the detection and monitoring of land-cover/land-use change (LCLUC) using satellite data (e.g., Landsat) and the linking of LCLUC data with physical (e.g., ecological, climate, hydrological) and socioeconomic data for the assessment of coupled natural and human systems.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team at the Earth Systems Research Center (http://www.csrc.sr.unh.edu/), Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS; http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu) at UNH, and will also have opportunities to work with collaborators at other institutions. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated. Experience in remote sensing, particularly image classification and LCLUC detection, is highly desirable.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, copies of TOEFL/GRE scores if applicable, and the names and contact information of three references to Prof. Jingfeng Xiao (http://www.eos.unh.edu/Faculty/xiao) via email (j.xiao@unh.edu) with the subject line “Application for PhD Position”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

UNH is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geosciences, and forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region provides. UNH is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

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Assistant Professor of Bioclimatology
Posted: March 5, 2012
Location: University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation

The University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of Bioclimatology who will contribute to the research, teaching and service missions of the College. This is a nine month, tenure-track position. Employment will begin fall 2012.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: We seek an exceptional scientist whose research focuses on terrestrial biosphere-atmosphere interactions and/or vegetation-climate dynamics at regional to global spatial scales and at seasonal to decadal and longer timescales. The candidate will be expected to develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that complement the existing curriculum. In addition, at the time of appointment, the candidate must: 1) possess a Ph.D. in meteorology, climatology,biogeography, landscape ecology or a closely related field; 2) provide evidence of a strong record of research and scholarship including publications in peer-reviewed journals and that suggests the potential to develop a successful, competitive externally-funded research program; and 3) demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the general public. Preferred qualifications include: experience teaching courses in meteorology or climate science; post-doctoral research experience and training; interest in conducting research in the Rocky Mountain region; Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements that of other faculty in the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, including an undergraduate course in bioclimatology available to the Climate Change minor program; 2) Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in biometeorology/bioclimatology; 3) Advise undergraduate students, and direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. level; and 4) Participate in department, CFC, and Universitycommittees. The successful candidate may also direct the Montana State Climate Office.

THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: The University of Montana’s College of Forestry and Conservation enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the nation’s premier natural resource institutions. College faculty conduct ground-breaking basic and applied research in a wide range of natural resource disciplines. The college offers five undergraduate degrees, and a minor program in Climate Change studies. Faculty and students have access to CFC’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest, the Bandy Experimental Ranch, and the Flathead Lake Biological Station. The City of Missoula (population ~80,000) is regularly featured as one of the most livable cities in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY

For full position description, list of materials and instructions on how to apply, please visithttps://umjobs.silkroad.com/ , and see position listing (340-254).

Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2012, and continue until position is filled. Applications received after 3/14 may be considered.

Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five attachments of up to 10MB each are allowed per application. Please combine or divide documents if necessary.

Letter of intent
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Contact information for three professional references. (Letters of References will only be requested of the Finalist Candidates. Please do not submit Letters of Reference at this time.)
A pdf of three (3) publications you have authored and feel are most relevant to this position.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment`
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative formatupon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates mayrequest veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Referencesnot listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect toadminister pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

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Research engineer or post-doc position up to 18 months - Implementation of the isotopic species of water and carbon in the ORCHIDEE land surface model and analysis of simulations in Siberia.
Posted: March 3, 2012
Location: Russia

Background: The project Megagrant WsibIso (collaboration LSCE-University of the Urals in Russia), aims to better quantify the water cycle and carbon components in the areas of peatlands and permafrosts in Siberia, and to study their response to climate change. For this purpose, we propose to use the land surface model ORCHIDEE coupled with the atmospheric model LMDZ. Both models are part of the IPSL climate model and in both models the carbon and water isotopes are represented for the large part. The ORCHIDEE model simulates, from local to global scale, the functionning of the vegetation, including mass (water, carbon) and energy transfers in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum. The objective of the work is to develop and to implement this model on the Arctic zone and to analyze the contribution of isotopic water and carbon in the modeling of biogeochemical cycles.

Tasks: The tasks of the CSD will be among the following:

implementation of the isotopic species of water (H218O, HDO, H217O) in the new version of ORCHIDEE dedicated to high latitude processes, and based on a multi-layer soil, including snow , permafrost and flooded areas. This work will benefit from the isotopic developments already done in the standart version of ORCHIDEE.
implementation of carbon isotopes (13C) in the new version of ORCHIDEE. Similarly, this work will build on what has already been done in the standart version of ORCHIDEE.
development of the transport of carbon isotopes of different species (CO2, CH4) in LMDZ and coupling with the sources and sinks modeled in ORCHIDEE. The isotopic species of water, and transportation of passive tracers, are already represented in LMDZ.
production and analysis of ORCHIDEE LMDZ simulations with the scientific objective of exploiting the isotopic composition of water measured in the atmosphere (water vapor) and precipitation (liquid water) to provide constraints on the recycling in continental Siberia.

If the candidate profile is a research engineer, the work will focus on the development tasks: 1, 2 and 3. If the candidate's profile is post-doctoral work will focus on the task of developing a scientific task and 4, for which a first author publication is expected.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in the field of Environment, with experience in the development of physical models. Experience in hydrological modeling and biogeochemistry mainland is recommended. In addition the candidate must master the tools such as Fortran (ORCHIDEE and LMDZ are written in Fortran) and Unix.

Practical information: The home institution is LSCE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l.Environnement, a joint research unit of the Commissariat à l.Energie Atomique, CEA, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Université de Versailles Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)). The position is under the responsibility of Catherine Ottlé (LSCE / IPSL) and Camille Risi (LMD / IPSL). Salary follows national directives and is adjusted for work experience. Applications (including a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least 2 references) should be sent to Catherine Ottlé (catherine.ottle@lsce.ipsl.fr) and Camille Risi (crlmd@lmd.jussieu.fr).

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Smithsonian postdoctoral fellowship: Quantifying volcanic CO2 emissions
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: Washington DC

We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to use extant satellite data to quantify volcanic CO2 emissions globally. The position is part of a collaborative project between Kelly Chance of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Institution, Cambridge, MA, Elizabeth Cottrell, and Ben Andrews (both of the Global Volcanism Program, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC). The project is funded through a pilot grant from the Reservoirs & Fluxes Directorate of the Deep Carbon Observatory initiative (https://dco.gl.ciw.edu/) and the Smithsonian Grand Challenges Consortia (http://www.si.edu/consortia/universe). The post-doc will be employed by the Smithsonian Institution to mine satellite data archives, collaboratively perform spectral analysis of satellite data for determining CO2 column amounts, and to perform statistical analysis. This will be achieved using current algorithms and through the development of new algorithms. The postdoc will also be involved with the selection of volcanic targets and interpretation/ modeling of the data. Experience in statistical data analysis and ability to program in a higher level language (e.g. FORTRAN) are highly desirable.

Funding is for two years and includes a stipend of $56,000 in year 1 and $57,000 in year 2 plus a stipend for health insurance. The fellow will reside in Washington and will travel to Cambridge, MA regularly. To apply, please send CV, contact information and names of at least two references familiar with your work by email to Elizabeth Cottrell (cottrelle@si.edu). The position is available immediately but could begin as late as September 2012. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled but will begin reviewing applications in March, 2012. The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer.

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PhD Research Scholarship – Ecological Modelling and Remote Sensing, Plant Functional Biology
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: University of Technology, Sydney Broadway 123, NSW 2007 Australia

PhD Research Scholarship – Ecological Modelling and Remote Sensing, Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster (C3)
The Plant Functional Biology and Climate Change Cluster (C3) is a Key UTS Research Strength, bringing together expert plant physiologists, remote sensing specialists, ecologists, biological and physical modellers and oceanographers.

An exciting new PhD project opportunity is available in the Ecological Modelling and Remote Sensing Research Group. The project has a PhD scholarship attached, with significant research support available through ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) funding.

Project Focus: Understanding root functioning in Australian savanna ecosystems is critically important for successful resource management however such understanding is not represented in land surface models (LSMs). This project will incorporate root functioning into LSMs with the objective of improving the management of water and carbon natural resources in a changing climate. There is potential for data collection at remote sites in northern and central Australia.

Candidate Background: The successful PhD student will be a member of a successful, tightly focussed research group and will be supervised by C3 Research Fellow and ecological modeller Dr Longhui Li. Ideally students will have a relevant

1st Class Honours degree (or equivalent for international applicants) with
- Good knowledge of ecological processes and/or micro-meteorology
- Good skills in FORTRAN and LINUX
- Experience or familiarity with eddy covariance flux measurements and the development of terrestrial ecosystem models and land surface models (LSMs), or LSMs coupling with global climate models (GCMs)

Domestic and international applicants are welcome with the successful candidate required to commence the scholarship in July 2012.
Scholarship value: A$23,728 tax free per annum for 3 years plus additional support to attend conferences and access to C3 Research Mentorship program.

For additional information about the project and selection criteria contact: Dr Longhui Li by 31st March 2012.
Phone: +61 2 9514 1900; Email: Longhui.Li@uts.edu.au
Website: www.c3.uts.edu.au

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PhD Scholarship in Terrestrial Ecohydrology
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: University of Technology, Sydney Broadway 123, NSW 2007 Australia

An exciting new opportunity for a PhD project is available at UTS in the Terrestrial Ecohydrology Lab at UTS. The project has a PhD scholarship attached, funded by the National Groundwater Research and Training Centre. Significant project funds are also available to support the research.

The project is involves application of stable isotope analyses of water and plant material from a number of pristine forest sites at a site approximately 2.5 hours southwest of Sydney. These sites are located along a transect that encompasses a gradient of depth to the water table. Some sites have a shallow depth to the water table, some sites have an intermediate depth and some have a large depth to the water table.
The PhD student will be a member of a large terrestrial ecohydrology research group at UTS led by Professor Derek Eamus.

Students with a 1st Class Honours degree in hydrology, ecohydrology, plant ecophysiology, plant ecology or analytical chemistry or other suitable degrees are encouraged to apply.
Additional information can be obtained from Derek Eamus, on Derek.Eamus@uts.edu.au

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Post-doc in Ecohydrology
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: University of Wyoming

Impacts of Bark Beetles on Rocky Mountain Forest Hydrology The regional epidemic of bark beetles in western North America is affecting multiple conifer species across a wide elevation range with profound implications for regional hydrology. Funding is available for three years from the Wyoming Water Development commission for a post-doc to study how the peaking bark beetle epidemic changes water budgets at scales ranging from individual trees to mountain ranges.

The post-doc would synthesize data from multiple years before and during the bark beetle outbreak using the Terrestrial Regional Ecosystem Exchange Simulator (TREES) model and use their expertise to supervise new measurements and analyses of the response of forest hydrology to succession after the bark beetle outbreak. Appropriate expertise includes any of the following: measurement, analytical or predictive modeling tools related to plant ecophysiology, ecosystem ecology or ecohydrology. Applicants should send a cv and a brief letter stating specific research interests, research accomplishments, and future research objectives as well as the names and contact information for three professional references as a single pdf file to Brent Ewers (beewers@uwyo.edu) and Elise Pendall (pendall@uwyo.edu).

Review of applications will begin Mar. 1, 2012 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

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Carbon Cycle Scientist
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: JPL, Pasadena, CA

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of the California Institute of Technology, based in Pasadena, CA, seeks a senior scientist to conduct cutting- edge research in carbon cycle science and lead JPL’s carbon cycle science activities. The carbon cycle plays a central role in understanding the Earth’s recent and projected natural and anthropogenic climate changes. As a key national laboratory supporting NASA missions and its Earth Science research program, JPL is at the forefront of space and airborne observations of the Earth, covering its atmosphere, ocean, land surface, and cryosphere. In regards to NASA’s Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems focus area, there are wide-ranging research and technological activities at JPL addressing the carbon cycle and carbon management. To help set the Laboratory’s direction with respect to advancing carbon cycle science, we seek a scientist who has demonstrated accomplishments and leadership in using airborne and space-based measurements, as well as other observational and modeling assets, for conducting novel and integrative research. In particular, the successful candidate will lead the integration of multiple carbon- related research elements and measurement technologies at JPL as well as from the community at large to address one or more strategic carbon cycle science questions, including its connections to the global water and energy cycles. Requires a Ph.D. with a minimum of eight years related experience and an established reputation as evidenced by a significant record of peer-reviewed publications. Enjoy a competitive salary and impressive benefits with a renowned leader in Atmospheric Sciences Research. Please apply online at: http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov, (Job ID #10663). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and should include a curriculum vitae, a career statement with research objectives, and contact information for three professional references. JPL/Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Assistant Professor of Bioclimatology
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA, MONTANA

Job Description:

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

We seek an exceptional scientist whose research focuses on terrestrial biosphere-atmosphere interactions and/or vegetation-climate dynamics at regional to global spatial scales and at seasonal to decadal and longer timescales. The candidate will be expected to develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that complement the existing curriculum. In addition, at the time of appointment, the candidate must: 1) possess a Ph.D. in meteorology, climatology, biogeography, landscape ecology or a closely related field; 2) provide evidence of a strong record of research and scholarship including publications in peer-reviewed journals and that suggests the potential to develop a successful, competitive externally-funded research program; and 3) demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the general public. Preferred qualifications include: experience teaching courses in meteorology or climate science; post-doctoral research experience and training; interest in conducting research in the Rocky Mountain region; Preference will be given to applicants whose research
complements that of other faculty in the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, including an undergraduate course in bioclimatology available to the Climate Change minor program; 2) Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in biometeorology/bioclimatology; 3) Advise undergraduate students, and direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. level; and 4) Participate in department, CFC, and University committees. The successful candidate may also direct the Montana State Climate Office.

THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: The University of Montana’s College of Forestry and Conservation enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the nation’s premier natural resource institutions. College faculty conduct ground-breaking basic and applied research in a wide range of natural resource disciplines. The college offers five undergraduate degrees, and a minor program in Climate Change studies. Faculty and students have access to CFC’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest, the Bandy Experimental Ranch, and the Flathead Lake Biological Station. The City of Missoula (population ~80,000) is
regularly featured as one of the most livable cities in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY
For full position description, list of materials and instructions on how to apply, please visit
https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ , and see position listing (340-254).
Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2012, and continue until position is filled. Applications received after 3/14 may be considered.

Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five attachments of up to 10MB each are allowed per application.

Please combine or divide documents if necessary.
Letter of intent
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references. (Letters of References will only be requested of the Finalist Candidates. Please do not submit Letters of Reference at this time.)
• A pdf of three (3) publications you have authored and feel are most relevant to this position.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment`

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

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Field Tech II - Tower sensors
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Overview

The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic Domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this
information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

Summary:

Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, The Field Technician II will perform a variety of technical and scientific tasks. The Field Technician II is the technical lead performing routine maintenance, field calibration, and repair of scientific instruments and associated infrastructure. After initial instrument installation, the Field Technician II will have primary responsibility for instruments and infrastructure at tower sites.

The Field Technician II will also assist with seasonal and/or periodic sampling activities. Seasonal field sampling is conducted with the assistance of temporary field crews. The Field Technician will provide guidance to temporary field crews and perform field and laboratory activities as assigned by the Field Operations Manager.

Location – Domain 10

The Domain 10 Field Technician’s primary work location is Boulder, CO. This position supports sites in the Central Plains Domain. The Central Plains Domain includes parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The Central Plains candidate sites are located in Colorado at the Central Plains Experimental Range (CPER) near Nunn CO, near Sterling CO, in Rocky Mountain National Park and at Fox Ranch near Idalia CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations duties

· Perform routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and repair of atmospheric, micrometeorological, and water quality sensors on towers, soil arrays, streams and groundwater wells

· Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures

· Perform routine maintenance to assure quality of data acquisition and connectivity equipment

· Perform inspection and routine maintenance of civil infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts,
towers, boardwalks, and instrument huts

· Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment

· Follow established, standardized field procedures for periodic collection, handling, processing and shipping of field samples including dust, soil, and water samples

· Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and
ultra-low freezer

· Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning and ordering

Seasonal duties

· Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of seasonal field personnel

· Provide technical guidance to seasonal field personnel

· Assist with plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation system, measuring and marking plots, and placing and setting traps

· Assist the Field Operations Manager with field activity audits

· Follow established, standardized field procedures for sample collection, record data from sample collection, process samples in the domain lab, and send samples to external analytical labs; Field sampling activities include the following observation and specimen collection activities:

· Small mammal abundance

· Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)

· Breeding bird population counts

· Ground beetle abundance and diversity

· Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West Nile Virus)

· Plant phenology observations

· Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity and biogeochemical analysis

· Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary productivity measurements

· Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance

· Stream morphology mapping

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in an associated scientific discipline

Required Experience:

· 2-3 years experience maintaining scientific instruments (e.g. aquatic, meteorological or atmospheric sensors)

· 2-3 years experience performing scientific data entry and data management

· Must possess a valid US driver’s license

Preferred Experience:

· Previous experience leading and performing ecology related laboratory and field activities

· Previous experience performing ecology related field activities in multiple ecosystems

· Familiarity with performing field quality assurance procedures

· Prior experience leading staff in field conditions

· CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification or training

· Familiarity with field and laboratory safety guidelines

· Familiarity with aquatic biological sampling and organisms

· Experience working in streams or lakes of North America

Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of scientific instrumentation

· Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities

· Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment

· Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others

· Proven ability to ensure safety and operational standards are met

· Willingness to adopt new technologies as needed

· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

· Ability to travel frequently within the local domain

Physical Abilities:

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs;

· Kneeling, bending, stooping ; hand dexterity

· Ability to hike long distances walking over sometimes rough, hilly terrain, lifting and carrying up to 25lbs;

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time;

· Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain;

· Ability to work at a stream or lake, often in wet, slippery or icy conditions;

· Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs on instrument towers up to a median height of 120’

· Ability to perform work on an open, elevated platform on top of towers

Exposures:

· Dirt, fumes, dust, and noise;

· Work environment is 80 – 90% outside;

· Possible West Nile-infected mosquitoes;

· Blood-borne pathogens;

· Paradichlorobenzene 99.90%;

· Small electric motors and 6V sealed lead-acid batteries;

· Through handling of mammals possible exposure to Hantavirus, Sin Nombre virus (SNV) and plague;

· Slip/trip;

· Animal bites and scrapes;

· Insects, plants (allergies and prickly things); and

· Some ticks encountered during sampling may be infected with other zoonotic diseases such as Colorado Tick Fever.

Apply to: www.neoninc.org

NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

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Full-Time Field Research Specialist (Job ID: 27804)
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: Tempe Campus of Arizona State University

Posted Rate of Pay: $32,037 - $41,668 per year; DOE

The Urban and Stream Ecosystems Laboratory (Nancy Grimm’s research group) and the Sabo Lab (John Sabo’s research group) with the Global Institute of Sustainability and School of Life Sciences seek a Research Specialist for this grant-funded project centered in Sycamore Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona. The Research Specialist will perform a variety of work including field research, lab work, data management and data analysis. This is a grant-funded position for an initial appointment of one year, with a possibility of extension to the end of the grant period (September 2013). Continuation beyond the end of the grant is contingent on future grant funding.

The Research Specialist’s duties will be to conduct field and laboratory research that examines and analyzes responses of algae, invertebrates, wetland vegetation, biogeochemical processes, ecosystem metabolism and biogeomorphic structure to interannual variability of the hydrological regime in aridlandstream ecosystems.

Minimum Qualifications–
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, environmental sciences or in a related field AND two years related ecology research experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications–
Experience with: stream metabolism and nutrient spiraling measurements; standard techniques of water chemistry analysis; stream monitoring instrumentation, particularly automated water samplers (ISCO),
field sensors (chloride, nitrate (SUNA), pressure transducers, micrometeorology instrumentation), data loggers, and sondes. Experience or knowledge of: stream ecology, hydrology or biogeochemistry; taxonomy of benthic macroinvertebrates and/or benthic algae; using isotopes in ecological or hydrological research; using spreadsheets, databases and/or other data management software; using GIS.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For more information, see full job ad and links at
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/241071-Research-Specialist, http://giscareers.com/?GC-DKMLGUZ, or http://sustainability.asu.edu/about/contact/employment.php

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Assistant Professor in Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: UC Irvine

The Department of Earth System Science at UC Irvine is recruiting a tenure-track assistant professor in the human dimensions of global environmental change. The successful candidate will complement the Department's existing strengths in atmospheric, oceanographic, terrestrial, and cryospheric science. Areas of interest for the human dimensions search include land use change, food and resource security, and modeling human-environment interactions. Possible focal areas include: examining the rates and drivers of contemporary land cover change and deforestation; investigating interactions between land use, ecosystem services, and climate; understanding the impacts of demographic trends or climate change on
resource security, poverty, or famine; using integrated assessment modeling or other quantitative approaches to explore linkages and feedbacks between the environment and economics, policy, energy consumption, or trade.

Candidates are expected to develop an active research program, interact with other Earth System Science faculty, and to teach and direct research at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. All candidates must have a Ph.D.

Apply online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/ or contact humdimsearch@ess.uci.edu. The selection process begins January 9, 2012 and will remain open until filled.

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Postdoctoral fellowship in Mycorrhizal Ecology
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: The Pennsylvania State University

Roger Koide and David Eissenstat are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to begin May 2012 to work on a project focusing on he ecology of ectomycorrhizal and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses. The Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded by a NSF Grant entitled: Nutrient Foraging by Mycorrhizal Roots of Different Morphology: Are Roots and Fungi Complementary? One of the main hypotheses to test is that trees have selected for types of mycorrhizal fungi that complement their root functions. The ideal candidate would be trained in ecology and have skills in basic molecular ecology methods (sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, etc.). Applications will be accepted immediately and the position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found. Please contact Roger Koide (rxk13@psu.edu) or David Eissenstat
(dme9@psu.edu), Department of Horticulture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 USA.

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USGS Post-doctoral Opportunity: Biological nitrogen fixation in Pacific Northwest forests
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: Corvallis, Oregon

We are recruiting post-doctoral applicants for a USGS Mendenhall Research Opportunity examining climatic controls on biological nitrogen fixation in forests of the Pacific Northwest. This research opportunity may include a combination of literature survey and meta-analysis, field studies along climatic gradients, and/or simulation modeling to examine the implications of climate-dependency of biological nitrogen fixation for carbon cycling and storage. Selection of the successful applicant is based on the merit and relevance of a research proposal, as well as the applicant’s qualifications to complete the proposed work.

This is a 2-year post-doctoral position based in Corvallis, Oregon. Appointment is a USGS federal GS-12 position that includes benefits. Applications are due Feb 21, 2012, submitted through USAJobs.gov

More details on this specific research opportunity are available here:
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2013/opps/opp25.html

General information, selection procedures, timelines, and FAQ regarding the USGS Mendenhall post-doctoral program are available here: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/

Research Advisors:
Steven Perakis (USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center) (541) 758-8786, sperakis@usgs.gov;
David Myrold (Oregon State University), david.myrold@oregonstate.edu;
Dominique Bachelet (Conservation Biology Institute), dominique@consbio.org

Interested applicants should contact Steven Perakis for more information, and should include a CV.

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NCAR Project Scientist Position in Atmospheric Composition Data Assimilation
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: Boulder, Colorado

See pdf for details.

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Forest Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, Department of Biology

Supervisors:

Jeremy Lichstein (http://biology.ufl.edu/People/faculty/jlichstein.aspx),
Kaoru Kitajima (http://www.biology.ufl.edu/People/faculty/kitajima.aspx), and
Stefan Gerber (http://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/personnel/gerber.html)

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in forest ecosystem modeling. This project will make use of a recently developed next-generation global ecosystem model that represents individual-level height-structured competition for light (see details below). The research questions are broadly defined to encompass the response of the forest carbon cycle to climate change, rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations, and other aspects of global change. The successful candidate will actively participate in developing a research program tailored to their specific interests. We are particularly interested in assimilating data sources that span multiple spatial and temporal scales, including plant trait databases, eddy-covariance tower networks, and forest inventories. We are currently collecting a novel data set as part of an NSF-funded study on the temperature response of tropical trees to experimental warming (seehttp://people.biology.ufl.edu/jlichstein/respiration_summary.pdf). This data set provides new observational constraints on the response of tropical forests to climate change.

The University of Florida provides an exciting and diverse intellectual environment for research in ecosystem ecology and quantitative modeling. The Biology Department hosts leading research efforts in boreal, temperate, and tropical ecosystem ecology, as well as theoretical and computational biology. Collaborators in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation and the Department of Soil and Water Science provide additional resources and perspectives. The UF High Performance Computing Center (http://hpc.ufl.edu/) is a world-class computing facility.

The new model, developed in collaboration with Princeton University and the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), combines the NOAA-GFDL LM3V land model (Shevliakova et al. 2009, Global Biogeochem. Cy. 23:GB2022; Gerber et al. 2010, Global Biogeochem. Cy. 24:GB1001) with the mathematically and computationally tractable PPA forest dynamics model (Strigul et al. 2008, Ecol. Monog.78:523-545; Purves et al. 2008, PNAS 105:17018-17022). Because the model is formulated at the scale of individual trees, it naturally accommodates successional diversity (e.g., pioneer and shade-tolerant tree species) and links directly to the millions of individual-level observations of tree growth and mortality available from forest inventory plots. We will encourage the successful candidate to take advantage of the new unique opportunities afforded by this new model, but we remain open to other models and modeling approaches.

Qualifications: PhD in ecology, plant physiology, geosciences, applied mathematics, or related field; strong
quantitative and writing skills. Preference will be given to applicants with (1) research experience in terrestrial ecosystem ecology or plant physiology, and (2) strong mathematical, statistical, and computational skills (i.e., proficiency with one or more scientific programming languages, such as C, FORTRAN, or R). Applicants who lack these qualifications should explain in a cover letter their motivation for transitioning to ecosystem modeling research and their preparation for doing so.

Start date is flexible, with a preferred date before October 2012.
Funding: two years, with competitive salary and benefits

To Apply: Email a single pdf to Jeremy Lichstein (jlichstein@ufl.edu) with subject POSTDOC: ECOSYSTEM MODELING including:

(1) cover letter with a 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals; (2) CV; and (3) contact information for three references.
Minorities, women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.

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Lidar and Remote Sensing Specialist
Posted: February 7, 2012
Location: University of Texas at Austin

The Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) at the University of Texas at Austin has an opening for a lidar and remote sensing specialist to manage a new sensor system: the job position is posted at
(https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/120106014208).

The BEG is currently acquiring a suite of remote sensing sensor systems including a small-footprint, full waveform lidar system with dual wavelengths -for topographic and bathymetric applications. In addition, the BEG is acquiring an imaging system of five passive sensors including hyperspectral VNIR and SWIR systems and broadband microwave IR (2.5 - 5 micron) and longwave IR (5-14 micron) camera.

The posted job title is for a Research Scientist Associate IV – Lidar and Remote Sensing Specialist. The purpose of the position is to manage and operate the new airborne lidar mapping system and manage a new instrument center that specializes in research-grade remote sensing and mapping surveys for governmental, academic, and industrial-group sponsors.

Essential functions are to:

* Lead the lidar and remote sensing center, including communicating to external and internal sponsors and collaborators, obtaining research funding to broaden use of the system, and serving as Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator on projects, as needed.
* Perform region-wide remote sensing surveys, including assistance in logistics, personnel, etc., for a variety of potential clients inside and outside of the University and Texas. Analyze and visualize data as part of a research group, sufficient to satisfy scientific questions posed by survey sponsors and research collaborators.
* Maintain and operate airborne lidar mapping equipment, including topographic and bathymetric lidar system, multi-spectral, hyperspectral, and thermal sensors.
* Assist in preparing contracts and provide technical guidance on research goals, survey design, and projects.
* Present project results at sponsor review meetings and regional and national conferences.
* Publish results in contract reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, books and papers.
* Supervise, mentor and evaluate, junior staff and graduate students.

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DOE funded Post-Doc for Responses of a semiarid grassland ecosystem to global change
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: The University of Wyoming, Department of Botany

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION: Climate change impacts on grassland carbon and nutrient cycling.
The University of Wyoming, Department of Botany, is soliciting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the responses of a semiarid grassland ecosystem to global change. The postdoc will lead studies on belowground processes mediating carbon and nitrogen cycle responses in the Prairie Heating and CO2 Enrichment (PHACE) experiment (http://www.ars.usda.gov/npa/rrru/phace) now underway near Laramie, Wyoming. Specific research questions are flexible and may utilize ongoing CO2 flux measurements, design new experiments testing the role of priming in decomposition, characterize rhizosphere biochemistry, etc. The postdoc will work directly with Elise Pendall at UW, and collaborate with a team of ecophysiologists, ecosystem modelers, microbial ecologists, and plant ecologists from Arizona State University, Colorado State University, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Fort Collins, Colorado. A background in ecosystem ecology, soil science or biogeochemistry, and familiarity with CO2flux measurements, modeling, and/or stable isotope tracers are desired. Requirements for the position include: good communication and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to publish manuscripts, conduct field and laboratory research, and work collaboratively; and willingness to travel. The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential for 1 – 2 additional years. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment and valid driver’s license are required. The position is available immediately and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Review of applications begins February 3, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please compile into one pdf file: a current CV, contact information for three references, and a brief description of research interests, and send to Dr. Pendall (pendall@uwyo.edu). The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Foundation Research/Doctoral Extensive Institution, and is an AA/EEO employer. Applications from women and minorities and international scientists are strongly encouraged.

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USGS Post-Doc in Permafrost microbiology
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Menlo Park, CA

Please take note of the 2013 USGS Mendenhall postdoctoral fellowship program which has a due date for applications of February 21, 2012. Our specific opportunity focuses on the effects of permafrost thaw on C cycling in interior Alaska, with particular emphasis on permafrost microbiology. See http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2013/opps/opp8.html for more information about this research topic. This is a very competitive fellowship program and applicants are strongly encouraged to work with the Research Advisors to develop the proposal that is required for application.

This position will be based in Menlo Park, CA and will begin on or after October 2012. Mendenhall Fellows are appointed to the USGS for two years and receive full salary and benefits at the GS-12 level. Research funds are also included in the proposal. See the USGS Mendenhall Postdoc website for application process and position details: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/

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Two Research Engineers ICOS
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Sweden

We invite two research engineers to work in our team. One position is based in northern Sweden, at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Forest Research Station in Vindeln, and one is based in central Sweden at Norunda Field Station outside Uppsala which is operated by the University of Lund.

The main task of the positions will be to participate in the development and maintenance of the ICOS monitoring sites. A major part of the work includes supervision, calibration and maintenance of field equipment and data handling (transfer, quality check and deliveries). The work includes daily routines as well as temporary intensive campaigns. There may also be participation in other, relevant research projects.

Professional requirements
The positions require an academic exam in natural/technical science including one or several of the subjects micrometeorology, physical geography, environmental physics and biogeochemical measurement technology. A Ph.D. within one of these fields of science is desirable but not required. Experience in micro-meteorological methods, automated systems for biochemical research and field measurements, ability to climb meteorological towers up to 150 meter height, and experiences in computing and data management are also considered an advantage. Collaborative competence and ability to structure and prioritise working tasks efficiently are important personal qualifications. The ability to express yourself in speech and writing in English is also important, and an advantage if in Swedish as well. Driving license is required.

Please find out more! For further information and to apply for the positions, visit the web sites:
Northern Sweden position:
<http://www.slu.se/en/shortcuts/jobs-and-vacancies/>
<http://epi-resurs.slu.se/Platsannonser/index.cfm?PageAction=lasmer&Platsannonser_id=693&Sprak=e>

Central Sweden position:
<http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/o.o.i.s?id=24914&Dnr=435643&Type=E>

Applications close 29 January 2012

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2 Scientists for NEON
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Boulder CO

Scientist - term for one year - 2 positions - with National Ecological Observatory Network

Overview

The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.

Term:

One year from start date

Summary:
The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The position will support Science project development and management activities. The FIU is responsible for developing innovative data products and QA/QC algorithms, sensor deployment in the field, a mobile sensor platform, field procedures, training materials for field staff, and performing (new) site designs and ongoing technology assessments. This position will contribute towards for all these activities; key responsibilities will be contingent on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinate, execute and document the innovative procedures

· Involve in FIU data quality assurance, quality control procedures, and uncertainty analyses, Coordinate FIU dataflows with other related NEON groups

· Develop and document FIU instrument standard operation procedures, command and control, algorithms

· Develop plans for evaluating and transferring research - grade programming into an operational and production framework

Required Experience:

· Experience in one or more of the following: Ecology, Ecophysiology, Biometeorology, Atmospheric Chemistry, Soil Ecology, Technical/Scientific writing, Environmental Engineering and/or related work,

· Experience in working with field and/or experimental data and synthesized findings

· Experience in delivering a final product from concept through testing to completion

· Experience in working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) with experience in an environmental science field (e.g., Ecology, Ecophysiology, Biometeorology, Atmospheric Chemistry, Soil ecology, Technical/Scientific writing, Environmental Engineering, Soil sciences) or a related field is required

· PostBac with greater than 2 years experience or Master’s degree (MA or MS) is desired

Preferred Experience:

· Experience in large data set process and data QA/QC

· Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures

· Design of metadata, and data handling tools

· Ability to develop the dataflow designs for different and contrasting data types

· Experience in technical document writing – science field required.

Skills and Abilities:

· Critical thinking, scientific/technical writing and review

· Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, and who can successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to challenges

· One who can create new opportunities within this field and use novel methods, analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research

· Desired community knowledge base of both instrument hardware and software development or operation

· Synthesizing findings and writing technical reports

· Ability to bring their specific area of expertise into a challenging Observatory - based design

· Ability to communicate and interpret key science issues and technical transfer to non - experts in both written and oral forms

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written forms and technical writing

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

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15 Researchers for LINC Project
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Europe

The interdisciplinary Marie-Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) LINC is offering positions to 12 Early Stage Researchers (3 year PhD) and 3 Experienced Researcher (Post-Doc, 2 years).
See the announcement at http://www.climatelinc.eu/jobs/

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PhD position in Peatland research
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Finland

PhD position (3 years) in a project: "Tracking carbon dynamic patterns and climate forcing through post-glacial peatland development history by combining modern flux measurements and palaeoecological information"

PhD student position is available at University of Helsinki, Finland starting in spring 2012. Project is funded by the University of Helsinki.

The project aims to provide quantitative carbon dynamics data for different types of Finnish peatlands, pristine and managed. We will perform modelling experiments where we reconstruct past carbon budgets: accumulation, emissions and radiative forcing to the atmosphere, in a framework where peatlands grow in both vertical and lateral dimensions. Each study site will be thoroughly studied for surface vegetation, size, bathymetry and peat depth and several cores will be collected and analysed per study site for peat composition and carbon content. We will establish robust chronologies for vertical cores to quantify carbon accumulation patterns. Basal dates will be used to calculate the historical increase in peatland surface area. The impact of management on carbon and greenhouse gas fluxes will be estimated based on ongoing measurements and models. Holocene radiative forcing of each peatland, and the impact of management on them, will be modelled respectively by using the established relationships between the peatland type and greenhouse gas fluxes.

The key questions of the proposed project are: 1) what is the development history of selected peatlands being located in different climate regimes 2) what is the relationship between long-term carbon accumulation and climate in the chosen study sites 3) how have their greenhouse gas dynamics changed during the Holocene 4) how has their radiative forcing changed during the Holocene 5) how strongly management can influence the long-term natural C and GHG dynamics and radiative forcing of peatlands.

The proposed project seeks to combine techniques and know-how of modern carbon cycling studies, modelling and palaeocological research traditions. Research group profile: A collaborative top research team in palaeoecology, modern mire ecology and greenhouse gas modeling, owing dynamic national and international network. The project team is: Dr. Minna Väliranta (project leader), Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland, Dr. Eeva-Stiina Tuittila, Department of Forest Sciences, University of Joensuu, Finland, Senior scientist Annalea Lohila, Finnish Meteorological Institute and Dr. Kari Minkkinen, Department of Forest Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Qualifications A master degree in peatland ecology, palaeoecology or equivalent education is required for this position. The candidate should have experience in field work. Adequate English language skills and practice in scientific writing is required. We are searching for highly motivated candidate who is able to work independently as well as in our team.

Salary The position is for 3 years. The starting salary will be ca. 2100 EUR per month, and will later be based on assessment carried out according to the salary system of University of Helsinki.

Application Applications must include curriculum vitae, a brief motivation letter and description of future goals. Do not send certificates and/or references with the application, we may ask for them later. The application deadline is January 31st 2012. However, the positions will remain open until filled. Please send your application (also by e-mail) to:

Minna Väliranta
Environmental Change Research Unit (ECRU)
Department of Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 65 FI-00014
University of Helsinki
Tel:358-9-19157835 Fax:358-9-19158257
email: minna.valiranta@helsinki.fi
http://www.helsinki.fi/bioscience/ecru/index.htm

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Land-Surface Biogeochemical Modeler
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal annually based upon performance, funding, and operational need.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74047Fluxnet and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

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Postdoctoral Researcher - 3D Reactive Transport Models
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA.

The Climate Sciences Department of the Earth Sciences Division has an exciting opportunity for a scientist with expertise in development, testing, and application of three-dimensional (3D) reactive transport models, with specific focus on high-latitude biogeochemistry and hydrology. The work will be part of the DOE-sponsored Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment (NGEE), whose ultimate goals include the development of a mechanistic high-latitude land model capable of integration with CESM and characterization of potential atmospheric feedbacks under expected climate change.

The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

The successful candidate will focus on integration of C and N biogeochemical reaction networks in a 3D model (e.g., PFLOTRAN, Amanzi), testing of the model against extant and new NGEE observations, application of the model to characterize feedbacks, and scaling approaches applicable to an ESM-scale land model (i.e., CLM). The work will focus on several groups of important high-latitude processes, including: (1) biogeochemistry of GHG fluxes from thawing permafrost, wetlands, and thermokarst lakes; (2) interactions between vegetation and microbial N demands; and (3) impacts on the surface energy and GHG budgets due to decadal-scale changes in vegetation, biogeochemistry, and hydrology.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) use of state-of-the-art 3D reactive transport models; (2) ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for these types of models; (3) oral and written presentation of results; and (4) ability to work in an integrated team environment. A recent PhD in an applicable discipline is required.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance, funding, and continued operational need.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74048Fluxnet and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA.

The Climate Science Department of the Earth Sciences Division has an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in terrestrial ecosystem modeling with an emphasis on tropical forests. Structural process-level uncertainty in terrestrial carbon cycling processes will be a key focus, and identifying key terrestrial ecosystem processes for next-generation model development will be an important research goal.

The work will be part of the DOE-sponsored Climate Science for a Sustainable Energy Future (CSSEF) project. The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

The successful candidate will focus on characterizing and reducing uncertainty in CLM, the land-surface model integrated in CESM. The research will address several sources of uncertainty, including: (1) representation and parameterization of ecosystem processes in CLM, with an emphasis on processes affecting trees; (2) spatial heterogeneity; and (3) climate forcing and CO2 fertilization. Developing and applying inverse methods, sensitivity analyses, and data assimilation approaches is also of interest.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills, which may include: (1) use and development of state-of-the-art terrestrial ecosystem models; (2) knowledge of uncertainty, sensitivity, inverse modeling, and data assimilation (including remote sensing) methods; (3) oral and written presentation of results; and (4) ability to work in an integrated team environment. A recent PhD is required.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance, funding, and operational need.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://bit.ly/lbl74051Fluxnet and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

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Postdoctoral research position
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Department of Biology at the University of Florida

We are seeking to fill a Postdoctoral research position in the Department of Biology at the University of Florida. The fellow will assist in a Department of Energy funded project focused on the fate of permafrost carbon in a warming world. The research is field and lab based, with the primary field location near Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The research foci are (1) net ecosystem carbon exchange and loss of old C from a gradient of sites undergoing permafrost thaw, and similar measurements in (2) a new experimental manipulation of permafrost thaw and water table. Radiocarbon measurements of C pools and fluxes are an important component of this project for determining the age of C losses from ecosystems.

The postdoc will be primarily responsible for running the field component of this project: supervising personnel and making measurements of isotope fluxes, ecosystem C exchange, vegetation aboveground productivity, and associated environmental measurements. The postdoc will be expected to organize, analyze, and maintain large data sets generated from a number of sensors and gas exchange measurement systems, and participate in data analysis and publications. There are also opportunities within the context of this project to develop related research interests on climate change effects in high latitude ecosystems.

Candidates with a background in biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, plant ecology, soil science, forestry, hydrology, or isotopes are encouraged to apply. Experience with Campbell data loggers, SAS or R programming, ecosystem C exchange measurements, or isotopes would be helpful. The postdoc will generally spend the majority of the spring-to-fall (May through September) field season in Alaska running the field project, with winters spent in Florida on lab and data analysis. Experience with working and living in rugged field conditions is required. Salary is commensurate with experience, and full health care benefits are provided for individuals and families. Please provide cover letter and CV to: Dr Ted Schuur: tschuur@ufl.edu.

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Researcher for Biogeochemical Modeling of Ecosystem Functioning and Climate Feedbacks in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen / Roskilde

The Ecosystem program at the Technical University of Denmark announces an open Researcher position to support biochemical modeling at our group.

- Modeling effects of climate change on biogeochemical (C, N) cycling and climate feedback in terrestrial ecosystems
- Parameterisation and application of plot scale biogeochemical models based on data from ecosystem experiments
- Guiding model development and improvement
- Statistical analysis and database work

Please find the complete job description and a link for online application at http://www.dtu.dk/Om_DTU/ledige_stillinger.aspx?guid=987cc770-3334-485b-9105-7075929f6ae4

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Fellowships for 3 PhDs in Land-atmosphere Feedbacks Modeling
Posted: 1.22.12
Location: Italy

Research fellowships co-funded by Eurochar-EU project, for potential PhD students interested in land-atmosphere feedbacks in climate modeling. Please, help me to distribute the announcement as wide as possible.

Research Fellowship to support a PhD student for research on land-atmosphere feedbacks in climate modelling (092_AFL_VSA) - deadline: January 31, 2012;

Research Fellowship to support a PhD student for research activity on greenhouse gas fluxes (091_AFl_GGF) - deadline: January 31, 2012;

Research Fellowship to support a PhD student for research in airborne remote sensing (093_AFL_ARS) - deadline: January 31, 2012.

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Faculty Position in Meterology
Posted: 1.09.12
Location: School of Meteorology, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, The University of Oklahoma

The School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin in the academic year 2012-2013. An applicant should have demonstrated the potential to establish and sustain a strong research program in climate studies using observational and/or modeling approaches with an emphasis on research related to regional-scale climate variability and change.

Applicants also should have demonstrated a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and a willingness to participate in department, University, and professional service. We seek an outstanding candidate with a PhD in meteorology, atmospheric science or closely related field.

The candidate must be capable of research excellence in regional climate with the ability to work in a team environment with potential collaborations that include research activities within the School of Meteorology and the newly established Department of the Interior South-Central Climate Science Center. Downscaling global climate projections, addressing the uncertainty in estimates of regional climate variations, determining how to best treat convective precipitation, spatial variations in surface properties and other physical processes are topics relevant to the success of this center, along with assessing the impacts of climate variations on regional issues including water resources, ecosystems, fish and wildlife.

Other opportunities to collaborate include working with researchers in the university, state and federal entities within the National Weather Center and with faculty within the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. The School of Meteorology is an academic unit of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences. It is located in the National Weather Center (NWC) on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the world, the NWC houses twelve University of Oklahoma, state, and federal organizations with more than 650 faculty, researchers, support staff, and students. The center accommodates OU’s academic and research programs in meteorology and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Norman-based weather research and operations programs. In addition, thirteen weatherrelated companies employing 300 people are located in the research park adjacent to the NWC. There are many opportunities for collaboration with colleagues in these companies and in the following organizations located at the National Weather Center:

University programs:
• School of Meteorology
• Atmospheric Radar Research Center
• Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms
• Center for Spatial Analysis
• Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
• Oklahoma Climatological Survey
• The WaTER Center
• Center for Applied Social Research
• Center for Risk and Crisis Management

NOAA organizations:
• National Severe Storms Laboratory
• National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office
• NEXRAD Radar Operations Center
• NWS Storm Prediction Center
• NWS Warning Decision Training Branch

Department of the Interior organization:
• South-Central Climate Science Center

To apply, please submit a letter of interest including a statement of research goals and teaching vision, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three or more people who can serve as references (with full mailing and e-mail addresses, telephone, and FAX numbers) as soon as possible. Screening of applications will begin on 30 January 2012 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Please address all correspondence to:
Prof. Michael B. Richman
School of Meteorology, Search Committee Chairperson
School of Meteorology
University of Oklahoma
120 David L. Boren Blvd., Rm. 5900
Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 405-325-6561/FAX 405-325-7689/E-mail: mrichman@ou.edu

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Post-Doc Position in Cimate Sciences
Posted: 1.09.12
Location: South Central Climate Science Center, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, The University of Oklahoma

In cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey, the South Central Climate Science Center at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, is seeking a recent Ph.D. graduate interested in advancing the understanding and evaluation of statistical downscaling for climate impacts research. This post-doctoral associate will examine the strengths and limitations of multiple statistical downscaling techniques by quantitatively assessing the extent to which downscaled datasets add value to output from state-of-the-art global climate models. This researcher will be an employee of the University of Oklahoma; will be located at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey; and will work closely with principal investigators at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The maximum term of this appointment is 30 months. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, applied statistics, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have the many of the following attributes:

previous experience in working with and analyzing global climate model outputs; • multivariate statistical climate data analysis skills;
a strong understanding of and experience with statistical climate data downscaling techniques;
advanced programming skills;
excellent verbal and written communication skills;
knowledge of USA/North American continental climates, including regional climate anomalies; and
a willingness and temperament to facilitate the communications bridge between climate scientists/modelers, climate impacts researchers, and users of downscaled climate products from local, state, and federal agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations.

The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It is hoped that the candidate could start no later than late summer of 2012, but other start dates can be considered. The successful candidate will perform quantitative assessments of the skill of a range of statistical downscaling methods and participate in the analysis of the global climate model (GCM) simulations. The goal will be to develop one or more generalizable methods of evaluation to serve the climate assessment, impacts, and services communities, ultimately leading to better regional climate projections for resource managers.

The successful candidate will identify high-priority variables and derivative products to be downscaled, post-process GCM datasets to generate derivative products, conduct downscaling with a variety of techniques, and evaluate the results across different regions, including the south-central United States. This process will require engagement of climate scientists and climate impacts specialists.

The successful candidate will produce peer-reviewed publications, present results at scientific conferences, develop and document software code, and write clear and succinct briefing documents for climate services entities.

The South Central Climate Science Center is one of eight regional centers funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior that provides the scientific talent for understanding how climate change and other landscape stressors will change the face of the United States and how the Department of the Interior, as the nation's chief steward of natural and cultural resources, can prepare and respond. The University of Oklahoma leads a consortium that includes Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and Louisiana State universities, the Chickasaw Nation, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. The consortium is partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior to operate the South Central Climate Science Center. Applicants are asked to submit vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and names and contact information of at least 3 academic references to Dr. Berrien Moore, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., Norman, OK, 73072. For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Berrien Moore at berrien@ou.edu.

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One Scientist/Postdoc and One PhD Position
Posted: 1.09.12
Location: GFZ Potsdam, Germany

We invite applications to the open positions of 1 Scientist/Postdoc and 1 PhD studentship within a newly established Helmholtz Young Investigators Group dealing with biosphere-atmosphere exhange on multiple spatial scales. Both positions are supported by a full-time engineer hired exclusively for the group and additional technical and laboratory staff in the department.

1) Job Vacancy No. 71/4/11 D: Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f).

Tasks:

Analysis and interpretation of airborne eddy covariance data
Integration and scaling of tower-based and airborne eddy covariance data
Model development for ecosystem and regional scales
Supervision of PhD students
Building a strong publication record

The position requires extended periods of field work in remote Arctic
regions.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in atmospheric science, physics, environmental science
or engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in Matlab, R, or advanced programming languages
Profound knowledge of boundary layer processes
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Excellent team worker

Starting date: As soon as possible.
Duration: 3 years (with the option of extension for 2 years)
Salary: EG 13 TVöD-O
Contact: Dr. Torsten Sachs (tsachs@gfz-potsdam.de)
Location: Potsdam, Germany

Evaluation will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled.

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2) Job Vacancy No. 72/4/11 D: PhD student (m/f).

Tasks:

Integration of a fast CH4 analyzer into the helicopter-borne measurement system “Helipod”
Analysis and interpretation of airborne eddy covariance data: extract relevant processes, analyse spatial variability, (sub-)regional modelling
Develop scaling approaches between tower-based and airborne measurements

The position requires extended periods of field work in remote Arctic regions. PhD students will officially be enrolled at Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Qualifications:

Master degree (or equivalent) in atmospheric science, physics, environmental science or engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in Matlab, R, or advanced programming language
Prior experience with eddy covariance and statistical time series analysis is beneficia
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Excellent team worker

Starting date: As soon as possible.
Duration: 3 years (with the option of extension for 2 years)
Salary: 75% EG 13 TVöD-O
Contact: Dr. Torsten Sachs (tsachs@gfz-potsdam.de)
Location: Potsdam, Germany

The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences (http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/gfz/home) is the national Research Centre for Geosciences in Germany with more 1000 employees and a member of the Helmholtz Association. The institute is located on a historical scientific campus near the city centre. The city of Potsdam (~160,000 inhabitants) is more than 1000 years old and is located along the banks of the Havel River and the surrounding lakes. Potsdam is known for its splendid baroque architecture, its preserved palaces, gardens, and numerous monuments as well as a scientific environment which is unparalleled in all of Germany. Potsdam is only a few minutes away from Berlin and its vibrant cultural scene.

Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates. There is a kindergarten service available. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications. The position is in principle suitable for a part-time employment.

Please address your applications, stating the codes given above to:

Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam
Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum
- Personal- und Sozialwesen -
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

Please submit applications exclusively by email to
personal@gfz-potsdam.de and cc to tsachs@gfz-potsdam.de

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Post-Doc for Ecology, Agronomy and Economic Modeling of Biofuel Production
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: University of Illinois

The University of Illinois seeks a creative and energetic postdoctoral associate, ideally, with a strong background in ecosystem ecology and plant physiology. Solid mathematical and computational skills will also be necessary to participate in ongoing research that aims to understand how the widespread deployment of biofuel crops will affect the biogeochemistry of carbon, nitrogen and water, and how these attributes and biomass production interact with the economic system to drive land use change. Facility with modeling, theoretical or synthesis approaches is essential. This is a collaborative project between Evan DeLucia, Stephen Long and Madhu Khanna at the University of Illinois and William Parton at Colorado State University. The associate will be located at the University of Illinois. Funding is available for two years beginning August 2010. Questions about this position should be addressed to Evan DeLucia (delucia@illinois.edu) or Steve Long (slong@illinois.edu). Interested parties should send a letter of application, CV and the names of three referees via email to Melinda Laborg (laborg@uiuc.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting 23 January 2012. Posted: 4/7/10.

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Post-Doc Atmosphere-Ecosystem modeling
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, New York

Brookhaven National Laboratory (Long Island, New York) is seeking a postdoctoral associate to participate in developing an Atmosphere-Ecosystem model. We are especially interested in a boundary-layer physicist/ecologist. Familiarity with radiation transfer and cloud processes or land-surface processes is highly desirable. Idealized starting date is Feb 01, 2012 (negotiable); initial appointment 2 years with possible extension to 3 years. Interested applicants should advise as early as possible by email to Wei Wu (wwu@bnl.gov)

Detailed description

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Environmental Sciences Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to develop a coupled atmosphere-ecosystem model for investigating interactions between the atmospheric system and the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems. The successful candidate will work closely with Wei Wu (http://www.ecd.bnl.gov/asdrosters.html#wu), Alistair Rogers (http://www.bnl.gov/pubweb/alistairrogers/), and the BNL FASTER team (http://www.bnl.gov/esm). Access is available to the massively parallel supercomputer, New York Blue (http://www.bnl.gov/newyorkblue/), located at BNL. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in either atmospheric science or terrestrial ecology, and a publication record in international journals. Familiarity with radiation transfer and cloud processes or land-surface processes is highly desirable. Experience in modeling atmospheric or terrestrial processes and in analyzing large datasets is valued. Idealized starting date is Feb 01, 2012 (negotiable). This is a full-time appointment that may be renewed annually based on performance, up to a maximum of three years. Under the direction of Wei Wu, Environmental Sciences Department. BNL policy states that research associate appointments may be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five years. BNL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. To apply visit http://www.bnl.gov/HR/careers/ and apply for Job ID 15950

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Post-Doc Eddy Covariance
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: Goettingen Univ., Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August-Universität Goettingen is offering a Postdoc position in bioclimatoloy/micrometeorologywithin the Scientific Project of the CRC 990: A03 / Influence of
tropical land-use transformations on local and regional climate in Sumatra (Indonesia).

The position will be limited for 4 years and should be filled as soon as possible. Salary: Pay grade 100 % TVL 13 of German state regulated public service salary scale (full time scientist).

Your duties: The project will investigate carbon, water and energy fluxes between an oil palm plantation and the atmosphere using the eddy covariance technique. Tasks include installation, organization and carrying out field measurements using the eddy covariance technique as well as standard micrometeorological measurements, supervision of local assistants, analysis and interpretation of data, presentation of results nationally and internationally, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Your profile • PhD degree in bioclimatology or related discipline (meteorology, physics, geography, plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences etc.) • Experience with eddy covariance flux measurements and micrometeorological measurements. Experience with data analysis in R or Matlab is a plus • Willingness to collaborate with other researchers of the CRC and Indonesian Partners • Ability and willingness to do fieldwork in the tropics • Proficiency (Fluency) in English; German a plus. • Scientific creativity shown by a track record of original and innovative research

The project will be based in Goettingen (Germany), but fieldwork is done in Indonesia. Longer stays (up to six months) at the field site are expected.

The University of Goettingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.

Please send your application electronically as a single pdf containing the usual documents by January 15, 2012 to bioklima-job@uni-gottingen.de. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Knohl (phone: +49 551 393682, e-mail: bioklima-job@uni-gottingen.de). Information about the bioclimatology group can be found at http://www.uni-goettingen.de/bioclimatology.

We request that you send your application documents as single pdf file. We will dispose the documents after a holding period of five months.

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Post-Doc for research on photosynthetic ponds-soil-plant-atmosphere systems
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: São Paulo University (USP)

The project title is "Emissions of gases (CO2, CH4, NO2) and nitrogen dynamics in stabilization ponds and soils irrigated with treated sewage:sustainable management of water resources". The research activities to be undertaken by the post-doctor will be focus to investigate the effects of irrigation with treated sewage in the emissions of greenhouse gases by soil and stabilization ponds and assessing the feasibility of using methane gas for power generation. This research will provide information for the sustainable management of the system "photosynthetic ponds-soil-plant-atmosphere." The activities of the post-doctor will be developed on the campus of USP in Piracicaba and the field work will be carried out at the Experimental Agricultural Reuse located in the city of Lins, São Paulo state. The applicant must have good linguistic skills and readiness in Portuguese and English, effective written/oral communication skills, research skills, including data processing and analysis, demonstrated ability to conduct, publish and otherwise disseminate high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals. Those interested should send resume, letter of interest and two letters of recommendation, until the day January 31, 2012 to: ajmelfi@usp.br and crmlauar@usp.br The fellowship will last 24 months and the monthly amount of R$ 5,333.40 (brazilian currency).

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Graduate Fellowship through National Park Service George Melendez Wright Climate Change Fellowship Program
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: University of Washington College of the Environment

On behalf of the National Park Service, the University of Washington College of the Environment is managing the George Melendez Wright Climate Change Fellowship Program. The 2012 Fellowship process will be open November 1, 2011. Applications are due before 5:00 p.m. PST, January 18, 2012. Students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs in the US, Canada, and Mexico may apply. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens are eligible.

Website: http://coenv.washington.edu/students/melendez_wright/

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Graduate Fellowship Available Through IGERT
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: Duke University

See fellowship announcement.

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PhD Stipends for Research on Biogeochemical Cycles and the Earth System
Posted: 1.06.12
Location: The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles

Application deadline is January 7, 2012. The next call for applications will start in May, 2012.

The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena. The IMPRS-gBGC offers PhD fellowships to outstanding students interested in research on the distribution of elements essential to life among the components of the Earth system — atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, land and oceans. Research in the IMPRS-gBGC discovers how these cycles function at a range of spatial and temporal scales, their interconnection and how they can change with an altering climate or human activity. Methods to tackle these questions include field observations, laboratory methods development, manipulative experiments, data mining and numerical modeling.
Besides their own scientific research culminating in the PhD thesis, the students complete an additional training program to develop a broad understanding of Earth system science and to effectively address questions related to the cycling of elements. Doctoral candidates benefit from a 3-month external research visit and courses aimed to improve interdisciplinary knowledge (e.g. statistics, Earth observation, modelling, analytical techniques) as well as training in transferable skills (e.g. presentations skills, scientific writing, project management).

For details and a list of individual PhD projects please refer to the announcement PDF.

Get more information at the website (http://www.imprs-gbgc.de).