Postdoctoral Research Associate

Posted: August 11, 2008
Location: Toledo, OH
Salary:   $37,000/Year
Duration:  2 years
Start date:   Oct. 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, position open until filled


A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Science (LEES) Lab  in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo.  This position is a grant-funded position, renewable for up to two years, and will reside at the Kellogg Biological Station of Michigan State University.  The successful applicant will join an investigation of carbon balance in biofuel cropping systems as part of the Sustainability Research Program at the Department of Energy’s Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center . We will use the eddy covariance (EC) method as our primary tool in making intensive, continuous measurements of net exchange of carbon, water loss through evapotranspiration (ET), and energy balance at the six KBS-GLBRC “Scale-Up Fields”: switchgrass, restored prairie, and continuous corn fields (two replicates of each system).  A doctoral degree in ecology, micrometeorology, soil, or natural science is required.  We will begin review of applications on September 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Please submit a cover letter (including position title and job #), resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to Dr. Jiquan.Chen@utoledo.edu.  The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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PhD Student Researcher

Posted: August 11, 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC., Canada
Start date:    January, 2009 or as soon as possible

University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry Department of Forest Resource Management (FRM) is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student who will work in a remote sensing laboratory, designing and implementation of a network of optical sensors which will detect short term changes in stand photosynthesis. Research components include sensor design and construction, installation of a sensor network, analysis of the data, and integration of the observations with other structural information collected at the forest stands. The study will be a part of research project recently funded by NSERC and supported by the Canadian Carbon Program (CCP). The student will be supervised by Prof. Nicholas Coops University of British Columbia.

Eligible Candidates:

• Eligible candidates can be from North America or elsewhere, however preference will be
  given to Canadian students preferably with NSERC post-graduate awards.
• The applicant should have successfully completed a MSc and have a strong background in remote sensing and plant physiology, with interest in sensor design and construction and
  data fusion and analysis.

It is critical the applicant has a background in either biology, forestry or geography and some ability to program computer code to facilitate data analysis, model development and implementation.
An annual Graduate Research Assistant Stipend will be available for 3 years. The current scholarship rate for Ph.D. student is approximately CDN $20,000/year including benefits. If the candidate does not have NSERC or similar funding they will be expected to be proactive in applying for awards if necessary.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, a copy of academic transcripts (including TOEFL score if international student) and the names/contact information for three references by email. Review of applications will begin on September 30th 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date will be January 2009 or as soon as possible.

For more information please contact Nicholas Coops (email preferred):
Canadian Research Chair in Remote Sensing
Department of Forest Resource Management,
2424 Main Mall. University of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC., Canada V6T 1Z4
(W) 604 822 6452, (Fax) 604 822-9106

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Post-doctoral Research in Chemical Sensor Development and Ocean Carbon Cycle Studies

Posted: August 8, 2008
Location: Missoula, MT

Post-doctoral research in chemical sensor development and ocean carbon cycle studies in the Department of Chemistry, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT (USA).
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Professor Mike DeGrandpre. The project will focus on development of autonomous sensors for ocean carbon cycle studies. The successful candidate will also participate in data interpretation, data synthesis and publication of manuscripts based on previous and ongoing field programs.  Up to three years of support is available. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in marine science, chemistry, or related field. Applicant’s CV, copies of recent publications, and a list of 3 references should be emailed to Mike DeGrandpre.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

See www.umt.edu/chemistry/faculty/degrandpre.htm for more information. 
UM is a AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans Preference employer.

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Director, International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project

Posted: August 8, 2008
Location: Paris, France

The International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (www.ioccp.org) promotes the development of a global network of ocean carbon observations for research through technical coordination and communication services, international agreements on standards and methods, and advocacy and links to the global observing systems. The IOCCP is co-sponsored by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research.

The IOCCP is seeking to appoint a director for the project, located at the IOC Secretariat in Paris, France. The director will be assisted by a Ph.D.-level consultant and an administrative assistant. The responsibilities of the director are to assist the IOCCP Scientific Steering Group in developing and implementing targeted workshops; fostering the development of international agreements on global observation strategies, data-sharing practices, and standards; facilitating data collection and syntheses; maintaining an international directory of ocean carbon observations; maintaining a communication network through web and email-based publications; maintaining the Ocean Acidification Network web-site; assisting with implementation of the Ocean in a High CO2 World symposium series; fund-raising and managing the project’s finances; representing the IOCCP at international meetings; reporting to the sponsors regularly; and responding to ocean carbon issues in UN conventions and other intergovernmental activities as requested by IOC Member States.

For this post, we seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in chemical oceanography or closely related field with 7-10 years of experience, preferably with several years’ experience in program management at the international level. The candidate should have a good knowledge of current ocean carbon observation and research priorities, and have excellent IT skills, including web design. The candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written skills, as well as very good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. International travel will be required. The initial appointment is for one year, starting in January 2009, and is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and continued extra-budgetary funding. Starting salary will be approximately US$75,000, paid in euros, and is exempt from income tax. UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days’ annual vacation, home travel, pension plan and medical insurance.

Candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae along with full contact information for 3 professional references no later than 30 September 2008 to Dr. Maria Hood by email or mail (UNESCO – IOC, 1 Rue Miollis, Paris 75732 Cedex 15, France).

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Two Postdoctorial Fellowships: Impacts of Climate on Vegetation Survival and Mortality in Southwestern United States

Posted: August 8, 2008
Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
 
Postdoctoral fellowship 1:  A postdoctoral position is available within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop and apply a plant hydraulic and carbon metabolism model for simulation of vegetation physiology, survival and mortality across regional landscapes.  The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team of staff members, postdocs and graduate students focused on explaining patterns of vegetation survival and mortality in response to climate variability and on linking vegetation models with downscaled climate models for improved simulation of regional climate change.  This project includes field, laboratory and model-based research on plant water relations, carbon balance and stable isotopes of carbon and water.  The postdoc will work within LANL’s Ecohydrology group and will work closely with with LANL’s Climate Modeling group in Theoretical Division, the University of New Mexico (Prof. Will Pockman) and the University of Utah (Prof. John Sperry). Results from this work will be of value to fundamental understanding of plant biology and climate as well as for application to climate change simulations.
 
Required skills include experience using numerical simulation models, demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed papers, effective written and oral communication skills, willingness to work in a team environment, and a Ph.D. pending or received within the last five years.  Desired skills include knowledge of physiological or ecosystem ecology. 

Postdoctoral fellowship 2: A postdoctoral position is available within LANL's Theoretical Division to develop and apply a regional climate model of the Southwest United States (SWUS). The work will focus on the use of a high-resolution atmospheric model to characterize the regional aspect of anthropogenic climate change. Foci will include the characterization of the regional hydrologic cycle, the sensitivity of the regional hydrologic cycle to increasing greenhouse gases and the sensitivity of surface vegetation to changes in the regional hydrologic cycle. The work will include participation in a project-wide impacts analysis of regional climate change on vegetation survival and mortality throughout the SWUS. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team of staff members, postdocs and graduate students focused on improved simulation of regional climate change. The postdoc will work closely with members of LANL’s Climate Modeling group, members of LANL’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Division, the University of New Mexico and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. This project is primarily a modeling, simulation and analysis project with extensive use of observational data and experimental results for model development and validation.

Required skills include experience developing and/or using numerical models of atmospheric dynamics, demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed papers, effective written and oral communication skills, willingness to work in a team environment, and a Ph.D. pending or received within the last five years. Desired skills include a background in mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, exposure to mesoscale atmosphere models, such as the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF)
model, and working knowledge of FORTRAN, C or C++.
 
Candidates may be considered for the prestigious Director's, Oppenheimer, Feynman or Reines Fellowships.
 
For more information please contact Nate McDowell, http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/ or Todd Ringler, http://public.lanl.gov/ringler/ringler.html). To be considered for the position please send a resume and short statement of your future research goals to Dr.’s McDowell and Ringler. 

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Research Fellow (II/III) in Ecosystem/Land Surface Modeling

Posted: August 8, 2008
Review of applications will begin June 27, 2008
Location: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is seeking applications for a Research Fellow II/III position in Ecosystem/Land Surface Modeling.  The successful candidate will be
involved in the interdisciplinary research of coupled natural and human systems at various scales from local to regional to continental to global. The individual will work closely with a team of scientists to
develop and implement an integrated regional Earth system model that couples models of terrestrial ecosystems, hydrology, land use/land cover change and global economy. Requirements include: (1) Ph.D. in climate/atmosphere science, ecosystem ecology, ecohydrology or earth system science or environmental sciences, or related fields, 2) research experience in terrestrial ecosystem/land surface/regional climate modeling, and ideally a background in land-climate interactions, carbon
and water cycle studies, (3) programming in Fortran, C or C++, (4) good written and oral communication skills, (5) record of research publication in referred journals of high quality, (6) a demonstrated ability to function well within multidisciplinary teams. The individual will be also requested for participating in the development of research proposals.  Postdoctoral experience in relevant fields is desired.  The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the United States.  Salary will commensurate with training and experience.

Refer to Requisition # 22691 and apply on-line at:
http://www.auemployment.com on any computer with Internet access. If you need assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human Resources at (334) 844-4145. For additional information on the research fellow position, please contact Dr. Hanqin Tian. Internet access is also available through your local state employment office and public library.
Review of applications will begin June 27, 2008. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

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Postdoctoral Position in Ecosystem Dynamics Research Group [posted July 29, 2008]

Salary level: TV-L 13 (former BAT 2a)
Duration: 1-2 years, can be extended for up to 3 years
Start date: October 1st 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, position open until filled

Postdoctoral position in Independent Junior Research Group Funded by the Emmy Noether Program of the German Science Foundation

Carbon dynamic of boreal and temperate peatlands

The working group "Ecosystem Dynamics" at the University Greifswald, Germany, is currently studying the carbon dynamics (CO2, CH4 and DOC) of boreal peatlands in Finland and Russia , and a re-flooded peatland in NE Germany . We employ closed chamber and eddy covariance techniques for measuring vertical carbon fluxes on the microsite and ecosystem scales, respectively. A focus is set on the modeling of ecosystem carbon fluxes on the relevant temporal and spatial scales which is needed for balancing the present carbon budget of the peatlands and predicting their future changes under a warming climate.

The candidate is expected to participate in the planning, establishment and maintenance of new study sites in logistically difficult regions in Scandinavia and Russia. Field-work in remote areas of the Arctic and Subarctic, supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals will be expected.

For more comprehensive information on our research group, please see:
http://biogeo.botanik.uni-greifswald.de     
www.carbonorth.net

Your profile: Doctoral degree in a relevant field, e.g. Biology, Ecology, Micrometeorology, Physics, Landscape Ecology, Physical Geography. Excellent team-player, very good English skills, publication record, field-work experience. Comprehensive experience with eddy covariance and chamber techniques a plus, experience with computer programming (e.g. Matlab) a plus.

Additional qualifications: Experience in footprint modeling, gap-filling procedures, time series analyses and/or constructing (process-based and/or statistical) models. Language skills in Russian.

Your contact: Send your application (CV, publication record) until the 15. September 2008 as one pdf file to kutzbach (at) uni-greifswald.de Questions concerning the application to ibendorf (at)uni-greifswald.de

Suitable candidates might be required to provide two letters of recommendation.Applications of women are especially encouraged. Women will be hired preferentially, given similar level of experience and excellence, all other qualifications being equal (required by German law).

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Postdoctoral position in the Department of Oceanography

Location: Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada

The project focuses on carbon cycling off the Nova Scotian Coast and its controls by variability of the fresh water balance in upstream waters and of climate.  We are seeking a candidate, preferably with experience in sea going research and with expertise in carbonate or stable oxygen isotope chemistry.  Executive summary pdf. The position is up to 24 months and can be filled immediately.

Please contact Dr. H. Thomas for further information or application.

Helmuth Thomas
Canada Research Chair
Dalhousie University
Department of Oceanography
1355 Oxford Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada, B3H 4J1
email: helmuth thomas
phone:+1-(902)-494-7177
fax:  +1-(902)-494-3877
http://oceanography.dal.ca/ocean_C2634.html

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Ten Earth Science Postions  [posted May 29, 2008]

Location: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD

Ten Earth Scientist Positions: The Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) Earth sciences hiring needs are based on Agency and National strategic Earth science goals, as expressed in the recent National Research Council (NRC) Decadal Survey Report, the International Program for Climate Change (IPCC), the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP), and on a careful analysis of our current staff. In response to these analyses we need to immediately institute a program of hiring up to ten new science staff. These scientists will have an unparalleled opportunity to be involved in critical Earth science research that will define our understanding of our planet’s climate.
http://earthsciences.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.pl?iid=2910

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Posting Number: 0002496 

This is a tenured, full time, 12-month position. The Department Head will play a key role in shaping the culture and future of this new department. She or he will provide leadership in research, teaching, and extended education; administer the personnel, financial and physical resources of the Department; lead in coordinating teaching and departmental curricula, faculty and staff recruitment, budget and operational planning, and; represent the Department to stakeholders and donors.

Requirements include: demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; demonstrated strength in collaborative leadership; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; strong administrative skills with experience in areas such as personnel management, budget management and fund-raising; earned Ph.D. and an international reputation for achievement meriting appointment as a tenured full professor; professional natural resources experience in science, education, management, policy, or other relevant arena; understanding of and commitment to the research, teaching, and extended education functions of a Land Grant University. Preferred qualifications include: a broad perspective arising from wide experience, including international or other geographically/culturally diverse experiences; commitment to and experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary research; demonstrated understanding of/experience with competitive grant-funding environment.

To make a nomination or for more information about the position, contact: John Bliss, Search Committee Chair john.bliss@oregonstate.edu, phone: 541.737.4427. For the full announcement please visit the College of Forestry website at http://www.cof.orst.edu/. For questions on the application process, contact Jeannette Harper at  jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu, or by phone at 541-737-6554.

Application procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online by August 1, 2008. Qualified applicants are required to upload the following documents: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter of interest specifically addressing all position qualifications; 3) names and contact information for five professional references that can provide a variety of perspectives on the applicant's relevant experience and performance (Other Document) at (http://jobs.oregonstate.edu) Posting #0002496

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AmeriFlux Technical Analyst   [posted May 20, 2008]

Position Number: 0002623
Rank: Faculty Research Assistant
Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Earliest Starting Date: August 15, 2008
For Full Consideration Apply By: August 1, 2008

Context: The AmeriFlux Science Chair seeks a technical analyst to support network activities in fulfillment of AmeriFlux goals. The Technical Analyst will assist the Science Chair in day-to-day activities that include production of technical reports and publications, workshop development, and contribution to network-wide syntheses. It is anticipated that this project will be funded through September 2010. AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/;  www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~90 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program. There are 140 principal investigators, a Steering Committee, and Data Management team that contribute to the common goals of the network, as outlined in the strategic plan (see AmeriFlux web site). The Science Chair, funded by the US Department of Energy, is responsible for the science direction of the network, data quality, and synthesis activities, and supervises the site intercalibration and synthesis groups at Oregon State University.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Contribute to the development of AmeriFlux guidelines; (2) Produce network-wide accomplishment reports; (3) Contribute to network-wide syntheses of data and peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; (4) Assist analyses in support of the North American Carbon Program; (5) Assist logistics of annual AmeriFlux meeting and workshops; (6) Assist with various project management activities.

Required qualifications: Minimum of MS in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Experience analyzing micrometeorological data, programming, and graphical presentation of data using statistical packages (SPLUS, SigmaPlot, Matlab), outstanding oral and written communication skills in English, including authoring publications.

Desired qualification: Experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Experience in aspects of producing research proposals to federal agencies, and working with complex budgets. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $33,288 - $41,004, depending on qualifications. Twelve-month, fixed-term, full-time position (1.0 FTE). Re-appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Full-time annual salary rate commensurate with professional qualifications. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.

For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

Application procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online by August 1, 2008 at : http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0002623 Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying:

• A letter summarizing qualifications for the position;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Examples of writing skills;
• Transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine) and;
• Names and contact information for three references.

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CLIVAR Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program Host Institutions (CPAPP) [posted May 12, 2008]

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is pleased to announce the new US CLIVAR Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program (CPAPP). This program has been developed to encourage and build the pool of scientists qualified to transfer advances in climate science and climate prediction into climate-related decision frameworks and decision tools. (Refer to website at: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/).
As described in the program prospectus (in links above) the postdoctoral applicants vie for fellowships to research and develop tools that will apply climate prediction information to climate-impacted decisions. In each fellowship, the work is conducted under the specification and direction of institutional partners: a Climate-Science institution (hereafter CS partner) and a Decision-Making institution (hereafter DM partner).

This announcement of opportunity is for such collaborating institutions that wish to host CPAPP fellows.

A joint statement of intent, which is coordinated between the proposing CS and the DM partners, is required. This statement of intent serves as an application on the part of the institutional partners to participate in CPAPP and to host a postdoctoral fellow, starting work in mid-2009. Note that the DM partner is expected to cover approximately 50% (~$55K) of the cost of the postdoctoral researcher.
The interests, or research themes, of the institutional partners will form the basis of the postdoctoral AO released in August 2008. The statements of intent will also inform the short-listed postdoctoral candidates about the research possibilities and working arrangements that exist for each project, and serve as an agreement on the terms and commitments of the participating institutions.

For further information, please visit this web site where relevant background documents and the CPAPP Announcement can be found: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/.

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Research Scientist in Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems [posted 04/27/08]

Location: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
Closing Date: N/A

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, located in Pasadena, California invites applications for a full-time position in the field of Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Research. The applicant will join a broad-based team of researchers in spanning model development and evaluation, analysis of spaceborne observations, and development of new remote sensing techniques.

Emphasis will be on the land component of the carbon cycle including assessing carbon sources and sinks through the use of data from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory in conjunction with supporting data on vegetation composition, structure and functional types provided by other sensors and the use of these data in terrestrial ecosystem carbon models and management applications. Applicants interested in studying ocean ecosystems are also encouraged to apply. Internal start-up funds including full salary support are expected to be available for up to three years, during which time the successful applicant is expected to develop an externally funded research program.

Applicants at the junior through senior career level are invited, although the successful applicant should have a Ph.D. with at least eight years of experience and an established reputation as evidenced by a significant record of peer-reviewed publications and research grant proposals and awards. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with other researchers, analyze and interpret data from an array of instruments, and participate in establishing the science foundation and requirements for future Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems space missions. Opportunities exist for developing collaborations with nearby universities such as the California Institute of Technology, University of California at Irvine, University of Southern California, and the University of California at Los Angeles through the recently established UCLA-JPL Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering focusing on observations and modeling of regional climate change/variability. Familiarity with the NASA Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems and Water Cycle, Climate Variability, and Modeling and Analysis Programs is desirable.

Enjoy a competitive salary and impressive benefits with the renowned leader in space exploration. If you'd like to discover new worlds with our innovative team, please apply online at: http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/ . (Job ID#6822) Applications will be reviewed as they are received. JPL is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center operated by the California Institute of Technology for NASA. JPL/Caltech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Post-doctoral Research Associate in Ecophysiology

Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Earliest Starting Date: May 1, 2008
For Full Consideration: Apply by April 11, 2008
Posting Number: 0002317

Context: The researcher will play a key role in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting long-term data on ecophysiological and soil processes contributing to ecosystem fluxes with a focus on the effects of climate and disturbance on carbon dynamics. The work will be conducted at three AmeriFlux sites in Oregon, the Metolius young and mature ponderosa pine sites on the east side of the Cascades, and the Marys River Douglas-fir site on the edge of the Coast Range, where emphasis is on comparisons of responses to water availability, management and fire.

AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/; www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~100 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Conduct field studies on physiological and soil processes contributing to carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, with emphasis on annual carbon budgets in response to disturbance (fire, harvest), and coupled carbon-water cycling; (2) Analyze biological and ancillary data and integrate with micrometeorological data and models to understand processes influencing carbon, water and energy exchange; (3) Produce data sets for the AmeriFlux archive; (4) Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address project objectives.

Required qualifications: PhD in Ecophysiology and related fields, such as Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Candidates will possess an understanding of physiological (photosynthesis, autotrophic respiration, transpiration) and soil processes (autotrophic and heterotrophic respiration). This includes demonstrated skill in related measurement techniques (sapflux and soil respiration systems, A-ci curves with LiCor 6400), programming data loggers, processing continuous data, and ecosystem scaling techniques. Substantiated knowledge and experience in programming languages (e.g. MatLab), and statistical analysis (SPLUS, R). Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data sets, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to work at heights on towers. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Valid driver’s license required for travel to field sites.

Desired qualifications: Additional skills in process modeling and geographical information system are a plus. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $42,000 - $44,404, depending on qualifications. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.

For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Professor, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu. For information on the application process, contact Jeannette Harper at 541-737-6554. Email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu.

Application procedure: Electronically submit materials at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting 0002317. All materials must be received by April 23, 2008. For full consideration, applications must be received by April 11, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete file consists of:

• Letter summarizing qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Examples of writing skills
• Transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine)
• Names and contact information for three references.

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Research Assistants / Post-Doctoral Researchers

Location:  Woods Hole Research Center, Massachusetts
Deadline: April 18, 2008

The Woods Hole Research Center has positions open for Research Assistants and Postdoctoral Researchers with experience and responsibilities in remote sensing and programming to monitor and analyze land-use change and to model ecosystem responses to climate change. Job descriptions are posted at www.whrc.org/ jobs.

Application Instructions: To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobopenings@whrc.org.

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Biological Science Administrator (3 Program Director vacancies)

LOCATION: NSF, Arlington, VA
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 25, 2008 to Friday, April 04, 2008
SALARY RANGE: 98,033.00 - 152,775.00 USD per year
SERIES & GRADE: AD-0401,0408-04/04
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: N/A
DUTY LOCATIONS:
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute.
JOB SUMMARY: What do camcorders, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, and the Internet have in common? Beyond enriching people’s lives, these innovations are the result of public investments in science and engineering made by the NSF.The Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) is seeking qualified candidates for permanent Program Directors in three of its clusters: Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories, Population and Evolutionary Processes, and Ecosystem Science. DEB supports fundamental research on populations, species, communities, and ecosystems. Scientific emphases range across many evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes at all spatial and temporal scales. Areas of research include biodiversity, phylogenetic systematics, molecular evolution, life history evolution, natural selection, ecology, biogeography, ecosystem services, conservation biology, global change, and biogeochemical cycles. Research on origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and evolutionary history may incorporate field, laboratory, or collection-based approaches; observational or manipulative experiments; synthesis activities; as well as theoretical approaches involving analytical, statistical, or simulation modeling. More information about DEB can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=DEB.

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Post-doctoral Opportunity in Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange

Post-Doctoral Position in Integrative Terrestrial Carbon Cycle Studies
Department of Meteorology  

Location: The Pennsylvania State University
Starting Date: April 1, 2008
Applications accepted : Until filled

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Meteorology at the
Pennsylvania State University. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary
research group co-led by Kenneth Davis and Klaus Keller at Penn State, and colleagues
at the Universities of Minnesota and Montana. The main objectives of the research
project are (i) to evaluate and improve the precision of diagnostic models of forestatmosphere
carbon exchange using a multidisciplinary data set flux measurements, forest
biometric data, and remote sensing of forest characteristics, and (ii) to develop new
methods for the characterization of uncertainty in regional carbon flux estimates.
Research will focus on northern temperate and boreal forests of North America.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in one or more of the
following areas: mathematics and statistics, terrestrial ecosystem modeling, Bayesian
analysis, remote sensing of forest ecosystems, observational studies of the terrestrial
carbon cycle, and/or climate sciences. Strong communications skills, ability to integrate
knowledge across multiple disciplines, and ability to work with a disparate group of
colleagues are essential.
The initial appointment is for one year, with strong potential for continued support. The
position is available as of 1 April, 2008 and will remain open until filled. The salary will
be competitive, commensurate with experience, and will comply with Pennsylvania State
University guidelines.
To apply, please send a pdf file containing a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of
three references, and a brief statement of research interests and long-term goals to Mrs.
Linda Decker (ldecker @ eesi.psu.edu).
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

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Postdoctoral Position in Atmospheric Measurements

Location: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Closing Date: Unknown

The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is seeking qualified applicants for a postdoctoral scholar position to participate in research involving shipboard, airborne, and ground-based measurements of atmospheric composition related to the global carbon cycle.  Expected activities include participation in a global-scale airborne survey of a suite of tracers including CO₂, O₂/N₂ ratio, Ar/N₂ ratio and isotopes of CO₂.  The survey will extend nearly from pole to pole, from the surface to the tropopause, and at several seasons.  The successful applicant will work closely with scientists and engineers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and National Center for Atmospheric Research on this project. The opportunity may additionally exist to participate in research to measure the CO₂, O₂, N₂, Ar abundances and isotopic composition in surface seawater, using a recently developed shipboard mass spectrometer system.  Overall duties are expected to include instrument development, field tests and deployments, data processing and analysis, modeling, and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.  Candidates are sought with solid experimental background and sufficient knowledge of atmospheric and oceanic sciences to interpret the measurements in the context of global-scale processes and models.  A Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.  Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Ralph Keeling (rkeeling @ ucsd.edu).

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Postdoctoral Position in Land Carbon Cycle Modelling

Location: Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, Norway
Closing Date: February 11, 2008

A postdoctoral position in land carbon cycle modelling is available at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR) from present through the end of year 2009. The candidate will work with a land vegetation carbon cycle module in the framework of the Bergen Climate Model (BCM) and contribute to interactive carbon-cycle climate future scenarios. The goal of the work is a quantification of carbon cycle climate feedbacks and an assessment of the uncertainties in respective predictions. The research activities are part of EU Integrated Project CARBOOCEAN (/www.carboocean.org), which is coordinated by the University of Bergen.

The potential candidate must have a Ph.D. in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines. Interdisciplinary knowledge of the earth system including carbon cycle biogeochemistry, land surface processes, climate dynamics and numerical mathematics are expected. Ideally the candidate has experience with coupled Earth system models and the LPJ (v1.2) dynamical vegetation model and would be interested in the topics: (a) linking the terrestrial carbon and water cycles, and (b) improving soil carbon parameterisations, including permafrost/peat/wetland implementations. Experience in the programming language FORTRAN and the operating system UNIX must be available. The successful candidate will work in a lively interdisciplinary scientific environment and should have good team working skills. The salary for a postdoctoral researcher will be NOK 409,100 - per annum (approx. 51,000 - Euro). Unifob AS has employee pension and insurance agreement.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted in 3 copies, each with a complete overview of education and previous practice (CV), list of publications, certified copies of certificates and diplomas, as well as names and addresses of 2 scientific references. Applications should be forwarded to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, University of Bergen, Allégt. 55, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway, by 11 February 2008. Do not submit applications by e-mail. The application should be marked: "08/351".

More Information: http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/pages.asp?kat=6&id=1525&lang=2#
Contact: Christoph Heinze, +47 55 58 98 44 (phone) or heinze @ gfi.uib.no

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Post Doctorate Research Associate Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for AmeriFlux Network

Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Earliest Starting Date: February 1, 2008
Application Closing Date: January 15, 2008

Context: We invite applicants for a Post Doctorate Research Associate to ensure a high degree of QA/QC and consistency of AmeriFlux measurements among and within network sites, and to lead and participate in network-wide syntheses of data. AmeriFlux is a network of ~90 sites in the Americas where the goals are to investigate carbon dioxide, water and energy exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The AmeriFlux objectives are to: 1) establish an infrastructure for guiding, collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating long-term measurements of CO 2, water, and energy exchange from a variety of ecosystems; 2) collect critical new information to help define the current global CO 2budget; 3) enable improved predictions of future concentrations of atmospheric CO 2; 4) enhance understanding of carbon fluxes, Net Ecosystem Production (NEP), and carbon sequestration in the terrestrial biosphere.
Responsibilities: The incumbent will have primary responsibility to conduct comparisons of eddy covariance measurements made with a portable system and instruments at the AmeriFlux sites, analyze the data and act as a liaison between the OSU QA/QC research lab and the site Principal Investigators. In consultation with the AmeriFlux Science Chair and supporting Steering Group, this includes development of protocols and QA/QC of EC data and ancillary physical and micrometeorological measurements for interpreting NEE and associated flux properties and processes. The person will assist in organizing workshops and the annual AmeriFlux meeting, contribute to reports to the agency, and participate in synthesis publications deemed important to addressing network science questions. The incumbent will travel extensively throughout the summer months, setting up the portable system next to existing tower instruments and making measurements for short durations at sites, analyze the data and provide reports to the Principal Investigators.
Required qualifications: The candidate must hold a PhD degree in biometeorology, micrometeorology, environmental physics, or similar field. Proven ability to conduct independent research, and to work as part of a scientific team. Experience in analysis, interpretation and synthesis of eddy covariance data. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to work extensively thought the summer months at remote field sites with little or no supervision, and demonstrated ability to produce high quality publications. View posting for additional qualifications.
Desired qualifications: Tower experience desirable. Preferred qualifications include a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Employment conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the Dean. Full-time annual salary starting at $44,004–$45,000 (U.S.) depending on experience and qualifications. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available.
For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law @ oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper @ oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.
Application procedure: To view posting and apply go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0001603
Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter summarizing qualifications for this position; 3) names and contact information for three professional references; 4) examples of writing; and 5) official or unofficial transcripts of your college or university coursework.

Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

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Goddard Visiting Fellowship Positions

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD or at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, NY
Earliest Starting Date: Fall 2008
Closing Date for Fall start: February 15, 2008

The Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center (GEST) and the NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Division are seeking highly qualified Ph.D. scientists for collaboration in scientific research in one of the following research theme areas of the Division:

• Aerosols
• Carbon Cycle
• Clouds and Precipitation
• Polar Climate Change
• Solar Impacts on Climate
• Terrestrial Water
• Weather and Short-term Climate Forecasting

Selected candidates will be offered appointments as Goddard Visiting Fellows to pursue independent research in collaboration with scientists in the Laboratories within the Earth Sciences Division, and will have full access to NASA computing facilities and other resources at either the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD or at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, NY. This solicitation is aimed at university faculty interested in sabbatical arrangements and, in exceptional cases, post-doctoral candidates. Candidates will be selected, by competition, amongst the above theme areas of research but awards may not be made in all theme areas in any one competition year.

Initial appointments are expected to be for periods up to one year with terms and exact start dates negotiable.

Send your current Curriculum Vitae and the names and email addresses of three professional references along with a brief proposal (maximum three pages) that contains a statement of research interests, expected contributions to NASA’s efforts, and your availability to:

Mrs. Valerie Casasanto, Program Coordinator
Goddard Earth Science and Technology Center
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Mail Code 610.6
Greenbelt, MD 20771
ATTN: Goddard Visiting Fellows Program

Applications may be made at anytime of the year. Applicants wishing appointments to commence in Fall 2008 should apply by February 15, 2008 to be considered. All applications will be reviewed and selections made by April 1, 2008.

Applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance and possessing appropriate visa status to meet requirements for employment.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing

Micrometeorologist Quality Assurance Technician for AmeriFlux network

Location: Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Earliest Starting Date: January 1, 2008
Application Closing Date: For full consideration, apply by December 15, 2007

We seek a faculty research assistant to conduct QA/QC procedures that support AmeriFlux, a network of more than 90 sites in the Americas where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program. There are 140 principal investigators, a Steering Committee, Data Management team and QA/QC team that contribute to the common goals of the network. The Science Chair, funded by the US Department of Energy, is responsible for the science direction of the network, data quality, and synthesis activities, and supervises the site intercalibration and synthesis groups at Oregon State University.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibility will be to conduct quality assurance and control in eddy-covariance portable systems, including all laboratory calibrations, document the calibration traceability for all instrumentation, shipping and receiving of roving instrumentation and gas samples. Lead development and implementation of a well tested methodology to fill and calibrate CO 2 standards for the whole network, operate a new modified laser waveform technology to calibrate CO 2 standards, and archive all the records associated with each gas sample/tank made. Program loggers and assist with the analysis of micrometeorological data collected with the intercomparison instruments and site instruments. Ship and disseminate standards to the AmeriFlux network, and communicate with site investigators.
Required qualifications: MS degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry, Ecology or related field. Candidates will possess an understanding of micrometeorology and eddy covariance flux measurements and instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to conduct calibrations of eddy flux instruments, and to process and diagnose micrometeorological and ancillary data. Substantiated knowledge and experience in programming instruments, and proficient in use of analysis software (e.g. MatLab). Demeanor to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, and meet deadlines. View posting for additional required qualifications.
Desired qualifications: Training and experience in laboratory and field calibrations of meteorological and micrometeorological instruments. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $35,016 - $43,680, depending on qualifications. Twelve‑month, fixed‑term, full‑time position (1.0 FTE). Re‑appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.
Application procedure: To view posting and apply go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0001607 Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter summarizing qualifications for this position; 3) names and contact information for three professional references; 4) examples of writing; and 5) official or unofficial transcripts of your college or university coursework.
For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law @ oregonstate.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Jeannette Harper, jeannette.harper @ oregonstate.edu, or by phone at: 541-737-6554

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Endowed Chair in Ecological Climatology

Location: University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming
Application Closing Date: December, 2007 until filled

The Departments of Atmospheric Science and Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming seek a distinguished scholar for the new Wyoming Excellence Chair in Ecological Climatology. This endowed position will be filled at the rank of associate or full professor. It is expected that the successful candidate will have an earned PhD degree in atmospheric science, ecology or in a closely related field, and should be eligible for appointment with tenure in the Department of Atmospheric Science. Candidates with an internationally recognized research program focused on processes controlling the land-atmosphere exchange of water, trace gases, aerosols, and/or energy are invited to apply. Preference will be given to those involved with measurements and their incorporation into climate models linking the atmosphere to terrestrial ecosystems. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, advise graduate students, manage a research team, and develop courses such as climate-ecology interaction or climate change dynamics.

The position includes a very attractive start-up package and access to a suite of research facilities, including an NSF-supported King Air research aircraft (http://flights.uwyo.edu/), the Stable Isotope Facility (http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/sif/), the Environmental Simulation Laboratory, the W. M. Keck Aerosol Laboratory, and the Elk Mountain Observatory. In addition to the mostly observational research programs in atmospheric science and renewable resources, the University has a strong cross-disciplinary doctoral Program in Ecology (PiE, http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/PIE/) and is forging new ties with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) through joint supercomputing endeavors. The successful candidate is expected to interact with faculty and students in PiE, and with NCAR scientists.

The position will be based in Laramie, a college town in a high-elevation valley between the Laramie and Medicine BowRanges of the Rocky Mountains, located some two hours northwest of Denver, Colorado. More information about the University and its regional setting is available at http://www.uwyo.edu.

Applications must include (a) a letter of interest, including a statement of research intentions, tools, and linkages, and a brief statement about teaching interests, (b) a list of the five most relevant publications, all publicly accessible, (c) the names and contact information for at least three references, and (d) a curriculum vitae. Applications may be mailed to: Ecoclim Search Committee, Dept. of Atmospheric Science, Dept. 3038, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071, USA. Email submissions are preferred: ecoclim @ uwyo.edu

For additional information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Bart Geerts (geerts @ uwyo.edu, +1 307 766 2261).

The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Foundation Research/Doctoral Extensive Institution, and adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, independent of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or political belief. We welcome applications from diverse groups, including women and people of color, and international candidates. Screening of applications will
begin December 3, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

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Postdoctoral Position for Atmospheric Sciences

Location: Purdue Climate Change Research Center, Purdue University, Indiana   
Application Deadline: July 2007 until filled

A postdoctoral position in greenhouse gas emissions modeling is available in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences/Purdue Climate Change Research Center at Purdue University . The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a high resolution fossil fuel CO₂ emissions data product within a U.S. urban setting. This effort will combine air quality monitoring data, remote sensing products, geospatial statistics, and energy systems modeling. The appointments will be made for the period of 8/20/07 through 8/19/08 , with the possibility of an extension, depending upon available funding, for up to 2 years . Candidates must have received a PhD in the geosciences or related field, (e.g., urban planning, urban geography) within the past five years from an accredited college or university.

Necessary skills: working knowledge of remote sensing data products (e.g., LandSat, MODIS, etc), emissions data/ modeling, and database programming. Skills helpful but not required: knowledge of carbon cycle and fossil fuel-derived CO₂ emissions, familiarity with GIS and visualization tools. The applicant will be expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and effectively communicate with a wide range of scientists, urban planners and city managers. For more information please contact Prof. Kevin Gurney at 765-427-8680 or via email at kgurney @ purdue.edu .

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, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. kgurney @ purdue.edu (email preferred)

Reviews will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

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January 1, 2008 Latest Start Date:  Postdoctoral Position – University of Michigan  Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher to participate in a project funded by NASA through the inter-agency North American Carbon Program (www.nacarbon.org). The project seeks to use remote-sensing and atmospheric data in a geostatistical inverse modeling framework to quantify the North-American surface fluxes of carbon dioxide at high spatial and temporal resolution. The successful candidate will be based at the University of Michigan, but will also interact closely with investigators at the University of Colorado, the NOAA-ESRL Global Monitoring Division, and the University of Waterloo. Applicants with expertise in the areas of atmospheric/biospheric carbon cycle modeling and remote sensing analysis of earth surface properties are particularly encouraged to apply. Other areas of interest include inverse modeling, geostatistics, and environmental data assimilation. A more detailed description of the position is available at http://www.umich.edu/~amichala/NACP/postdoc. Applicants should send a single pdf file by e-mail to Prof. Anna M. Michalak (amichala @ umich.edu) with the subject heading “NACP Postdoctoral Application.” The file should include an optional cover letter, curriculum vitae, names of three references, and scanned (p)reprints of one or two representative publications. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable but should be no later than January 1, 2008.  [posted March 2007]

September 2007 – Post-doctoral position in biometeorology at Oregon State University   Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in biometeorology to conduct AmeriFlux network-wide syntheses on the sources or sinks of carbon dioxide and the factors regulating the carbon balance, including the influence of climate and disturbance on both carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Synthesize and integrate comprehensive datasets on carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, and biological data on carbon stocks and NEP to fulfill AmeriFlux network goals; (2) produce peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; and (3) produce reports on AmeriFlux research highlights. Analyses include modeling and scaling exercises, and collaborative syntheses with the North American Carbon Program initiative and other research networks to enhance understanding of carbon cycling globally. It is anticipated that this project will be funded for the period of September 2007 to September 2010. Required qualifications include a PhD within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, including experience with the following: Substantiated knowledge and experience in C++ or FORTRAN programming languages, and statistical analysis (e.g. SPLUS, MatLab), including geostatistics, training and experience in geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, Imagine), demonstrated ability to handle extensive data sets, manage databases, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Desired experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Training in the analysis of spatial datasets, and processing of remote sensing imagery is a plus. Salary $35,016 - $43,200, depending on qualifications.

For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law @ oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper @ oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

September 30, 2007 Deadline – AmeriFlux Technical Analyst position at Oregon State University  Applications are invited for a technical analyst to support network activities in fulfillment of AmeriFlux goals. Responsibilities include: (1) Contribute to the development of AmeriFlux guidelines; (2) Produce network-wide accomplishment reports; (3) Contribute to network-wide syntheses of data and peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; (4) Assist analyses in support of the North American Carbon Program; (5) Assist logistics of annual AmeriFlux meeting and workshops; (6) Assist with various project management activities. Required qualifications: a minimum of MS within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, including experience with the following: Experience analyzing micrometeorological data, programming, and graphical presentation of data using statistical packages (SPLUS, SigmaPlot, Matlab), outstanding oral and written communication skills in English, including authoring publications. Desired experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes, aspects of producing research proposals to federal agencies, and working with complex budgets. Salary $33,288 - $41,004, depending on qualifications. It is anticipated that the project with be funded for the period of September 2007 to September 2010. For full consideration, all materials must be received by September 30, 2007.

For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law @ oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper @ oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

July 2007 – until filled:  Biogeochemistry, ecosystems, and climate research at Princeton University  We invite applications for several postdoctoral or more experienced researcher positions involving model and data based studies of ocean, atmosphere, and terrestrial biogeochemical cycles with relevance to the carbon cycle, climate change, and the response of ocean life to climate change.  Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: Southern Ocean processes; use of observations and models to infer the spatial and temporal distribution of carbon sources and sinks; applications of satellite observations; and response of ocean biology to global warming, including fisheries.  The successful candidates will join a vigorous interdisciplinary research group and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of related research at Princeton University and GFDL/NOAA.

Applicants are asked to send vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and names of at least 3 references to Jorge Sarmiento c/o Laura Rossi (lrossi @ princeton.edu), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program, Princeton University, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.  We will begin reviewing applications as soon as they are received, and continue until the positions are filled.  Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Postdoctoral Position – Oregon State Research Associate (Postdoctoral), College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University. The responsibilities include but are not limited to working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers studying the delivery and oceanic fate of particulate organic carbon in small, mountainous river systems. The applicant will lead field efforts to sample the suspended particle load of coastal rivers in Oregon and California, assist in flood plain coring, perform advanced geochemical analyses (e.g., gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope mass spectrometry) of suspended and flood-plain sediments, and analyze and integrate discharge data with the geochemical results. Requires a Ph.D. in surface hydrology or related disciplines, preferably with interests in river biogeochemistry. To access the position announcement and application instructions, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/ or contact Miguel Goñi, (541)737-0578 (phone), (541)737-2064 (fax), mgoni @ coas.oregonstate.edu. DETAILS. [posted March 2007]