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Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Posted: December 30, 2009
Applications are invited for the position of a Post-Doctoral Associate / Research Scientist to study soil carbon cycling at broad spatial scales and coordinate activities of the Terra Carbon Information System (Florida). General responsibilities will include: i) Database development: Support the development of a coherent, searchable, and expandable database that integrates terrestrial carbon and associated environmental datasets and provides information about carbon related to environmental stressors such as climate and land use change; ii) Data synthesis: Conduct a synthesis of multiple large carbon datasets to gain insight into carbon cycling and dynamics across various spatial and temporal scales; upscaling of site-specific carbon observations to landscape scales; and iii) Geospatial outreach: Build a ‘GoogleEarth’ application to deliver and share Terra Carbon data on an interactive, geospatial platform.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or M.S. with 2 years plus work experience) in environmental science, geoscience, natural resource management, biogeochemistry, soil science or related field. Strong skills in geodatabase management and development, multivariate statistics and geostatistics, and GIS are desireable and proven capacity to modify and run ecosystem/carbon prediction or simulation models. The incumbent should have strong interpersonal and organizational capabilities and excellent communication skills.
Location: Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
When: Feb. 2010 or until position is filled
Duration: 2 years
Contact: Sabine Grunwald, Associate Professor, sabgru@ufl.edu (352-392-1951 x204)
Submit: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and 3 references (contact address including email and phone)
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Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Posted: December 30, 2009
The Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in research on biogeochemical cycles coupled to hydrology and climate change across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems influenced by anthropogenic and natural stressors. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor. Research emphasis should be placed on integrating field-scale biogeochemical processes and stressors into larger scale landscape (and/or global) models to allow scenario assessment across various ecosystem in subtropical landscapes, such as Florida. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in on-campus and distance education modes and advising of students. Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience. Full job description can be found at: http://soils.ifas.ufl.edu/
Applicant should hold a Ph.D., at the time of application in Soil and Water Sciences or Geosciences or Environmental Sciences or a closely related field. Submit an application online at https://jobs.ufl.edu (Requisition # 0803591) and provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and official transcripts showing receipt of the doctoral degree. Four letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Sabine Grunwald, Chair Search and Screen Committee, University of Florida, Soil and Water Science Department, 2169 McCarty Hall, P. O. Box. 110290, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 (352-392-1951 x204; sabgru@ufl.edu). This position is available until March 30, 2010, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity and equal access employer. Women, minorities and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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Location: Washington D.C.
Posted: December 30, 2009
Please help identify candidates for the position of Director of the
Climate and Environmental Sciences Division in the Office of
Biological and Environmental Research (BER) within the U.S. Department
of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science. BER advances biological and
environmental research programs and scientific facilities for energy,
climate and the environment (http://www.science.doe.gov/Program_Offices/BER.htm). The Division Director for Climate and Environmental Sciences will
lead BER programs in atmospheric system research, environmental system
science, and climate and Earth system modeling, as well as two world
leading scientific user facilities.
The Division Director will have primary responsibility for overall
management of climate and environmental research including strategic
planning, budget formulation and execution, and coordination with
other parts of DOE and with other federal agencies. The Division
Director is also responsible for oversight of two scientific user
facilities—the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate
Research Facility and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory—
that provide the scientific community with technical capabilities,
scientific expertise, and unique information to facilitate science in
areas of importance to DOE. The Division Director will supervise a
technical and administrative staff of about 16 people.
Suggestions for candidates for this important position, including self-
nominations, are requested. Each individual suggested will be sent a
letter providing information on the position and how to apply and will
be encouraged to submit an application.
Please send your suggestions to anna.palmisano@science.doe.gov , with
e-mail addresses for all candidates, by January 20, 2010.
The position is within the ranks of the U.S. government’s Senior
Executive Service (SES). The job announcement, which will be open
until February 23, 2010, is advertised as either a biologist or a
physical scientist.
Physical scientists and engineers should apply at: http://tinyurl.com/DOEJOB1
Biologists and ecologists should apply at: http://tinyurl.com/DOEJOB2
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Location: SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Posted: December 30, 2009
Specialists from various disciplines work together at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research to
push back the frontiers of technology and with this to advance the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
SRON is considered to be a global leader in the area of earth and space science, due to the space
instruments it develops for the satellites of ESA, NASA and JAXA.
The EPS (Earth and Planetary Science) division has a vacancy for a:
Scientist (PostDoc)(number SRON 09-31)
Project description:
Methane (CH4) is the second most important antropogenic greenhouse gas after CO2. In order to quantify
(changes in) methane emission sources, satellite measurements are essential. For the new ESA Precursor
Sentinel 5 mission, to be launched in 2014, SRON is responsible for the development of an algorithm for
the retrieval of CH4 concentrations from measurements in the ShortWave InfraRed (SWIR) spectral
range. Retrieval of methane from satellite measurements is an extremely challenging task because of the
high accuracy that is required. The retrieval algorithm should account for scattering processes by aerosols
and cirrus clouds in the atmosphere, while at the same time the algorithm should be computationally fast
enough to handle the large amount of data that is provided by the satellite.
For this interesting and challenging project we are looking for a PhD in (astro-) physics with strong
computational skills and experience in the fields of radiative transfer modelling and inversion techniques.
Experience in the field of satellite remote sensing would be a clear asset. Good knowledge of the English
language is essential, and the candidate should be capable of working both independently and in a team.
Employment conditions:
Employment of this full-time position at SRON-Utrecht is by NWO (The Netherlands Organization for
Scientific Research) and will be for a period of 2 years with the possibility of extension. The salary will be
in accordance with the salary scales of NWO with a maximum of € 3.766,- gross per month on a full-time
basis. NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as:
• An end of year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary
• At least 42 days of vacation leave a year on full-time basis
• An excellent pension scheme
• Options for (additional) personal development
• Excellent facilities for parental leave
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary
For information:
For further information you can contact dr. O. Hasekamp +31 (0)88 777 5863, dr. J. Landgraf +31(0)88
777 5842 or prof.dr. I. Aben +31 (0)88 777 5879 and see: www.sron.nl.
Letter of application:
Applicants should send a CV and the name(s) and address(es) of reference(s) (incl. phone and e-mail), as well as a short outline of their knowledge and experience preferably via email to p&o@sron.nl or by regular mail to: SRON, Department of Personnel and Organization, Sorbonnelaan 2, 3584 CA Utrecht, The Netherlands. Please state the vacancy number SRON 09-31 in the subject of your mail, or on letter and envelope. Applications will be accepted until 17 January 2010.
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Location: Finnish Meteorological Institute, Finland
Posted: December 30, 2009
We are looking for a PhD student to work at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, at the Greenhouse Gases Research Group. The student will be working in a project “The impact of soil nutrient status on carbon dynamics in forested peatlands - combining continuous flux measurements and isotopic methods” funded by the Nessling foundation. The project is linked to the carbon balance studies conducted at the FMI and the University of Eastern Finland, and includes participating in the field and lab studies using isotopes (13C labelling, 14C) as well as in eddy covariance measurements on forested peatlands. The student will also be involved in the development work of the atmospheric measurements of 13C isotope and in other research activities conducted by the group.
Requirements: MSc in chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering, environmental science or comparable; willingness to participate in different field as well as lab studies; fluent English language skills; ability to analytical thinking and writing scientific papers in peer reviewed journals; experience with isotopes is a special merit.
We offer 3-years grant starting in early 2010, an international research team, mobility and career possibility, as well as opportunities to attend training courses, exchange visits and meetings. Please send your application, including a CV with possible publications to Annalea Lohila (annalea.lohila@fmi.fi).
The application deadline is January 20, 2010.
For more information please contact Annalea Lohila or Tuomas Laurila (tuomas.laurila@fmi.fi), the head of the research group, or visit our homepage http://www.fmi.fi/research_climate/climate_3.html
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Location: Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada
Posted: December 30, 2009
Position information: https://positions.dri.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50387
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Location: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posted: December 30, 2009
The School of Geography and Earth Sciences (SGES) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July or September 1, 2010 in cold regions hydrology. Qualified candidates at more senior levels will be considered under exceptional circumstances.
McMaster University is among leading Canadian universities with 24,000 fulltime undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. SGES has 29 full time faculty members with more than 1/3 of them focusing on water related research. The Hydrological Sciences program of SGES has an excellent national and international reputation for research and teaching in cold-regions hydrology. Forfurther information about the SGES please visit: www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in hydrology, physical geography or earth and environmental sciences at time of appointment. We are particularly interested in an individual with a strong background or research experience in physical hydrology and who undertakes field research in snow, ice and/or frozen ground hydrological processes. Research experience in northern regions is preferred. The candidate is expected to develop a well funded, externally recognized, research program. The applicant should have a strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their research interests, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 2 pp.) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. These materials may be sent as hard copy or as a pdf file. Electronic copies of no more than three published reprints or works in progress may also be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee by the closing date of 15 February 2010. Candidates are required to ensure that three referees send letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair by the closing date. Evaluation of files will begin on their receipt.
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Location: France
Posted: December 10, 2009
We have a permanent position (Research Engineer IR CNRS) open for job transfer only for a candidate already in a permanant position in a French Federal institute (EPST) such as CNRS, INRA or in a French University.
The successful candidate will be in charge of a flux tower over a deciduous oak forest near Paris (running since 2005).
If no appropriate candidate is found by job
transfer,
this position may be advertised in spring 2010 for open competition,
in
which case all candidatures from all nationalities will be welcome.
If interested, please contact eric.dufrene@u-psud.fr
See also the website here.
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Location: University of Jena/Germany
Posted: December 10, 2009
1 Doctoral Fellowship
(3 years, commencing July 1st, 2010)
INFLUINS is a high performance research joint venture. INFLUINS addresses questions and problems concerning the coupled dynamics of near-surface and deep fluid circulation in sedimentary basins on all relevant scales, using the Thuringian basin as a natural laboratory. To achieve its goals, INFLUINS will bring together geology, hydrogeology, soil science, mineralogy, geophysics, sedimentary basin analysis, remote sensing and climatology in an innovative research focus. It offers top post-graduates the opportunity to achieve a doctoral degree (PhD) in Geosciences.
This sub-project focuses on the meteorological dimension of INFLUINS, in the areas of micrometeorology and boundary-layer meteorology. The Institute of Geosciences at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena is looking for a high potential PhD student with the ability to use footprint models, develop mathematical methods and
enhanced numerical models with respect to regionalization of flux
measurements. The successful candidate has experience in analysis, interpretation and synthesis of eddy covariance data as well as micrometeorological instruments. S/he should have the goal to understand the hydrological and carbon cycle at
regional scales in the frame of climate change. Her/his workload includes but is not limited to field work with the ability to work on 30-m high meteorological towers.
The University of Jena is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly supports applications of women, and non-German citizens. Languages: English and German.
All successful candidates are expected to choose Jena/Germany as their primary residency. Applications need to include resume, copy of diploma or BSc and MSc certificate, copy of diploma or master thesis, 2 reference letters, 1 page statement on the expected benefit from participating in the project. Further information of the employer and project partners, see www.igw.uni-jena.de For questions contact the INFLUINS coordinator:
Dr. Sven Pinkert
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
Department of Geophysics
Burgweg 11
D-07745 Jena
e-mail: s.pinkert@uni-jena.de
Applications are accepted by no later than April 30th, 2010. We prefer email application, please do not mail original documents since these are not going to be returned.
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Location: Charles Darwin University, Australia
Posted: December 10, 2009
Australian Research Council - Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry)
Impacts of deforestation and afforestation on greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon and water resources in north Australian savanna
An exciting research program aimed at understanding the implications of land use change upon the greenhouse gas balance and water resources of tropical savannas in northern Australia has been funded by the Australia Research Council’s Linkage program. We are looking for a suitable candidate to undertake key elements of this research program as part of an Australian Postgraduate Award.
Over the last decade, north Australia have been viewed as a potentially exploitable resource, given issues of salinisation, soil acidification, over-allocation of water resources and rainfall declines in south Australian agricultural regions. Improved pastures and plantation forestry are two land uses that may expand in the NT. Clearing of savanna vegetation would be required, with implications for greenhouse gas emissions, soil health, water resources and dry season environmental flows. This project will track greenhouse emissions and water use from uncleared and cleared savanna that has been converted to pasture and timber plantations, providing critical understanding of the environmental implication of such land use change in savanna.
This ARC Linkage grant (2010–2012) is administered by Assoc. Prof. Lindsay Hutley of Charles Darwin University (CDU) in the Northern Territory, but also involves Assoc. Prof. Jason Beringer (Monash University), Assoc. Prof. Stefan Arndt (University of Melbourne), Dr Stephen Livesley (University of Melbourne ) and Dr Guy Boggs (CDU). The program has strong industry relevance with the Commonwealth Government Department of Climate Change, the Northern Territory Government NT Department of Business and Employment, NT Department of Natural Resources Environment, the Arts and Sport, NT Department of Regional Development, Primary Industries, Fisheries and Resources all contributing to the project.
Two elements of the wider ARC project are available as research topics for the APAI candidate depending upon student background and interest.
- Project 1 will examine CO2 and non-CO2 trace gas fluxes as a function of afforestation and deforestation.
- Project 2 will examining differences in stand water use of savanna and exotic plantation timber species.
Modelling of greenhouse gas exchange or tree water use can be incorporated depending on student skills and interests. The PhD project will be supervised by appropriate members of the research team.
The scholarship is available through any of the partner Universities (CDU, Monash and Melbourne), however, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake extended periods of field research within the NT.
Selection criteria
Applicants need a relevant honours or postgraduate qualification at a standard that meets the University’s PhD and scholarship entry requirements (minimum H2A average). Relevant previous study for the PhD scholarship would include environmental science, biology, chemistry, climatology, agricultural science or equivalent.
We are looking for people who have a demonstrated ability to work and think independently, but who are also excited by working within a cross-disciplinary team. The successful candidates need excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capacity to work in the field and in remote areas.
For further project and application information, please contact Lindsay Hutley, email lindsay.hutley@cdu.edu.au
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Location: TBD
Posted: December 10, 2009
We are pleased to announce the following USGS Mendenhall Posdoctoral Fellowship opportunity.
Research Advisors
Sasha Reed, (406) 243-4325, screed@usgs.gov; Jayne Belnap,
jayne_belnap@usgs.gov; Nichole Barger (University of Colorado),
nichole.barger@colorado.edu; Rich Reynolds, rreynolds@usgs.gov;
Michael Dettinger, mddettin@usgs.gov; Carol Kendall,
ckendall@usgs.gov; Jennifer Harden, jharden@usgs.gov
Mendenhall Fellows are appointed to the USGS for two years and receive
full salary and benefits at the GS-12 level. The 2009 base salary for
a GS-12, step 1 is $59,383. This amount might be higher depending on
the amount of locality pay or cost-of-living allowance (COLA) for the
geographic area of the assignment. The appropriate Human Resources
When to Apply
The application closing date is January 15, 2010. Applicants must
include an 8-page research proposal. For further information and
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2011/
Project Description
Here we present a Research Opportunity with the goal of elucidating how changing climate will influence carbon cycling on the Colorado
Plateau.
Global climate change presents one of the most pressing scientific and
political challenges of our time, yet major uncertainties remain for
predicting how ecosystems will respond to changes in temperature and/
or
precipitation. These uncertainties constrain our ability to
successfully
manage national lands and hinder the prediction of future global
carbon
cycling and attendant climate feedbacks. Understanding the links
between
changing climate and ecosystem function is particularly important
for the
ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau, as climatic change is predicted
to be notably strong there and, in conjunction with the large
proportion of public lands, will put exceptional pressure on the land
managers of those
We offer a research opportunity that takes advantage of a variety of
USGS
resources - ranging from existing datasets to large, on-going
manipulation
experiments - to increase our understanding of climate controls over
Colorado Plateau carbon cycling. The successful postdoctoral applicant
will design a project that effectively gathers and synthesizes
information to elucidate connections between climate and carbon
cycling on the Colorado Plateau, with the ultimate goal of informing
predictions regarding future climate and carbon cycling. Within this
overarching objective, the
postdoctoral researcher could focus on distinct system components
(e.g., plant responses to changing climate, soil responses, etc.) or
their
linkages, could consider interactions between carbon cycling and
other biogeochemical cycles, and can utilize the following unique USGS
(1) Existing datasets of climate variation and manipulation, namely
long-term Colorado Plateau climate and plant variation datasets and a
large soil respiration dataset from a previous temperature and
moisture
manipulation experiment;
(2) A large, on-going temperature and soil moisture manipulation
study;
(3) Research in conjunction with existing biogeochemical studies
using a
natural climate gradient on the Colorado Plateau;
(4) Predictive modeling efforts to improve regional forecasting and
land
Applicants do not need to use all of the resources outlined, but
could plan
for a body of work that takes advantage of what they feel are the most
robust aspects of any of them. We recommend contacting one or more of
the research advisors for additional information regarding the
research
To Apply
Applicants should contact Sasha Reed screed@usgs.gov, or the other
Depending on project needs and advisor approval, the postdoc could be
located in Moab, UT; Boulder, CO; Denver, CO; Menlo Park, CA; or La
Jolla, CA.
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Location: University of Wyoming
Posted: December 10, 2009
Seeking a motivated student to conduct graduate research starting in June, 2010 on tree-ring responses to climate seasonality in boreal Alaska. Our interdisciplinary project investigates interactions between climate, tree growth and fire, as influenced by geomorphic environment. The successful candidate will study how the timing of precipitation affects tree growth and isotopic composition, and will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge isotope techniques, conduct field work, and participate in modeling activities.
Students with a background in biology, ecology, or geology, preferably with a M.S. degree, and strong quantitative and analytical skills, should apply by January 15, 2010. UW is ideally situated in close proximity to varied ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains with easy access to outdoor recreation, and only 2 hours from Denver, CO. Students can apply to the PhD Program in Ecology or MS or PhD program in Botany through this website (http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/grad_oct08.html)
Direct questions and application materials (resume, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and statement of research/career objectives) to Elise Pendall (pendall@uwyo.edu).
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Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes
Posted: December 10, 2009
The Harvard Forest is seeking a scientist with an outstanding
research and publication record to develop a research program on the
broad topic of ecology and conservation of ecosystems and landscapes
in New England. Although the specific research area is open,
applicant interests should be complementary to existing NSF, DOE,
LTER, EPA and related studies and should build on established
archival, land, and research bases developed by Harvard Forest
researchers through a century of study. We are especially interested
in individuals committed to the collaborative and interdisciplinary
environment at the Forest.
The successful applicant will bring an outstanding history of active
research and funding and will apply this background towards defining
a new research program that broadens and is strongly collaborative
with current activities at the Harvard Forest. As a member of the
senior research staff, the new scientist will design and conduct
research projects, publish results, and obtain funding to support
research activities. Emphasis will be placed on the individual's
ability to complement the existing research and educational
Qualifications
PhD required. Applicants should have an excellent history of leading
and conducting complex research projects, publication and
Compensation
The position will be supported by institutional funds at a level
determined by background and experience; the initial three-year
appointment will be renewable subject to review. The Harvard Forest
offers an excellent field, laboratory, and academic environment, and
efforts will be made to assist the new position to develop a proper
research base of facilities and activity. Harvard University offers
an excellent benefits package, with further information available at http://employment.harvard.edu/
Interested candidates may look
at the Forest web site for complete job posting (harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu).
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Location King's College London
Posted: December 10, 2009
(1): RA (2) PhD studentship
(1) Research Assistant/Associate in Observing and Modelling Urban Surface – Atmosphere Exchanges
Fixed term contact – 18-21 months
Geography Department
King's College London
The post holder will participate in two research projects that involve observations in London (including: eddy covariance, scinitillometry, ceilometer techniques). There will be an opportunity to develop (and/or participate) in research associated with the wide spectrum of activities that are occurring in relation to these projects and the post holders interests. The scope of activities currently occurring can be seen <http://geography.kcl.ac.uk/micromet/index.htm
We are looking for someone who is experienced with instrumentation setup and operations; highly numerate with science or engineering research experience and programming ability (Fortran, MatLab and/or R). Excellent English (written and spoken) is essential. Experience in one or more of: measuring land-surface atmospheric exchanges, modelling land-surface atmospheric exchanges, atmospheric science, urban climatology, and/or hydrology will be advantageous.
The appointment will be made at the Grade 5-6 scale, £27,946 - £33,917 per annum inclusive of London Allowance, depending on qualifications and experience.
For informal enquires please contact Prof. Sue Grimmond on Sue.Grimmond@kcl.ac.uk or W: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ip/suegrimmond/index.htm).
Further details and application packs are available on the College’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs, or alternatively by emailing Human Resources at
cass-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk. Please quote reference number G5/DAR/270/09 in all correspondence.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 January 2010
(2) PhD student Position
PhD position available starting early 2010 to be part of the project ‘ClearFLo’. The student, to be based at *King’s College London,* will focus on the meteorological dimension of the project. The NERC funded ClearFlo project is concerned with the relations between air quality, human health and meteorology in urban areas. ClearfLo aims to provide integrated measurements of the meteorology, composition and particulate loading of London's urban atmosphere, made at street level and at elevated sites, implemented by modeling, to improve predictive capability for air quality. New measurement capabilities in London will be established, including long-term measurements and intensive observation periods. Analysis and modeling of the measurements will be used to establish key processes.
The PhD student research will focus on the micrometeorology and boundary layer meteorology of London. A wide range of new instruments will be installed at sites in and near London including: eddy covariance towers, large aperture scintillometry, and ceilometers. The student will develop their own research thesis within the scope of the larger project; possibilities include the influence of surface characteristics and flux partitioning on boundary layer development.
The student will join a dynamic, international group of PhD students and post-docs working on urban atmosphere research at King’s College London < http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geography/people/acad/grimmond/;
<http://geography.kcl.ac.uk/micromet/index.htmas well as having close collaboration with colleagues at the University of Reading and a number of other UK universities and research institutes involved in the ClearFLo project.
Student: Strong interest in measurement, data analysis, micrometeorology and/or boundary layer meteorology with experience in one or more of these aspects, and keen to learn about the other areas. Background in meteorology, physics, engineering, physical geography or other relevant areas will be considered. A strong undergraduate and master’s degree are essential.
Requirements: student must be eligible for NERC funding (i.e. a UK citizen or resident in the UK for longer than 3 years while not participating in education). Please check the NERC website if you are uncertain about your eligibility.
*Application*: Please send an email with the following: CV, statement demonstrating appropriate skills and interest (1 page), example of previous research (e.g. Master’s thesis, published papers), names of two referees. Indicate when you would be available to start a PhD. Please email: *Prof Sue Grimmond (sue.grimmond@kcl.ac.uk
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Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Posted: December 10, 2009
We solicit applications for postdoctoral research positions in The Atmospheric Science Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The researchers will quantify land surface-atmosphere exchange of non-CO2 greenhouse gases (GHGs) from plot to regional scales for biogeochemical process studies and inventory verification using eddy covariance measurements and atmospheric inverse modeling. Desirable strengths include mesoscale atmospheric transport modeling and statistical inverse estimation of GHG exchanges, or trace gas instrumentation development and analysis of eddy covariance flux measurements. Candidates should have a PhD and excellent written skills as exemplified by their publication record. Excellent salary (from ~ $50k/yr, experience depending) and benefits are available. For more information please contact Marc Fischer <mlfischer@lbl.govdescribing your interests and background. Contact at the upcoming AGU meeting would be welcome. LBNL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
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Location: Aarhus University in Denmark
Posted: December 10, 2009
Two PhD positions at Aarhus University, Institute of Agroecology and Environment.
The PhD positions are part of a new research project on “Temporal and spatial dynamics of soil organic carbon in cultivated landscapes”.
The PhD positions are:
- Sensor-based 3D mapping of soil carbon at different scales
- Modelling of soil organic matter turnover and vertical movement in soil profiles
Information on the PhD positions and how to apply is available at this website.
Closing date for applications is 15 December 2009 at 12.00 noon.
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Location: UFZ Leipzig, Germany
Posted: December 10, 2009
The Department Computational Hydrosystems of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany invites applications for a
PhD position to work on the interface between soil, hydrology, vegetation and the atmosphere within the context of the newly funded DFG-Project "Disentangling seasonal vegetation effects on ecosystem evapotranspiration and water use efficiency of a Mediterranean savannah-type oak forest."
Background
A functional understanding of evapotranspiration and photosynthesis is required to understand the development of water and carbon fluxes, particularly in water-limited ecosystems where global climate change is expected to intensify drought and alter precipitation patterns. The aim of this project is a detailed mechanistic evaluation of the water balance and water use efficiency of one typical Mediterranean savannah-type oak woodland, focussing on seasonal dynamics of over- and understorey vegetation.
Objectives
The candidate will adapt a soil-vegetation-atmosphere transfer (SVAT) model to savannah-type ecosystems. This includes such diverse and challenging subjects as radiative transfer in heterogeneous landscapes, root water uptake of plant communities and hydraulic redistribution of roots including mycorrhizae.
Primary focus of the thesis will be process descriptions in the SVAT model. But the candidate is also supposed to spend 3-5 months per year in Portugal helping with fieldwork.
Requirements
We seek a highly motivated creative person with strong mathematical background, interest in interdisciplinary research and capability to work with a larger research group. Candidates should have a master (Diplom or equivalent) in the area of the mathematical-natural sciences. Candidates should have very good programming skills and a good knowledge of English. Plant physiology and isotope knowledge is a plus. We provide excellent supervision in a young dynamic team.
The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVÖD (E 13/2). Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research.
Recruitment advertising of the UFZ take place in the internet under www.ufz.de
For further information: Matthias Cuntz, +49 341 235 1071, e-mail: matthias.cuntz(at)ufz.de
Review of applications begins 2 weeks after the announcement of the position and continues until the position is filled.
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Location: University of Kuopio, Finland
Posted: December 10, 2009
We invite applicants for a four-year PhD position at the Department
of Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry Research Group (University
of Kuopio, Finland), to work within a project called "CryoN". The
project is part of a large European consortia organized by European
The PhD project focuses on mechanisms underlying large N2O fluxes we
found recently from cryoturbated peat soil in tundra ecosystem (Repo
et al., 2009). Modern stable isotope tools (15N tracer and natural
abundance studies) will be used to study the nitrogen turnover
processes in soil including the gaseous nitrogen production and
emissions into the atmosphere. A key topic is to identify the
microbial processes responsible for the N2O/N2 production. The field
work of the project will be conducted in Russian tundra (near
Vorkuta). Field and laboratory experiments on the biotic and
abiotic factors controlling the N2O dynamics coupled to organic
matter decomposition are included. The study will be conducted in
collaboration with scientists from the UK and Austria including the
Requirements: MSc in biology, environmental science, soil ecology,
microbiology, biogeochemistry, atmospheric science or comparable;
willingness to participate in arctic field expeditions; documented
experience with stable isotopes is a special merit; fluent English
We offer 4-years salary starting e.g from the beginning of
February 2010, an international research team, mobility and career
possibility, as well as opportunities to attend training courses,
Please send your complete application to PhD Christina Biasi (christina.biasi@uef.fi
) including a CV with possible publications and letter of motivation
until 31th of December 2009. For more information please contact PhD
Christina Biasi (christina.biasi@uef.fi) or Prof. Pertti Martikainen
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Location: Los Alamos, NM
Posted: December 10, 2009
We invite postdoctoral fellow candidates to harness LANL capabilities in remote
sensing of greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, N2O), signature pollutants (CO, NO2) and
water (H2O, HOD). LANL is acquiring a high‐resolution solar tracking Fourier
Transform Spectrometer (FTS, Visible to NIR region) that will become part of the
global Total Column Carbon Observatory (http://www.tccon.caltech.edu/). We are
proposing to deploy the instrument in the Four Corners Farmington NM, powerplant
region to track the evolution of emission ratios (NOx/CO2) from the smoke
stack to the atmosphere. We plan to use our FTS to validate observations from
current satellites, including the new Japanese GOSAT satellite. We seek candidates
with strong background in hyper‐spectral remote sensing, operating spectrometers,
performing retrievals and integrating them to publish high profile papers. We
would like candidates to gain data to inform areas of both the natural global carbon
cycle and also the verification of greenhouse gas emissions. The position will require
field‐work, data analysis and interactions with TCCON scientists. The project has
considerable synergy with LANL’s world‐class coupled climate modeling, satellite
and in situ aerosol/trace‐gas measurements programs. It involves working with
scientists in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (http://ees www.lanl.gov/) and
International Space Resonse (http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/isr/) Divisions.
Applicants must have exceptional academic and publication records to compete for
one of the limited number of Postdoctoral Fellow appointments awarded quarterly.
Postdoc proposals must be prepared in collaboration with and submitted by a LANL
staff. More information is available at http://www.lanl.gov/science/postdocs/. A
Ph.D. completed within the last five years or soon to be completed is required.
Please send you resume to Dr Manvendra Dubey (Dubey@lanl.gov) or Dr. Petr
Chylek (chylek@lanl.gov) for further information. We plan to submit nomination
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Location: San Jose State University
Posted: December 10, 2009
Postdoc opening Land Surface Group, Department of Meteorology, San Jose State University
Research Focus: Land surface modeling and satellite data analysis.
Strong writing and oral communication skills. Expert on computer languages in particular Grads, IDL and NCAR climate models. Good publication record would be a plus. Position is 1 year and can extend to 2 or 3 years based on performance. For more information, contact Professor M. Jin at
(jin@met.sjsu.edu)
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Location: University of Toronto
Posted: December 10, 2009
We are looking for two postdoctoral fellows to participate in a university-government joint project funded by the NSERC Strategic Grant Program and the Canadian Forest Service to contribute to the development of the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS). The project is funded for three years. The major goal of this project is to add new capabilities to CBM-CFS that enable the estimation of the impacts of climate and atmospheric changes on the forest carbon cycle. This provides exciting career-development opportunities to advance science towards the needs of government climate change policy formulation. The major tasks of these two individuals are: (1) to develop and validate algorithms for estimating the sensitivities of various forest carbon cycle components to climate and atmospheric factors using tower flux and other data; (2) to develop a module that adds these sensitivities to the current version of CBM-CFS for nation-wide forest carbon cycle estimation; (3) to retrieve forest structural parameters from optical satellite remote sensing data in support of this development; (4) to further develop a process-based Integrated Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon model (InTEC) that can effectively use forest growth and yield data; and (5) to assess the impacts of climate change on forest species composition and structure using a dynamic vegetation model (Can-IBIS).
Requirements: Ph.D. in a recognized university in areas of micrometeorology, climatology, forest science, ecology, environmental remote sensing, GIS, and related fields. Experience with either eddy covariance flux measurements and modeling or remote sensing of the biosphere would be highly desirable. However, candidates with physics or math or other backgrounds and strong interest in the terrestrial carbon cycle would also be considered. For application, please send to one of the following contacts your cv, brief statement of research interest, and three names who can serve as references.
Salary: $40,000-45,000/y for three years. The positions are available immediately.
Contacts:
1.Dr. Jing M. Chen, Professor, CRC, FRSC
Department of Geography and Program in Planning
University of Toronto
100 St. George St., Room 5047
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3
Tel: (416)978-7085
Fax: (416)946-3886
Email: chenj@geog.utoronto.ca
http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/info/facweb/Chen/Chen%27s%20homepage/home.htm
2.Dr. Werner A. Kurz, Senior Research Scientist
Global Change and Landscape Ecology
Natural Resources Canada
Canadian Forest Service
506 West Burnside Road
Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5 Canada
E-mail: wkurz@nrcan.gc.ca
Tel: 250-363-6031
http://carbon.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca
3.Dr. David T. Price, Research Scientist
Integrated Modelling of Climate Change Impacts
Natural Resources Canada
Northern Forestry Centre
5320 - 122 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 3S5
Tel: (780)435-7249
FAX: (780) 435-7359
E-mail: dprice@nrcan.gc.ca
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Location: near Vienna, Austria
Posted: December 10, 2009
Summer opportunity for graduate students interested in relating their work to global change issues.
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located just outside Vienna, Austria, each year sponsors a fellowship program for graduate students. About 50-60 students from around the world spend the summer working closely with IIASA senior researchers on projects relevant to the student's thesis topic. They end the summer with an international network of colleagues interested in various aspects of global change issues, and often have produced a paper that can be published. IIASA’s work spans a wide variety of disciplines, and YSSP fellows have come from an array of disciplines: natural or social sciences; mathematics or engineering; law or management; energy studies or demography; risk or climate; policy or international relations.
The application deadline is January 18, and we want to spread the word about this great opportunity as widely as possible. Please help by forwarding the announcement to as many appropriate graduate students, graduate department secretaries, university careers offices, and listservs as possible, and post the flyer anywhere you think a potential applicant might see it. (The information appended below is identical to the information on the flyer.)
The question most frequently raised concerns funding. For students selected to participate, funding is available for travel and living support, principally from IIASA’s sixteen National Member Organizations (NMOs). The U.S. NMO funds both American citizens and non-citizens who are studying in the U.S.
Please contact me if you have questions about U.S. participation, or Tanja Huber, IIASA’s YSSP Coordinator, with general questions about the program. She can be reached at ysspsupport@iiasa.ac.at.
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Location: Centre of Excellence in Ecohydrology, Western Australia
Posted: December 10, 2009
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the Western Australian Centre of Excellence in Ecohydrology to contribute to research on evaluating and mitigating impacts of climate change and water abstraction regimes on native ecosystems. An experienced scientist is sought to play a key role in existing and new research projects on improving our understanding of native vegetation ecohydrology, water requirements and susceptibility to groundwater resource development and climate change impacts.
This 3 year fixed term, full-time position. Interested applicants are encouraged to call Associate Professor Ray Froend on +618 6304 5563 or by email at r.froend@ecu.edu.au.
Obtain information on how to apply from: www.ecu.edu.au/jobs.
Applications Close: 18 January 2010. Please forward the Personal Details form, your CV and a statement against the Selection Criteria, quoting Reference Number 5499 to: e-mail sarah.smith@ecu.edu.au or by post to: Staff Recruitment, Edith Cowan University, Building 1, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia.
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Location: Yale University
Posted: December 10, 2009
We seek a postdoctoral fellow to conduct a study of surface influences on the stable isotopes of water vapor and carbon dioxide in the lower atmosphere. Candidates with experience in atmospheric models and/or field isotopic methods are encouraged to apply. The appointment is for an initial term of one year and is renewable contingent upon progress. Applications received before Feb 15, 2010 will receive full consideration. Send CV, publications, and contact information of three references to Prof Xuhui Lee, 195 Prospect St, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; xuhui.lee@yale.edu
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Location: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences
Posted: December 10, 2009
The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites
applications for tenure track faculty positions from individuals
working in ecology in the context of global environmental change.
Three positions are currently open. Arizona State University has
made a commitment to growth in this field and anticipates making
further hires. Successful candidates will join a growing research
emphasis in the School of Life Sciences, the Global Institute of
Sustainability, the Central Arizona-Phoenix urban Long- Term
Ecological Research program, and a new interdisciplinary graduate
program in Environmental Life Science. Arizona State University
strongly supports collaborative transdisciplinary research and
learning across the spectrum of science and engineering consistent
with an institutional commitment to global sustainability.
Applications will be accepted to fill the positions at the Assistant
1) Organismal or physiological ecologist to study responses of
organisms (microbes, plants, or animals) to environmental variation
in the context of global change. We prefer research that addresses
both the mechanisms involved in responses, as well as the functional
consequences for individuals, their populations, and their
2) Community or ecosystem ecologist or an ecologist to ask cutting-
edge questions at the interface of these two fields. We prefer
research addressing the relationships among species-level traits,
community structure and ecosystem function in the context of global
3) Global ecosystem ecologist to study the earth's changing
biogeochemical cycles at large scales (regional to global) using
empirical, theoretical and/or modeling techniques. We prefer
research that works across scales with a diversity of system types
Required Qualifications for all positions: a doctoral degree in a
related field and evidence of research and teaching excellence,
appropriate to rank. Postdoctoral research experience and strong
quantitative skills are desirable. Successful candidates are
expected to develop innovative, extramurally funded research
programs, to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs in the
School of Life Sciences, and to mentor undergraduate, graduate, and
To apply, submit an application that includes: a cover letter
indicating the position and level for which you are applying and
describing your career goals; your curriculum vitae; three reprints;
a statement describing research accomplishments and future
directions; and a statement detailing teaching and mentoring
philosophy, interests and experience. A minimum of three letters of
recommendation should be sent electronically; please include the
names and e-mail addresses of each letter writer with your
application. Your application materials should be sent to Chair,
Global Change Ecology Search Committee, School of Life Sciences,
Arizona State University, PO Box 874501, Tempe, AZ 85287-4501;
electronic applications as pdf files to anna.fields@asu.edu are
preferred. Initial closing date for applications is January 4, 2010;
if not filled, weekly thereafter until search is closed. 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. For additional information on
these positions and the School of Life Sciences, please visit http://sols.asu.edu/jobs
.
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Location: Luquillo Critical Zone Observatory, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Posted: December 10, 2009
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science of the University of
Pennsylvania seeks applicants for competitive, multi-year Ph.D.
fellowships to work in the Luquillo Critical Zone Observatory (LCZO)
The multi-disciplinary team of geoscientists working at the site is
addressing a set of specific hypotheses that are related to the
following overarching questions: How do critical zone processes and
the flow and transformations of material differ in landscapes with
contrasting bedrock but similar climates, land use, and geologic
histories? What are the implications of these differences for the long
term sustainability of water and soil resources? One component of the
project will specifically examine questions concerning soil
biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling, such as how contrasting parent
More information about the project is available at:
Applications must be submitted by December 15th, 2009. Applicants must
apply on line using the Penn ExpressApp link of the PhD Program page
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Alain Plante
Email: aplante@sas.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 898-9269
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Location: University of Wyoming
Posted: December 10, 2009
Seeking a motivated student to conduct graduate research starting in
June, 2010 on tree-ring responses to climate seasonality in boreal
Alaska. Our interdisciplinary project investigates interactions
between climate, tree growth and fire, as influenced by geomorphic
environment. The successful candidate will study how the timing of
precipitation affects tree growth and isotopic composition, and will
have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge isotope techniques,
conduct field work, and participate in modeling activities.
Students with a background in biology, ecology, or geology,
preferably with a M.S. degree, and strong quantitative and
analytical skills, should apply by Janyary 15, 2010. UW is ideally
situated in close proximity to varied ecosystems of the Rocky
Mountains with easy access to outdoor recreation, and only 2 hours
from Denver, CO. Students can apply to the PhD Program in Ecology or
MS or PhD program in Botany through this website (http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/grad_oct08.html
) Direct questions and application materials (resume, unofficial
transcripts and GRE scores, and statement of research/career
<mailto:pendall@uwyo.edu).
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Location: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
Posted: December 10, 2009
We seek a motivated post-doctoral candidate to work on eddy flux in tropical and subtropical forests of SW China.
The ideal candidate will have general knowledge of ecology and ecosystem processes, and specific experience with eddy covariance flux techniques.
Previous experience in tropical/subtropical forest ecosystems is also an asset, but not essential. Primary responsibilities will be the analysis and interpretation of eddy covariance data, leading to manuscripts for publication.
Some field work may be required for set up and maintenance of the tower equipment. The position will be for two years, with the possibility of extension contingent upon funding.
Location: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China. Lunch was free in work days and the free room will be provided. Salary is ￥60,000 RMB per year, and low living costs in China would allow the candidate to save much of that. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, publications to date, and names of 3 references to Dr. Zhang Yiping, 88 Xuefu Road, Kunming, China, 650223. Email submissions would be preferable toyipingzh@xtbg.ac.cn or lilm@xtbg.ac.cn.
Hardware
Two eddy covariance towers. One (70 m) in a tropical seasonal rain forest, the other (30 m) in a subtropical evergreen broadleaved forest. Three 3-D sonic anemometer (Campbell Scientific), three open-path infrared gas analyzers (Li-Cor Li-7500). The microclimate measurement system on each tower can provide vertical profiles of temperature, PAR, humidity, VPD and wind speed. In addition, there are three infrared gas analyzers, two Li-6400 photosynthesis systems, four portable microclimate stations, one automatic soil efflux measurement system, and two sapflow measurement systems.
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Location: University of New Mexico
Posted: December 10, 2009
Research technician at the University of New Mexico.
The Department of Biology has research technician support for a highly
motivated individual interested in working on a DOE funded
collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) addressing the hydraulic
mechanisms of survival and mortality of piñon and juniper trees during
drought. The recent drought in the southwestern USA has caused
widespread mortality of piñon pine; however, the exact causes of mortality and
survival remain the subject of debate. Field work will be located
at a woodland site within the Sevilleta LTER where ecosystem-scale
manipulations of water availability are ongoing. The experimental
manipulations and measurements are already installed, thus the primary
responsibilities of the technician will be overall site management and
maintenance of both the experimental infrastructure and continuous
measurements, leading and/or assisting field campaigns, and data
analyses.
Opportunities for co- and lead-authoring manuscripts are
substantial. The University of New Mexico and LANL have a strong group in physiological
ecology, ecosystem science and eco-hydrology presenting many
Required qualifications include a BSc at the time of appointment,
research experience in related fields, effective written and oral communication
skills, and willingness to work in a team environment. Experience with
dataloggers, gas exchange instrumentation, sapflow, water relations
and hydraulic measurements, isotopes, carbohydrates, process modeling, and
For more information see the project website
http://per.ornl.gov/McDowell.html or contact Will Pockman
(pockman@unm.edu, http://www.unm.edu/~pockman/) and Nate McDowell
(mcdowell@lanl.gov, http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/). Applications
will only be accepted at http://UNMJobs.unm.edu (filter for Biology
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Location: University of Helsinki, FinlandPosted: December 10, 2009
We are looking for a PhD student at the Department of Forest Ecology of the University of Helsinki. The student will be working on studying carbon and nitrogen cycle between boreal forest soil and trees using stable isotope techniques and molecular biological methods. The project is part of an Academy of Finland funded 5-year project to understand how easily available carbon affects the decomposition of old soil organic matter. The project brings together research team with expertise in forest ecology, microbiology and soil processes. The project will be carried out in the Finnish Centre of excellence in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Meteorology of Atmospheric Composition and Climate Change. Processes underlying greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O and Biogenic volatile organic compounds) and atmospheric aerosol formation are the main focus of the centre.
For more information of the research site and facilities can be found on
http://www.mm.helsinki.fi/mmeko/
http://www.atm.helsinki.fi/SMEAR/
http://www.atm.helsinki.fi:80/FCoE/ and
http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/groups/HATAKKA/index.html
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic student with a strong interest in ecosystem functioning and ability to analytical thinking and writing scientific papers in peer reviewed journals, which are the prerequisite for a PhD degree in Finland. A successful candidate should also have good calculation and data management skills and good command in English. Experience in isotope techniques or DNA-techniques and in analysing large data sets would be an advantage, because the work is strongly based on pulse labelling with 13C isotope and measurements of CO2 fluxes with automated chamber systems.
The full time position will start in early 2010 and last until 31.12.2011 with possible continuation if funding for the salary will be granted for the last two years of the project. The student will be based at the Department of Forest Ecology in Helsinki and some field work in Hyytiälä Forestry Field station in central Finland will also be included in the project.
A master's degree in a relevant discipline is required. This position is open to both Finnish and foreign applicants. Applicants should submit a brief statement of their desire and capability to undertake this research project, a current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact details for two referees.
The salary will be based on levels 1-4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. In the beginning, the salary is approximately 2000 euro per month.
More information on the position can be obtained from academy research fellow Jukka Pumpanen (jukka.pumpanen@helsinki.fi) tel:+358 9 191 58127 and post doctoral researcher Jussi Heinonsalo (jussi.heinonsalo@helsinki.fi) tel:+358 9 191 59318.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 17 December 2009 at 15.45 local Helsinki time. Two copies of the applications can be submitted to following address: Registry of the University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4), 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland or one copy with attachments by email to: hy-kirjaamo@helsinki.fi.
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Location: University of Edinburgh
Posted: December 10, 2009
A 3 year post doc position is available at the University of Edinburgh, working on the tropical soil carbon cycle and soil microbial diversity along a transect traversing 3000+ m in altitude from the Andes to the Amazon, in Peru. The position will start ~March 2010.
Please go to the URL below for more details, or contact Patrick Meir by email pmeir@ed.ac.uk .
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3012034
(job reference number: 3012034)
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University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Posted: December 10, 2009
We seek applications for a postdoctoral position to begin
Spring/Summer 2010 in the Soil Biogeochemistry Laboratory at the
University of Montana (http://www.cfc.umt.edu/Biogeochemistry/).
Candidates with a PhD, a proven record of research experience in soil
biogeochemistry and/or microbial ecology and an interest in carbon and
nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and conduct
independent research that complements ongoing work in tropical rain
forest ecosystems, and to help mentor graduate and undergraduate
student researchers. Some proficiency in the use of modern
biogeochemical and/or microbiological techniques (e.g., PCR, QPCR,
cloning, environmental genomics) is required.
Please submit applications electronically (via email) to: Dr. Cory
Cleveland (cory.cleveland@umontana.edu). Include: 1) a current
curriculum vitae; 2) a statement of research interests, experience and
goals and; 3) the contact information for three professional
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. The position will include a competitive salary
and benefits package. The initial appointment will be for 1 year, but
may be renewed (contingent on satisfactory performance and available
Please feel free to contact me for more info.
Cory Cleveland
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecosystem & Conservation Sciences
College of Forestry & Conservation
University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
CHCB/SC 423B
Missoula, MT 59812
Tel: 406.243.6018 / Fax: 406.243.6656
Email: cory.cleveland@umontana.edu
Web: http://www.cfc.umt.edu/biogeochemistry
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Posted: November 20, 2009
Location: Boston University
The Finzi Lab at Boston University is looking for 2 Ph.D. students to begin in the autumn of 2010. Research in the Finzi lab focuses on the response of forests to global change, with an emphasis on coupled biogeochemical cycles, plant and microbial processes. Students are welcome to work on exixting projects or develop one of their own. Students accepted into the lab will also
have an opportunity to take part in a new Ph.D. program providing formalized interdisaplinary training in Terrestrial Biogeoscience. For more information about the Finzi Lab please contact afinzi at bu dot edu or http://www.bu.edu/biology/people/faculty/finzi/. For more information about the Ph.D. program please visit http://www.bu.edu/bio-geo/index.html
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Posted: November 20, 2009
Location: Victoria, Canada
A research position in Forest Ecophysiology at the Pacific Forestry Centre in Victoria
Department Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location: Victoria
Salary: $49,720 to $102,655 (from SE-RES-01 to SE-RES-03, depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate)
Closing Date: December 15, 2009 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: RSN09J-008105-000391
Selection Process Number: 2009-RSN-EA-0894-137300
Employment Tenure: Permanent full time position. Following this process, a pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis.
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Natural Resources
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Posted: November 20, 2009
Location: Environment Canada
Please note, a two year research scientist position at Environment Canada is available. Pending funding opportunities and program priorities the term could be extended beyond two years. Applications must be submitted by December 4, 2009.
The successful candidate will carry out research on the atmospheric chemistry processes, carbon cycle and radiative forcing of greenhouse gases in the Climate Chemistry Measurements and Research Section of the Climate Research Division in Toronto. He/she will be part of a team to improve understanding of the source-sink behaviour of greenhouse gases influencing climate change ultimately advancing carbon and nitrogen cycle parameterizations in climate models of the regional and global climate system. The successful candidate will conduct research on atmospheric chemical and physical processes and their representation in atmospheric models, making use of observations to improve understanding of carbon and nitrogen cycles. Particular emphasis will be improvements to processes and methodologies for quantitative estimates of Canadian sources and sinks on various spatial scales, and understanding of uncertainties in reported emissions.
Further details and application link:
Greenhouse Gases Research Scientist
Department Name: Department of the Environment
Location: Downsview
Classification: SE - RES - 01 or SE - RES - 02
Salary: $49,720 to $92,478
Closing Date: December 4, 2009 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: DOE09J-010407-000003
Selection Process Number: 09-DOE-EA-TO-CRD-BC-6463
Vacancies: 1
Website
Posted: November 20, 2009
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2010 and position will start June 1st 2010.
For further information, please contact: Dr. Alain Plante
Email: aplante@sas.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 898-9269
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Earth &
Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania in
Philadelphia, PA. The project involves method development of thermal
analysis techniques to characterize soil organic matter quality.
Quantitative assessments of soil organic matter quality by
conventional and thermal methods will be applied to a number of
long-term agroecosystem experiments. A Ph.D. in soil science,
biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science, or
related field, a strong publication record and good communications
skills are required. Interested applicants can email a cover letter,
current CV, and names and contact information of two references.
More details concerning the research group are available at:
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/plante_r.html.
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Posted: November 20, 2009
Location: Germany
Responsibilities:
Research on carbon and water cycles in terrestrial ecosystems using stable isotopes of carbon, oxygen and deuterium. Tasks include measurement, analysis and modeling of ecophysiological processes using stable isotopes including eddy covariance flux measurements for stable isotopes in CO2, analysis of experiments using laser spectrometers for stable isotopes in water vapor and liquid water, water isotope modeling and/or multi-layer canopy modeling. Presentation of results nationally and internationally. Teamwork with group and project partners.
Requirements:
Dynamic and motivated scientist with Ph.D. in ecology, biology, atmospheric sciences or related fields. Candidates with previous experience with stable isotopes in water / CO2 and/or modeling are preferred.
Benefits:
We offer an attractive position in an international research group at a lively university. Research will be carried out within a Marie Curie Excellence Team at ETH Zurich with occasional visits at the University of Goettingen in Germany. Appointments will be till April 2011. Salary is in accordance with EC guidelines for Marie Curie Excellence Grants and includes social benefits according to Swiss rules.
Your application:
Please send your complete application (incl. description of motivation, research interests, CV, publication list, names and contact details of three referees) via email as soon as possible to Prof. Alexander Knohl, tep-job@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Research Professional – Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research
The Central Arizona–Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research project (CAP LTER) in the Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University seeks a Research Professional for an extensive, interdisciplinary, long-term information system. CAP LTER has been funded by the National Science Foundation since 1997 to study the urban ecology of the greater Phoenix region and surrounding desert. The project involves faculty, post-doctoral research associates, graduate students, and undergraduates from a range of disciplines in the social, physical, biological, and engineering sciences as well as community partners from public, tribal, and private institutions. We seek an individual who will collaborate with CAP LTER investigators from this diverse set of disciplines. This position will complement CAP LTER’s strengths in integrated scientific research, data analysis, education, outreach, and cross-site synthesis.
The Research Professional is responsible for the integrity of the database and accessibility of the data for CAP LTER researchers, collaborators in national and international networks, and the public at large. Responsibilities include overseeing the information system for CAP LTER and affiliated research programs; supervising select data lab staff, including graduate students; coordinating with facilities for storage of physical samples; interacting with project researchers to facilitate research through information system design, data retrieval, and analysis; insuring that CAP LTER data are accessible via the CAP LTER website; and coordinating with the national LTER network and other networked environmental research programs for cross-site synthesis, information management, cyberinfrastructure support, and strategic planning for networked research. The Research Professional will work with faculty, staff, post-doctoral researchers, and students and will be involved in training scientists and technicians in use of the information management system. The position is a full-time fiscal year academic professional appointment (not on track).
Required qualifications are a MS in an environmental science field or an information management related field; experience in information management, including database management.
Desired qualifications are experience in ecoinformatics including but not limited to basic knowledge in GIS, remote sensing, spatial data management, web programming, advanced application programming, and experience in using XML. Also desired is systems administration and supervisory experience.
This position is grant funded. Salary will be in the range of $45,000 to $60,000 (DOE) per year, plus benefits. Initial appointment will be for one year, with subsequent renewal based upon performance, the needs of the department, and availability of funding. A background check is required for employment.
To apply, submit a cover letter explaining interest in the position and relevant expertise, a Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information of three referees to Karen Gronberg, RPIM Search, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University, P.0. Box 875402, Tempe, AZ 85287-5402 or by email to GIOSjobs@asu.edu . Questions about this position should be directed to Marcia Nation at marcia.nation@asu.edu. Initial close date is November 18, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on an on-going basis until the search is closed. AA/EOE
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Location: San Diego, California
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California in San Diego (http://scripps.ucsd.edu) invites faculty applications (tenure track to tenured) to fill one or more positions in one or more of the fields listed below. We seek motivated, broad-thinking scientist-educators to establish vigorous research programs and provide intellectual leadership in their fields while complementing existing expertise at Scripps, other UCSD departments, and nearby institutions. SIO is a world renowned center of marine research with approximately 200 principal investigators leading research programs on all aspects of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach classes and supervise research at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The positions require a PhD degree and a competitive record of publication, as well as evidence of the ability to conduct and fund an active research program consistent with the opportunity to have done so at this career level.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009, and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should send a letter including descriptions of their teaching experience, research interests, a list of publications, immigration status, the position(s) for which they are applying and the names of three potential referees, along with their complete institution address, email address, phone and fax numbers to: Chair Search Committee, Department of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0208 USA. Applicants should clearly indicate for which position(s) they are applying using the areas of interest as stated below. Questions about submission of applications may be addressed to Cristy Whitehead at 858-534-3205, (gradrecruit@sio.ucsd.edu). Salary will depend on the experience of the successful applicant and will be based on the UCSD pay scales.
Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing their contributions to diversity. UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Biology Section: SIO invites applications to fill a faculty position (with preference at the rank of Assistant Professor) in Biochemistry, Genetics or Physiology with a major emphasis on the study of marine organisms, marine symbioses, or marine communities. Research areas of special interest include (but are not restricted to) protein biochemistry, biogeochemistry, chemical ecology, cellular physiology, and biomaterials. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to synergize with ongoing interdisciplinary research and education in natural products, microbiology, genomics and physiology at the Scripps Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine within the Biology section.
Ocean acidification. SIO invites applications at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the area of Ocean Acidification. Individuals with interests in the impacts of acidification on ocean life and ecology are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be interested in developing a multidisciplinary research program and coordinating with colleagues at Scripps and elsewhere, in addition to being committed to engaging students at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Marine Population Dynamics: SIO invites applications at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for a position in Marine Population Dynamics for Fisheries and Protected Species. Research areas of special interest include population dynamics and stock assessment, management strategy evaluation, climate effects, and ecosystem and food web modeling. This key appointment builds upon a long record of accomplishment and collaboration between Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NOAA Fisheries Service. The successful candidate is expected to play a major role in training future practitioners in the science of population assessment and development of enhanced assessment methods that incorporate environmental variability, food web linkages and spatial heterogeneity.
Earth Section: SIO invites applications to fill a faculty position (with preference at the rank of Assistant Professor) in the sciences of the solid Earth. Areas of particular interest include continental margins, seafloor structure and tectonics, sea-level and cryospheric changes, earthquakes and other natural hazards, theoretical and computational methods, and Earth and planetary history. Candidates should have demonstrated research competence, the ability to develop new and innovative directions in research, and an interest in teaching. Interaction and collaboration with existing programs in the Earth Section at Scripps are welcome, as are research areas that would capitalize on our experimental marine and terrestrial seismic, electromagnetic, and geodetic capabilities. Members of the Earth Section do research in geology, geophysics, chemistry, biogeosciences, glaciology, and climate science (for more information see the Annual Report at: http://sio.ucsd.edu/Research/Research_Units/Earth_Science/)
Oceans & Atmosphere Section: SIO invites applications to fill a faculty position (with preference at the rank of Assistant Professor) in Atmospheric Sciences, Physical Oceanography or Marine Engineering. The successful candidate should have the potential to become a scientific leader. Interest in establishing innovative research and education programs is a prerequisite. Interaction and collaboration with the many existing programs in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Scripps is encouraged. Specific areas of interest include the development of technology for observing the ocean, collection and analysis of data, ocean-state estimation and modeling, dynamical meteorology, coastal and near-shore processes, and the role of the ocean and atmosphere in past and present climate.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Location: University of Arizona
University of Arizona, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Position: open until filled
The Lohse lab at the University of Arizona seeks a full-time research specialist to work on a newly funded project in Tucson, Arizona examining export and sources of nitrogen in arid- to semi-arid urban stream ecosystems. The position will involve a combination of field work, lab work, and administration. The primary role of the research specialist in the first year will be to coordinate instrumentation, collection, and chemical analysis of runoff samples from automated runoff collectors. Preferred candidates will have experience with hydrology, chemistry, ISCO samplers, and isotopes. Other duties will include soil analysis and general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and managing undergraduates. Field research can be physically strenuous, including some long days outside in hot conditions, and will involve some travel. Possible late hours may be associated with late afternoon/early evening runoff events and associated collection and processing.
Applicants should have a BA/BS + 2 year experience or MS degree in ecology, hydrology, biology, chemistry or related field and firsthand experience with automated runoff collectors. This position requires an independent, organized, and motivated individual with demonstrated research skills. The successful candidate will also be someone who is genuinely excited by the research with a strong desire to learn and the ability to troubleshoot. Above all, the candidate must be personable and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment.
For information or to apply, please visit the following website
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1257184911061 or search University of Arizona for job listing number 44136.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Location: Monterey, California
We seek someone to teach "Quantitative Methods for Environmental Science and Policy" to an international group of environmental policy masters students in beautiful Monterey, California. The current instructor will provide most course materials, including lectures and homework sets.
The Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is a graduate school of Middlebury College. MIIS students are highly motivated and go on to careers in policy, advocacy, development, and business. Class enrollment averages 20 students.
The course is modeled after UC Berkeley's ER102 but with less advanced math. It has two two-hour lectures and two office-hours per week. The Spring 2010 semester begins on February 1 and ends on May 21.
Salary is competitive. Applicant must have a PhD or be advanced to candidacy. Prefer someone who has taken or taught a quantitative environmental science course. Please send CV, including teaching experience, to Jim Williams, jhwillia@exchange.miis.edu. Or contact Jim for more information.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Location: Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
Application extended until November, 15th 2009
The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) has recently been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and additional partners. It is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It has strong interactions with the Goethe-University, the Research Institute Senckenberg, and other research institutions in the Rhine-Main area and offers an international, multidisciplinary and dynamic work environment. The mission of the Centre is to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change at the organism level. The research field E „Data and Modeling“ invites applications for the position of a
Junior-Professor (W1) "Microclimatology/Phytoclimatology"
The applicant should conduct an active research program related to land-atmosphere interaction, in particular to the atmospheric boundary layer, land surface, and/or canopy processes. The excellent young scientist will be expected to develop mathematical methods and enhance numerical models to study the role of the terrestrial biosphere in the climate system in close cooperation with dynamic vegetation and climate modelers.
Acquisition of external funds is expected and essential. The candidate will be involved in university teaching. Excellent lab facilities will be provided within the frame of the LOEWE centre. The position is for a period of min. three and max. six years with a starting date as soon as possible.
The designated salary for the position is based on “W1” on the German university scale or equivalent. Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer which implies that applications from women are specifically encouraged. For further information regarding the general conditions for professorship appointments, please see: http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/aktuelles/ausschreibung/professuren/index.html.
Applicants must meet the requirements for a university junior professor at the Goethe University, Frankfurt. Applications, including a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and the names of three references should be sent before Novemeber, 15th 2009 to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Ref. #E02). Email to recruiting@senckenberg.de.
For enquiries about the position and the contract conditions please write to Prof. Dr. B. Ahrens: Bodo.Ahrens@iau.uni-frankfurt.de.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, Colorado
The University of Colorado and the Forest Service have available immediately a postdoctoral position for 15 months in an interdisciplinary research project. The focus of our research project is to develop decision support tools that can be used by the Forest Service to incorporate climate change considerations into management and planning. Research teams are working with three National Forests: the Olympic NF in Washington, the Inyo in California and the Shoshone in Wyoming. This research position will focus on the case study for the Shoshone National Forest in northwestern Wyoming and will work with scientists at the Western Water Assessment at CU-NOAA, the Rocky Mountain Research Station (Fort Collins), the USFS Regional Office (Denver) and resource managers at the Shoshone National Forest (Cody, Wyoming). The decision support tools being developed include qualitative tools such as an assessment process to determine the vulnerability of current management projects and more quantitative tools exploring projections for climate and vegetation types on the Shoshone NF. The position is located with the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station in Fort Collins, Colorado. The successful applicant must have a mix of expertise in ecology or related fields, and experience with quantitative modeling and analysis. The applicant must have good communication skills and be able to work in an interdisciplinary research environment and with resource managers in meetings and workshops. Screening will begin immediately and until the position is filled. Job announcement and details on applying can be found at: http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs/WWA-3.pdf. Questions, please contact Linda Joyce (ljoyce@fs.fed.us).
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: University Of Maryland, Collage Park, Maryland
CLOSING DATE: open until filled
DEPARTMENT: Geography
STARTING SALARY: commensurate with experience up to $100,000 for 12 months
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO: Excellent benefits
DUTIES: A full time research faculty position for a Research Associate Professor is
available in the Department of Geography at the University of Maryland.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative
research program in remote sensing science and will work with scientists at the
University of Maryland and associated centers, including NASA Goddard Spaceflight
Center, in the general area of remote sensing fusion for terrestrial ecology applications.
Candidate will be expected to conduct research in support of NASA’s DESDynI mission
and related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a Ph.D in geography, environmental
science, geomatics, engineering, or other related disciplines with a strong background in
the use of lidar, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), or SAR-interferrometry as applied to
terrestrial ecology. Applicants should have an established record through peer-reviewed
publications, and a demonstrated potential for securing extramural funding.
TO APPLY: For best consideration, candidates should send a current CV, visa status,
and complete contact information for three references to Ralph Dubayah, 2181 Lefrak
Hall, Geography Department, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 before
January 15, 2010 but position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. For more
information please send email to dubayah@umd.edu.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an
AA/EEO employer.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Alaska
The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, is
recruiting an ecosystem ecologist for a postdoctoral position on a
new NSF project with field studies in NW Greenland. The incumbent
will conduct observational studies in a small watershed and
experimental studies quantifying the consequences of long-term
warmer summer temperatures and deeper snow on ecosystem carbon
cycling, and stream water DOC and DON fluxes. In addition, the
individual will collaborate with others in the consortium using ?14C
techniques to estimate the age of respired and transported carbon.
The postdoctoral fellow will join a team (collaborators at UC Santa
Barbara and UC Irvine) that has been conducting observational and
long-term experiments in NW Greenland since 2003. Familiarity with
field photosynthesis systems (i.e. LiCor 6200 or 6400), steam water
chemistry techniques, data logging systems and stable isotope
techniques (?14C, ?13C, ?15N, ?18O and ?D) will be necessary. The
candidate will be expected to be in the field from late May to late
August each year and periodic winter campaigns will be necessary.
Excellent lodging and laboratory facilities are used by our team at
the Thule Station for Arctic Research (TSTAR) during the field
season. During the academic year, the candidate will be housed in
the Ecosystem Laboratory at UAA where the expanded UAA Stable
Isotope Facility is located along with the research laboratories of
10 other UAA ecologists. The successful applicant will be expected
to assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students and to
assist the project PI's with project management. A Ph.D. or previous
postdoctoral research experience in ecosystem or physiological plant
ecology, with a background in tundra ecosystem studies is desired.
Review of applicants will begin on 1 November with an anticipated
appointment date of 1 February 2010. To be considered please apply
to the CAS/Environment and Natural Resources Institute Postdoctoral
pool posting #0056785 at http://www.uakjobs.com/. If you have
questions, Dr. Jeff Welker may be contacted at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu.
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Ph.D. Positions in Biogeosciences
Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: UCSB, Santa Barbara, California
Two graduate assistantships are available at the University of California, Santa Barbara on an NSF-funded project using remote sensing, GIS, and computer models to study land use and coupled urban systems. Students with a strong background in a relevant field of science or engineering and an interest in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Dec. 15, 2009. Interested students should contact Dr. Joe McFadden (mcfadden@geog.ucsb.edu) or Dr. Jennifer King (jyking@geog.ucsb.edu).
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania
Job Title: Senior Research Coordinator Level 26
Project: NSF-Luquillo Critical Zone Observatory
Availability: Immediately
The Luquillo Critical Zone Observatory has been funded by the National Science Foundation to study the hydrology, geochemistry, and surficial processes of the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico. The project involves faculty, post-doctoral research associates, graduate students, and undergraduates from a range of disciplines in the natural sciences as well as collaborators from local and federal government agencies and national and international Universities.
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for the integrity and accessibility of the database that will be generated by the project and will help the Principal Investigator coordinate and manage the daily operation of the program. Their major responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the LCZO data base and working with a web-manager and field technicians to insure the integrity and accessibility of the data.
- Performing basic quality assurance analysis on data generated by automated climate stations and stream gages.
- Assisting the Principal Investigator in the daily management of the program and in organizing annual meetings, participant travel, and the purchasing special equipment.
- Coordinating with the national CZO and LTER network for cross-site synthesis, information management, cyberinfrastructure support, and strategic planning for network level research.
Required qualifications are a Bachelors degree in an environmental science field or an information management related field with prior experience with database management. A Master’s degree or PhD with experience with hydrologic and environmental data is preferred. Desired qualifications are experience in, but not limited to, basic knowledge in climatology and hydrology, GIS, data management, and basic statistical analysis. Ability to communicate in Spanish is desired but not necessary.
This position is grant funded and will be located at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Specific information regarding the position and hiring procedures can be found at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/ (Reference number is 091027530). Only applications that have been filed on line can be considered.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Washington D.C.
Argonne National Laboratory
Advanced computers are revolutionizing our ability to address complex
problems in science and engineering. To stimulate research in
computational science, Argonne has inaugurated an exciting new
Computational Postdoctoral Fellowship program for outstanding new
Ph.D.s.
Fellows will carry out research in a computational science or
engineering discipline, selected from a wide variety of areas
including biological science, chemistry, earth science, engineering,
materials science, nuclear energy, physics, and energy science. The
home research division of each fellow will be determined based on
discipline and areas of interest.
Fellows will develop and implement advanced computational approaches
aimed at scaling applications for high-end computing systems. Using
these advanced approaches, the fellows will conduct large-scale
simulations on leadership-class computers with the objective of
producing breakthrough research in the scientific disciplines of
interest. Fellows will interact with both divisional researchers and
staff of the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) to best
utilize high-performance computers.
The ALCF operates a 557-teraflop IBM Blue Gene/P system for
production scientific and engineering computing and a 13.9-teraflop
IBM Blue/Gene P system for system software development, software
testing, and tool and application porting. Argonne also has a
teraflop-class computing cluster, called Jazz, to facilitate
mid-range computing in all of the scientific programs of the
laboratory.
Ph.D. requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment.
Fellows must have received their Ph.D. recently. Interested
candidates should apply to
<mailto:cpf-fellow@anl.govcpf-fellow@anl.gov. The subject line
should include the candidate's name and discipline of interest.
Application packages must consist of the following:
* Curriculum vitae
* Research proposal (< 2 pages)
* List of publications and significant presentations
A multidisciplinary selection committee will review application
material. Fellows will be selected based on their academic
background, knowledge of and expertise in high-performance
computational science, and possible impact to a particular research
program as described in their proposal. Fellowships are awarded for a
one-year term, with possible renewal for a second year.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: University of Montana
MS/PhD Opportunity in Soil Ecology/Biogeochemistry, Department of Ecosystems & Conservation Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
New graduate student assistantships (MS or PhD) are available to prospective students interested in soil biogeochemical and microbial community dynamics in recently deglaciated landscapes. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to develop an independent project in one of the following areas: soil biogeochemistry, soil microbial ecology; or plant-microbe interactions. Motivated students with prior experience using molecular microbiological techniques are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong record of academic excellence, prior field and/or laboratory experience, a demonstrated interest in soils or ecosystems research. Some outdoor leadership skills would also be a plus. Student support will include a 12-month research assistantship and a tuition waiver. Preference will be given to candidates willing to begin field work in the summer of 2010 (summer salary included), and grad student appointments will begin in the fall of 2010.
The community and resources: Missoula, a city of ~ 60,000 people, is a great place to live and work. It is surrounded by the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests, and the Missoula valley includes the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clark Fork Rivers. It offers immediate access multiple wilderness areas and national parks, and many outdoor activities.
To apply: For more information, please contact Dr. Cory Cleveland: cory.cleveland@umontana.edu. Students interested in applying should email the following application materials (as a single PDF or Word document): 1) a current resume or CV, including GPA and test scores (if available); 2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience; and 3) contact information, including email addresses, of three potential references. Applications received by December 15, 2009 will be given preference, but the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Position will be open until filled.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Weintraub
Email: michael.weintraub@utoledo.edu
Phone: (419) 530-2585
Biogeochemistry - Soil Microbial Ecology. A postdoctoral position at The University of Toledo Department of Environmental Sciences is available to work on a project evaluating plant-soil-microbial interactions in arctic tundra ecosystems. The research goals include: 1) Varying the length and timing of the growing season in the field by advancing snow melt and warming the ecosystem; 2) Establishing the fine scale seasonal time-courses of soil N availability, plant N content, leaf expansion, root growth and rhizodeposition, ecosystem respiration, microbial biomass and enzyme activity; and 3) Conducting lab experiments to determine the extent to which microbial activity is limited by temperature, and C and N availability at different times in the growing season. The researcher hired for this position will work toward the completion of these project goals, and will have the opportunity to conduct his/her own original research associated with this project. These responsibilities will require the postdoctoral research associate to spend approximately three months at Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska from approximately May 15 – August 15. A PhD in soil/plant ecology or nitrogen biogeochemistry, experience studying soil nutrient dynamics and/or soil microbial ecology, and a demonstrated track record of publishing research results are required. This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and list of references to: Michael Weintraub, michael.weintraub@utoledo.edu. For more information see http://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/Faculty/weintraub/opportunities.htm.
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Australia
We are seeking an enthusiastic scientist with a background in spatial biophysical modelling and/or earth observation relevant to understanding the
role of vegetation in the coupled water and carbon cycles. You will join a multi-disciplinary team that is developing methods to blend satellite and field observations with models to understand, track and predict water
resources availability and landscape carbon dynamics. Got to the following URL for more details.
https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/job_details.asp?RefNo=2009%2F856
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Posted: October 31, 2009
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
For further informaion, please contact
Creighton M. Litton
Email: litton@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 956-6004
A postdoctoral position is available immediately for a highly qualified
individual to study the impacts of invasive species on ecosystem structure
and function in tropical Hawaiian rainforests. The successful applicant
will work primarily on a project to examine the impacts of nonnative, feral
pigs (Sus scrofa) on vegetation dynamics (native and nonnative biodiversity)
and ecosystem processes (carbon and nitrogen cycling). Depending on
background and interest, work may also include the use of remote sensing
techniques (LIDAR and hyperspectral remote sensing) to develop tools for
identifying and mapping strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) invasion.
Both projects include a significant field component in the Hawai'i
Experimental Tropical Forest. Applicants should possess: (i) strong
quantitative skills; (ii) potential for publishing in high quality journals;
(iii) experience in plant ecology (vegetation dynamics) and ecosystem
science (field measurements of carbon and nitrogen pools and fluxes).
Experience with remote sensing techniques for characterizing forest
structure and experience in Hawaiian or other tropical ecosystems are a plus
but are not required. The appointment is for 2 years with full benefits and
a competitive salary (second year pending satisfactory performance). The
desired start date is January 2010, but is flexible. Please direct any
questions regarding the position to Dr. Creighton M. Litton
(litton@hawaii.edu) with "Invasive species postdoc" in the subject line.
See http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/LittonC/apply.html for detailed information
on how to apply for the position via the Research Corporation of the
University of Hawai'i (RCUH). Closing date is October 30, 2009.
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Posted: October 15, 2009
Location: University of Arizona
Phenoclimatology (Bridging Ecology and Climate)
The University of Arizona invites applications from applied climatologists, quantitative ecologists and ecological modelers for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor with an emphasis on Phenoclimatology. This will be an academic appointment within the School of Natural Resources and the Environment for an individual who will collaborate closely with colleagues across campus and particularly with the USA National Phenology Network to provide leadership in bridging between phenological ecology and applied climatology (www.usanpn.org).
The successful candidate will capitalize on USA-NPN programs and data products to develop phenological models, bioclimatic assessments, and decision support needed to anticipate, manage, and/or mitigate ecosystem and species responses to climatic variation and change.
A full description is available by referencing job # 43998 online at https://www.uacareertrack.com. The positions will remain open until filled, with formal reviews beginning November 13, 2009. Applications must be submitted online. For more information, contact Dr. Lisa Graumlich at lisag@cals.arizona.edu.
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Posted: October 15, 2009
Location: France
BACKGROUND: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to strengthen a newly established ERC research team that aims to quantify and understand the role of forest management in mitigating climate change. Specifically, the team wants to challenge the current focus on the carbon cycle and replace it with a total climate impact approach. Hence, the whole forest management spectrum ranging from short rotation coppice to old-growth forests will be analyzed for its effects on the water, energy and carbon cycles. Climate response of forest will be quantified by means of albedo, evapotranspiration, greenhouse gas sources and sinks and their resulting climate feedback mechanisms.
HOME INSTITUTION: Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (LSCE, Gif-sur-Yvette). LSCE is a joint research unit of the Commissariat à L’Energie Atomique (CEA) and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), two major research agencies in France. LSCE employs 90 permanent researchers, 60 technical and administrative staff and over 100 PhD students and post-docs covering 30 different nationalities. Their research mission is to contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between human activities in the Earth System, environment and climate dynamics at different time scales.
LSCE is divided into three research departments, dealing with: tracers in the environment, climate analysis and modelling, and global biogeochemistry. Interactions between these departments create a stimulating intellectual environment. The team, in which the successful candidate will be employed, is interdisciplinary and aims at bringing more and better life sciences into climate and biogeochemistry modelling. In this respect, the team will open new synergies between two out of three departments of the LSCE.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The major focus of the position is placed on research and to a lesser extent supervision of research students. The successful candidate will reinforce and widen the expertise of the team while strengthening synergies within the LSCE. Research duties include literature study, data processing, model development (ORCHIDEE), model validation (ORCHIDEE-IPSL; a coupled climate land-surface model), participation in scientific conferences and publication in peer reviewed international journals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to generate external funding in her/his area and as such contribute to further establishing the team. The position is available for up to 5 yrs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research we are seeking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. and broad interest in natural sciences more specific forest ecology (biogeochemistry, management, ecosystem services), climatology (boundary layer, albedo, roughness length, cloud formation) and their mutual interactions. Rather than for a specific training, we are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate her/his ability to publish peer-reviewed papers and communicate in English. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in programming, statistical analysis, manipulating large data sets and nevertheless developed some sense of humor. Of special relevance is proven ability to be dynamic, creative, open and work collaboratively with a team of scientists.
REQUIRED CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION
There are no specified instructions or forms. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Sebastiaan Luyssaert (Sebastiaan.Luyssaert@ua.ac.be). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Position is available from February 1st 2010 and will remain open until filled with review of applications starting November 1st. Salary follows national directives and is adjusted for work experience.
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Posted: October 15, 2009
Location: Ghent University, Belgium
Modeler willing to do a PhD in Ghent on data assimilation of SPOT remote sensing data in the ORCHIDEE model for tropical forests.
More info.
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Posted: October 15, 2009
Location: Boston, MA
An 18-month post-doctoral position is available to work on a new,
collaborative Urban Long Term Research Area Ecology (exploratory
award) to study the carbon metabolism of Boston, MA. The post-doc
will work with the PIs (from Boston University, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and Northeastern University and the
US Forest Service) to develop an integrated measurement and analysis
framework for carbon exchange on an urban-to-rural gradient from
Boston to the rural Harvard Forest Long Term Ecological Research Site.
This project will combine ground-based measurements of carbon
exchange and energy flows with socioeconomic, meteorological and
satellite measurements and models to characterize the urban carbon
metabolism. This analytical framework will then be used to forecast
impacts on carbon exchange due to future land use change and urban
growth scenarios and provide policy makers with specific and relevant
information to align urban growth planning with sustainability goals.
The post-doc will be based at Boston University, but interact heavily
with all the PIs and partner institutions.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in terrestrial ecology, atmospheric sciences,
biogeochemistry, physical geography, or other related fields should be
either in hand or anticipated by February 1, 2010. The successful
applicant should be able to show evidence of research productivity
and an interest in interdisciplinary research. Applicants should have
experience in some of, and interest in all of, the following: carbon
cycle science, statistics (time series and geospatial), modeling,
remote
sensing, plant ecophysiology, economics, planning, and transportation
systems. Superb writing and organizational skills are also required.
To apply: Send a CV, a one-page statement of your research interests,
one relevant example publication or manuscript, and names of 3
references (all as PDF attachments) to Lucy Hutyra (lrhutyra@bu.edu)
no later than December 1, 2009.
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Posted: October 5, 2009
Location: France
Post-doctoral position in CLIMATOLOGY or BIOGEOCHEMISTRY with focus on atmosphere-biosphere surface interactions
BACKGROUND: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to strengthen a newly established ERC research team that aims to quantify and understand the role of forest management in mitigating climate change. Specifically, the team wants to challenge the current focus on the carbon cycle and replace it with a total climate impact approach. Hence, the whole forest management spectrum ranging from short rotation coppice to old-growth forests will be analyzed for its effects on the water, energy and carbon cycles. Climate response of forest will be quantified by means of albedo, evapotranspiration, greenhouse gas sources and sinks and their resulting climate feedback mechanisms.
HOME INSTITUTION: Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (LSCE, Gif-sur-Yvette). LSCE is a joint research unit of the Commissariat à L’Energie Atomique (CEA) and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), two major research agencies in France. LSCE employs 90 permanent researchers, 60 technical and administrative staff and over 100 PhD students and post-docs covering 30 different nationalities. Their research mission is to contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between human activities in the Earth System, environment and climate dynamics at different time scales.
LSCE is divided into three research departments, dealing with: tracers in the environment, climate analysis and modelling, and global biogeochemistry. Interactions between these departments create a stimulating intellectual environment. The team, in which the successful candidate will be employed, is interdisciplinary and aims at bringing more and better life sciences into climate and biogeochemistry modelling. In this respect, the team will open new synergies between two out of three departments of the LSCE.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The major focus of the position is placed on research and to a lesser extent supervision of research students. The successful candidate will reinforce and widen the expertise of the team while strengthening synergies within the LSCE. Research duties include literature study, data processing, model development (ORCHIDEE), model validation (ORCHIDEE-IPSL; a coupled climate land-surface model), participation in scientific conferences and publication in peer reviewed international journals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to generate external funding in her/his area and as such contribute to further establishing the team. The position is available for up to 5 yrs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research we are seeking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. and broad interest in natural sciences more specific forest ecology (biogeochemistry, management, ecosystem services), climatology (boundary layer, albedo, roughness length, cloud formation) and their mutual interactions. Rather than for a specific training, we are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate her/his ability to publish peer-reviewed papers and communicate in English. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in programming, statistical analysis, manipulating large data sets and nevertheless developed some sense of humor. Of special relevance is proven ability to be dynamic, creative, open and work collaboratively with a team of scientists.
REQUIRED CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION
There are no specified instructions or forms. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Sebastiaan Luyssaert (Sebastiaan.Luyssaert@ua.ac.be). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Position is available from February 1st 2010 and will remain open until filled with review of applications starting November 1st. Salary follows national directives and is adjusted.
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Posted: October 5, 2009
Location: Portland,Oregon
Application Deadline: 5pm PST 25 November 2009
The W.M. Keck Institute for Space Studies at the California Institute of Technology announces an opportunity for highly qualified individuals to apply for postdoctoral fellowships to conduct research in space science and engineering. The primary purpose of the Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is to develop breakthrough planetary, Earth, and astrophysics space mission concepts and technology by bringing together a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers for sustained scientific and technical interaction. The Keck Institute Fellowships will support outstanding recent postdoctoral scientists to conduct research that is broadly related to the goals of the Keck Institute for Space Studies and its funded study programs.
Please see http://www.kiss.caltech.edu for additional information. This program is open to applicants of any nationality who have earned (or will have earned) their doctoral degrees on or after January 1, 2007, in any discipline. Awards will typically be for two years, starting in 2010, at an annual stipend of $60,000 plus benefits, and an additional allowance of $6,000 per year for travel and other research costs. A one-time $4,000 relocation allowance is also provided. Applicants should identify abilities and research plans that are relevant to the previous, ongoing or proposed study programs of the Institute. Consideration will also be given to applicants who propose research in areas of potential future interest to the Keck Institute. Applications must include a letter of endorsement from a Caltech/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) postdoc sponsor who is associated with the Institute. Postdoctoral fellows may reside on the Caltech campus or at JPL, based on the location of the postdoctoral sponsor.
Up to two Keck Institute Fellowships will be awarded in 2010. Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
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Posted: October 5, 2009
Location: Portland,Oregon
WFI International Fellowship Program - Term: 6-12 months - Applications accepted year-round.
The WFI Fellowship brings professionals in natural resources to conduct a practical research project at the World Forestry Center. In addition to projects, Fellows participate in weekly field trips, interviews and site visits to Northwest forestry organizations, research labs, universities, public and private timberlands, trade associations, mills, and corporations. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable forestry from the Pacific Northwest forestry sector, and to work with colleagues from around the world. Fellowships are open to any country, and there is a matching grant from the Harry A. Merlo Foundation. Over 75 Fellows from 24 countries have participated to date. Applications are accepted year-round. For details, visit: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html
Australian applicants should also contact the Gottstein Trust http://www.gottsteintrust.org/html/info/wfifel.htm.
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Posted: October 5, 2009
Location: Multiple locations
Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico. These observations and experiments will be monitored and controlled in real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.
Position Summary
The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The Soil Scientist will support Science project development and management activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Design FIU system components that measure soil processes
· Coordinate, design and execute analyses for prototype and site characterization activities,
· Coordinate soil-related measurements and data products with other related NEON system design groups, e.g., Engineering, CyberInfrastructure, Fundamental Sentinel Unit, and Land Use Analyses Package,
· Develop algorithm for computing soil-related data products,
· Develop soil-related data quality assurance and quality control procedures, and
· Develop plans for evaluating and transferring soil measurements systems to an operational basis
Required Experience:
· 1-3 years experience in soil-related work,
· Experience with a wide range of related soil sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
· Experience with quantitative analysis of soils or related data,
· Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to deployment,
· Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise, and
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
Education:
· Doctoral degree (or MS plus equivalent experience) in one of the environmental science fields (soil science, biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology etc) or a related Science field.
· Recent PhD graduates may apply.
Preferred Experience:
· Working at the ecosystem-level scale
· Some work experience with soil microbiology.
· Ability to develop the measurement designs for different and contrasting soil types.
Skills and Abilities:
· Critical thinking, scientific writing and review,
· Ability to travel monthly to domain sites during 2010, plus travel to conferences
· Quantification of spatial and temporal variation of soil physical properties and processes (e.g., soil climate, biogeochemistry, respiration, etc.),
· Understanding of soils processes and ecosystem modeling,
· Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, and
· Desired knowledge base of both instrument hardware and software development.
Physical Requirements:
The candidate may be exposed to conditions in the field, and therefore must be able to traverse uneven ground such as mountains, stream beds, and shallow ponds carrying equipment and materials up to 40 lbs.
To Apply:
Send your resumes and inquiries to Careers@NeonInc.org with Soil Scientist in the subject line, and include cover letter, resume, salary history, and salary requirements.
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Posted: October 5, 2009
Location: Greenland
Postdoctoral Fellow: Greenland Ecosystem Ecologist.
The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, is recruiting an ecosystem ecologist for a postdoctoral position on a new NSF project with field studies in NW
Greenland.
The incumbent will conduct observational studies in a
small watershed and experimental studies quantifying the
consequences of long-term warmer summer temperatures and deeper snow
on ecosystem carbon cycling, and stream water DOC and DON fluxes.
In addition, the individual will collaborate with others in the
consortium using 14C techniques to estimate the age of respired and
transported carbon. The postdoctoral fellow will join a team
(collaborators at UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine) that has been
conducting observational and long-term experiments in NW Greenland
since 2003. Familiarity with field photosynthesis systems (i.e.
LiCor 6200 or 6400), steam water chemistry techniques, data logging
systems and stable isotope techniques (14C, 13C, 15N, 18O and
D) will be necessary. The candidate will be expected to be in the
field from late May to late August each year and periodic winter
campaigns will be necessary. Excellent lodging and laboratory
facilities are used by our team at the Thule Station for Arctic
Research (TSTAR) during the field season. During the academic year,
the candidate will be housed in the Ecosystem Laboratory at UAA
where the expanded UAA Stable Isotope Facility is located along with
the research laboratories of 10 other UAA ecologists. The successful
applicant will be expected to assist in supervising graduate and
undergraduate students and to assist the project PI's with project
management. A Ph.D. or previous postdoctoral research experience in
ecosystem or physiological plant ecology, with a background in
tundra ecosystem studies is desired. Review of applicants will begin
on 1 November with an anticipated appointment date of 1 February
2010. To be considered please apply to the CAS/Environment and
Natural Resources Institute Postdoctoral pool posting #0056785 at http://www.uakjobs.com/
If you have questions, Dr. Jeff Welker may be contacted at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu
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Posted: September 30, 2009
Location: University of Chicago, Illionois
The University of Chicago Computation Institute and the CIM-EARTH project are seeking applicants for a number of postdoctoral fellow or research staff level positions in socio-economic modeling of the consequences of climate-related policies. The interdisciplinary nature of the work means that appropriate candidates may come from a variety of disciplines, including economics, statistics, computer science, physics, or geophysical sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in dynamic computable general equilibrium economic models, but broad interest and suitable background skills can be as important as discipline-specific training. Specific projects that might be addressed, depending on the fit of the candidate, include: improving representation of trade, technology, and stochasticity in economic models; monetizing local and regional impacts of climate change; improving economic databases to include factors of importance to energy and agricultural sectors (including biofuels and alternative energy); database management; measuring, studying and communicating uncertainty in economic and climate modeling. Ability and interest in working with students is a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to both interact in large teams and to publish results in the peer-reviewed literature.
For more information, visit the CIM-EARTH web site at http://www.cimearth.org/ To apply: please send CV to Heidi Levin at hjlevin@ci.uchicago.edu, with the subject line: Modeling Position. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Germantown, Maryland
DOE's Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research is recruiting a Biologist to backfill for Dr. Roger Dahlman who retired earlier this summer. We are looking for a person with strong credentials in ecology and carbon cycling to join the Climate and Environmental Sciences Division. More information.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan
Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral researcher
to study soil carbon cycling at broad spatial scales and coordinate
activities of the National Soil Carbon Network (NSCN). This position
is jointly funded by the USDA Forest Service, US Geological Survey,
and Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science. General
responsibilities will include: 1) Database development: Support the
development of a coherent, searchable, and expandable database with an
advanced analysis environment. This database will be oriented to a
wide range of individual investigators, small networks, and national
agencies interested in spatially explicit soil C information. 2) Data
synthesis: Test the efficacy of the database and interface by
combining data from multiple large datasets and individual users,
comparing multiple data input forms (isotopes, spectral analysis,
etc), and producing a distinct synthesis product related to soil C
distribution and vulnerability. 3) Community organization: Support
NSCN workshops focused on data-sharing, protocol-development, and
advanced website engineering for database interaction and community
discussion; disseminate Network products and draw increased
participation and collaboration through the web and NACP activities.
A PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, ecology, environmental
engineering, or related field is required, as is a proven capacity to
modify and run models and to design and manipulate large databases.
The candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational
capabilities related to multi-investigator and large-scale studies.
Experience with any of the following will be an asset: GIS, ecosystem
modeling (CLM, CLM-CN, CASA, IBIS, DayCENT, etc), uncertainty
analysis, or software engineering.
This position will be located with the Northern Institute of Applied
Carbon Science (NIACS) at Michigan Technological University in
Houghton, Michigan, on the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. Proximity to
beautiful Lake Superior and extensive forests, lakes and rivers
provides opportunities for a range of recreational activities,
including hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and cross-country
skiing. Houghton has been ranked as one of the 100 best places to live.
Funding is available for two years of support with possibility of a
third, renewable annually. Salary is $36,000/yr plus benefits and the
post-doc would be funded through Michigan Tech. Funding is available
now, and the position is open until filled. Start date is negotiable,
but will ideally occur in Fall 2009. Interested candidates should send
CV, letter of interest and experience (two pages maximum), and contact
information for three references by e-mail to Dr. Chris Swanston (cswanston@fs.fed.us
); all files should include the candidate’s name in the file name.
Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity employer.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN AQUATIC LANDSCAPE / AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY
The Université du Québec à Montrèal (UQÀM), according to its Policy of Institutional Recruitment, seeks to recruit the most qualified level of human resources to ensure the effective development in all its domains of activity, and to ensure the renewal of its professorial corps. We seek to fill an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the area of Aquatic Landscape / Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology, to be appointed in the Département des sciences biologiques of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). The position is associated with the newly-created NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Carbon Biogeochemistry in Boreal Aquatic Systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program that will complement and expand the Chair's research scope, and broaden the existing expertise and interactions within the Department. Job qualifications: We preferentially seek to strengthen the Department's expertise in landscape-level analyses of freshwater ecosystems, including large-scale modeling of aquatic processes, the integration of aquatic and terrestrial biogeochemical processes, and land-use and climate change impact on aquatic ecosystem function and biogeochemical cycles. Expertise in ecosystem-level aquatic ecology will also be considered, including the physical/biological coupling in freshwater systems, and molecular microbial and plankton ecology. We seek a highly motivated and dynamic junior researcher and teacher, with a PhD in biology, ecology or in other connected disciplines and with postdoctoral experience in areas described above. The person will join one of the top aquatic research groups in Canada (GRIL-UQAM, http://www.uqam.ca/griluqam) within a diverse department that also includes research groups in forestry, conservation and behavioural ecology. The successful applicant is expected to interact closely with the members of the aquatic research group and with other research groups at UQÀM, especially with forest and conservation ecologists, and terrestrial biogeochemists. The faculty member will be expected to participate in graduate training by serving on Master's and Doctoral advisory committees, maintain a vigorous extramurally-funded research program, serve on departmental and university committees, and advise students in academic and research areas. The new faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate courses in the highly innovative problem- based learning program in Biology, with the opportunity to give graduate-level courses in the areas of aquatic ecology, ecosystem and landscape ecology and/or modeling/statistics. Courses are taught in French, but the incumbent will be allowed a limited training period if not fluent in French; competence in oral and written French is a requisite for tenure.
Starting date will be May 2010, and conditions of employment follow the current collective agreement for professors at UQÀM. The UQÀM subscribes to a program of employment equality and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The application package should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of intent detailing current research and teaching interests as well as future plans, and three letters of reference (which should be sent separately to the address below). Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2009 (17:00). Application should be sent by mail or email to: Dr. Luc-Alain Giraldeau, Director Département des sciences biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succ. Centre Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3P8 Canada Telephone: (514) 987-3000, poste 3244 Fax: (514) 987-4647 giraldeau.luc-alain@uqam.ca Internet: http://www.rhu.uqam.ca
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusettes
Duties and Responsibilities:
As part of the Richardson Lab, the Postdoctoral Researcher will participate in a variety of ongoing research projects in New England. The successful applicant, who will be based in Cambridge, will join a productive research team that includes colleagues from Harvard University, the USDA Forest Service, the University of New Hampshire, the University of Maine, and the Woods Hole Research Center. Current projects in the Lab include carbon cycling studies at the Howland Forest (Maine) and Bartlett Experimental Forest (New Hampshire) AmeriFlux sites, related work at the Harvard Forest (Massachusetts), and a webcam-based network (“PhenoCam”) to study the phenology of forest trees across the northeastern US and adjacent Canada.
Specific duties of the Postdoctoral Researcher will include modeling and analysis of long-term eddy covariance measurements of forest-atmosphere CO2 exchange, and integration of these and ancillary ecological measurements with a forest C model using data-model fusion techniques. Periodic field trips to research sites within New England will be expected throughout the year.
The position is partially funded by grants from the Department of Energy’s Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP) program, and the Northeastern Regional Center of DOE’s National Institute for Climate Change Research.
Basic Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in biometeorology, ecology (preferred sub-field: ecological modeling or physiological ecology), forest science, atmospheric sciences, or a related field, is required. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated; excellent communication skills, and a strong publication record are expected. Applicants must also possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, knowledge of at least one programming language, and some experience working with large data sets (e.g., eddy flux or remote sensing data).
Additional Qualifications:
Previous experience with inverse modeling (“data-model fusion”, “data assimilation”, “parameter estimation”, etc.) is desirable but not essential if quantitative skills are otherwise excellent. Familiarity with field instruments (meteorological and ecophysiological) would be beneficial. Must possess (or promptly obtain) a valid US driver’s license, and must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools.
Additional Information:
A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance and availability of funding, the position may be renewed for a second year.
Information about Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology can be found at: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/
Please submit applications (including cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references) via email (with the subject line “APPLICATION FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITION”) to: Professor Andrew D. Richardson, arichardson@oeb.harvard.edu. Applications must be received by October 15, 2009, to receive full consideration.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Earliest Starting Date: October 1, 2009
Application Closing Date: Open until Filled
Position Summary: This position provides communication with LI-COR’s Direct International Sales (DIS) customers, primarily by e-mail; provides technical sales assistance to DIS customers by answering and tracking sales leads; and performs other sales & marketing duties as necessary with international customers and distributors.
Responsibilities: The incumbent’s responsibilities include answering incoming DIS e-mails; using application and instrument knowledge to recommend proper instrument configurations and accessories to customers. They will work with International Sales Correspondents to create quotations, process orders and assist in communication with the LI-COR Environmental distributor network; assist the International Sales Manager and Director of International Sales with market assessments for countries and regions of the world. They will help with marketing initiatives such as e-mailers, print material, or advertising campaigns, and must learn export regulations, shipping procedures, and payment procedures and then be able to use this knowledge to effectively guide DIS customers through the inquiry and purchase process.
Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a B.S. or equivalent in biology, environmental sciences, life sciences, or a related field. Proficiency in a foreign langue is highly desirable, but not a requirement. Technical Sales experience is desirable. The candidate needs to have experience with Personal Computers: basic experience with various operating systems (Windows, Macintosh), Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. The ideal candidate will be a team player; enjoys and works well with others in a team environment; has good interpersonal and English communications skills – both verbal and written. The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and solve problems. High ethics, integrity, honesty, and patience are of the utmost importance as are dependability, a positive attitude and good attendance. This position requires light travel (domestic and international).
Employment Conditions: Full-Time, Regular Employment status (12 months/year). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance plans as well as educational assistance and wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, 401K and profit sharing plan, and flexible spending plan.
For Additional Information: See our website at http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.jsp . Applications can be submitted throughout the website portal (preferred), or alternatively may be emailed to careers@licor.com or faxed to (402) 467-0843.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Earliest Starting Date: October 1, 2009
Application Closing Date: Open until Filled
Position Summary: This position assists with marketing activities which may include sales support, international marketing support, promotional activities, web review, market research, customer visits and cross departmental coordination in the creation of tools that support sales initiatives.
Responsibilities: The incumbent’s responsibilities encompass Promotional Marketing, which includes participating in product and company branding activities that utilize web based promotional tools and assisting in developing deliverables for promotional efforts and sales campaigns; Marketing Activities, which include assisting Marketing Product Managers in the creation of marketing materials including the creation of product presentations in varied formats included PowerPoint presentations, web pages, and webinars, as well as assisting with electronic marketing activities related to google, wikipedia, and twitter; International Support, which is ensuring good communications in an effort to align domestic and international marketing activities with corporate goals and communicating with international representatives to ensure consistency in promotional messaging; Market Research, which is participating in the market research process in support of strategic plan, assisting with development and implementation of customer surveys and post sales inquiry strategy, and assisting with Voice Of the Customer project activities as assigned; and Market Assessment, which is the gathering and analyzing data on adjacent markets and competitors; analyzing and reporting on web based strategies that are utilized by the competition; and making recommendations for improving processes and implement new strategies for increasing web traffic.
Required Qualifications: The candidate must hold a B.S. or B.A.in biology, environmental sciences, life sciences, or related field. Business minor desirable but not necessary. Marketing experience and technical sales experience is desirable, but not necessary. The candidate needs to have experience with Personal Computers: basic experience with various operating systems (Windows, Macintosh), Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, SalesForce, SharePoint. The ideal candidate will be a team player; enjoys and works well with others in a team environment; has excellent written and oral communications skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prepare and give presentations in one-on-one settings, small groups and workshops. The candidate must be willing to take personal responsibility for tasks with a “get it done” mentality, be able to organize and prioritize work and to manage multiple detailed projects accurately. High ethics, integrity, honesty, and patience are of the utmost importance as are dependability, a positive attitude and good attendance. This position requires light travel (domestic and international).
Employment Conditions: Full-Time, Regular Employment status (12 months/year). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance plans as well as educational assistance and wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, 401K and profit sharing plan, and flexible spending plan.
For Additional Information: See our website at http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.jsp . Applications can be submitted throughout the website portal (preferred), or alternatively may be emailed to careers@licor.com or faxed to (402) 467-0843.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Earliest Starting Date: June 1, 2009
Application Closing Date: Open until Filled
Position Summary: This position provides daily technical support to customers and participates in technical sales, marketing and product development processes as needed.
Responsibilities: The incumbent’s responsibilities encompass Technical Support, Marketing & Development, and Technical Sales. In providing Technical Support the incumbent will provide daily technical assistance to customers, communicate with scientists and engineers to analyze technical applications and recommend solutions, and analyze and resolve problems relating to instrument use and maintenance. Marketing and Development responsibilities include participating in developing and reviewing technical and promotional literature, assisting in the marketing process by gathering and assessing information about customer needs, competitors, and market trends. The incumbent will also be expected to make recommendations for product improvements and participate on product design teams as needed. The Technical Sales responsibilities include managing customer contact processes, explaining product benefits and features, recommending instrument configurations, and generating price quote requests and sales orders. The incumbent will also participate in technical presentations for customers, workshops, demonstrations, and exhibitions (U.S. and international). The incumbent is expected to stay abreast of current industry and scientific trends by reading scientific journals, newsletters, product literature, and other sources of technical information. Required
Qualifications: The candidate must hold a BS or MS degree in biological or physical sciences or a related field. They must also have experience in an appropriate quantitative technical area involving environmental instrumentation, experience, or interest in and aptitude for providing high quality responsive customer service, as well as experience with computers, software, networking, and communications. They must have familiarity with the techniques of environmental field instrumentation fundamental to the relevant scientific discipline and familiarity of mathematical and physical principles as they relate to instrumentation and biological or environmental issues. Of equal importance are a high problem solving ability, good attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects and manage multiple priorities. The candidate must be a self-starter and motivated with the ability to prepare and give presentations in one-on-one settings or small groups, and must possess excellent communications skills in English (verbal and written). The qualities of strong ethical standards, integrity, honesty, patience, dependability, positive attitude, and good attendance are required. The candidate must be a team player who enjoys and works well with other people in a team environment. Position requires the ability to travel both in the US and internationally.
Employment Conditions: Full-Time, Regular Employment status (12 months/year). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance plans as well as educational assistance and wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, 401K and profit sharing plan, and flexible spending plan.
For Additional Information: See our website at http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.jsp . Applications can be submitted throughout the website portal (preferred), or alternatively may be emailed to careers@licor.com or faxed to (402) 467-0843.
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Posted: September 14, 2009
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Research Advisor(s): Jill Baron, (970-491-1968), jill_baron@usgs.gov, Travis Schmidt (970-226-9470), tschmidt@usgs.gov; Matthew Wallenstein, Colorado State University (970-491-7056), mawallen@nrel.colostate.edu; Andrew Fountain, Portland State University (503-725-3386), andrew@pdx.edu.
Mendenhall Fellows are appointed to the USGS for two years and receive full salary and benefits at the GS-12 level. The 2009 base salary for a GS-12, step 1 is $59,383. This amount might be higher depending on the amount of locality pay or cost-of-living allowance (COLA) for the geographic area of the assignment. The appropriate Human Resources Office contact can provide further information upon request.
When to Apply: The application closing date is November 9, 2009. Applicants must include an 8-page research proposal.
Project Description: The unprecedented melting of mountain glaciers and other ice features worldwide is altering hydrologic processes and exposing deglaciated surfaces to the earliest stages of ecosystem succession. Rapid change is occurring in alpine environments but there is limited understanding of the consequences of these changes for biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem health. One example of unexpected change is that mean annual stream nitrate concentrations have increased by 50% since 2000 in the Colorado Front Range, apparently as a result of warming-induced stimulation of N-fixation and nitrification in newly-exposed mineral sediments. Concurrent with increasing N export, there has been a significant increase in the discharge to precipitation ratio of water and increased dissolved concentrations of weathering products including calcium, sulfate, and silica. Because atmospheric N deposition in the area has not increased since 1999, we hypothesize that climate warming, which accelerates ice melt, is affecting headwater basin biogeochemical processes, possibly across the entire American West (excluding Alaska). Since high alpine waters are chronically oligotrophic, even very low inputs of additional nutrients stimulate algal productivity, transform algal species assemblages, and increase primary productivity. Consequently, high alpine waters may be undergoing significant and dramatic climate-induced biogeochemical changes.
Our research questions range from understanding the nature and rates of change in biogeochemical and microbial processes as mountain glaciers recede to understanding the broad biogeochemical implications of glacier retreat across the American West. The first requires intensive studies in one or more headwater sites, while the second requires development of methods that allow us to scale up with a level of confidence that goes beyond speculation. We seek a postdoctoral fellow who can contribute to one or more aspects of this study. We specifically seek expertise in glacial processes, microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, or hydrochemistry. The candidate will round out a team of ecologists, geographers, and graduate students. Within this interdisciplinary team there are many research avenues available to the candidate, including studies of: 1) the presence and rate of change of glaciers and other ice features across western US mountains; 2) the microbial community composition, function, and rates of microbial mineralization and nitrification in glacial landforms along a continuum of development from ice through sediments and permafrost to alpine soils; and 3) explorations of the sources, concentrations and chemical and isotopic composition of nitrogen, carbon, and weathering products in waters coming from different glacial landforms. The ideal candidate will be able to link one or more of these topics for elucidation of processes.
Candidates for this research project should have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the topics listed above. The successful candidate will also demonstrate his or her prior successful experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Field work in extremely remote locations will be a necessary part of this study.
To Apply: Applicants should contact Jill Baron jill_baron@usgs.gov, or the other advisors listed above to express their interest. Please include a CV. Promising applicants will be encouraged to develop a proposal to the USGS competition. For further information on the Mendenhall fellowship please see:
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/2011/
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Posted: September 18, 2009
Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis
For full consideration apply by September 20, 2009
We invite applicants for a Research Associate (Post Doc) (Posting #0004629) to join our investigation of spatial and temporal patterns in net ecosystem production over North America during the MODIS era (2000-present). The project is a collaborative effort between Oregon State University, the NASA Ames Research Center, and the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory. The approach will employ both prognostic and diagnostic carbon flux models driven by distributed climate data and remote sensing products from Landsat and MODIS. The postdoctoral scientist will have responsibility for model development, model parameter optimization using eddy covariance tower data, and assessment of results from spatial mode application of the models. The team includes specialists in GIS, assembly of climate data and satellite data, interpretation of satellite data, ecosystem modeling, and inverse modeling.
The appointment is full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head. Full-time annual salary will be $45,000–$50,004 (U.S.) commensurate with education and experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available.
For review of full position announcement, refer to our website http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. For additional information contact Dr. David Turner (Phone: 541-737-5043), email david.turner@oregonstate.edu.
Apply online at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Go to Posting #0004629 and upload (1) letter of application (describing background and reason for interest in this position, and the extent to which you have the required and preferred applications): (2) curriculum vitae; (3) Examples of senior authored publications; (4) unofficial transcripts of university work; (5) and contact information for 3 references. For questions regarding the application process, email Jeannette Harper at jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu or phone 541-737-6554.
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Posted: September 18, 2009
Location: Brown University, Rhode Island
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Post doc and graduate student opportunities in biogeochemistry at Brown University.
Post Doctoral Positions
The Porder Lab at Brown University is currently seeking two post-doctoral scholars to work in the area of tropical biogeochemistry. One position, funded for two years, will explore the influence of erosion rate and geomorphic setting on the phosphorus status of tropical forests. The successful applicant must have a strong background in biogeochemistry (both in the field and in the lab), a willingness to travel, and an ability to coordinate a team of technicians and undergraduates. A background in geomorphology will also be highly relevant. The other position is more open ended, but is focused on the causes and consequences of spatial variation in nutrient availability in tropical ecosystems. Potential ideas include exploring the effects of parent material composition on ecosystem properties, pursuing a forest fertilization experiment in the lowland tropics, or using river chemistry to compare the nutrient status of different tropical landscapes. For both positions, a Ph.D. in biology, geology, or a related field is required. Funding is guaranteed for two years, and the applicant will be involved in proposal writing to supplement funding. To apply, please send a cover letter stating your interest in the position and experiences you feel are relevant, a curriculum vitae and the names of three references to both stephen_porder@brown.edu.
Graduate Student Positions
Ph.D. in Terrestrial Biogeochemistry and M.S. in Environmental Science at Brown University, Providence, RI USA.
I am currently seeking 1-2 Ph.D. students and 1 M.S. student to explore questions related to tropical biogeochemistry. My lab works broadly at the intersection between biology and geology to explore spatial patterns in tropical ecosystems, and the consequences of those patterns for the impacts of land use change on tropical ecosystems. A few of the current projects in the lab include investigations of: nutrient availability and landscape formation in the Talamanca Range of Costa Rica, the interaction between selective logging and nutrient dynamics in the lowland forests of Imataca, Venezuela, the effects of climate and soil age on plant/nutrient interactions in the Hawaiian Islands, and the impacts of industrialized soy production in Brazil. A few other projects are described on the lab website.
Applicants should have a strong academic record, experience in either ecological or geological field work, chemical and isotopic analyses, or, ideally, some combination thereof. For more information on program details, potential Ph.D. students can visit the Dept. or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology website, and potential M.S. students can visit the Center for Environmental Studies website. Interested applicants should email CV, transcript, test scores, and a letter describing personal and research interests to stephen_porder@brown.edu.
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
The Climate and Global Dynamics Division (CGD) at the National Center for
Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, seeks an individual to provide
leadership and guidance to a program devoted to addressing scientific questions that
are germane to understanding global biogeochemical cycles, their interactions with
climate, and improving their numerical simulation and prediction in Earth system models.
This individual will carry out research aimed at improving or introducing parameterization
of major biogeochemical processes in global scale Earth system models and specifically
in NCAR’s Community Climate System Model (CCSM). These processes include:
terrestrial carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles; wildfires, land cover change, and
land use management; biogenic aerosols; marine ecosystems; and oceanic
biogeochemical cycles. Will be instrumental in setting the biogeochemical research
directions of the CCSM project and of CGD and will communicate research results by
publishing papers in scientific journals and by giving presentations at national and
international meetings.
Conducts independent and collaborative research to understand and model
biogeochemical processes in the Earth system. Advances biogeochemical research for
the CCSM and its land and/or ocean ecosystem models as a leader of the CCSM
biogeochemical model development team. Poses scientific questions about the coupled
climate-biogeochemical system and analyzes results of the coupled model.
Collaborates with members of the university and laboratory communities to improve our
understanding of major biogeochemical processes that influence the large-scale climate
and to ultimately improve their parameterization in global biogeochemical models and
Earth system models.
Requires Ph.D. in atmospheric science, earth system science, environmental sciences,
oceanography, or ecology, or a related science; plus 5-8 years’ experience beyond the
Ph.D. and evidence of a developing national scientific reputation (Scientist II); or 8-13
years’ experience beyond the Ph.D. and strong evidence of a national scientific
reputation (Scientist III).
Must have ability to conduct high-quality, independent and collaborative research in one
or more of the areas indicated above and have ability to effectively convey research
results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national
and international meetings. Requires technical ability to work with both global scale
biogeochemical models and with complex geophysical models. Must have ability to work
on a team of NCAR and non-NCAR scientists and skill in building effective collaborations
inside and outside of NCAR.
In addition, Scientist III must be able to manage a team of NCAR and non-NCAR
scientists and to prepare proposals for research and outreach opportunities and to
manage awarded projects.
View detailed job description at www.ucar.edu (jobs and opportunities/careers at UCAR).
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 9/30/2009. Thereafter,
applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Apply online (reference tracking
code #9062). We value diversity. AA/EOE
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
HOME INSTITUTION: Department of Biological Sciences, Florida
International University
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with interests and
expertise in micrometeorological measurements of trace gas fluxes,
energy balance, plant photosynthesis, plant water relations, xylem
sap flow, or isotope analysis. The position is available for up to
3 yrs with annual renewal dependent on satisfactory performance.
The project will focus on testing hypotheses for the basis of strong
dry season reduction in growth rates of rainforest trees when
rainfall would appear to be more than adequate. The successful
applicant must have experience in the use of electronic
instrumentation including Campbell data loggers and must be capable
of working with a team of Costa Rican technicians. The ability to
communicate in Spanish is essential. This position is based at the
Organization for Tropical Studies La Selva Biological Station in
Costa Rica. The position includes room and board in Costa Rica as
well as full benefits with Florida International University.
Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve Oberbauer (oberbaue@fiu.edu
), Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International
University, Miami, FL 33199. Applications should include a
curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and
names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three
references. Position is available immediately and will remain open
until filled with review of applications starting 10 September.
Florida International University, the State University of Florida in
Miami, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and
actively seeks diversity among its employees.
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Objectives:
1) Use process-based models to improve estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sources
2) Assess GHG mitigation and adaptation measures with respect to changes in agricultural management under a changing climate
Soil, Water and Air Quality Division, Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship to model greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural sources. The successful candidate must have a PhD in the natural sciences, engineering or related field with some modeling experience.
Duties will consist of testing and improving the ability of the process-based models such as DNDC, Daycent and others to simulate soil hydrology, crop biomass production, soil carbon dynamics and N2O emissions in agroecosystems. Algorithms and emissions factors will be developed for use in farm-level life cycle analysis. The effect that climate change may have on soil carbon dynamics and net GHG emissions will be simulated at designated experimental sites. Potential adaptation and mitigation strategies will be assessed.
Applications are accepted immediately and the position which is available for three years will be awarded as a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned. The salary range is 46,535.75 to 55,000 $CDN per year depending on qualifications. The position will be co-supervised by Raymond Desjardins and Ward Smith. The location of this fellowship is Ottawa, Canada, with the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research.
Candidates should send their curriculum vitae to:
Raymond Desjardins
960 Carling Avenue, Room 3020
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
K.W. Neatby Building
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6
Telephone: 613-759-1522, cell: 613-601-1610
Fax: 613-759-1432
Ray.desjardins@agr.gc.ca
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: France
We seek one motivated individual interested in employing process-based
modelling approaches to investigate the role of canopy structure on
ozone deposition in terrestrial ecosystems and its impacts on
ecosystem
productivity. The position will start in winter 2009 at the French
institute for agronomical research (INRA) under the supervision of Dr.
Jérôme Ogée and Dr. Benjamin Loubet.
Human-induced increases in the concentrations of tropospheric ozone
tend
to reduce the productivity of terrestrial ecosystems. Canopy structure
(leaf area distribution, leaf clumping, leaf age distribution,...) and
heterogeneity (stomatal aperture,...) are potentially important
factors
influencing ozone deposition and damage on vegetation. For example,
recent studies looking at ozone effects on photosynthesis indicate
that
leaves of different ages are not equally sensitive to ozone exposure.
The project will make use of the multilayer, multi-leaf
soil-vegetation-atmosphere transfer model MuSICA (Ogée et al., Global
Change Biology, 9, 697-717, 2003). This model describes the exchange
of
light, heat and other gases (water vapour, CO2) between the soil, the
vegetation and the atmosphere. It explicitly accounts for the vertical
structure of the vegetation and the clumping of leaves or needles
within
shoots of different ages, and incorporates a Lagrangian turbulent
transfer scheme within the canopy, making it a very good tool for the
proposed subject. The work will consist in implementing the transport,
deposition and physiological impact of ozone into the model,
validating
these new parametrisations on existing datasets and performing model
sensitivity analysis to explore the impacts of canopy structure. The
project will benefit from a large flux database of ozone on different
ecosystems (crops, forests, bare soil,...) in France, as well as
results
from ozone fumigation experiments to explore the effect of high ozone
levels on the photosynthetic apparatus of leaves. Results from this
work
will be valuable to fundamental understanding of plants response to
environmental changes and their impacts on ecosystem productivity.
Candidates interested in the above subject are invited to apply.
Applicants should have a solid background in soil-vegetation-
atmosphere
transfer or ecophysiological modelling, good command of English and
Fortran and effective written and oral communication skills.
For more information please contact Jérôme Ogée (jogee@bordeaux.inra.fr
)
and Benjamin Loubet (bloubet@grignon.inra.fr). To be considered for
the
position, please send a resume and a short statement of your future
research goals to Dr. Ogée and Dr. Loubet preferentially before
September 15th, 2009.
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin
A Ph.D. research assistantship is available in the Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Center for Climatic Research, U. Wisconsin-Madison. This NSF-funded project is focused on observing and modeling landscape level CO2 and CH4 flux. The student will assist in deploying CH4 eddy covariance flux observations on a tall tower in the upper Midwest, continue maintenance of related observations, and gain expertise in ecosystem modeling and Bayesian data assimilation. Additionally, the student will assist in a summer outreach program with an area tribal college. The assistantship provides 12-mo stipend, tuition remission, and excellent benefits. The UW AOS graduate program is one of the premier atmospheric science programs in the country and the Nelson Institute for the Environment Center for Climatic Research a global leader in climate change research. Madison is regularly noted as one of the top places to live in America. Interested applicants should contact Prof. Ankur Desai, desai@aos.wisc.edu , visit our lab's website http://flux.aos.wisc.edu , and apply to the UW AOS graduate program at http://www.aos.wisc.edu/ .
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: Université de Liège, Belgium
The Unit for Climate and Biogeochemical Cycles Modelling (UMCCB) of the
University of Liège (ULg) seeks applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship in the
framework of a FRFC research project funded by the F.R.S.-FNRS (http://www2.frsfnrs.
be/). The project is conducted in collaboration with the Laboratory of Plant and
Microbial Ecology (Prof. M. Carnol, ULg) and the Biosystem Physics Unit (Prof. M.
Aubinet, Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux, ULg).
The project aims at measuring, analysing and modelling the energy, water and
carbon budgets at two forests sites (Jalhay and Vielsalm) included in the FLUXNET
global CO2 flux measurement network (http://www.fluxnet.ornl.gov/fluxnet/index.cfm).
The sites are equipped with eddy covariance towers and automatic soil CO2 flux
measurement systems. The eddy covariance equipments have been running since
1996 at Vielsalm and since 2006 at Jalhay. The Jalhay site (forest catchment) is also
followed for major ion stream chemistry since the mid 80ʼs. There are three main
axes in the project: (1) understanding spatial and temporal variability of soil
respiration, (2) analysing eddy covariance fluxes and (3) biogeochemical modelling of
the forest ecosystems at both sites.
Applications for a two-year post-doctoral research position at F.R.S-FNRS, starting
on January 1st, 2010 are possible in the framework of this project. This post-doctoral
research position will be mostly devoted to the modelling aspects of the project.
Applicants must have received their PhD between January 1st, 2004 and October
1st, 2009. They should not have lived, worked or studied in Belgium for more than 24
months over the last 3 years.
Interested candidates should send, preferably by e-mail and before September 7, 2009, a letter of motivation, their curriculum vitae and their list of publications to:
Prof. Louis FRANCOIS
Unité de Modélisation du Climat et des Cycles Biogéochimiques (UMCCB)
Département d'Astrophysique, Géophysique et Océanographie
Université de Liège
Bât B5c
17 allée du Six Août
B-4000 Liège
(Belgium)
e-mail: Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be
Tél.: +32-4-3669776
FAX: +32-4-3669711
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: Toronto, Canada
Demonstrate your scientific expertise and leadership in designing, planning and implementing a provincial carbon flux monitoring network for northern Ontario when you join the Ministry of the Environment’s environmental monitoring and reporting branch. In this specialized role, you will coordinate and lead the establishment and ongoing operation of a network of carbon flux monitoring stations in Ontario’s Far North, process and quality assurance/quality control collected data, and analyze, interpret, and report on findings. This will require: assessing and selecting monitoring sites and data collection locations; selecting parameters for monitoring and data collection methods; using Matlab or other programming languages for data processing, analysis and management. You will also provide scientific and technical support to prepare technical memoranda and briefing materials for branch and ministry management, and participate on inter-ministry projects. This is a 12-month contract. Location: 125 Resources Rd., Etobicoke (Toronto).
Qualifications: knowledge of atmospheric physics/atmospheric science or related disciplines (i.e., climatology/hydroclimatology, meteorology/biometeorology, soil science, environmental engineering); strong knowledge of, and experience in applying the theories and principles of eddy covariance measurement techniques; strong knowledge of, and experience in operating and maintaining meteorological and eddy covariance instrumentation (i.e., infrared gas analyzers, sonic anemometers); proficiency in Matlab software or other programming languages for algorithm development, data visualization, data analysis and numeric computation; strong analytical, evaluation and assessment skills to analyze, interpret, and report on findings; good knowledge of scientific/mathematical analyses, including use of statistics, data modelling techniques, and proficiency in data processing; strong project management skills and knowledge of investigative technique; planning, coordination and organizational skills to coordinate concurrent monitoring, studies and investigations; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and demonstrate tact; computer proficiency demonstrated by knowledge of data management and use of software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, e-mail, etc.).
Salary range: $1,287 - $1,584 per week
Please apply online, only, quoting Job ID 19810, by September 21, 2009. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, contact the Regional Recruitment Centre at 1-866-994-8808. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: Toronto, Canada
A postdoctoral fellowship position in the Science & Technology Branch of Environment Canada:
Objective verification of greenhouse gases emissions using inverse modeling
Climate Research Division (CRD), Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate (ASTD), STB of Environment Canada invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the field of atmospheric science, specifically greenhouse gases source – sink behaviour.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in the natural sciences or related field, with a documented interest and expertise in using statistical analysis and modeling applied to understanding atmospheric observations of trace species (e.g. CO2, CH4, aerosols etc.).
Duties will consist of analysis and interpretation of existing data records from the Environment Canada Greenhouse Gases Long-term Observations Network, working with a research team in the Climate Chemistry Measurements and Research Section to identify and quantify natural and anthropogenic contributions to atmospheric greenhouse gases levels.
Applications will be accepted immediately. The position will start in October 2009 and be available for three years, pending annual review and availability of funds.
This position will be awarded as a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories, which provides promising young scientists with the opportunity to work with research groups in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned. The salary range is 45,000 to 55,000 $CDN per year depending on qualifications. The location of this fellowship is Toronto, Canada, with the Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada
.
Candidates must apply through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) website (http://www.nserc.ca) and send their curriculum vitae to:
Marjorie Shepherd
Manager
CCMR, Climate Research Division
Atmospheric Science & Technology Directorate
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto ON M3H 5T4
Tel.: 416 739 4230
Fax: 416 739 5700
marjorie.shepherd@ec.gc.ca
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Posted: September 1, 2009
Location: University of California at Berkeley, California
We seek a post doc to work with us on high-latitude ecosystem-climate feedbacks using a global coupled climate carbon-cycle model. The post doc will work on methane biogeochemistry and/or dynamic vegetation.
The post doc will develop and test new model capabilities for the Community Land Model of CCSM, (the NCAR global climate modeling system) and evaluate the likelihood of abrupt climate change due to biogeochemical and biophysical feedbacks involving arctic and boreal ecosystems.
DETAILS:
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Boreal/Arctic Ecosystem Modeling and Abrupt Climate Change
The Earth Sciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our team studying the potential for abrupt climate change in the Arctic (http://esd.lbl.gov/research/projects/abrupt_climate_change/impacts/).
The post-doctoral researcher will work with a team to develop, test, and apply biogeochemical models, coupled with regional and global climate models, of carbon dynamics and methane emissions, permafrost dynamics, and interactions with thermokarst lakes at site, regional, and circumpolar scales. The model will also be integrated with a dynamic vegetation model specific to the Arctic. Analyzing feedbacks between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere will be an important component of the research. The position is in collaboration with researchers at the Oak Ridge and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and U.C. Berkeley.
The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) use of state-of-the-art land-surface biogeochemical models (preferably CLM); (2) ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for regional to global scale models; (3) development and use of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in a large and integrated team.
How To Apply
Apply on line at: http://cjo.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=22734&p=2 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. In addition, please send one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, names of three references, and copies of no more than three relevant peer-reviewed publications to slmcallister@lbl.gov.
Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
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Posted August 17, 2009
Location: Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Earliest Starting Date: October 1, 2009
Application Closing Date: Apply by September 1, 2009
Context: The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for activities of the AmeriFlux network. Primary
responsibility is analyzing and manipulating long-term AmeriFlux data sets on carbon, water and energy exchange
between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in support of AmeriFlux goals and objectives.
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. There are 140 principal
investigators, a Science Chair, 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).
Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Analyze and interpret
comprehensive data sets on carbon, water and energy exchange, and biological data on carbon stocks and NEP to
fulfill AmeriFlux network goals; (2) Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address
AmeriFlux science questions, and highlight AmeriFlux research results. Analyses include modeling and scaling
exercises, and collaborative syntheses with the North American Carbon Program initiative, the Fluxnet project, and
other research networks to enhance understanding of carbon cycling globally; (3) Organize workshops for data
synthesis and modeling activities; (4) Aid investigators and data management group in the documentation and
submission of data to CDIAC, and the production of value-added data sets.
Required qualifications: A PhD in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or
Ecosystem Ecology. Candidates will possess an understanding of micrometeorology and eddy covariance
flux measurements, and biological processes contributing to fluxes. Substantiated knowledge and experience
programming in languages such as C, MatLab, or FORTRAN, and statistical analysis. Demonstrated ability to
manipulate large data sets, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to work
collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. A valid driver’s license is required to travel to field
research sites for data collection.
Desired qualifications: Additional skills in geographical information system, and experience processing remote
sensing data. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $42,000–$45,000, depending on qualifications. Funding
available for the period of October 2009 to September 2011. 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.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS AND SOCIETY
321 Richardson Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-5752
Telephone 541-737-2244 Fax 541-737-1393
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, 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 #000xxxx
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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Posted August 17, 2009
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA 29208. The University of South Carolina at
Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank
of Assistant Professor in the area of Biogeography. This position is
part of the university?s Faculty Excellence Initiative (FEI) program,
and is designed to augment an interdisciplinary research group that
forecasts ecological responses to climate change in coastal
ecosystems. Candidates will be expected to form strong research
collaborations with existing faculty, including a related FEI hire in
microclimatology. We seek a candidate with research and teaching
expertise in areas such as connectivity, biogeography, phylogeography
and/or larval dispersal who uses empirical and theoretical approaches
to study issues related to conservation biology, biodiversity, and
ecological responses to global climate change. While the primary focus
of our group is in marine ecosystems, we seek applicants with diverse
interests and those with expertise outside of marine systems are
encouraged to apply. The position will be housed in the Department of
Biological Sciences, but the successful applicant will be encouraged
to participate in other programs on campus including the Marine
Science Program, the Baruch Institute for Coastal Studies, the School
of the Environment, and the Department of Geography.
To apply, applicants should submit a letter of application, statements
of teaching and research, curriculum vitae, and should arrange to have
three letters of recommendation sent directly to the address below.
To receive full consideration complete applications including letters
of reference must be received by October 15, 2009. Apply to Prof.
Brian Helmuth, Department of Biological Sciences, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. For more information about the position,
contact Dr. Helmuth at helmuth@biol.sc.edu; Ph 803-777-2100 or visit
http://www.biol.sc.edu and http://climate.biol.sc.edu. Please note
that electronic applications will not be accepted.
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Location: Ecology laboratory, Paris XI University
Topic: Modeling of tree-ring isotopic signals at interannual
and seasonal scales
Applications are invited for a full-time, one-year appointment as a postdoctoral research associate at the
Université Paris XI, Laboratoire Ecologie, Systématique et Evolution, on a project supported by the Paris
Research Consortium Climate-Environment-Society.
The postdoctoral research is part of the AFOCLIM project (Forest trees and changing climate: understanding
the past and predicting the future through the analysis of tree ring data), a pilot study taking place in the
forest of Fontainebleau (http://www.gisclimat.fr/Doc/GB/D_projects/AFOCLIM_GB.html).
Context:
The impact of climate variations (long-term trends, isolated events, repetition of extreme events) on
forest productivity further needs to be assessed, major economic and environmental issues being
associated. This project aims at improving our understanding of forest vulnerability with respect to climate
variations by using tree rings. The research is based on a combination of dendro-isotopic (in collaboration
with the laboratory LSCE1 and the UMR EEF2) and functional modelling approaches. Three major European
forest tree species (Sessile oak, Beech, Scots pine) are studied. Dendro-isotopic data (tree-ring size and
isotopic composition 13C, 18O) were already collected at the interannual scale on the last 48 years. Moreover,
monitoring of the 2009 growing season of each species is going on and intra-ring isotopic analysis will be
done shortly.
Objective:
The postdoctoral research aims at simulating the ecophysiological functions of 3 studied forest tree
species under climate variations. The successful candidate will develop the mechanistic model
ISOCASTANEA (developed at ESE laboratory) to model the 13C and then 18O of tree rings for each
species. This model simulates the carbon and water balances, growth and isotopic signals of forest stands
from climatic driving variables. It allows a detailed study of those processes and already simulates the
seasonal and interannual patterns of ring 13C of sessile oaks. In collaboration with the LSCE,
ISOCASTANEA will be compared to outputs of a global model ORCHIDEE to test a possible simplification of
the studied processes. The dendro-isotopic data collected in the project will be used to validate the models.
Simulation of the dynamic response of the three species under climatic constraints at both interannual and
seasonal scales will be made possible by this study.
Required qualifications:
A PhD in functional ecology, plant physiology or related fields is required. The postdoctoral research occurs
at the interface of ecophysiological and dendro-isotopic approaches. Candidates should have strong skills in
modelling and in stable isotope use. Knowledge on ecophysiological processes related to the carbon and
water functions in trees would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to start between
September and November 2009.
Contacts: Pr. Claire DAMESIN, claire.damesin@u-psud.fr, Tel: (33)1 69 15 56 79
Dr. Eric DUFRENE, eric.dufrene@u-psud.fr, Tel: (33)1 69 15 56 80
Laboratoire Ecologie, Systématique et Evolution - UPRESA 8079 - CNRS/UPS/APT 91405 Orsay, FRANCE
(http://www.ese.u-psud.fr)
1 Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement - UMR 1572 - CNRS/CEA/UVSQ 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette
2 Unité d’Ecologie et Ecophysiologie Forestières - UMR 1137 - INRA/UHP 54280 Champenoux
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Location: University of New Mexico
We seek two motivated individuals interested in employing empirical or process modeling
approaches to investigate mechanisms of vegetation survival and mortality during drought.
These DOE-Program for Ecosystem Research funded positions are within the Biology Department at
UNM. The postdoc position can start in winter 2010, and the PhD position can start in spring 2010.
The project is multi-disciplinary and multi-institution, and utilizes replicated,
ecosystem-scale manipulations of precipitation in a piñon-juniper woodland at the Sevilleta Long
Term Ecological Research site. As of 2009, the treatments are in their second year and micromet,
water use, and carbon balance measurements are in their third year. We utilize field, laboratory
and model-based techniques on plant water relations, carbon balance and stable isotopes.
Candidates with interests in any of the above
research foci are invited to apply. Results from
this work will be valuable to fundamental
understanding of plant biology and climate as
well as for application to climate change simulations.
Necessary Skills: Postdoc Applicants should have
strengths in any of the above-mentioned research
foci with 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 experience modeling; measuring plant
hydraulics, gas exchange, carbohydrates, or
stable isotopes; field experience and knowledge of ecology.
Necessary Skills PhD Student: Similar to postdoc
except less proof of publication ability and no
PhD is required. Knowledge of biology, ecology,
physics, or related fields is desirable.
For more information please see the project webpage (below) and contact Will Pockman
(pockman@unm.edu) and Nate McDowell (mcdowell@lanl.gov). To be considered for the position, please send a resume and a short statement of your future research goals to Dr.'s Pockman and McDowell.
Project page http://per.ornl.gov/McDowell.html
Pockman lab http://www.unm.edu/~pockman/index.html
McDowell lab http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Location: Boston, Massachusettes
The Department of Geography and Environment at Boston University
invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate in
biophysical remote sensing. Specific duties involve research and
development of remote sensing algorithms and applications
supporting mapping and validation of land surface phenology derived
from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS).
Applicants with interests linking remote sensing with ecological
processes and models are especially encouraged to apply. Required
qualifications include a Ph.D.
in environmental remote sensing and strong quantitative modeling and
analysis skills. Unix and C programming skills are also desirable.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for maintaining
the MODIS Land Cover Dynamics product and algorithm, and will be
expected to work in collaboration with the MODIS Land Cover team at
Boston University.
Applicants should send a cover letter describing their background,
training, and research interests, along with contact information for
3 references in electronic format to Mark Friedl, Department of
Geography and Environment, Boston University (friedl@bu.edu).
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Location: Ithaca, NY
Terrestrial Biogeochemistry - Tenure track - #11125
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
Assistant or Associate Professor in Climate Change Science - Terrestrial Biogeochemistry, Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Cornell University has recently established a Climate Change Initiative as part of its Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF, http://www.sustainablefuture.cornell.edu ). The Center focuses on and integrates growing interdepartmental interest in sustainability, in efforts to generate real-world impacts. As part of the Climate Change Initiative, the Center intends to hire over the next three years several faculty members in biological and physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, and the humanities. Currently, we seek applications for a tenure track position at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR rank in climate change science, with a focus on Terrestrial Biogeochemistry. We seek candidates who link terrestrial processes with climate by employing theoretical and empirical approaches at the regional to global scale, e.g. modeling, remote sensing, and/or spatial information technologies; data-assimilation; and spatio-temporal statistics. The appointee will focus on the interaction of climate-related terrestrial surface processes with global environmental change. For example, a candidate may focus on connections between soil- and vegetation-related greenhouse gas emissions or carbon sequestration, and changes in land use, cover and management. This "open department" search seeks to place outstanding candidates in departments they best match. Potential home departments are Biological and Environmental Engineering and Crop and Soil Sciences.
The position comprises 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities including the development of an internationally recognized and externally funded research program in Climate Change Science. Appointment is on an academic year basis, continuing.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant field. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating why they feel they are a good fit for an interdisciplinary Climate Change Initiative at Cornell, together with a curriculum vitae, a research plan (2-3 pages), and a statement of teaching interests. All materials should be submitted electronically by emailing a single PDF file to biogeochemistry-search@cornell.edu. Applicants should also provide names of three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2009, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
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Posted: August 4, 2009
Location: Greenland
The Environment and Natural Resources Institute at the University of
Alaska Anchorage (UAA) seeks an ecosystem ecologist for a postdoctoral
position on a new National Science Foundation (NSF) project with field
studies in Northwest Greenland.
The incumbent will conduct observational studies in a small watershed,
and experimental studies quantifying the consequences of long-term
warmer summer temperatures and deeper snow on ecosystem carbon cycling
and stream water DOC and DON fluxes. The postdoctoral fellow will
join a
team that has been conducting observational and long-term
experiments in
Northwest Greenland since 2003.
Familiarity with field photosynthesis systems, steam water chemistry
techniques, data logging systems, and stable isotope techniques will
be
necessary. The candidate will be expected to be in the field from late
May to late August each year, and periodic winter campaigns will be
necessary.
Excellent lodging and laboratory facilities are used by the team at
the
Thule Station for Arctic Research (TSTAR) in Northwest Greenland
during
the field season. During the academic year, the candidate will be
housed in the Ecosystem Laboratory at UAA where the expanded UAA
Stable
Isotope Facility is located.
The successful applicant will be expected to assist in supervising
graduate and undergraduate students and to assist the project's
Principle Investigator with project management. A PhD or previous
postdoctoral research experience in ecosystem or physiological plant
ecology, with a background in tundra ecosystem studies, is desired.
Review of applicants will begin on 1 November 2009 with an anticipated
appointment date of 1 February 2010.
Applicants must apply online. For more information, please do an
'Advanced Job Search' for posting number 0056785 at:
https://www.uakjobs.com.
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Welker at
afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu. Jeff will be at the Annual Meeting of the
Ecological Society of America, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Monday
and
Tuesday, August 3 and 4, to answer questions.
Application review begins: 1 November 2009.
For more information, please do an 'Advanced Job Search' for posting
number 0056785 at: https://www.uakjobs.com.
Or contact:
Jeff Welker
Email: afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu
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Posted: Aug 5, 2009
Location: Toulouse-Auch, France
Modelling carbon and water cycle/exchange with the atmosphere over crops
Starting date: 1st September 2009 at the earliest
Background:
Agroecosystems play a major role on global climate changes through greenhouse gas
emissions and changes in land cover physical properties. They are also strong drivers of interannual
climate variability at regional and continental scales because of irrigation, land use
change and decreasing amount of precipitation projected by circulation models. Hutchinson et
al. (2007) concluded that carbon sequestration potential of croplands should be considered as
a modest but non negligible contribution to climate change mitigation (between 3 and 6 % of
fossil fuel contribution) but quantification of crop carbon sequestration potential remains very
uncertain, especially in a changing climate. Therefore, variability in stocks and fluxes of
carbon and water in croplands are themes of major interest. Net CO2 exchange between
agroecosystem and atmosphere, defining crop potential for storing C, has been poorly studied
so far and most models developed up to now that simulate those flux and budget are based on
empirical approaches. Therefore such models are not really suitable for simulating the effect
of a changing climate on C and water fluxes and budgets, changes in crop production and for
assessing adaptation needs in crop management.
Objectives:
The successful candidate will work on a mechanistic surface model, ICASTICS, developed at
CESBIO and resulting from the coupling of a crop model (STICS), a canopy model
(CASTANEA) and a SVAT (Soil Vegetation Atmosphere Transfer) model (ICARE). This
model is able to simulate the C and water fluxes of the different components of the
agroecosystem. The different steps will consist in adjusting model parameters for different
crops (winter wheat, rapeseed, maize…) representative of Southwest Europe, validating the
model with measurements from instrumented sites (CESBIO’s site are part of the
CarboEurope and Fluxnet networks), applying agricultural and climatic scenarios in order to
assess their impacts on C and water budgets for a crop or a 4-year crop rotation.
Requirements:
We seek a highly motivated person with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. He/she
should have a master (Diploma or equivalent) in the area of bioclimatology, environmental
sciences and/or agronomy. He/she should have good programming skills and a good
knowledge of English and/or French.
Application procedure:
Send your application (written in English or French) including a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and the contact information of 2 possible referees, to Nathalie Jarosz:
nathalie.jarosz@cesbio.cnes.fr
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Posted August 5, 2009
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
National Research Council Post-doctoral position with the US
Environmental Protection Agency
Nitrogen sources for the nation: Foundation for ecosystem services
assessment
Inputs of reactive nitrogen (N) to the terrestrial biosphere have increased by nearly five-fold under human influence in the conterminous
US due to activities associated with food, fiber, energy production, and
transportation. Environmental effects of this N input include impacts to human health, air, land, freshwater, and coastal ecosystem services.
The EPA is engaged in a research effort to characterize N-related
ecosystem services and human impacts on these services within the US. A
vital first step in this analysis is to gain an improved understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of N input to the landscape and N
transfer from land to water. Analyses are expected to focus on
spatially explicit, national data sets (both existing and emerging) to
enhance understanding of spatial and temporal dynamics of natural and anthropogenic N input to the landscape, and therefore potential impacts
on ecosystem services. It is anticipated that datasets developed
through this effort will support a complementary effort to model N
inputs to surface waters using SPARROW, NEWS, and possibly other models, as well as future efforts to estimate N inputs, transformations,
outputs, and removal within many ecosystem types within the US,
including wetlands, riparian areas, and river networks. Candidates are
expected to have experience and interest in nutrient biogeochemistry; experience managing large data sets and GIS capabilities is preferred.
The primary duty station will be the Freshwater Ecology Branch of the
Western Ecology Division (WED) located in Corvallis, Oregon. The
Associate will work closely with WED and other EPA scientists as part of a national EPA program examining the impacts of nitrogen within EPA’s
Ecosystem Services Research Program.
Please pass this information to those who might be interested in the
position.
Closing date is August 1, 2009.
For more information on the position see:
http://nrc58.nas.edu/pgasurvey/data/aobooks/rapbooks.asp?mode=rodetail&roid=53711&pcd=220209
For information on the NRC program and application process see:
http://nrc58.nas.edu/pgasurvey/data/aobooks/rapbooks.asp?mode=frntmtr&progctr=22&seq=20
For more information please contact Jana Compton, Ph.D.,
compton.jana@epa.gov 541-754-4620
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Posted: August 4, 2009
Location: University of Maryland, College Park
The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track academic faculty position pertaining to interactions of the land-atmosphere-ocean system.
ESSIC is a joint center between the University of Maryland Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Geography together with the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. It is located at M-Square, a new research park three miles from the main campus, and future home to NOAA’s new National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS), which is a joint center with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). The goal of ESSIC is to enhance our understanding of the interactions of the coupled atmosphere-ocean-land-biosphere components of the Earth system as well as the influence of human activities on the system. The Director of ESSIC is Prof. Antonio Busalacchi.
The ESSIC staff is currently composed of approximately 60 academic and research faculty spanning meteorology, oceanography, geology, and geography. Applications are solicited in the following general areas:
- Land Surface Hydrology
- Regional Climate Modeling
ESSIC leads the campus-wide Climate Initiative, a component of which is an end-to-end predictive Regional Earth System Model (RESM) for dynamic downscaling from days to decades. ESSIC seeks candidates who: a) can play a leading role in the research and continued development of such a system, or b) have demonstrable research experience in land surface hydrology and the study of land-atmosphere interactions on global to regional scales. Depending on experience, the candidate will be expected to contribute to, if not lead, RESM efforts and will interact with the ongoing Chesapeake Bay Forecast System team to develop the fully coupled downscaling with applications for management of resources such as water, food, and energy, forecasts and projections for human health, for air and water-quality, agriculture, and fisheries. End-user products, decision-making tools, and input to data gathering efforts for empirical forecasting of linked products, data assimilation, parameter optimization, and Observing Systems Simulation Experiment (OSSE’s), are within the purview of the candidate’s research agenda in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Forecast team and researchers in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Public Health, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Resources and Economics, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences, and national agencies such as NASA and NOAA.
The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, but applications from senior distinguished candidates will be considered as well. The appointment is state-funded for the nine-month academic year. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline of Earth System Science is required. The successful applicant expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. The successful applicant is expected to participate in the teaching program of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, or Geography to guide graduate students toward advanced degrees, to conduct independent, cross-discipline research, to publish research results, and to compete for grants and contracts.
In order to ensure full consideration, curriculum vitae, statement of professional goals, and the names of at least three references should be sent by August 15, 2009 to:
Andrew Negri
Assistant Director/ESSIC
anegri@essic.umd.edu
Attention: ESSIC Assistant/Associate Faculty Position
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Posted July 30, 2009
Location: Pennsylvania State University
One postdoctoral research position is available in the Department of Meteorology at the
Pennsylvania State University. Research broadly relates to the topic of surface-atmosphere
interactions. Examples of research activities include atmospheric boundary layer
thermodynamics, chemical processing of biogenic hydrocarbons in and above forest canopies,
gas-to-particle conversion processes, pollutant transport and deposition, and influence of
phytogenic-based aerosols on cloud formation processes. Field and theoretical studies are
undertaken to address the research activities. Excellent laboratory and field facilities are available
to carry out the research. The candidate is expected to interact with an interdisciplinary team of
scientists involving meteorologists, climate scientists, atmospheric chemists, LIDAR physicists,
and numerical modelers.
The incumbent needs to have a PhD degree in atmospheric sciences, atmospheric chemistry, or
a closely related field. Research experience in field studies involving flux towers, tethered
balloons, upper air soundings, and processing of LIDARs data is highly desirable. Also,
experience in developing and/or running numerical models designed to investigate boundary
layer and cloud formation processes is preferable. Excellent oral and written communication skills
are important because the incumbent will contribute to peer-reviewed publications, research
proposal development, and presentation of results at national and international conferences. The
salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience. Interested candidates
need to electronically submit an application including: (1) a statement describing qualifications,
(2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. For additional
information, please write to Jose D Fuentes at jdfuentes@psu.edu. This is a fixed-term
appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of renewal. The
incumbent will start the appointment on 1 September 2009.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the
diversity of its workforce.
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Posted: July 30, 2009
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
ANTICIPATED FACULTY POSITION
Terrestrial Ecologist
Assistant Professor
University of Wisconsin
The Department of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks
an outstanding researcher and teacher in terrestrial ecology. Research
interests of high priority for this position include biotic responses
to global change (e.g., changes in climate, land use, and the
distribution of nonnative species or pathogens) and/or interactions
between organisms and ecosystem function (e.g., nutrient cycling and
redistribution or trophic relationships). Our goal is to hire an
outstanding individual with broad interests in terrestrial ecology and
great promise for intellectual growth and scholarship who will augment
our current expertise. Expectations include excellence in research and
graduate training, ability to maintain a vigorous extramurally funded
research program and skilled teaching of undergraduates. Teaching
responsibilities will include General Ecology, contributions to an
introductory biology course, and development of a graduate course.
UW-Madison is strongly committed to building diversity of its faculty,
and candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged. We expect
to accept applications in fall 2009, choose interviewees by late 2009,
and select the top candidate early in 2010.
At the 2009 meeting of the Ecological Society of America, prospective
applicants are welcome to talk with Monica Turner, Steve Carpenter or
Emily Stanley for more information about this position:
Monica Turner turnermg@wisc.edu
Steve Carpenter srcarpen@wisc.edu
Emily Stanley ehstanley@wisc.edu
Visit http://www.zoology.wisc.edu/ for information about the Zoology
Department, and http://www.ies.wisc.edu/meg/faculty.htm for additional
information about ecology at UW-Madison.
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Posted: July 30, 2009
Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison
We are still seeking applicants for our post-doctoral position that we posted earlier this summer. We have extended our deadline to August 21, but will consider applications as they arrive. Thank you.
Postdoctoral Scientist, Carbon Cycling in the U.S. Rocky Mountains, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Center for Climatic Research (CCR), Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison has an opening for a postdoctoral scientist beginning late summer/early fall 2009 to study how atmospheric trace gas observations can be used to better constrain the effects of drought, fire, and insect disturbance on land-atmosphere CO2 exchange in the U.S. Mountain West. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team working on a NOAA-funded collaboration between CCR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research Earth Observing Laboratory (NCAR/EOL), and NOAA Earth Systems Research Lab (ESRL). A variety of tools including influence function mapping with dispersion models (Flexpart/STILT), boundary layer airmass characterization with mesoscale models (WRF), carbon cycle inverse modeling (CarbonTracker), and ecosystem modeling (SipNET) will be applied to explain variations in mountaintop and valley CO2 at ongoing observing sites in the Rocky Mountains. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to develop independent research within the objectives of the project. Involvement in field observations is also a possibility.
The appointment is for one year with up to two years extension based on progress and available funding. Qualified applicants should possess a Ph.D. in the atmospheric sciences or related field. Familiarity with scientific programming in Fortran or C and observational data analysis with IDL, Matlab, or similar tools is expected. Research experience with particle dispersion models, boundary layer meteorology, carbon cycle processes, inverse modeling, trace gas measurements, mountain ecology, or mesoscale atmospheric models in complex terrain are all desirable. The position will be based in Madison, WI, but regular travel to Boulder, CO and other locations is expected.
To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest with the names of three references to: Dr. Ankur Desai, desai@aos.wisc.edu by August 21, 2009. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Posted: July 30, 2009
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to help to
manage an ecosystem ecology laboratory and assist research personnel
in measurements of ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water, and
energy fluxes based on the eddy covariance methods. This position will be
key to an International Polar Year Arctic Observatory Network" project
funded by the National Science Foundation with goals of detecting climate
change in the Arctic and its effects on global systems. Duties will include:
(1) assist with the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of
micrometeorological instruments, (2) perform data downloads,
preliminary analysis, and quality checks, (3) interact with site investigators,
and (4) assist with data summary and analysis. Field work will include
several 2-3 week trips per year, plus some additional trips to maintain the
continuous measurements at the field sites. Field work will be based
primarily at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska, with some
travel to and work at the North East Science Station in Cherskii, Russia. The
successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology,
University of Alaska Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with
scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, and MA.
The desired candidate will possess: (1) demonstrated experience with
Campbell Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming (PC208W and
PC900, etc.), data collection software, communication peripherals, sensors,
remote power systems, data analysis and statistics (2) strong personal
communication and quantitative skills, (3) self-motivation,
independence and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as ability
and willingness to work with site investigators, and (4) excellent
organizational and documentation skills. Required qualifications
include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in biogeochemistry, Earth system
science, atmospheric science, biometeorology, micrometeorology, plant ecology,
ecosystem ecology, or related fields, and/or significant experience
with eddy flux systems and biogeochemical processes. The candidate will
also
need to possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The successful
candidate
will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska
Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with scientists at the Marine
Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA.
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Syndonia
Bret-Harte ffmsb@uaf.edu, or Dr. Eugénie Euskirchen ffese@uaf.edu.
This is a full-time fixed term position with benefits, with initial
appointment for one year and potential for repeated renewal upon
satisfactory performance. To apply, use the following link:
https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=66852. You must
apply on-line, as we cannot accept your application any other way.
For
your application, you will need to include a letter of application,
a c.v.
or resume, transcripts, and the names, email addresses, and phone
numbers
of three professional references. In your letter of application,
please
explain how your experience, training, and professional goals will
apply
to this project, and include anything that you think will convince
us you
are the right person for the job.
Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply
with the
provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of
1986
and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident
Aliens must
provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska
Fairbanks
is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and
educational institution. Your application for employment with the
University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska
Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application and screening process should contact the Assistant
Director at 474-6259.
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Posted July 30, 2009
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan announces a post-doctoral research opportunity, beginning as early as September 2009, focusing on experimenting with and applying emerging image processing methods for crop classification in the Great Plains using a combination of satellite imagery (primarily Landsat) and county-level agricultural data. The goal is to assess the physical extent of cropland over time, and to evaluate the use of object based classification in identifying specific types of crops, at multiple points in time back to the beginning of the Landsat archive. The position is part of an interdisciplinary project funded by the National Institutes of Health to understand the effects of demographic, economic and technological change on environmental processes in the Great Plains, particularly as they affect the carbon and water cycles, and patterns of biodiversity. Supervision of the candidate will be offered by faculty at the School of Natural Resources and Environment and the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, a unit of the Institute for Social Research.
The successful candidate for this position will have expertise and interests in remote sensing and image processing, especially in agricultural mapping, object-based image analysis, and change analysis. A PhD in Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field is required at the time of appointment.
The University of Michigan, a leader in undergraduate and graduate education and one of the world's premiere research universities, offers rigorous academic programs, outstanding faculty, and diverse cultural and social opportunities in a stimulating intellectual environment. Applicants should submit a statement of research interests, a resume, a representative example of their scholarly work, and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to:
Post-doc Search
c/o Michelle Overholser
ICPSR
PO Box 1248
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248
Or by email to mshukait@umich.edu
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Posted July 30, 2009
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.), a non-
profit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in
climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. We are
currently planning the NEON project - an observatory comprising more
than 60 atmospheric, environmental and biological monitoring
experiments distributed throughout twenty domains across the United
States, Hawaii, Alaska & the Caribbean, monitored and controlled in
real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. A leading-edge
flexible cyber-infrastructure is being designed to support current
and future needs of the Observatory.
Term of Position
This position will be funded for one year initially with the
possibility of transition to a full-time staff scientist on the NEON
science team as deemed appropriate based on the success of the tasks
performed during the first year.
Position Summary:
Freshwater Biogeochemist will be responsible for designing and
developing the aquatic biogeochemical components of the NEON
Observatory, including developing field and lab procedures and
protocols for data collection, QA/QC, and training; define
analytical laboratory requirements; prototype instrument installation.
Essential Responsibilities and Goals for the First Year:
· Develop and oversee research to track chemistry and isotopic
composition of surface and groundwater, aquatic microbes, algae,
aquatic plants, invertebrates.
· Develop the scientific rationale for biogeochemical
measurements and methods.
· Develop detailed sampling designs of biogeochemical
measurement in streams and ponds, including reaeration rating curve
development.
· Collaborate with NEON engineers and scientists to prototype
in-situ instrument installation
· Participate in the larger NEON science community, including
participating in independent research and collaborations.
Preferred Experience:
· Additional knowledge of pond and lake biogeochemical
cycles preferred.
· Experience working with federal and state agencies.
Education:
PhD in aquatic ecology, aquatic biogeochemistry or related field.
Specialization in the biological-chemical linkages of freshwater
ecosystems.
Required Experience:
· 3-5 years research experience in aquatic ecology, with
emphasis in freshwater or algal chemistry.
· Demonstrated experience working in streams and rivers of
North America.
· Significant experience working with in-situ automated
instrumentation.
· Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative scientific
and engineering enterprise.
Skills and Abilities:
· Scientific writing and review
· Proficiency in analyses that correlate biological data with
abiotic variables and ability to perform such analyses within a
geospatial framework
· Ability to work independently, but as part of an active
Science team
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Undertake responsibilities beyond those associated with
individual research projects
· Travel to domains at least 6x/year
Physical Requirements:
The candidate may be exposed to conditions in the field, and
therefore must be able to traverse uneven ground such as dirt banks,
stream beds, and shallow ponds carrying equipment and materials up
to 40 lbs.
TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter and CV/resume to Careers@NeonInc.org
with Freshwater Biogeochemist in the subject line. Review of
applications will begin July 20, 2009.
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities,
Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
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Posted: July 30, 2009
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenured Full Professor pertaining to climate applications and decision support.
ESSIC is a joint center between the University of Maryland Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Geography together with the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. It is located at M-Square, a new research park three miles from the main campus and future home to NOAA’s new National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS), which is a joint center with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). The goal of ESSIC is to enhance our understanding of the interactions of the coupled atmosphere-ocean-land-biosphere components of the Earth system as well as the influence of human activities on the system. The ESSIC staff is currently composed of approximately 60 academic and research faculty spanning meteorology, oceanography, geology, and geography. The Director of ESSIC is Prof. Antonio Busalacchi.
Applications are solicited for the Director of CIRUN (Climate Information: Responding to User Needs).
Through CIRUN the University of Maryland is working with partners to mobilize a national effort to build the capacity to predict major climate changes on time scales of seasons to decades, and to convert these predictions into information that government and industry can use to plan and adapt. Information on CIRUN may be found at http://www.climateneeds.umd.edu/
The appointee shall have a high level of competence in teaching and advisement in relevant climate disciplines, and shall have demonstrated significant research and scholarship across basic research, applied research, and engagement with stakeholders needing climate information. The appointee shall have established a national and international reputation for outstanding research, scholarship and a distinguished record of teaching. There also must be a record of continuing evidence of relevant and effective professional service.
The responsibilities of the position include the need to:
- Research effective means of the provision of climate information
- Develop decision support tools for climate services
- Coordinate cross campus efforts pertaining to the application of climate information
- In collaboration with NOAA and NASA partners, lead the university’s efforts to support a National Climate Service
- Engage a wide range of stakeholders in researching, assessing, and supporting their needs for climate information
- Focus on the provision of environmental information, with an emphasis on the atmospheric, climate, hydrological and oceanographic areas
- Support early and informed response by government, industry and the general public to significant events and/or changes in the climate system that will be occurring on a regional, national or global scale over the coming decades
- Communicate with regional and national policy makers
- Lead fund raising efforts to public and private organizations in support of CIRUN.
The position will be filled at the tenured Full Professor level. The appointment is state-funded for the academic year. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline of Earth System Science is required. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
In order to ensure full consideration, curriculum vitae, statement of professional goals, and the names of at least three references should be sent (by email) August 15, 2009 to:
Andrew Negri
Assistant Director/ESSIC
anegri@essic.umd.edu
Attention: ESSIC Full Professor Faculty Position
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Posted: July 23, 2009
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Forest Carbon Scientist to lead our Science Program's efforts to develop and disseminate approaches for measuring and monitoring forest carbon stocks. Policies and markets are emerging rapidly to compensate for reducing carbon emissions from deforestation, presenting an enormous opportunity to fund forest conservation. Seizing this opportunity requires robust methods to estimate forest carbon and to monitor it over time at both local and national scales.
This scientist will be expected to actively engage with the forest carbon science community to stay abreast of promising tools and approaches; collaborate with partners to develop and customize promising tools for WWF applications; assemble a toolkit of recommended approaches for WWF's field programs; work with field offices to apply those tools and ensure accuracy of forest carbon assessments; and provide general scientific advice to our Forest Carbon Network Initiative.
This position has an initial duration of two years, with the possibility of extension based on funding.
Basic Requirements: A graduate degree (PhD preferred) with a minimum of an additional two years experience in forest ecology, environmental science, climate change, or related field is required. Candidates must have strong experience in satellite, airborne, and/or field-based techniques for mapping and monitoring forest biomass, demonstrated contributions to carbon science via peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and a successful record of working at the interface of science and conservation. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a decentralized, diverse team are essential. Applicants must be available to travel extensively and to remote locations.
Application review will begin August 15th, 2009
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html, job # 10026
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Posted: July 23, 2009
Location: Paris, France
DIVERSITAS (
www.diversitas-international.org), the international biodiversity science programme, is seeking a Science Officer for its International Secretariat located in Paris, to lead the implementation of its bioDISCOVERY core project on 'Assessing, monitoring and predicting biodiversity change'.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual committed to an inter-disciplinary approach to biodiversity science. The position is ideal for a person interested in science, policy and scientific administration. Required: Ph.D. and experience in a biodiversity related field. Excellent interpersonal abilities. Excellent English skills are required; French language skills are a plus. Duties include:
- Synthetic scientific activities such as writing overview articles, editing books;
- Management activities such as organising and leading workshops; liaising with international conventions; fund raising.
Employers are CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) and DIVERSITAS. Position starts
late 2009. Appointment is for one year, renewable. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications (CV and three references) by
15 September and Inquiries via email to Dr. A. Larigauderie: secretariat@diversitas-international.org. More information on DIVERSITAS at:
www.diversitas-international.org
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Posted: July 20, 2009
Location: Vancouver, Canada and Edmonton, Canada
The Biometeorology and Soil Physics Group at UBC, Vancouver, and Northern Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada, Edmonton are accepting applications for a graduate student research assistantship to start in January 2010. We are seeking a highly motivated person interested in pursing Ph.D. research in evapotranspiration and water use efficiency of different-aged hybrid poplar plantations in north central Alberta using energy and water balance techniques. Applicants should have a Masters in any of Soil Science, Agronomy, Biometeorology, Forestry, Hydrology or related fields and have abilities/interests in mathematics and physics. He/she should have programming skills (Matlab and/or Fortran). Opportunities exist to learn new instrumentation techniques, help develop a forest hydrology model, and participate in field experiments. Research will be carried out in cooperation with scientists from other universities and government departments.
Please email your application including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of 2 possible referees to Andy Black: andrew.black@ubc.ca. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Posted: July 13, 2009
Location: Victoria Canada
Closing Date: July 23, 2009 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who Can Apply? Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Full Position Description and Details
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Posted: June 29,2009
Location: Toronto, Canada
A postdoctoral fellowship position at the Science & Technology Branch of Environment Canada working on analysis of long-term greenhouse gases and CO2 isotopes observations
Climate Research Division (CRD), Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate (ASTD), STB of Environment Canada invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the field of atmospheric science, specifically carbon cycle related climate research. The successful candidate must have a PhD in the natural sciences or related field, with a documented interest and expertise in using statistics for analysis and evaluation of atmospheric observations of trace species (e.g. CO2, CO2 isotopes, aerosols etc.).
Duties will consist of analysis and interpretation of existing data records from the Environment Canada Greenhouse Gases & Aerosols Long-term Observation Network, working with a research team in the Climate Chemistry Measurements and Research Section to identify and quantify natural and anthropogenic contributions to ambient atmospheric CO2.
Applications will be accepted immediately. The position will start in September 2009 and be available for three years, pending annual review and availability of funds.
This position will be awarded as a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories, which provides promising young scientists with the opportunity to work with research groups in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions. Fellowships are awarded for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second and third year, at the discretion of the government department concerned. The salary range is 45,000 to 55,000 $CDN per year depending on qualifications. The location of this fellowship is Toronto, Canada, with the Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada.
Candidates must apply through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) website (http://www.nserc.ca) and send their curriculum vitae to:
Dr. Lin Huang
Research Scientist
CCMR, Climate Research Division
Atmospheric Science & Technology Directorate
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto ON M3H 5T4
Tel.: 416 739 5821
Fax: 416 739 4106
lin.huang@ec.gc.ca
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posted: June 29, 2009
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to help to manage an ecosystem ecology laboratory and assist research personnel in measurements of ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water, and energy fluxes based on the eddy covariance methods. This position will be key to an International Polar Year Arctic Observatory Network" project funded by the National Science
Foundation with goals of detecting climate change in the Arctic and its effects on global systems. Duties will include: (1) assist with the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of
micrometeorological instruments, (2) perform data downloads, preliminary analysis, and quality checks, (3) interact with site investigators, and (4) assist with data summary and analysis. Field work will include several 2-3 week trips per year, plus some additional trips to maintain the continuous measurements at the field sites. Field work will be based primarily at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska, with some travel to and work at the North East Science Station in Cherskii,
Russia. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods
Hole, and MA.
The desired candidate will possess: (1) demonstrated experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming (PC208W and PC900, etc.), data collection software, communication peripherals, sensors, remote power systems, data analysis and statistics (2)
strong personal communication and quantitative skills, (3) self- motivation, independence and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as ability and willingness to work with site
investigators, and (4) excellent organizational and documentation skills. Required qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in biogeochemistry, Earth system science, atmospheric
science, biometeorology, micrometeorology, plant ecology, ecosystem ecology, or related fields, and/or significant experience with eddy flux systems and biogeochemical processes. The candidate will also need to possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with
scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Syndonia Bret-Harte ffmsb@uaf.edu, or Dr. Eugénie Euskirchenffese@uaf.edu.
This is a full-time fixed term position with benefits, with initial appointment for one year and potential for repeated renewal upon satisfactory performance. To apply, use the following link:
https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=66852. You must apply on-line, as we cannot accept your application any other way. For your application, you will need to include a letter of
application, a c.v. or resume, transcripts, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. In your letter of application, please explain how your experience, training, and professional goals will apply to this project, and include anything that you think will convince us you are the right person for the job.
Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All
Nonresident Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your
application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director at 474-6259.
UAF is an EO/AA Employer and Educational Institution.
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posted: June 29, 2009
Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Center for Climatic Research (CCR), Nelson Institute for
Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison has an
opening for a postdoctoral scientist beginning late summer/early
fall 2009 to study how atmospheric trace gas observations can be
used to better constrain the effects of drought, fire, and insect
disturbance on land-atmosphere CO2 exchange in the U.S. Mountain
West. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team
working on a NOAA-funded collaboration between CCR, the National
Center for Atmospheric Research Earth Observing Laboratory (NCAR/
EOL), and NOAA Earth Systems Research Lab (ESRL). A variety of tools
including influence function mapping with dispersion models
(Flexpart/STILT), boundary layer airmass characterization with
mesoscale models (WRF), carbon cycle inverse modeling
(CarbonTracker), and ecosystem modeling (SipNET) will be applied to
explain variations in mountaintop and valley CO2 at ongoing
observing sites in the Rocky Mountains. The postdoctoral scientist
is expected to develop independent research within the objectives of
the project. Involvement in field observations is also a possibility.
The appointment is for one year with up to two years extension based
on progress and available funding. Qualified applicants should
possess a Ph.D. in the atmospheric sciences or related field.
Familiarity with scientific programming in Fortran or C and
observational data analysis with IDL, Matlab, or similar tools is
expected. Specific research experience with particle dispersion
models, boundary layer meteorology, carbon cycle processes, inverse
modeling, trace gas measurements, mountain ecology, and/or mesoscale
atmospheric models in complex terrain are all highly desirable. The
position will be based in Madison, WI, but regular travel to
Boulder, CO and other locations is expected.
To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest
with the names of three references to: Dr. Ankur Desai, desai@aos.wisc.edu
<mailto:desai@aos.wisc.eduby July 15, 2009. UW-Madison is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence
through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Posted: June 12, 2009
Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Environmental Sciences Division Biological and Environmental Sciences Directorate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee
ORNL09-83-ESD
Project Description:
The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), http://www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), http://www.ornl.gov, has an immediate opening for one post-doctoral fellowship in carbon cycle science and biogeochemistry. The post-doc will be responsible for spatial and temporal modeling of carbon and nitrogen dynamics in North American agricultural ecosystems. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, life cycle analysis, and greenhouse gas accounting associated with cropland production, land management, and other anthropogenic activities. Modeling includes carbon uptake, transport, and release occurring through the planting, harvest, transport, and processing of agricultural commodities. Work will be conducted in collaboration with others conducting research on economics and climate change. Annual salary depends on experience. The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Qualifications: Ph.D. required in Ecology, Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
Technical Questions:
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Tristram West at westto@ornl.gov
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number.
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
