Job Opportunities posted Jan-May 2010

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PhD Grant Nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems
Location: Université Paris Sud, Franc
Posted: May 27, 2010

We propose through this e-mail a PhD thesis grant for 3 years (net salary: 1600 Euros/month), starting October 2010 at the Université Paris-Sud (Orsay, France).

The successful applicant will study Nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems, within a framework coupling experimental work and process-based modelling.

This innovative topic will be developed within the Plant Ecophysiology team of the Ecology, Systematic and Evolution lab (UMR 8079, Université Paris-Sud, web page : http://www.ese.u-psud.fr/spip.php?rubrique2).

The successful applicant will be supervised by a team of specialists (Nitrogen cycling, process-based modelling, Ecophysiology) with excellent publication records.

The selection of suitable candidates will occur on June 24th and 25th at our lab. The deadline for submission of application forms is fixed to June, 10th. In order to efficiently prepare these files, we invite you to contact us as soon as possible, for a first interview.

Stéphane Bazot: stephane.bazot@u-psud.fr
Laure Barthes: laure.barthes@u-psud.fr
Eric Dufrêne: eric.dufrene@u-psud.fr
Nicolas Delpierre: nicolas.delpierre@u-psud.fr

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Post-doc in Carbon-water-energy fluxes
Location: Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Posted: May 27, 2010

Carbon-water-energy fluxes along the climate gradient in the dry Mediterranean region
Preferred start date: September 1, 2010
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Weizmann Institute of
Science, to study the tradeoffs in the effect on climate among surface energy balance, carbon
sequestration, and water use along the climatic gradient in Israel (300 to 900 mm annual
precipitation). Research will center on a new mobile eddy flux measurement system. It also will
include the application of stable isotopes, COS and 14C. This project will expand on the 10 years
study at a permanent semi-arid flux site (www.weizmann.ac.il/ESER/People/Yakir/YATIR/).
Experience in eddy flux measurements and biogeochemistry is desirable. Information on
postdoctoral research at the Weizmnn Institute can be found at www.fgs.org.il/en/ (*check out the
“Funded visit for outstanding candidates”).
Interested applicants should contact Dan Yakir (dan.yakir@weizmann.ac.il)

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Faculty Position in Biogeoscience
Location: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, New York
Posted: May 27, 2010

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeks applicants for a faculty position in
biogeoscience, at the tenure track or tenured level. We seek applicants engaged in process-oriented
research who will bring crucial new skills, such as use of molecular-level tools, innovative remote
sensing techniques, new insight or methodology for understanding biogeochemical cycles, specialist
knowledge of ecosystem energetics, and/or application of nano-scale techniques. Our ongoing
research in fields related to biogeoscience includes study of biogeochemistry and geochemistry,
paleoecology, ecophysiology, climate and paleoclimate, oceanography and paleoceanography,
geologic carbon capture and storage, fluid-rock interaction, and the human dimensions of environmental
change. Preference will be given to strong applicants who can integrate their work within
this spectrum.

Minimum requirements for the position are demonstrated scientific creativity, specialist knowledge
in both biology and geoscience, a Ph.D. in a biogeoscience-related field, and capability to teach at
the undergraduate and graduate level. Application review will commence immediately and
continue until the position is filled. For more information and to apply for this position please visit
our online site at:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53131
Questions can be addressed to Peter Kelemen (peterk@LDEO.columbia.edu), Chair of the Search
Committee.

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Scientist / Post-doctoral Fellow - Nitrous Oxide Research
Location: New Zealand
Posted: May 27, 2010

We are seeking a Scientist/Post doctoral fellow to undertake research on nitrous oxide production and exchange processes from soils at a range of spatial and temporal scales and develop technologies to reduce emissions in research programmes that are undertaken by the Global Change Processes Team.
You should posses a PhD in soil or environmental science, in such areas as microbiology, biochemistry or nitrogen dynamics. You should have both strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with instrumentation used in the measurements of trace gas concentrations. An interest and knowledge in grazed pastoral agricultural management systems in New Zealand would be an advantage.
Landcare Research is New Zealand’s foremost environmental research organisation, providing solutions and advice for sustainable development and the management of land-based natural resources. Our Global Change Processes team conducts world-leading research to understand the processes regulating the exchange of greenhouse gases between the terrestrial biosphere and the atmosphere, and to identify viable mitigation options that will reduce net emissions.
The position is for a fixed term of two years, and based at our offices on Massey University campus at Palmerston North, New Zealand.
For further information please visit our website at www.landcareresearch.co.nz/jobs, where you will find a position descriptionand an online application form. All applications must be received online through the Landcare Research website. For specific enquiries, you may contact Professor Surinder Saggar by email Saggars@landcareresearch.co.nz

Applications close 13th June 2010

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Two Post-docs in Groundwater Research
Location: Australia
Posted: May 27, 2010

The first is through the National Centre For Groundwater Research and Training. This is a 3 y position to look at the ecophysiology and ecohydrology of groundwater dependent ecosystems.

Go to: http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=467162&from=

for details.

The second is to use remote sensing and ecohysiological field work to look at the distribution and functioning of groundwater dependent ecosystems. This will go live on the UTS webpage next week, but you can contact me now if you want details. The position will be supervised by Professor Alfredo Huete and myself. It is a 4 y position.

Feel free to distribute this widely to anyone that may be interested. I am happy to chat with anyone about either of these positions.

Derek Eamus
Professor, Environmental Sciences
Department of Environmental Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123, Broadway
NSW 2007
ph 02 9514 4154
www.c3.uts.edu.au

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Six Month Research Associate Position
Location: New Mexico
Posted: May 21, 2010

Seeking a Research Associate for field work at the Sevilleta LTER, one hour’s drive south of Albuquerque, NM. The Research Associate will independently collect measurements of soil, foliage, and wood respiration; tree growth data; maintain a soil respiration autochamber system; summarizeand synthesize field data; and coordinate research with other projects at the site. The position is with Colorado State University, Department of Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship, funded by the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, but will be located in New Mexico. Salary is $42,000/year and travel and field station costs will be compensated.

Desired Qualifications are 1) M.S. Degree in Ecology, Natural Resources, Forestry, Biology, or a closely related field; 2) Experience with a wide variety of field data collection; 3) Ability to analyze and manage complex ecological data sets; 4) Knowledge of computer data processing, including one or more of the major statistical software packages (SPSS, SAS, SYSTAT, etc.), and GIS, and 5) Experience with programming and retrieving data from dataloggers and in troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing field and laboratory equipment.

Please contact Mike Ryan, Rocky Mountain Research Station to apply and for further details. mgryan@fs.fed.us; office: 970-498-1012; cell: 970-217-5798.

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PhD Thesis: Spatialized modeling of land surface – atmosphere exchanges at the extent of the Mediterranean vineyard region
Location: France
Posted: May 21, 2010

Proposal for a PhD thesis
French Doctoral School 477 SIBAGHE
(Integrated systems in biology, agronomy, geosciences, hydrosciences, environment)
Deadline for submitting applications is June, 15, 2010.

Title : Spatialized modeling of land surface – atmosphere exchanges at the extent of the Mediterranean
vineyard region.

Specialty: Continental water and society

Thematic: Land surface atmosphere exchanges within cultivated environment

Scientific domain: Bioclimatology, remote sensing, applied mathematics

Name and label of research unit: Laboratory for Studies of Interactions between Soil – Agrosystem –
Hydrosystem. UMR LISAH SupAgro – INRA – IRD (UMR 1221 INRA, UR 144 IRD)

Supervision: Jean-Paul Lhomme (supervisor, research leader at Institute of Research for the Development),
Frederic Jacob (co-supervisor, researcher at Institute of Research for the Development, HDR – French
academic degree required for PhD student supervision), Laurent Prévot (advisor, researcher at National
Institute for Agricultural Research).

Contact emails: lhommejp@supagro.inra.fr, frederic.jacob@supagro.inra.fr

Starting date / ending date: October 2010 / September 2013

Candidate profile: knowledge in environmental sciences, including 1/ optical remote sensing,
2/ bioclimatology (energy and water balances), 3/ modeling, 4/ programming languages (matrix and
statistical calculus), and 5/ numerical calculus (stochastic simulations and optimization). The PhD
dissertation can be written as a compilation of publications, a good knowledge of English language is
required.

Abstract: Within Mediterranean regions, decision making tools for water management require knowledge of
water and mass exchanges between land surface and atmosphere, where evapotranspiration is the main
component of the hydrological cycle. Recent advances, in terms of modeling and remote sensing, mainly at
the subregional extent for full canopies, allow to foresee the regional extent for complex landscapes such as
row crops. This work aims to propose and calibrate a versatile modeling at the regional extent over a
vineyard watershed, where calibration relies on optical remote sensing. A literature review allows to select a
SVAT model with a regional vocation and a limiter number of parameters. Model implementation is
motivated by versatility and further inclusion into a simulation platform. Meantime, evapotranspiration is
spatialized by synergistically using thermal infrared data from ASTER and Landsat remote sensors. Obtained
time series for evapotranspiration are next used for calibrating the selected SVAT model. These
investigations are conducted over the Peyne watershed, within the framework of the OMERE Observatory
for Environmental research.

Key words: land surface – atmosphere exchanges, regional extent, SVAT modeling, optical remote sensing,
parameterization and calibration, numerical calculus

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PhD Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
Location: France
Posted: May 21, 2010

Below is a proposal for a PhD position that has been preselected by the French National Institute for
Agricultural Research (http://www.international.inra.fr/), with a proposed five years grant, including three
years as PhD (conducted in LISAH, France) and two years as post-doctoral continuation (can be conducted
outside France). Final selection depends on academic credentials of candidate.

Deadline for submitting applications is June, 15, 2010.

See the following websites (in French or English).
http://www.international.inra.fr/join_us/positions/research_training_positions/young_scientist_contracts__1
http://www.inra.fr/les_hommes_et_les_femmes/rejoignez_nous/completer_sa_formation/le_recrutement_de_
doctorants/cjs__1
http://www.adum.fr/as/ed/bsiae/index.php?page=sujet_detail&matricule_prop=1136
Potential candidates should contact Frédéric Jacob (frederic.jacob@supagro.inra.fr)
Proposal for a PhD thesis
French Doctoral School 477 SIBAGHE
(Integrated systems in biology, agronomy, geosciences, hydrosciences, environment)
Title: Accounting for topography into the modeling of land surface – atmosphere exchanges : the case study
of Mediterranean agricultural watersheds
Specialty: Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
Thematic: Land surface atmosphere exchanges within cultivated environment
Scientific domain: Bioclimatology, fluid mechanics, applied mathematics
Name and label of research unit: Laboratory for Studies of Interactions between Soil – Agrosystem –
Hydrosystem. UMR LISAH SupAgro – INRA – IRD (UMR 1221 INRA, UR 144 IRD)
Supervision: Frederic Jacob (supervisor, researcher at Institute of Research for the Development, HDR –
French academic degree required for PhD student supervision), Laurent Prévot (advisor, researcher at
National Institute for Agricultural Research), Rim Zitouna (advisor, researcher at Tunisian National Institute
for Environmental Engineering Research)
Contact emails: frederic.jacob@supagro.inra.fr
Starting date / ending date: October 2010 / September 2013
Candidate profile: knowledge in environmental sciences, including 1/ fluid mechanics and turbulence,
2/ bioclimatology (energy and water balances), 3/ modeling, 4/ programming languages (matrix and
statistical calculus), and 5/ numerical calculus (stochastic simulations and optimization). The PhD
dissertation can be written as a compilation of publications, a good knowledge of English language is
required.

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3 Postdoctoral positions in molecular genetics, modeling, and microbial ecology
Location: California
Posted: May 21, 2010

Three positions are open for highly qualified candidates to join a research team examining microbial responses to environmental change. The project includes a range of approaches to identify the bacteria, archaea, and fungi that drive biogeochemical processes in a California grassland ecosystem. One postdoctoral researcher will focus on the preparation and analysis of genomic libraries containing enzyme genes involved in carbon and nutrient cycling. Another postdoctoral researcher will develop and test theoretical models of biogeochemical processes based on microbial traits. The third postdoctoral researcher will conduct laboratory and field assays of process rates that will be used to validate the theoretical models. Successful candidates will collaborate with a dynamic team of microbial and ecosystem ecologists at UC Irvine and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab under the supervision of Dr. Steve Allison, Dr. Kathleen Treseder, or Dr. Adam Martiny.

Required qualifications include a recent Ph.D. (earned in 2006 or later) in ecology, math, molecular biology, or related fields. Desirable qualifications include research experience with microbes, a strong publication record, excellent writing and communication skills, and familiarity with bioinformatics/computational approaches in biology.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Candidates should email a CV, one-page statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three references to allisons@uci.edu with "Postdoctoral Scholar Positions" in the subject line. The position(s) of interest to the candidate should be specified in the body of the email. Consult http://jobs.bio.uci.edu/jobtemplate_new.cfm?the_jobid=535 for additional details. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

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PC-02 Physical Scientist - Forest Carbon Dynamics
Location: Canada
Posted: May 21, 2010

Closing date of May 27, 2010.

Here is a live link to the poster as it appears on www.jobs.gc.ca

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2 Post-docs in Australia
Location: Australia
Posted: May 21, 2010

I have two new postdoc positions available in my lab.

The first is through the National Centre For Groundwater Research and Training. This is a 3 y position to look at the ecophysiology and ecohydrology of groundwater dependent ecosystems.

Go to:
http://www.jobs.uts.edu.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=467162&from=  for details.

The second is to use remote sensing and ecohysiological field work to look at the distribution and functioning of groundwater dependent ecosystems. This will go live on the UTS webpage next week, but you
can contact me now if you want details. The position will be supervised by Professor Alfredo Huete and myself. It is a 4 y position.

Feel free to distribute this widely to anyone that may be interested. I am happy to chat with anyone about either of these positions.

Derek Eamus
Professor, Environmental Sciences
Department of Environmental Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123, Broadway
NSW 2007
ph 02 9514 4154
www.c3.uts.edu.au

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Post-Doc Regional carbon budget
Location: Australia
Posted: May 7, 2010

We are offering a postdoc position to work on the carbon budget of Australia (also as part of RECCAP;http://www.globalcarbonproject.org/reccap) I wonder whether you have any potential candidates who would be interested in the position. We are after a profile with strong numerical skills/modeler/data assimilation.

https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2010%2F201

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PhD position: Processes and vulnerability of C pools and GHG fluxes on agricultural land in relation to management and site properties
Location: INRA, Grassland Ecosystem Research, site of Crouël, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Posted: May 7, 2010

We are seeking a PhD student within the FP7 European project GHG Europe (Greenhouse gas management in European land use systems). The project task comprises analyses of gathered data as it pertains to detection of long-term trends in soil C pools in response to climate variability, management, disturbances, and their interactions.
The successful candidate will be involved in i) soil sampling at European grass- and cropland sites, ii) soil fractionation procedures to derive accurate data on different soil organic carbon pools and iii) initialisation and evaluation of models. The four sectoral models are Sundial/MAGEC (cropland; Smith et al., 1996), PaSim (grassland; Vuichard et al. 2007a, b), DayCent (crop and grassland; Del Grosso et al., 2006) and DNDC (crop and grassland; Li et al., 1994). For defined grass/cropland sites, the candidate will compare spin-up runs with measured SOC fractions, assess the impact of initialisation conditions on models performance, and develop further equations for, e.g., ecosystem respiration and N2O emissions. The candidate will work in collaboration with research groups in Switzerland and Scotland and extended stays abroad have to be considered.
Requirements
For this project, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in both laboratory research and model development. Previous experiences in the fields of soil biochemistry and modelling would be beneficial but not essential. Applicants should hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in soil chemistry, environmental geochemistry, or a related basic science discipline. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is essential.
Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Funding will be secured for 3 years. The project will begin July/August 2010.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees.
Additional information about the position and a project description can be obtained from:
Katja Klumpp (++33 473 62 4565; katja.klumpp@clermont.inra.fr) or Gianni Bellocchi (gianni.bellocchi@clermont.inra.fr)

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PhD Research Fellow in Tropical Forest Biomass Dynamics
Location: University of Leeds, UK
Posted: May 7, 2010

Closing Date: 05/23/2010

Research Fellow in Tropical Forest Biomass Dynamics: 2010 Call for Applications!

The RAINFOR project is looking to appoint a post-doctoral position in spatial modelling and mapping of Amazon carbon dynamics. The successful candidate will have responsibility for: (i) scaling-up findings (such as forest carbon stores and fluxes, and their sensitivity to climate variation) from field sites to the level of the Amazon forest region, and (ii) then communicating these to key audiences in the science community, the general public, and the conservation community, and to feed into the policy-making process. S/he will work with a team of researchers from the UK, Brazil, and other Amazonian countries, and especially closely with Professor Oliver Phillips (Leeds) and Professor Yadvinder Malhi (Oxford).

Potentially interested candidates are encouraged to visit this website where further details are available:

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ABA026/research-fellow-in-tropical-forest-biomass-dynamics/

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Post-doc: Terrestrial and aquatic biogeochemistry
Location: Hilo, HA
Posted: May 7, 2010

The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be to investigate and understand terrestrial to aquatic (i.e., anchialine ponds) biogeochemical dynamics and linkages relating to the presence of the non-native, N-fixing tree, Prosopis pallida (a.k.a. "Kiawe" in Hawaii) in dry coastal and lowland ecosystems of leeward Hawaii. Specifically, the researcher will investigate how Prosopis productivity is influenced by contrasting water availability, and how it alters terrestrial C and N accumulation and cycling as well as water quantity and quality of anchialine ponds and groundwater. Measurements will include Prosopis stand productivity and nutrient cycling, soil water availability and salinity, isotope values of water, plant tissue, dissolved nutrients, and soils, and a variety of climate parameters. The researcher will work in close collaboration with terrestrial and aquatic ecologists as well as geochemists, and will be expected to assist supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

This work will be a key component of an interdisciplinary research program seeking to understand the sources, sinks and biogeochemical evolution of groundwater nutrient pathways along the central Kona coast of Hawaii, with its main thrust being the differentiation and interaction between pristine, anthropogenic and invasive species nutrient flux/reservoir components. This program further seeks to characterize the economic benefits and costs of reducing nutrient loading through management of all identified drivers. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on measurement of Prosopis stand processes as they relate to terrestrial and aquatic nutrient cycling and productivity, soil hydrologic processes, and climate, as well as collaborating and coordinating with researchers at UH, USDA-Forest Service, and state agencies that are developing a cross-cutting initiative in water resources and ecohydrology in Hawaii.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Ph.D from an accredited university in biology, ecology, environmental science, botany, geography, or related field. EXPERIENCE: Four to six (4-6) years in field and lab research relating to biogeochemical measurements of plants, soils, and/or water.

ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of scientists, technicians, community members, and students (graduate and undergraduate); ability to collect and analyze biogeochemical data; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent writing and verbal skills; ability to work on rough terrain and in otherwise physically demanding environments. Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physically fit to be able to conduct outdoor work.

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: A demonstrated record of research publication; experience with isotopes and watershed-scale ecological processes. INQUIRIES: Dr. Rebecca Ostertag (ostertag@hawaii.edu) or Dr. Flint Hughes (fhughes@fs.fed.us). Please see www.rcuh.com for more details about applying through the online system (details on this specific job coming soon).

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Graduate Research Assistantships: Aquifer recharge and vegetation change
Location: Texas A&M University
Posted: May 7, 2010

A graduate research assistantship is available to study the response of water movement in soil to woody vegetation removal and soil texture variation. The work will include using stable isotopes and other approaches to identify plant water sources and patterns of vertical water movement in soils to better understand how landscape manipulations affect the hydrologic cycle at a regional scale. Field work will be conducted in the recharge zone of the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in southwest Texas. Experience with stable isotopes and hydrological applications is preferred.

Plant hydrogen and oxygen isoscapes

A graduate research assistantship is available to study plant stable isotope ratio spatial variation at large scales and its physiological and environmental controls. The focus will be primarily on understanding relationships between environmental water, plant water, and plant organic compound hydrogen and oxygen isotope ratios. Experience and interest in plant physiology, biochemistry, geochemistry, or stable isotopes is preferred.

The successful candidates will join the laboratory of Dr. Jason West in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University (http://essm.tamu.edu).

Interested applicants should contact Dr. West with a description of their research/professional interests, CV, GPR and GRE scores, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Email: jbwest@tamu.edu

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Contractor Forest Carbon Monitoring
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Posted: May 7, 2010

The GEO Secretariat is seeking a contractor to support its work in Forest Carbon Monitoring.
Deadline for applications: 28 May 2010
Details can be found on the GEO Secretariat web site:
http://www.earthobservations.org/ag_geosec_eo.shtml

 

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Two Postdoctoral Opportunities, Regional and global modeling and data assimilation
Location: Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Posted: April 29, 2010

We seek candidates for two post-doctoral positions to develop data assimilation techniques to facilitate ecological forecasting at regional and global scales.

The field of ecology has been rapidly transformed to a data-rich scientific endeavor due to fast development and implementation of observatory networks. There is an unprecedented demand to assimilate data from the observatory networks into ecological models toward forecasting changes in ecological services. We are recruiting two post-doctoral fellows to develop and apply data assimilation techniques to ecosystem and biogeochemical research using data collected from global change experiments, AmeriFlux sites, satellites, and other spatially distributed measurements.

Salary for those positions is competitive and commensurate with qualification. Requirements for the post-doctoral positions include: (1) a PhD in ecology, computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, or related areas, (2) demonstrated experience with advanced statistical analysis and/or modeling techniques, (3) strong quantitative skills together with basic ecology training, and 4) high motivation and ability to interact and collaborate with other scientists. We will provide the incumbents training on data assimilation.

To apply for those positions, please contact: Dr. Yiqi Luo, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, email: yluo@ou.edu. More information about our group can be found from the website: http://bomi.ou.edu/luo/.

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Post-doc Ecophysiologist
Location: University of Minnesota
Posted: April 29, 2010

The post-doctoral scientist serves as part of a research team comprised of faculty from the University of Minnesota, Duke University, the University of North Carolina, and USDA Forest Service scientists. The post-doc will work for the University of Minnesota on forest water and carbon exchange studies. The post-doc will be located at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto, NC, near the primary field measurement sites. The Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory has been in continuous operation since 1934 and the research program spans the continuum of basic to applied science. Coweeta is a Long-Term Ecological Research Site and works cooperatively with several universities, National Forests, and local, state, and other federal agencies.

The incumbent will participate in ongoing team-oriented research focused on understanding responses of watershed ecosystems to anthropogenic and natural disturbances. The incumbent will provide research leadership and serve as an active team member on research projects that include: (1) quantification of carbon and water flux in forest ecosystems, (2) developing physiologically based metrics of forest stress in response to climate change and climate variation, and (3) developing quantitative methods and computer based models for scaling measurements across time and space. The assignment entails challenges to modify, develop, and apply existing methods to integrate ecosystem analyses and requires a strong background in forest ecophysiology and quantitative ecology, with a working knowledge of forest water and carbon cycling.

Additional opportunities include the preparation of grant proposals for ecosystem studies as appropriate, reviewing manuscripts, participating in workshops, symposia, and other professional meetings. The researcher will have the opportunity to interact with university scientists in a variety of disciplines to address ecosystem hypotheses.

The position is available beginning June 1, 2010, and is funded for two years, with opportunities for extension.

Successful applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in forest ecophysiology, forest ecology, or a closely related field by the eventual start date. The ability to work well with others, often in cold, wet, and/or steep conditions is required. Experience in ecophysiological measurements and data analysis is highly desirable, including leaf, root, and soil gas exchange, individual tree sap flux, microclimatic and environmental data collection via programmable field data logging systems, leaf area measurement and estimation via optical and remotely-sensed measurements, experience with multi-variable, time series, and spatial statistics, and plant to stand-scale modeling. Development and programming of data acquisition systems, and of plant-environment models is desirable. Strong communications abilities are a plus, particularly a proven publication record in scientific outlets.

Salary will be between $48,000 - $52,000 per year, depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Applications are accepted online, via

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html

Click on "search and apply for openings,” and enter requisition 165600.

Please contact Paul Bolstad, pbolstad@umn.edu, James Vose, jvose@fs.fed.us, or Chelcy Ford, chelcy.ford@gmail.com, with questions.

As always, sorry for cross or repeat postings.

Paul Bolstad, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota

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LTER Database & System Admin
Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin
Posted: April 29, 2010

The North Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research Project is seeking a database and system administrator (official title Information Processing Consultant).

Position details and application instructions are available at:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_063970.html

Basic Position Information

Degree and area of specialization:
B.S. required in computer science or environmental studies/engineering. M.S. preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Demonstrated experience in database design and management is required; experience in Linux server administration is desired; working knowledge in GIS, website management and/or html and PHP is desired; demonstrated personal initiative, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Principal duties: The North Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research (NTL-LTER; http://lter.limnology.wisc.edu) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studies lakes and watersheds as one of a network of 26 sites established by the National Science Foundation to support research on long-term change. We are interested in how biophysical setting, climate, and changing land use interact to shape lake characteristics and dynamics over time (past, present, future). Our primary study sites include a set of seven northern Wisconsin and four southern Wisconsin lakes and their surrounding landscapes. Principal Investigators of NTL-LTER represent 14 departments of the U.W.-Madison campus plus US Geological Survey and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The project maintains an extensive state of the art data repository in which many different kinds of data are archived for current and future use. Data collected in this project include real time streaming sensor data monitoring lake conditions, manual water sample analyses, microbial genomics data, data from experimental manipulations, and a wide range of spatial data. The NTL-LTER seeks an Information Processing Consultant t to assist with day to day information management duties.

45% Database design and implementation together with the creation of programs and scripts to manage and retrieve data in response to the research agenda of the project. Responsibilities also include design, production and maintenance of the project web site including dynamic query access to the database.

45% Maintenance of an existing website, which would include scripting new functionality as well as content updates.

10% Basic Linux/Unix server maintenance including upgrades, backup, installation of software, and trouble shooting.

The Information Processing Consultant will work closely with the Lead Information Manager of the project. The position will require occasional travel to national LTER Information Management meetings. Depending on skills and personal interest the position may include the support of spatial data analyses and/or development and maintenance of online mapping applications.

Electronic applications are preferred. Please send a resume and cover letter referring PVL 63970 to Denise Karns, dkkarns@wisc.edu, or UW Center for Limnology, 680 North Park Street, Madison WI 53706-1413, fax 608-265-2340

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PhD-candidate Land Remote Sensing
Location: Wageningen University's Center of Geoinformation, Netherlands
Posted: April 23, 2010

Job Reference ESG CGI-0013
Job Title PhD-candidate in land remote sensing
Contact Email martin.herold@wur.nl
Job Advert Details

We are looking for:
A PhD-candidate in land remote sensing “Applying terrestrial LIDAR to measure vegetation characteristics and improve remote sensing monitoring applications” The Centre for GeoInformation at Wageningen University (NL) is offering a PhD position for combining terrestrial LIDAR measurements and new remote sensing algorithms for monitoring of vegetation structure and biophysical variables; with focus on forest areas. The PhD student is expected to perform research on the analysis of hemispherical, multiplereturn terrestrial LIDAR measurements and integrate such data with improved and innovative land remote sensing approaches for calibration and validation purposes. The methodological work will entail field campaigns (also international), the analysis of threedimensional LIDAR signals to derive vegetation parameters, and the application of quantitative digital image analysis techniques. The research is part of international research collaborations.

We ask:
MSc degree and experiences in relevant fields such as Remote Sensing, Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Geography. Knowledge in the areas of expected methodological work and programming skills in IDL or MATLAB is preferable. The candidate should have an interest to work in a research team including international partners.

We offer:
A full-time PhD-position for 4 years. There will be a probationary period of 18 months.
The gross salary is € 2.042,- based on a full-time position in the first year and increases to € 2.612,- in the final year.

Location:
The candidate is expected to pursue a PhD study at Wageningen University's Center of Geoinformation, Netherlands

Additional Information:
More information is available through Prof. Dr. Martin Herold, email martin.herold@wur.nl.

Website Centre : www.grs.wur.nl/UK/

We are:
Centre for Geo-Information (CGI) has a leading role in the field of geo-information, remote sensing and ICT. With scientific, interdisciplinary and a user-oriented approach, CGI contributes to solutions of (inter-) national spatial topics. Wageningen University and Research Centre Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That's our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale.
Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.
To apply for this job and for further information about working at Wageningen UR take a look at
www.jobsat.wur.nl.
You can apply for this job before the 8th of May 2010

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Two Marie Curie PhD positions
Location: CREAF Research Centre, Barcelona, Spain (www.CREAF.uab.es)
Posted: April 29, 2010

Measuring and Modelling Plant Ecophysiological responses to drought (withing the GREENCYCLES network www.greencycles.org)

Position 1.

Ecosystem respiration is composed of various compartments, from leaf maintenance and growth, though to the stem, fine roots, and soil respiration. This makes it difficult to accurately model, and thus contributes the highest uncertainty when modelling net ecosystem exchange for terrestrial ecosystems. It is also poorly understood how each compartment responds to water stress and nutrient availability. This project aims to reduce this uncertainty through field measurements along an environmental gradient and subsequent model development and integration of knowledge gained into the forest model GOTILWA+.

Target ecosystems: those measured by existing experiments and available databases (as FLUXNET and other field experiments,...)

Activities such as Model inter-comparison in relation to ecosystems respiration responses to environmental conditions will be performed as well as model applications using climate change projections to evaluate the impacts on carbon balance.

Project will involve:

• Field measurements; the design and execution of experimental studies.
• Advanced statistical techniques for data analysis.
• Visual Basic and C computer languages.
• Scientific knowledge about model-data fusion techniques - terrestrial carbon cycle modelling on a local and a European scale.
• Complex computer models, structure and application, code writing and debugging
• Presentations through group seminars and cluster meetings, discussion skills also through institute colloquium
• Paper writing: Managing references and library databases
• Ph D thesis.
  

Position 2:

Predictions of future climate change in Europe suggest an increase in the occurrence and intensity of summer drought events. Different species exhibit different responses to such stress, through stomatal control, mesophyll conductance responses, and photosynthetic deregulation, though the exact mechanisms are, as yet, poorly understood. The Mediterranean climate region is currently characterised by such seasonal drought, due to its hot dry summers, making it an opportune place to study such species responses. This project involves identifying such responses, in order to improve our understanding of species responses and possible future species dynamics in a changing world. This is to be done through field measurements at sites along an environmental gradient, with the integration of knowledge gained into the forest model GOTILWA+.

Target species: Quercus ilex (evergreen), Quercus pusbescens and Q. cerrioides (both deciduous), Pinus halepensis,Pinus sylvestris (others if possible)

Target parameters: Photosynthetic and transpiration parameters, mobile carbon reserves and nutrients

Project will involve:

• Field measurements; the design and execution of experimental studies.
• Advanced statistical techniques for data analysis.
• Visual Basic and C computer languages.
• Scientific knowledge about model-data fusion techniques - terrestrial carbon cycle modelling on a local and a European scale.
• Complex computer models, structure and application, code writing and debugging
• Presentation skills through group seminars and cluster meetings, discussion skills also through institute colloquium
• Paper writings: Managing references and library databases
• PhD thesis

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Science Coordinator for Calibration and validation programs for satellite image data sets and derived products
Location: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Posted: April 21, 2010

Please find attached the announcement for a Cal/Val Research Fellow position with TERN at the University of Queensland in Brisbane,  Australia.

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) was established in July 2009 to provide a national collaborative infrastructure and framework to assist in collection and management of scientific data to meet the needs of the terrestrial ecosystem research community. The network will also promote terrestrial ecosystems science interactions and planning in Australia. www.tern.org.au

Application closing date has been extended. Please contact Professor Phinn directly for more information (s.phinn@uq.edu.au)

Position: Science Coordinator, Researcher Fellow for the TERN Auscover Facility- Queensland/NSW Node

Classification: UQ Research Fellow - Level B (Point 6), Gross salary package from $106,186

This salary package consists of: Base salary range from $84,172 per annum, plus employer superannuation of 17% of salary; and any other cash benefits, such as allowances or loadings. An employee superannuation contribution of 7% of salary is mandatory. This may be salary sacrificed from pre-tax earnings.

Primary Purpose of Position: To engage, as a research fellow, in the coordination of activities of the QLD/NSW node of the TERN's Auscover facility and to coordinate development and application of calibration and validation programs for satellite image data sets and derived products to be served through the TERN Auscover portal. The candidate will be located within the CSER (Centre for Spatial Environmental Research) facilities in the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, and also have office space at the Remote Sensing Centre of QLD DERM. In addition to their role in Auscover, the candidate will be expected to be involved in research supervision, and participation in CSER's and JRSRP (Joint Remote Sensing Research Program) (seminars, mentoring etc).

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Applications Scientist, Environmental
Location: LI-COR Biosciences, 4647 Superior Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted: April 21, 2010

Earliest Starting Date: April 9, 2010
Application Closing Date: Open until Filled

Position Summary: 1) Provide technical support to customers 2) Provide scientific leadership in understanding and developing new products and product applications, 3) Present results to the scientific community in published talks workshops, and published manuscripts, 4) Write technical application notes and provide training to LI-COR customers and employees, 5) Actively participate in the technical sales process.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities encompass Customer support: provide expert and sophisticated technical support to solve problems that require a high level of experience and understanding; participate in training and support of customers and distributors. Product development: Recognize key scientific problems that must be addressed to develop and test new products, applications and protocols; independently design and execute experiments that address these problems by leading and serving on new product development teams. Technical Sales: Develop and give technical presentations for customers, workshops and seminars; participate in exhibitions (U.S. and International) & onsite demos; take incoming sales calls/correspondence from customers and provide necessary information and follow-up. Scientific communication: Write & review technical presentations and manuscripts and technical documents; give oral technical presentations.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in ecophysiology, environmental physics, micrometeorology, natural resources science, plant physiology, agronomy, soil science, or a related field. Prefer experience in mathematical modeling or analysis of biological or environmental problems, turbulent fluxes, hydrologic systems, light propagation in canopies, or related processes.
Practical experience in at least 3 of the following: ecophysiology, environmental physics, micrometeorology, natural resources science, plant physiology, agronomy, or soil science. Knowledgeable/experience with software data processing, quality control, and scientific analysis of eddy covariance flux, radiation, soil, and/or micrometeorological data. Requires a concentrated focus on either; (1) Successful operation of year-round eddy covariance stations for energy, water, and carbon dioxide flux measurements or similar systems. (2) Strong comprehension of the techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory procedures fundamental to measurements in plant physiology, environmental physics, agronomy or related field.
Employment Conditions: Full-Time, Regular Employment status (12 months/year). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance plans plus educational assistance, wellness programs, vacation, holidays, 401K/ profit sharing plan &flexible spending plan.
For Additional Information: For a full job description & submit applications visit our website - http://www.licor.com/corp/careers.jsp (preferred) or alternatively, applications can be submitted to careers@licor.com.

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Two Post-doctoral fellows Regional and global modeling and data assimilation
Location: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Posted: April 21, 2010

We seek candidates for two post-doctoral positions to develop data assimilation techniques to facilitate ecological forecasting at regional and global scales.

The field of ecology has been rapidly transformed to a data-rich scientific endeavor due to fast development and implementation of observatory networks. There is an unprecedented demand to assimilate data from the observatory networks into ecological models toward forecasting changes in ecological services. We are recruiting two post-doctoral fellows to develop and apply data assimilation techniques to ecosystem and biogeochemical research using data collected from global change experiments, FLUXNEt, satellites, and other spatially distributed measurements.

Salary for those positions is competitive and commensurate with qualification. Requirements for the post-doctoral positions include:
(1) a PhD in ecology, computer sciences, statistics, mathematics, or related areas,
(2) demonstrated experience with advanced statistical analysis and/or modeling techniques,
(3) strong quantitative skills together with basic ecology training, and
4) high motivation and ability to interact and collaborate with other scientists. We will provide the incumbents training on data assimilation.

To apply for those positions, please contact: Dr. Yiqi Luo, Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019,
email: yluo@ou.edu. More information about our group can be found from the website: http://bomi.ou.edu/luo/.

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Fresh out PhDs in Earth Science
Location: GSFC, Greenbelt MD
Posted: April 21, 2010

NASA as openings for fresh out PhD

NASA/GSFC has numerous openings in earth science (atmosphere, ocean, land surface processes, carbon cycle, remote sensing, modeling…..) positions for early career scientists. Please spread the word to your colleagues and graduating students.

You can find information from the following website, the job # is GS10D0189. US citizenship is required.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Search.aspx?sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles

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Postdoctoral Opportunity, Forest Nitrogen Retention
Location: Cornell University, Ithica, New York
Posted: April 21, 2010

FOREST NITROGEN RETENTION. Postdoctoral scientist sought to study nitrogen retention and loss processes in forests near Ithaca, New York, and at the Hubbard Brook Long-term Ecological Research project, New Hampshire. The position will be based at Cornell University, and will include opportunities for teacher outreach and science communication. A completed Ph.D. in soil science, catchment biogeochemistry, ecosystem ecology, or similar field is required before starting. Experience with stable isotopes, soil nitrogen dynamics, and related biogeochemical methods is highly desirable.

For further information or to apply, contact Dr. Christine Goodale (clg33@cornell.edu), Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University. Application materials should include a CV, short letter describing research interests and experience, and the names and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Please combine all documents into a single .pdf. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until May 3, 2010.

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Post-doc Opportunity in Ecology
Location: Cedar Creek LTER, University of Minnesota
Posted: April 21, 2010

We are seeking applications for a post-doctoral associate in ecology as part of the Cedar Creek LTER program at the University of Minnesota. The appointment is for one year with potential for renewal, to begin as soon as possible. The specific research project to be conducted will depend on the interests of the successful applicant, and we are particularly interested in someone who will test hypotheses by integrating across several of the research foci of the Cedar Creek LTER (e.g., community dynamics, biogeochemistry, ecophysiology, trophic dynamics). The successful applicant is expected to work as part of any one of a number of new and ongoing long-term experiments, utilize existing long-term datasets, and/or conduct cross-site syntheses. Available experiments include manipulations of fire frequency, nutrients inputs, CO2, temperature, biodiversity, and herbivore densities. In addition, the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve contains a variety of ecosystem types (prairie, old-fields, oak savanna, oak forest, pine forest, wetland, agricultural fields) appropriate for comparative studies.

Visit http://cedarcreek.umn.edu/ for more information about the site and ongoing research projects. Questions should be addressed to Drs. Sarah Hobbie, shobbie@umn.edu or David Tilman, tilman@umn.edu, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.

To apply, send a statement of research interests, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Belinda Befort, befort@umn.edu, with the subject line: Cedar Creek Post-Doc Search. Review of applications will begin April 25, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.

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Research Assistant Professor position on land remote sensing
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Posted: April 21, 2010

CLOSING DATE: open until filled
DEPARTMENT: Geography
STARTING SALARY: commensurate with experience
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFO: Excellent benefits

DUTIES: RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY. A full time research faculty position for a Research Assistant Professor is available in the Department of Geography, University of Maryland at College Park.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative research program in remote sensing science with primary research interests in retrieval of land surface properties from satellite data, particularly surface radiation quantities. Candidatewill be expected to conduct research in support of NASA and NOAA related projects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a Ph.D in geography, environmental science, geomatics, engineering, or other related disciplines with a strong background in quantitative analysis of satellite data, and effective communication skills in English.
TO APPLY: send curriculum vitae, a letter describing research interests, and contact information for three references to: Xiufang Zhu (zxf@umd.edu), Department of Geography, 2181 LeFrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742. Inquires about the position are encouraged by contacting Prof. Shunlin Liang (301-405-4556; sliang@umd.edu).
DEADLINE: This full-time position is immediately available until a suitable candidate is identified. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an AA/EEO employer.

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Post-doc: Hydrological disturbance on carbon exchange from peat forests in Borneo
Location: Singapore
Posted: April 2, 2010
Closing date: April 15, 2010

The Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology invites applicants for a postdoctoral research fellowship to design and implement field eddy covariance measurements of carbon fluxes from peat forests in Southeast Asia. The position is based in Singapore under the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology with fieldwork in Borneo, and requires relocation to Singapore.

Our objective is to characterize the effects of land conversion on carbon fluxes out of tropical peat forests. We focus on peat swamps as the areas in which the land conversion has the largest consequences hydrologically and in terms of carbon balance. Conversion of these swamps for agriculture involves deep drainage and this drainage results in the release of large stores of carbon into the atmosphere.

We are seeking a candidate with a background in eddy covariance or a related field, preferably with field experience. Applicants must have less than three years postdoctoral experience. Applicants that can begin by September 1st are preferred. The salary will be up to S$85,000 per year, or $55,400 US dollars, renewable yearly, with research and travel allowances.

Further details are available on the announcement page:
http://web.mit.edu/smart/postdoc-programme/index.html.

If interested, please contact:
Charles Harvey, charvey@mit.edu
or Alex Cobb, alex.cobb@smart.mit.edu

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Post-doc: Carbon fluxes (CO2 and CH4) in Amazonia
Location: Gif sur Yvette, France
Posted: April 2, 2010

GHG in Amazonia - LSCE - INRA, FRANCE

Scientific context: The Amazonian forest represents a major contribution to the variations of atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), like CO2 and CH4. However, the exact magnitude of this contribution to the global carbon cycle remains highly uncertain, especially due to the fact that there are very few long term observations in this part of the world. The regional biospheric fluxes of GHGs can be estimated through two main approaches. The bottom-up method is based on sporadic forest inventories and local measurements of carbon exchange between the ecosystem and the atmosphere, analyzed through terrestrial ecosystem models. On the other hand, the top-down methodology is using the space-time variations of atmospheric mixing ratios which integrate the surface fluxes on a larger scale. Atmospheric transport models are used to link the observed atmospheric gradients, to the distribution of surface fluxes.

In French Guiana, North-East of Amazonia, the Guyaflux station (www.ecofog.gf/fr/fonctionnement/guyaflux/) is equipped for continuous measurements of CO2 and H2O biospheric eddy fluxes (since 2003), and high precision atmospheric mixing ratios of CO2 and CH4 (since October 2009). Those dataset should improve the estimations of the contribution of North-East Amazonia in the CO2 and CH4 budget.

The postdoctoral fellow will be in charge of the analysis of the flux and mixing ratio (CO2 and CH4) measurements at the Guyaflux observatory, in collaboration with the international monitoring stations already running in Amazonia. This region is dominated by trade-wind easterlies coming from the tropical Atlantic Ocean. The analysis of the atmospheric gradients from Atlantic stations (Barbados, Ascencion), the Guyaflux site, and Brazilians stations (Santaren, Arembepe) will provide information about the regional CO2 and CH4 fluxes distribution. In addition to the low troposphere monitoring network, other dataset may be used like the European CARIBIC project in the high troposphere, or remote sensing CH4 observations. The applicant will analyze the available dataset by using the atmospheric inversion scheme develops at LSCE, with the objective to assess the carbon fluxes (CO2 and CH4) and their uncertainties in Amazonia. Cooperation is foreseen with various research groups in Latin America and the NOAA CarbonTracker team.

General information and application procedure: The salary will depend on the experience of the applicant (about 2600 € net/month for a young research fellow). The selected applicant will work at LSCE, Gif sur Yvette, France, but will need to travel 2-3 times to Kourou, French Guiana (2-3 weeks each time).

The deadline to submit applications is May 31, 2010. The contract could start in July/August 2010 for a duration of 12 months.

Applicants should submit a CV, list of publications, and a short
statement of research interests to Damien BONAL (bonal@nancy.inra.fr)
and Michel RAMONET (michel.ramonet@lsce.ipsl.fr).

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Research Engineer: Flux Tower in Deciduous Forest
Location: Orsay, near Paris, France
Posted: April 2, 2010

We have a permanent position (Research Engineer IR CNRS) open in our institute (Ecologie, Systématique & Evolution) based in Orsay, near Paris. This job is available to all nationalities. The requested level is PhD or university degree in engineering.

The successful candidate will be in charge of a flux tower over a deciduous oak forest near Paris (running since 2005). This site is part of CarboEurope and has vocation to join ICOS European network. A strong background in ecophysiology and bioclimatology is required, as well as competences in eddyflux hardware and data treatment. A basic level in French is needed.

Candidatures will close on July 9 and auditions will take place in autumn.
Auditions last 30 minutes [talk in French (10 min) and interview (20 min)].
Position will start in December 2010. Gross salary is about 25 KEuros per year or more depending on experience.

For more information, feel free to contact : eric.dufrene@u-psud.fr or jean-yves.pontailler@u-psud.fr

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Post-doc: Amazon tropical forests and climate
Location: University of Arizona, Arizona
Posted: April 2, 2010

NSF Post-Doctoral Scholar in tropical ecosystem & global change science University of Arizona
Begin consideration of applications: April 15, 2010.
Start Date: Summer 2010

An NSF-funded Partnership for International Research and Education (PIRE) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in tropical ecosystem and global change science. We seek outstanding highly motivated candidates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) to combine cutting edge research on tropical forest response to climatic variability with an opportunity to help coordinate an international education and training program (including an intensive advanced tropical field course in the Amazon). Candidates whose background is drawn from a range of disciplines, including ecology, plant physiology, remote sensing, hydrology, atmospheric science, or an interdisciplinary combination of these, are welcome. Experience in education or in organizing field campaigns is also desired.

This honorific fellowship provides exceptional opportunities to collaborate with a broad inter-disciplinary team of American and Brazilian scientists, and to make major contributions to both science and international education.

We expect to award fellowships in two project areas:

(1) Experimental studies to give insight into the future of Amazon forests by investigating effects of drought and light on tropical tree seedling recruitment, with manipulations conducted both in the field and in the model tropical forest of U. of Arizona's unique Biosphere 2 facility (www.b2science.org). Backgrounds in ecology, physiology, or ecohydrology desired.

(2) Observational studies aimed at scaling photosynthesis from leaf traits to landscapes, integrating leaf-scale ecophysiology, ecosystem-scale fluxes, and remote sensing (from both tower-mounted automated multi-spectral cameras, and from satellites) to understand forest phenology and interannual variation across the Amazon. Strong quantitative and programming skills required.

Amazon-PIRE promotes interdisciplinary research in these areas using multiple approaches, including eddy flux towers, isotopic methods, field measurements,
high-resolution aircraft-based LIDAR measurements of forest structure, satellite-based remote sensing, manipulations inside the tropical rainforest biome inside the University of Arizona's unique Biosphere 2 facility (www.b2science.org), and multi-scale modeling.

The annual fellowship is $42,000 plus health insurance, with additional funds to support travel and research in the Amazon of Brazil; the University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer.

Application includes: CV, contact information of three references, a one-page statement of the applicant's doctoral research, and a two-page post-doctoral research proposal.
Please apply online at: http://www.amazonpire.org/. For more information, please contact the Amazon-PIRE Postdoctoral search committee:

Dr. Scott Saleska
Assistant Professor Ecology & Evol. Biology
Director, Amazon-PIRE
saleska@email.arizona.edu

Dr. Alfredo Huete
Professor Soil Water & Env. Science
ahuete@ag.arizona.edu

Dr. Travis Huxman
Professor Ecology & Evololution
huxman@email.arizona.edu

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Post-Doc: Instability analysis of terrain-induced canopy flows
Location: School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College at
City University of New York
Posted: April 2, 2010

Responsibilities: We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist who will apply a nonlinear dynamic approach to the study of canopy flow instability over complex terrain. Turbulent transport processes occurring within canopies are extremely complex, especially for ecosystems with hilly or mountainous terrain, and have not been accurately represented in models. Better understanding of these transport processes in complex terrain is important for understanding the role of terrain in the introduction of pollutants into the atmosphere, and the transfer of water and carbon dioxide between soil, vegetation, and the atmosphere. This project is funded by a three- year National Science Foundation grant. The overall goal is to develop analytical approaches for understanding instability conditions between different regimes of canopy flows over complex terrain. To address this goal, specific tasks are to: (1) derive analytical criteria for transition conditions between different regimes of terrain-induced canopy flows; (2) verify the analytical results using computational fluid dynamics; and (3) validate the analytical and numerical results using field observations.

Qualifications: PhD in one of the following specialties: non-equilibrium statistical physics, theoretical physics, computational physics, fluid mechanics, or applied mathematics. Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or large eddy simulation also is desirable. Applicant must have a strong background in theoretical physics/applied mathematics. How strong is strong enough? For example, applicants are qualified to apply for this position if s/he is able to derive and understand all formula in the following paper: Jackson, P. S. and J. C. R. Hunt, 1975: Turbulent wind flow over a low hill. Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, 101, 929-955. Applicants should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, and a strong publication record is expected.

Salary: $40,000 annual rate plus excellent benefits; initial appointment is one year with contingent funding planned for two additional years and dependent on satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

Start Date: Immediately and no later than June 1, 2010.

Contact: Please email applications that include: (1) Cover letter; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) most relevant (3) publications (PDF); and (4) Contact information for three references to: Professor Chuixiang Yi (cyi@qc.cuny.edu) with a subject line “APPLICATION FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITION”.Applications must be received by April 15, 2010, to receive full consideration.

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Research Assistant/Technician: Soil carbon flux
Location: Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusettes
Posted: April 2, 2010

The Ecosystems Center at the MBL is seeking applicants for a full-time Research Assistant (Technician) position working in soil carbon and other element fluxes in the context of climate change at Harvard Forest and a nearby crop land in Massachusetts. The position starts in April 2010.

The candidate will primarily work in the field to use new techniques (including the infrared gas analyzer, automated chambers, eddy covariance technique, and tunable diode laser analyzer) to understand soil carbon, nitrogen and oxygen cycles and processes. The candidate is expected to maintain the trace-gas flux measurement system and potentially develop his/her own ideas to improve the system. Laboratory work includes chemistry analyses, data analyses, and writing of reports. The candidate will have opportunities to interact with a group of leading scientists in biogeochemistry at MBL (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/).

A BA/BS in ecology, environmental sciences or environmental engineer is required. An MA in above fields is desired. Strong experience in field instrumentation, particularly of electric wiring, infrared gas analyzers, dataloggers, and climatic sensors, is essential. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and willing to learn to use and explore new field-based instruments.

Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous physical activity in temperate forests throughout the year.

Please send Cover Letter, Resume/CV, references, unofficial transcripts to Dr. Jim Tang at jtang@mbl.edu.

MBL is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Non-smoking workplace.

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Post-doc on modelling of the greenhouse gas balance of Europe
Location: Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l'environnement (LSCE) in Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Posted: April 2, 2010

We seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on modelling of the greenhouse gas balance of Europe at the Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l'environnement (LSCE) in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, within the EU-funded GHG-Europe project. Description The wealth of data collected on the carbon balance of Europe in the framework of the CarboEurope project (2004-2008) has not yet yield all its secrets. More than hundred eddy flux towers are in operation, now covering cultivated ecosystems croplands and grasslands. Forest inventories provide information from more than 100,000 plots.

The challenge is to develop and apply terrestrial biosphere models that integrate spatially and temporally the fluxes of CO2, CH4 and N2O between European ecosystems and the atmosphere, and the carbon pools distribution. In Europe, all ecosystems are quite intensively managed, and so terrestrial biosphere models have to evolve from describing natural vegetation as a 'green sponge' responding just to climate and CO2. Europe is also a region of the world with high rate of climate variability, being the nexus of positive feedbacks of the land surface during summer heatwaves and drought. Thus, the GHG balance of the continent is sensitive to climate variability, and this sensitivity is modulated by human management. During the summer 2003 heatwaves for instance, ecosystems have been shown to loose CO2 to the atmosphere on average, but winter crops with a peak of growth before the heatwaves remained much less affected than summer crops. The interplay between management, climate and atmospheric composition changes involving rising CO2, N-deposition and possibly tropospheric O3 changes must be better understood to quantify and understand the GHG-balance of Europe.

The goal of the proposed post in the framework of the EU-funded GHG-Europe project is to investigate the causes of the variability of Europe's greenhouse gas balance over the past 100 years, with special focus on the past 10 years with more data available. The relative contributions of land use, management intensity, N-deposition, CO2, and climate forcing to the European greenhouse gas balance will be studied using the ORCHIDEE terrestrial biosphere model. This model is interfaced with a forestry model (FAGACEE), a managed grassland model (PASIM) and a generic crop model (STICS), thus allowing to account - although in a coarse manner - for management impacts on GHG fluxes. Factorial experiments driven by offline climate data will be made using versions of the model with and without several different processes. The resulting modelled fluxes of CO2, N2O (possibly CH4) will be inter-compared and verified using observations, to quantify the regional contribution of each process, and their uncertainty. Then in a second step, the inter-annual variability of regional GHG fluxes will be attributed to the different processes. The research will be carried out at the LSCE laboratory, in the terrestrial biogeochemistry modelling group, with Nicolas Viovy and Nicolas Vuichard and Philippe Ciais in collaboration with MPI-Biogeochemistryinstitute with Markus Reichstein, and Martin Jung. The position is for a CEA postdoc, with funding for 3.5 years, and salary of approximately 2000-2500 Euros/month commensurate with experience. The required qualification for this position is a PhD in terrestrial biogeochemistry, atmospheric science or related field. Experience with numerical Earth system modelling (i.e. FORTRAN), and data analysis (e.g. Matlab, IDL, ferret, or equivalent) programming languages is essential. Applicants should submit a CV, including publication list, and at least two references to: nicolas.viovy@lsce.ipsl.fr tel. +33 1 69 08 77 17

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Post-doc: Ecosystem Ecology
Location: The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska
Posted: April 2, 2010

Postdoctoral Fellow Opening: 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 OPP 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. 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, contact Jeff Welker at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-244-7785. The position is open until filled.

Anchorage is one of the most spectacular communities in North America with fantastic downhill skiing 30 minutes away (longest 2x black diamond in NA), skate skiing in town on 100 miles of trails, the best fishing in the world for salmon and halibut, fantastic mountain bike riding, hiking into the Chugach National and State Forests (the size of Rhode Island) and the opportunity to experience a landscape that still has ice everywhere. It is Mecca for the outdoor enthusiasts.

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Post-doc: Subarctic Wetland Methane Fluxes and Isotopes
Location: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Posted: April 2, 2010

Post-Doctoral Research Associate (3-years)
Focus: methane isotope biogeochemistry/infrared absorption spectroscopy in a subarctic wetland
Institution: Ecology & Evol. Biology and Biosphere 2, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Open: Immediately.
Start Date: Summer 2010

We seek a creative post-doctoral scientist with strong background in both instrumentation and ecosystem biogeochemistry to join an interdisciplinary team working to understand the dynamics of methane and associated microbial ecology of an arctic permafrost wetland that is being transformed by global climate change.

The candidate will manage the deployment and interpretation of data from a pair of new tunable infrared laser absorption spectrometers to measure the isotopic composition of fluxes and concentrations of CH4 and CO2 in the field, and collaborate with a team studying the molecular microbial ecology (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics) of methane.

The science goals of this project are to discover how microbial community composition and metabolism scale to the ecosystem biogeochemistry of CH4 and CO2, and to learn how these relations are affected by a changing climate.

The position is based at University Arizona, but will involve significant time commitments in the experimental field site in northern Sweden. This position provides exceptional opportunities to learn new techniques and to make major scientific contributions to problems of both scientific and societal interest using cutting-edge technology (see web page below for more project details).

This is an interdisciplinary research program, and we do not expect candidates background relevant to methane isotope biogeochemistry, including field deployment of instrumentation, is desired.

Competitive salary and benefits are provided; the University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer.
Apply at: https://www.uacareertrack.com/ (search postings for number 44956)

Direct questions about the project to:
Dr. Scott Saleska
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Arizona
saleska@email.arizona.edu

For more information on this project see web sites:
http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/research.htm (Saleska group)
http://www.b2science.org/ (University of Arizona Biosphere 2)

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Postdoc in Aquatic Biogeochemistry and Hydrology Research
Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Posted: April 2, 2010

Project Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Environmental Sciences Division of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of investigators studying the hydrological and water quality impacts of bioenergy feedstock crop production as well as other ongoing and new projects involving aquatic biogeochemistry and hydrology.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with experience in one or more of the following disciplines: biogeochemistry, aquatic ecology, hydrology, or water quality impacts. Prior experience with field biogeochemical, hydrological or ecological research and associated laboratory analytical and measurement approaches and knowledge of statistical analysis of data is highly desirable. Experience with hydrologic modeling and GIS is also desirable. Ability to work as a part of a team and be comfortable in a multi-disciplinary environment is critical. The successful candidate will have a proven record of turning research into high-quality journal publications. 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. The position is for one year with renewal for up to two additional years with satisfactory performance.

Additional Information can be found at:

Environmental Sciences Division's Ecosystem Science Group:
http://www.esd.ornl.gov/ecosystem_science/index.shtml

Biological and Environmental Sciences Directorate:
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/besd/index.shtml

ORNL Bioenergy Program:
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/bioenergy/

ORNL Center for Bioenergy Sustainability:
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/besd/cbes/

Technical Questions:  Questions regarding the position can be directed to Patrick
Mulholland at mulhollandpj@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

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.

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Postdoctoral Research Opportunity for denitrification and winter climate change effects on soil nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems
Posted: March 22, 2010
Location: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York

Postdoctoral Researcher sought to conduct research on denitrification and winter climate change effects on soil nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems.

The postdoc will be based at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY.

There will also be opportunities to develop research in the context of the Hubbard Brook and Baltimore Long-Term Ecological Research projects.

Ph.D. in soils, ecology or related field required. Competence in analytical biochemistry and stable isotope techniques highly desirable.

To apply; send a letter of application, resume, and the names and full contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three professional
references to:

Human Resources, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job Ref. #10012,
P.O. Box AB
Millbrook, New York 12545,
E-mail: jobs@caryinsitute.org by May 1, 2010.

Questions about the position can be directed to Peter Groffman at:
groffmanP@caryinstitute.org, 845-677-7600, ext. 128.

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Postdoctoral Associate for Amazon Forest Tree Carbon Metabolism Experiment
Posted: March 22, 2010
Location: Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Germany

Time frame Two years with an anticipated start date of September 2010 (flexible)

Project description The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to assist in leading a large-scale ecophysiological experiment in old-growth Amazon forests. The manipulative experiment will explore changes in individual tree carbon metabolism in response to competitive release following tree mortality disturbance. The experiment will utilize a variety of measurements associated with photosynthesis and respiration, plant carbon allocation, carbohydrate storage, transpiration, and the isotopic fractionation of carbon and oxygen.

Requirements The position will require residing near the study site in the Amazon, mentoring South American students, and language proficiency (or clear ability to become proficient) in Portuguese and/or Spanish. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecological or plant sciences, or a related discipline.

Highly motivated individuals with a strong background in plant physiology and ecosystem ecology, and the potential for a strong publication record, are encouraged to apply.

Payment Salary follows the rules of the German public service or is granted as scholarship on a case basis.

Application Applicants should send an email with a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three referees, to Dr. Susan Trumbore at trumbore@bgc-jena.mpg.de. Review of applications will begin in May 2010.

The Max-Plank-Society seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply.

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

Contact
Max-Planck Institut für Biogeochemie
Dr. Susan Trumbore
Hans-Knöll-Str. 10
07745 Jena,Germany
E-mail: trumbore@bgc-jena.mpg.de

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Visiting Fellowship Forest-Atmosphere Exchange Research Canada
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posted: March 17, 2010

The Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the fields of forest-atmosphere interactions, micrometeorology and trace gas flux research. The successful candidate must have a Ph. D in atmospheric sciences or related fields, with a documented interest and expertise in analyzing and evaluating eddy covariance flux data, conducting research in the relationships between forest physiology, climate and atmospheric composition, and doing related field work. Duties will consist of field work at the Borden Forest Research Station, processing the data set for submission to international flux databases, using the data set to investigate interactions between the forest and the atmosphere to improve model parameterizations, and interacting with colleagues internationally in the writing of synthesis papers. Applications will be accepted immediately. The position will open in June 2010 and is available for three years pending annual review and availability of funds. The fellowship is a Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories. This program provides promising young scientists and engineers 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 46,500 to 57,800 $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. Ralf Staebler, Research Scientist
ARQP
Atmospheric Science & Technology Directorate
4905 Dufferin St.
Toronto ON M3H 5T4
Tel.: 416 739 5730
Fax: 416 739 4281
ralf.staebler@ec.gc.ca

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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Ecophysiology / Trace Gas Biogeochemistry
Location: College Station, Texas
Posted: March 17, 2010

We have an immediate opening for an 18-24 month post-doctoral position to work on a new, NSF-funded project on comparative tree physiology along an urban to rural gradient from Houston to Sam Houston National Forest. The post-doc will work with the PI (Texas A&M University, College Station), graduate and undergraduate students, two high schools, and the US Forest Service to determine urban-rural differences in photosynthesis and volatile trace gas exchange fluxes among and between isoprene-emitting tree species. The project will rely on regular leaf- and branch-level gas exchange measurements at three sites equipped with weather and air quality monitoring instrumentation. Data will be used to modify and improve empirical and physiological trace gas exchange models to evaluate whether trees growing under elevated temperatures and CO2 in urban areas manifest differences that can be used as a proxy for future trace gas exchange under climate and atmospheric conditions to come. The successful candidate will interact with various students in university and high school settings, and will learn several new skills with respect to volatiles analysis. In addition, Texas A&M provides multiple mentoring opportunities, for instance through the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), designed to prepare postdocs for future faculty positions.

Qualifications: We seek a highly motivated individual with a recent Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Terrestrial Ecology, Biogeochemistry, or other, related fields. The successful applicant should show evidence of research productivity, and an interest in interdisciplinary research. Applicants should have experience in operating leaf-level and/or branch-level photosynthesis equipment and in the respective data analysis and interpretation. Experience in programming and ecophysiological modeling is desirable. Knowledge of carbon cycle science, statistics, remote sensing, GIS, and plant volatiles emissions are a plus. Knowledge of Spanish or willingness to learn will be useful.

Applications and inquiries should be sent by 1 April 2010.

Gunnar Schade (schade@ariel.met.tamu.edu),
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Texas A&M University
3150 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3150
USA
Fax : (979) 862-4466

Applications should include a CV, a statement of research interests
and expertise, salary requirements, and names, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of at least two references. Position will remain
open until filled. The successful candidate will be employed
initially for 1 year, with the possibility to extend based on
performance.

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Assistant Professor in Biogeochemistry of Forest/Wetland Soils in boreal landscapes
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Posted: March 17, 2010

The research direction of the position is open, but should focus on biogeochemical processes in forest and/or wetland soils in boreal landscapes. The research should include biological, chemical or physical aspects of biogeochemistry, and may include the interaction between soils and the biosphere-hydrosphere-atmosphere. Applicants using theoretical, experimental as well as modelling approaches are welcome.

More information about the position can be found at: http://personal.slu.se//LEDANS/2010-5664.pdf

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Postdoctoral Position in Carbon Biogeochemistry in Boreal Peatlands
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Posted: March 17, 2010

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers with focus on: Carbon biogeochemistry in boreal mires. The main focus of this position will be determined very much by the experience and interest of the successful candidate.Examples of possible field of interest include ecosystem modeling, studies on organic matter decomposition, control on land atmosphere exchange of CO2 and CH4, isotope studies, importance of plant species both for carbon fixation and for decomposition etc.

More information about the position can be found at: http://personal.slu.se//LEDANS/2010-573.pdf

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Postdoctoral Position in Trace Gas Fluxes in Boreal Peatlands
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Posted: March 17, 2010

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with focus on: Exchange of carbon (CO2, CH4 and DOC), energy and water between the mire and the atmosphere and hydrosphere

This position requires skills and experience from micrometeorology and Eddy-Covariance measurements. The core activity of this position will be to interpret, analyze, synthesize, and write up papers from existing data resulting from eddy covariance (carbon, water and energy exchange, etc.), chamber (CH4 & CO2), water runoff measurements (CO2, CH4 and DOC) e.t.c. Experience from manipulation and evaluation of large data sets are therefore essential, also knowledge of programming languages for data manipulation and statistical analyses is a merit. You will however also to some extent be involved in maintenance and measurements at the field site.

More information about the position can be found at: http://personal.slu.se//LEDANS/2010-572.pdf

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Faculty Position in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Location: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Posted: March 17, 2010

The Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment will be in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology, with research aimed at understanding ecosystem dynamics in the context of global and regional environmental change. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and strong quantitative and analytical expertise in biogeochemistry, microbial/molecular techniques and/or ecosystem modeling. We are particularly interested in applicants who use interdisciplinary approaches and will complement our strengths in soil biology and watershed ecology. Research opportunities include collaborations with the UGA Costa Rica campus, Coweeta LTER project, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, as well as with other academic and research groups on campus. The position will involve core teaching responsibilities that include an undergraduate course in ecology and the development of one or more upper level/graduate courses in ecosystem ecology.

Review of applications will begin immediately with preference given to applications received by April 5, 2010. To apply, candidates should: (1) combine a cover letter indicating career goals, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement of research interests and teaching philosophy into a single PDF file; (2) three reprints of research papers should also be combined into a separate PDF file. These two files should then be submitted online at www.ecology.uga.edu/apply. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same web site.

Additional information about the Odum School of Ecology can be found at http://www.ecology.uga.edu. The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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Modeller in Carbon Cycling, Pricing and Trading
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

Carbon Cycle Models: 13C, 14C Data/Model Fusion and Applications Related to Carbon Pricing and Trading Position: DE-FE0001116-1 Opening Date: Feb 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled Job Classification: Full or part time Job Description: PEM seeks an individual to provide leadership and innovation in the application of carbon isotopic composition data (13C,14C) of atmospheric CO2 to diverse model frameworks at local, regional and continental scales for the purposes of monitoring, verification and accounting of fossil fuel emissions (MVA). An MVA framework will be established at multiple scales to provide new carbon standards and critical temporal/spatial data needed to support carbon pricing fundamentals, carbon financial instruments and baseline harmonization of worldwide carbon trading markets. Data sets of simultaneously measured 13C and 14C of atmospheric CO2 (and other gas sources) will be generated by PEMs Global Monitor Platform (GMP) at the project and landscape scales related to geologic carbon sequestration processes. Preference will be given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record and successful project implementation. Qualifications: PhD and/or MBA in related fields of carbon cycle research, atmospheric sciences, carbon finance, economics, and carbon trading. Must have ability to conduct high-quality, independent and collaborative research in one or more of the areas indicated above and have the 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 and manage diverse model approaches incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work with a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. In addition, must be able to manage a team of PEM and non-PEM collaborators, to prepare proposals for research and outreach opportunities and to manage awarded projects. 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 careers@pem-carbon.com.

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Database Systems Manager
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

#DE-FE0001116-2 Opening Date: Feb 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled Job Classification: Full or part time Location: Cambridge, MA Job Description: Database Systems Manager: maintains and administers Web server and middleware tools used to develop Web database systems and framework; develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands, hand-editing, and bulk import; oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites; supervises and manages multiple concurrent projects; evaluates database server integrity and security; assumes the technical lead for SQL Server and online database projects; assists Database Designers/Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases and database systems; reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by PEM team members and non-PEM team members as needed; creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using products such as Crystal Reports; researches and implements new database and online technology. Oversees the design and maintenance of online communications, including database-driven Web sites; assists and supports organizational members and clients with network, database, and application training and technical support; plans and prepares correspondence. Assists team members in developing procedures, forms, exhibits, and database documentation; configures hardware and software utilized on database and Web servers; allows end-users to access management information systems directly by using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and other methods of connectivity; assists in the creation of database reports and exhibits; trains and provides technical direction as needed; supports internal operations, local area network administration, budget management, and project planning. Preference given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record of successful project implementation. Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of education and training equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Sufficient formal and/or informal training experience in Database Management Systems administration and maintenance, database design, analysis, and management; extensive experience as a database designer/information systems analyst, database manager or database administrator. Knowledge of: Administration and maintenance of management information systems; server hardware and software technologies (including Unix and Windows NT-based servers); standard computer hardware and software; basic principles of computer system analysis, principles of organization and project management; Internet technology including Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) forms; middleware or common gateway interface (CGI) programming used in database Web publishing, including the following: Cold Fusion, PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), Active Server Pages (ASP) and JavaScript; procedures for using SQL; standard office procedures and practices; advanced databases and database design concepts; data communications and networked systems; database integration on the Web; fundamentals of page layout, design, and graphic illustration; Microsoft SQL, Access, FileMaker Pro, or other relational database systems. Skill and Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; interact with users and office staff in non-technical, clear terms; assist staff with difficult technical tasks, including the creation of specialized reports and exhibits using Crystal Reports; work independently and as a team member; set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines; make decisions on a variety of complex matters; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; research and evaluate computer applications and database server
Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239
hardware and software; manage hardware/software configurations including set-up, maintenance, and back-up; ability to adapt to changes in technology. Develop test plans from prototype review through beta testing to ensure reliable operation and a high degree of customer satisfaction The Database Systems Manager will design and implement tools to facilitate data exchange with other programs and bulk upload of project data. The Database Systems Manager will facilitate the establishment of isotopic standards and data configurations may require XML schema development, design of data flows, development of use cases to validate schema development, ensuring accurate data transfer processes, provide user documentation that simplifies adoption of data communications protocols and development/implementation of QA processes to validate data and data transport. 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 and manage diverse database requirements for model approaches incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work on a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. To apply: Send a CV, a one-page statement of your research interests, one relevant example publication or manuscript, and names of 3references (all as PDF attachments) to careers@pem-carbon.com.

Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239

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Field Laser Instrument Technician
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

Position: #DE-FE0001116-3 Opening Date: Feb. 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled. Job Classification: Full or part time Location: Cambridge, MA Job Description: The Field Laser Instrument Technician will play an important role in the field deployment of PEMs Global Monitor Platform (GMP TM), an advanced ultra-sensitive, field-deployable, real-time isotopic analyzer for ¹³C and ¹⁴C composition in air or selected gas sources with high sensitivity, based on laser and galvanic detection technology. The field technician will be a key part of an innovative and interdisciplinary team comprised of scientists and non-scientists and will be intimately involved in the maturation of end-user features of the GMP through successive field deployments. The field technician will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of laser engineers, software specialists and early stage manufacturing teams. The field technician will be familiar with and understand the importance of isotopic standardization and calibration routines and applications to generation of isotopic data sets with linked standards and established protocols. PEM is seeking an individual who is comfortable and excited about working in a fast-paced start-up environment, specifically with regard to working across traditional job boundaries. The field technician will be available for travel to field sites and active project sites for brief and extended periods as needed and successfully deploy, install and verify instrument function to specifications as established. The field technician will preferably have moderate to advanced experience with laser technology and the ability to apply skills and knowledge to new applications such as those employed in PEMs GMP TM. The field technician will have demonstrated experience and success in the organizational and implementation skills required to deploy, set-up, verify and troubleshoot instrumentation under field conditions. Preference will be given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record and successful field installations. Qualifications: BA or MA in electrical engineering; minimum 2 years field technician experience; laser experience required. Preferred candidates will have experience in Solid Works and related instrumentation engineering skills. Must have ability to support high-quality and collaborative research in areas related to PEMs instrument products and have ability to effectively convey technical and research results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national and international meetings. Requires technical ability to work with and manage diverse instrument requirements incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work on a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. 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 careers@pem-carbon.com.

Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239

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Post-doctoral Fellowship, Ecosystems, organisms, environmental changes
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France

duration: 36 months (INRA, France)

NRA seeks a full-time Post-doctoral scientist to study mitigation-adaptation strategies related to ruminant livestock / grassland European systems under climate change. The scientific objective is the analysis of the responses of ecosystems and organisms to current and future environmental changes mainly using the Ecotron closed controlled environment facility (http://www.ecotron.cnrs.fr).

Job summary:
The European Ecotron is a research platform of the French Project VALIDATE (http:/www.clermont.inra.fr/VALIDATE) dedicated to the study of ecosystems and organisms in the context of environmental changes. This structure bridges the gap between the complexity of real field communities and the simplicity of laboratory or greenhouse experiments. It is ready to study ecosystems, organisms and biodiversity responses to environmental changes in order to tackle the major issues related to sustainable development, e.g.: i) in which form natural and human-induced changes in the environment affect the structure and functioning of ecosystems; ii) to which extent these alterations of ecosystem processes in turn influence regional and larger-scale climate; iii) which actions could be taken to enhance the sustainability of ecosystem goods and services in the face of environmental changes.
The post-doctoral scientist must then be able to work and analyse the impacts of climate change (elevated atmospheric CO2, temperature, soil drought) combined with climate extreme events such as heat wave, on the main above and belowground processes of a permanent grassland. More precisely, gross primary production, ecosystem and soil respirations, above and belowground net production will be studied. These processes will be related with dynamics of botanical composition and functional traits. The successful candidate will work independently, but in coordination with the Principal Investigator to define the interplay between grassland and livestock systems in scenarios of climate change.

Experience / requirements:

• A PhD in plant ecophysiology, plant functional ecology or related fields
• A working knowledge of soil biogeochemistry and plant ecology and the capacity to publish in the open literature
• Fluency in English or French

We offer:
Location : Unité de Recherche sur l'Ecosystème Prairial at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique led by Dr Pascal Carrère (UREP - https://www1.clermont.inra.fr/urep) and based in Clermont-Ferrand, France,

• Immediate incorporation into a research group of international prestige
• An excellent work environment (site of Crouël in Clermont-Ferrand, France)
• Attendance of international training stays, conferences and workshops
• Competitive salary according to Marie Curie fellowship basis
• Duration: 36 months

Please send to picon@clermont.inra.fr or giannibellocchi@yahoo.com

• A summary highlighting personal research achievements, including a list of selected publications (candidates may also include selected preprints and reprints)
• A statement of research interests
• Copy of your PhD-degree
• A list of at least three people (and their contact details) who can serve as professional references

Deadline for submitting applications: 30, April 2010

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Assessment Coordinator USGCRP
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: USGCRP Integration and Coordination Office, Washington DC, USA

All: a position is available in the Integration and Coordination Office of the US Global Change Research Program in Washington, DC. UCAR is the employing institution. See the following URL.

Initial consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, 2/26.

Questions should be directed to nfithian@ucar.edu

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Climate Change Program Manager - National Parks Service
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Ft. Collins, CO / Washington DC

The National Park Service is hiring a program manager (GS-14/15) to run our fledgling Climate Change Response Program. Below are the direct
links to the Climate Change Program Manager position. We have it advertised in both Colorado and DC, open to the public and internal government employees, and it will close on March 12.

Open to the Public Announcement: NPS-WASO-CO-10-322509

Open to Federal Employees: NPS-WASO-CO-10-322493

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Faculty Position (Assoc/Assist Professor) in Forests in the Earth System
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
University of Arizona / Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research / Institute of the Environment, USA

The University of Arizona seeks to fill a faculty position in areas related to forests in the Earth System who will contribute to the vigorous interdisciplinary environmental programs on our campus. The successful candidate will likely be appointed at the Associate Professor level, although appointment at Assistant Professor may be possible for a more junior candidate with a very strong record of scholarly publication. We seek a quantitative scientist whose research addresses the interactions of climate, wildfire, forest growth and carbon dynamics, or a subset of these topics. The successful candidate will bring strong modeling and spatiotemporal analysis skills to complement existing strengths at UA in fire sciences, dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, the carbon cycle, remote sensing and tree and forest growth. They will demonstrate a record of exceptional research that complements and advances UA’s strengths in environmental change science. We are especially interested in individuals whose research utilizes dendrochronology in novel and effective combination with other tools and methods to address basic or applied questions on these topics, particularly the scaling of understanding from landscape to global spatial scales.

The University of Arizona is home to one of the largest and broadest concentrations of earth system research and education in the US, with world-class programs in fields including hydrology, paleoclimatology, ecosystem science, earth sciences, arid lands, environmental engineering and climate applications. This position is part of a new Environmental Initiative <http://www.environment.arizona.edu/> that will bring more than 15 new faculty to the UA campus in the next 1-2 years. This new faculty member will be based in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research <http://www.ltrr.arizona.edu/> within the new School of Earth and Environmental Sciences <www.sees.arizona.edu/> with potential joint appointments in affiliated departments throughout campus.

Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, list of publications, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three referees, following the instructions at <https://www.uacareertrack.com> for job # 44727. A Ph.D. in an appropriate field of environmental science is required. Other questions may be directed to Dr. Connie Woodhouse, Chair of the Search Committee <conniew1@email.arizona.edu>. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds M/W/D/V. The position will remain open until filled, but review of applications (and requests for letters of reference) will begin March 10, 2010, with interviews anticipated before May.

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Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and analysis of phenological data
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Harvard University, 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, Boston University, the USDA Forest Service, and the University of New Hampshire. 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”; http://phenocam.sr.unh.edu/) to study the phenology of forest trees across the northeastern US and adjacent Canada.

Specific duties of the Postdoctoral Researcher will include extraction and analysis of phenological data from the PhenoCam image archive, and synthesis of these data using models and novel statistical analyses. Additional tasks will be to link webcam-derived phenological indicators to satellite remote sensing products, on-the-ground phenological observations, and eddy covariance measurements of ecosystem-scale CO2 and H2O fluxes.
The position is partially funded by grants from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative and the USGS/NPS Parks Monitoring Program, in collaboration with the USA National Phenology Network.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in remote sensing, ecology (preferred sub-field: ecological modeling or physiological ecology), biometeorology, 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 very strong quantitative and analytical skills (familiarity with image processing or remote sensing data is desirable), knowledge of at least one scientific programming language (ideally Python, R, or MATLAB), and experience working with large data sets.

Additional Information:

A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance, the position may be renewed for a second year.

The position is available immediately; a start date no later than July 1, 2010, is preferred.

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 February 28, 2010, to receive full consideration.

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Professorship Soil Science of Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the Georg-August-University of Goettingen invites applications for a full professorship (W3) in Soil Science of Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems

The anticipated starting date is October 1st , 2010.

We are looking for internationally renowned applicants with a strong record in research and teaching in soil science of temperate and boreal ecosystems. The research focus will be on water- and matter fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems and the role of soils in biogeochemical cycles under global change. Research interest in soil microbiology is of advantage. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program that will attract continued extramural funding and offer synergism with existing programs of the research centres in Goettingen. The Goettingen Research Campus offers excellent opportunities and infrastructure for research in temperate and boreal ecosystems. New faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and graduate students in the existing and new curricula (BSc and MSc in Forest- and in Agricultural

Preconditions for appointment are laid down in § 25 of the Higher Education Law of Lower Saxony of 26.02.2007 (Official Law Gazette of Lower Saxony, Nds. GVBI. 5/ 2007 p. 69). As a Public Law Foundation, the University of Göttingen holds the right of appointment. Further

We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. Under certain circumstances part-time employment is possible. The university strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured. Applications, including CV, a list of publications, and description of teaching and research track record should reach the faculty no later than March 26, 2010.

Detailed information of the job opening can be downloaded from:
www.forst.uni-goettingen.de

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MS or PhD (Research Associate III/ Research Scientist II) in Meteorologist-Satellite Data Assimilation
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: CIRA, Colorado State University, Boulder, CO, USA

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University seeks to fill a professional scientific position for its collaborative research as a Cooperative Institute with both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Systems Division (GSD) in Boulder, Colorado and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) in Camp Springs, MD (office will be in Boulder).

Background:
The Assimilation and Modeling Branch within ESRL/GSD develops high resolution operational numerical weather prediction models using the latest hourly observations to provide the most accurate analyses and very short-range forecasts over the US. The Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) (and its 2010 replacement (Rapid Refresh (RR)) assimilates all available observations, including profiler, aircraft, surface, rawinsonde, VAD winds, GOES-based precipitable water and atmospheric motion vectors (cloud-drift winds), GPS-precipitable water, radar reflectivity, GOES-based cloud retrievals, and METAR cloud observations. Satellite radiances are also assimilated in the Rapid Refresh through application of the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) data assimilation package. With the emphasis on hourly updated short-term forecasts for improved guidance for aviation/transportation, severe weather, hydrology, and energy applications, improved assimilation of satellite cloud data, as one component of satellite data assimilation for the RR/HRRR, is critical to improving model hydrometeor/cloud forecasts. In particular, the assimilation of GOES-R planned -derived cloud properties and near-storm environment is of critical importance.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be a member of the GSD/Assimilation and Modeling Branch Rapid Refresh development team to help develop and test improved method for the assimilation of satellite data to increase the accuracy of mesoscale model forecasts. This individual will be responsible for participation in the development team’s goals including:

• Development and testing of assimilation of hyperspectral sounding data from AIRS/IASI (LEO precursor to GEO Advanced IR Sounder) and GOES-derived convective initiation fields into Rapid Refresh for impact on forecasts of severe weather and convective weather impacts on aviation operations.
• Cloud retrievals from satellite sensors such as MODIS (GOES-R ABI proxy), AIRS and IASI;
• Temperature and/or moisture profile retrievals from AIRS and/or IASI;
• Development and testing of satellite radiance and data assimilation into hourly updating of Rapid Refresh using Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI).
• Determination of forecast impact using the 3km High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) being run to provide storm-resolving high-frequency updated guidance for convection.
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed literature and presentation at national / international conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in a quantitative field of research (Physics/Math/Statistics/Remote Sensing/Meteorology or related area). Note: Position title of Research Scientist II will apply to an applicant with a PhD; otherwise, title of Research Associate III will apply.
• At least 3 years of experience in data assimilation using variational methods
• Working experience with satellite radiance data
• Experience with numerical weather prediction models.
• Proficiency with FORTRAN in a UNIX environment.
• A strong desire to improve operational numerical weather prediction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) technique as well as the RUC and WRF mesoscale models.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts via oral presentations or written reports
• Experience in the following specific areas:
  • Unix script programming
  • Parallel programming
  • Cloud retrievals from satellite sensors such as MODIS, AIRS and IASI
  • Temperature and/or moisture profile retrievals from AIRS and/or IASI;
  • Radiative transfer modeling (RTM) in the thermal IR and visible using CRTM;
  • Handling large volumes of data and quality control procedures;
    
    Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Condition of Employment:
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. The individual will be required to pass a federal Security Assurance Check because the job is in a federally occupied building.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2010
Apply electronically by sending a resume, list of three references, and a cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications of the position to the attention of Prof. Graeme Stephens at the following email address: humanresources@cira.colostate.edu. Please put your name (last name first) in the subject line of the email and reference 10-102.

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Technician or Post Doc Position in Ecological Forecasting
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

The Ecological Forecasting Group at the University of South Carolina in Columbia (climate.biol.sc.edu) is seeking a scientist/programmer to support research examining the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. Our group uses weather and climate data as inputs to heat budget models to predict the operative temperatures of commercially and ecologically important species. We then use these predictions to assess risks of damage to sensitive ecosystems using a combination of ecological and physiological approaches. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to manipulate large data sets and run simulations using computer models developed by the group, to assist in the writing and presentation of results, and to serve as lab manager in the Helmuth lab (www.biol.sc.edu/~helmuthlab).

Requirements:

• Programming in R
• Experience with THREDDS servers and NetCDF, preferably using weather and climate data
• Data mining skills
• Effective communication skills and supervisory experience
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work in rocky intertidal environments

Desired but not required:

• Experience in ecology and/or physiology; knowledge of biogeographical methods
• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Ecology, Geography, Meteorology or related discipline
• Experience in web design, C/C++ and Fortran

Salary: $35,000-$40,000 depending on experience; health insurance and retirement will be provided; desired start date May 2010 and a commitment of 3 years

Please send resume and statement of qualifications for this position to Helmuth@biol.sc.edu or call 803-777-2100

Closing date: March 15, 2010

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Post-doctoral Fellowship in study of ecosystems and organisms in the context of environmental changes
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: INRA, Clermont-Ferrand, France

INRA seeks a full-time (36 months -INRA, France) Post-doctoral scientist to study mitigation-adaptation strategies related to ruminant livestock / grassland European systems under climate change. The scientific objective is the analysis of the responses of ecosystems and organisms to current and future environmental changes mainly using the Ecotron closed controlled environment facility (http://www.ecotron.cnrs.fr).

Job summary:
The European Ecotron is a research platform of the French Project VALIDATE (http:/www.clermont.inra.fr/VALIDATE) dedicated to the study of ecosystems and organisms in the context of environmental changes. This structure bridges the gap between the complexity of real field communities and the simplicity of laboratory or greenhouse experiments. It is ready to study ecosystems, organisms and biodiversity responses to environmental changes in order to tackle the major issues related to sustainable development, e.g.: i) in which form natural and human-induced changes in the environment affect the structure and functioning of ecosystems; ii) to which extent these alterations of ecosystem processes in turn influence regional and larger-scale climate; iii) which actions could be taken to enhance the sustainability of ecosystem goods and services in the face of environmental changes.
The post-doctoral scientist must then be able to work and analyse the impacts of climate change (elevated atmospheric CO2, temperature, soil drought) combined with climate extreme events such as heat wave, on the main above and belowground processes of a permanent grassland. More precisely, gross primary production, ecosystem and soil respirations, above and belowground net production will be studied. These processes will be related with dynamics of botanical composition and functional traits. The successful candidate will work independently, but in coordination with the Principal Investigator to define the interplay between grassland and livestock systems in scenarios of climate change.

Experience / requirements:

• A PhD in plant ecophysiology, plant functional ecology or related fields
• A working knowledge of soil biogeochemistry and plant ecology and the capacity to publish in the open literature
• Fluency in English or French

We offer:
Location : Unité de Recherche sur l'Ecosystème Prairial at the Institut National de la Recherche
Agronomique led by Dr Pascal Carrère (UREP - https://www1.clermont.inra.fr/urep) and based in
Clermont-Ferrand, France,

• Immediate incorporation into a research group of international prestige
• An excellent work environment (site of Crouël in Clermont-Ferrand, France)
• Attendance of international training stays, conferences and workshops
• Competitive salary according to Marie Curie fellowship basis
• Duration: 36 months

Please send to picon@clermont.inra.fr or giannibellocchi@yahoo.com

• A summary highlighting personal research achievements, including a list of selected publications (candidates may also include selected preprints and reprints)
• A statement of research interests
• Copy of your PhD-degree
• A list of at least three people (and their contact details) who can serve as professional references

Deadline for submitting applications: 30, April 2010

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PhD Postion in Eddy Flux Research
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany seeks for 1st April 2010 a scientist for eddy covariance flux research

Responsibilities:

Research at eddy covariance flux towers in Germany (Hainich, Leinefelde, Solling) and Indonesia (Bariri, Central Sulawesi) on carbon, water and energy fluxes between forest and atmosphere. Tasks include field measurements using the eddy covariance technique and standard micrometeorology, analysis and interpretation of new and already existing data, design of new measurements, presentation of results nationally and internationally, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, participation in teaching (4 semster hours).

Requirements:

Dynamic, creative and motivated scientist with PhD in meteorology, physics with focus on micrometeorology, plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Experience with eddy covariance flux measurements and interest in experimental work at field sites in Germany and Indonesia is required, programming abilities are a plus. Good knowledge in English and German as working languages is essential. Driving license required.

Benefits:

We offer a 3-year scientist position with possibility of extension in a newly formed research group focusing on biosphere-atmosphere interactions using eddy covariance, stable isotopes, ecosystem and regional climate modeling at one of the top universities in Germany (www.uni-goettingen.de/bioclimatology). Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L).

Application:

Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees are requested by 21th February 2010 and should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima-job@gwdg.de.

The University strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured.

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BS/MS/PhD Position in Environmental Monitoring of Forest Ecosystems
Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Location: Université Laval, Québec City, Canada

A research group based at Université Laval in Québec City, Canada and part of the Canadian Carbon Program Research Network currently has a research professional position available. The group operates three eddy covariance flux measurement sites near Chibougamau, Québec which measure carbon, water and heat fluxes from different-aged forest ecosystems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of field equipment and data collection, quality control and assurance.

Start Date: April or May 2010. This position is for one year but could be extended if funding is available.

Qualifications: Minimum B.Sc. or M.Sc. in forestry, biometeorology, biology or related field, driver’s license, ability to work in French and under harsh environmental conditions. Position requires working at height from scaffolding towers. Working knowledge of Campbell Scientific data loggers, infrared gas analysers and other environmental monitoring equipment is desirable, as is a working knowledge of English. Computer programming skills (especially using Matlab) would also be an asset.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and following Université Laval salary scale for Research Professionals.

Applications: Please send a cover letter, CV and a list of three references to carole.coursolle@sbf.ulaval.ca before February 26, 2010.

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Scientific Officer for LBA Program
Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Location: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

The LBA Program is recruiting a Scientific Officer.

The position will be filled as soon as possible (1st April, 2010) for a 4 year renewable term, and is based at the LBA Central Office, located on the campus of the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

The tasks and obligations of the LBA Scientific Officer:

To coordinate and implement the general scientific strategy of the LBA Program through the LBA Scientific Agenda. To monitor the execution of all projects approved. To submit a work plan to be reviewed by the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) and approved by Directorate Bureau To coordinate financial resources issues To articulate (institutionally) the national and international cooperations To supervise the registering and use of LBA data base To support the establishment of new projects and articulation of national and international scientific teams.

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree Experience in the management of interdisciplinary projects Minimum experience: 5 years after PhD, or in the role of project coordination. Experience and knowledge of Amazonian research with emphasis of LBA scientific agenda. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese, proficiency in Spanish To be able to live in Manaus and travel in Brazil and abroad. The position is open to Brazilian or foreigner nationals The position requires full time dedication

Application instructions:

Applications should be sent to isabel.vega@inpa.gov.br (all documents should be sent digitally). The application must include a cover letter that addresses the required qualifications and motivations, a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendations and salary expectation.

Deadline of submission: March, 15th (11:59 pm - Brasilia time)

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Biologist
Posted: February 3, 2010
Location: DOE, Germantown, Maryland USA

Information: http://tinyurl.com/yz423xl

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Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and Analysis of Phenological Data
Posted: February 3, 2010
Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

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, Boston University, the USDA Forest Service, and the University of New Hampshire. 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”; http://phenocam.sr.unh.edu/) to study the phenology of forest trees across the northeastern US and adjacent Canada.

Specific duties of the Postdoctoral Researcher will include extraction and analysis of phenological data from the PhenoCam image archive, and synthesis of these data using models and novel statistical analyses. Additional tasks will be to link webcam- derived phenological indicators to satellite remote sensing products, on-the-ground phenological observations, and eddy covariance measurements of ecosystem-scale CO2 and H2O fluxes.

The position is partially funded by grants from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative and the USGS/NPS Parks Monitoring Program, in collaboration with the USA National Phenology Network.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in remote sensing, ecology (preferred sub-field: ecological modeling or physiological ecology), biometeorology, 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 very strong quantitative and analytical skills (familiarity with image processing or remote sensing data is desirable), knowledge of at least one scientific programming language (ideally Python, R, or MATLAB), and experience working with large data sets.

Additional Information:

A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance, the position may be renewed for a second year.

The position is available immediately; a start date no later than July 1, 2010, is preferred.

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 February 28, 2010, to receive full consideration.

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Predicting nitrogen dynamics using STICS model in Canadian cropping systems
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada

CDN $47,233 /yr (as of July 1st 2010)- Travel expenses paid
Up to 3-yr Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
The research centre is part of the federal department of agriculture and is located at the Central
Experimental Farm, in Ottawa (ON, Canada). The candidate will contribute to a national scope study
aiming at enhancing nitrogen use efficiency from Canadian cropping systems. The position will be
held in the micrometeorological laboratory of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre.
The project consists in adapting STICS model to major field crops (wheat, corn, canola and potato)
grown in Canada by calibrating relevant cultivars, in order to predict crop biomass and N dynamics.
Historical datasets and newly acquired datasets will be used for the cal/val. More detailed studies of C,
N and water dynamics will be carried out using specific experimentations, including
micrometeorological flux datasets. The candidate will be involved in field data acquisition and
analyses, dataset preparation for model verification and in crop modeling per se, as follows:

• Preparation of biological, weather and soil datasets for STICS model.
• Calibration and validation of STICS prediction of biomass, LAI, yield and in-season N dynamics
  for wheat, corn, canola and potato for specific ecozones of Canada.
• Determination of the predictive potential of STICS to crop in-season N supplemental requirements through sensitivity analyses of specific descriptors and inputs.
• Calculation of annual optimum N rates for each relevant crop and soil texture combination in
  research site regions using daily meteorological data over 30 years as input to the model, to provide preliminary insight for defining weather-based N recommendations.
• Contribution to the preparation of annual reports, talks and scientific manuscripts.
  

Suitable expertise and skills:

• Ph.D. related to modelling in agricultural or biological sciences
• Good knowledge of techniques used for simulating the development and growth of agricultural
  crop
• Excellent abilities in handling large data files and in the interpretation of outputs from crop growth models
• Basic knowledge in climatology and micrometeorology.
  

The candidate will be actively involved in communicating the research results (workshops,
conferences and scientific papers). He/she should be fluent in English (oral and written) and have a
valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of French is an asset.
The candidates should fill as soon as possible Form 200 to apply for a Visiting Fellowships in
Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PDNP/
Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp) and refer to the instruction to do so.
To be eligible the candidate must have obtained its PhD within 5 yrs of the PDF duration.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and coordinates of three referees either by mail or email to:

Dr. Elizabeth Pattey
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2010-960 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C6 Canada
Elizabeth.Pattey@agr.gc.ca

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Quantifying emissions of particulate matter from agricultural sources
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada

CDN $47,233 /yr (as of July 1st 2010)- Expenses paid to move to Ottawa, Canada
Up to 3-yr Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research centre is part of the federal department of agriculture and is located at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa. The candidate will be part of the research team of the micrometeorological laboratory.

The project consists in refining an agro-environmental indicator for quantifying the emissions from agricultural sources of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10 and TSP) in Canada. The candidate will also be involved in experimental work aiming at deriving coefficients of PM emissions from Canadian agricultural sources. The candidate will be actively involved in communicating the research results (workshops, conference and scientific papers). He/she should be fluent in English (oral and written) and have a valid driver’s licence.

Suitable profile and experience:

• atmospheric science/chemistry
• agricultural micrometeorology
• aerosols
• knowledge in agricultural management practices
• abilities to use and verify models
  

The candidates should fill as soon as possible Form 200 to apply for a Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp) and refer to the instruction to do so.
To be eligible the candidate must have obtained its PhD within 5 yrs of the PDF duration.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and coordinates of three referees either by mail or email:

Dr. Elizabeth Pattey
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2010-960 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C6 Canada
Elizabeth.Pattey@agr.gc.ca

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Postdoctoral Positions in Tropical Ecology and Atmospheric Science
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: French Guiana

We solicit applications for a postdoctoral research position at INRA Kourou (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique), French Guiana, in the framework of the ECOFOG Research Unit (http://www.ecofog.gf/).

We are looking for an Ecologist or Atmospheric Scientist with strong expertise in analyzing and interpreting eddy covariance data. Experience in stable isotopes would be appreciated.

The researcher will (i) analyze inter-annual, climate driven, variations in net ecosystem exchange in CO2and H2O at our undisturbed tropical rainforest site in French Guiana, South America, (ii) quantify seasonal and annual ecosystem carbon balance, (iii) combine eddy covariance and biomass data to analyze net productivity, and (iv) apply isotope techniques to partition ecosystem respiration and photosynthesis processes. He will also take part to the management of the flux tower site and thedevelopment of new ecophysiological experiments (at soil or canopy level; on other GHG) in the footprint of the eddy covariance tower funded by European-French supports.

Candidates should have a PhD and excellent written skills as illustrated by their publication record. They should be able to communicate in English but are aware that French Guiana is a French speaking country. Salary will be adjusted for research work experience (starting from around 2600 € net / month).

Deadline for application is March 31, 2010. The position is a 36-month fixed-term contract, available from May-July 2010.

To apply, send an email with CV, list of publications, and short motivation letter to both Dr. Damien BONAL (bonal@nancy.inra.fr, +33 3 83 39 73 43) and Eric MARCON (Head of Ecofog Unit,eric.marcon@ecofog.gf).

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Post doctoral position Greenhouse Gas Dynamics and Lifecycle Analysis of Rangeland Management
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: U.C. Berkeley, California

We are seeking a post doctoral associate to work on a lifecycle analysis of rangeland management approaches to sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The position is part of a large on-going collaborative project exploring the potential of California's rangeland soils to help offset greenhouse gas emissions. Successful candidates should have skills in one or more of the following area: terrestrial biogeochemical cycling, trace gas dynamics, lifecycle modeling. We are particularly interested in people with modeling skills who are willing to participate in the field component of the research. The position will be based in the Silver lab in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at U.C. Berkeley ( http://nature.berkeley.edu/silverlab/). To apply, please send a letter of interest and a CV to Whendee Silver (wsilver@ berkeley.edu).

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Post-doctoral Position in Biosphere-Atmosphere Modelling
Posted: January 29, 2010
Location: University of Edinburgh, Scotland

We have a vacancy for a Post Doctoral Research Assistantship on "The response of Arctic ecosystems to changing climate" based at the School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh.

We seek a researcher with experience in ecosystem modelling for a project to investigate the response of Arctic ecosystems to changing climate. The project builds upon a major field experiment during international polar year (www.abacus-ipy.org).

Candidates with experience in ecosystem modelling and data assimilation are encouraged to apply. Arctic experience would be beneficial. The project is funded for 2 years.

For further information contact Mathew Williams (mat.williams@ed.ac.uk).

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Post Doctoral Research Associate in Forest Canopy Function: Missouri Ozarks AmeriFlux Site
P0sted: January 29, 2010
Location: University of Missouri

Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to undertake primary responsibility for a detailed study of canopy function in the temperate deciduous forest at the Missouri Ozarks AmeriFlux research site. This Department of Energy-funded AmeriFlux network site is a collaborative effort of the University of Missouri, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division. The site was established for long-term study of carbon cycle and meteorological processes in a climate that is characterized by dynamic year-to-year variability. The particular effort required of the postdoc will be in study of dynamic seasonal patterns of canopy phenology and photosynthetic capacity and performance. (See attachment for complete description of the position and location).

Qualifications: PhD in a plant biology or related discipline with established expertise in gas exchange methods and forest canopy sampling preferred. Experience in programming and ecosystem modeling also is desirable. Applicants must exhibit strong technical and communication skills, demonstrated ability to publish in peer- reviewed journals, and a proven record of independent ability to coordinate research programs.

Salary: $40,000 annual rate plus benefits; initial appointment through September 2010 with contingent funding planned for two additional years and dependent on satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

Start Date: March 2010

Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest, experience (in response to stated requirements) and future career goals, curriculum vitae, most relevant (3) publications (PDF), and contact information for at least three references to: Dr. Steve Pallardy. (PallardyS@missouri.edu<mailto:PallardyS@missouri.edu). Screening of applicants will occur immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. A background check is required for employment. The University of Missouri-Columbia is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278.

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2 PhD and 3 Post-doc Positions on Modelling Land-Atmosphere Interactions
Location: Lund University, Sweden
Posted: January 29, 2010

2 PhD and 3 post-doc positions open in my group, on various aspects of modelling land-atmosphere interactions,

• PhD on modelling terrestrial biogeochemical cycles in natural and crop ecosystems

• PhD on modelling land use change

• Post-doctoral position in modelling vegetation-fire-climate interaction

• Post-doctoral position in modelling effects of climate change on African ecosystems

• Post-doctoral position in modelling coupled interactions of land use change and ecosystems
  

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Post-doctoral Position in Tropical Forest Carbon Dynamics
Location: Oxford University, England
Posted: January 29, 2010

A 30 month post-doc position is available at Oxford University, in measuring and monitoring the carbon dynamics of Amazonian forests, funded by the Moore Foundation. Closing date 12 February 2010. Interviews to be in late February 2010.

Please see details at the link below:
http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/vacancy/100108carbondynamics.php

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NRC Post-doc in Biogeochemical Modeling of Nitrogen
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Posted: January 29, 2010

National Research Council Post-doctoral position with the US Environmental Protection Agency and Washington State University, Vancouver

Modeling surface water N loading and removal for the nation: Foundation for ecosystem services assessment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Ecosystem Services Research Program seeks and individual to contribute to an ongoing, multi-year effort to characterize N-related ecosystem services and human impacts on these services within the US. In the continental US, inputs of reactive nitrogen (N) to the terrestrial biosphere have increased by nearly five-fold over natural background rates due to activities associated with transportation, and food, fiber, and energy production. A number of recent modeling efforts (e.g. SPARROW, NEWS, and others) have focused on linking anthropogenic N enrichment with N loading to surface freshwaters and the coastal zone at regional and global scales. Yet, much work remains to be done comparing and interpreting output from existing regional and national scale models as well as enhancing the spatial and temporal resolution of these models to increase their utility to managers and policy-makers. It is expected that the postdoctoral fellow in this position will work closely with Dr. John Harrison (Washington State University -Vancouver) to implement spatially explicit models of aquatic N loading, thereby enhancing understanding of sources, patterns, and controls of N inputs to surface fresh waters and the coastal zone, as well as the potential impacts of these inputs on ecosystem services. It is anticipated that this effort will be coordinated with complementary efforts to estimate N inputs, outputs, and removal within many ecosystem types within the US, including wetlands, riparian areas, and river networks (headwater streams, perennial streams, and large rivers). Qualifications: a Ph.D. degree in biogeochemistry, biogeochemical modeling, limnology, marine or estuarine ecology, or related field. The primary work location will be the Freshwater Ecology Branch of the Western Ecology Division (WED) located in Corvallis, Oregon. The Associate will work with scientists across EPA as part of a national EPA program examining the impacts of nitrogen within EPA's Ecosystem Services Research Program.

More information on the position.

Please pass this announcement to people you know who might be interested in the position. Closing date is Feburary 15, 2010.

For more information please contact Jana Compton, compton.jana@epa.gov
541-754-4620

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Director, Earth Science Division, NASA
Location: GSFC/NASA, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Posted: January 18, 2010

SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 - 162,045.00 USD /year
SERIES & GRADE: ES-1301-00/00
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 00
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to All Qualified Individuals.
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 11, 2010 to Thursday, February 18, 2010
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent appointment
DUTY LOCATION: Prince George's County

JOB SUMMARY:
NASA is looking for exceptional leaders for the 21st century! If you are interested in leading dynamic organizations responsible for fulfilling or supporting exciting scientific and aeronautic missions, there may be a place for you on the team. Seize this opportunity to use your current skills, build new ones, and make significant contributions to our nation's future. As an added benefit, you would be joining an agency ranked as one of the best places in the Federal government to work.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead the Earth Sciences Division (ESD) within the Sciences and Exploration Directorate. The ESD plans, organizes, evaluates, and carries out a broad program of scientific research, both theoretical and experimental, in the study of Earth sciences. The program ranges from basic research, to the definition and development of flight missions and instruments, to mission operations and data analysis.

Please note that all vacancies opening after October 1, 2006, reflect OPM's new Executive Code Qualifications (ECQs). Although the titles of the five ECQs have not changed, the definitions have been revised. Please read the definition of each ECQ carefully and be sure to respond accordingly.

NASA uses the USAJobs resume as the basic application document for SES positions. NASA limits all resumes to the equivalent of about six typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters (including spaces). You cannot complete the application process if your USAJobs resume is too long. More information about the NASA application process is also available under the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
* First time SES appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
* A financial disclosure statement is required upon appointment into the SES.
* This is a drug-testing designated position.
* Occasional travel may be required.

for more information go to the announcement: USAJOBS.com

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Two Postdoctoral Positions
Location: University of Toronto, Ontario, CA
Posted January 18, 2010

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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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Arctic Regional Modelling
Location: York University, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Posted January 18, 2010

The postdoctoral fellowship at York University will be in the area of regional modelling of the Arctic (which can be taken up before finishing PhD: see below). Possible areas of research could involve ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions, precipitation, the impact of polynias on heating and water distribution, air-snow interactions, permafrost impacts, with a view to improving Arctic processes in the most recent version of the Canadian Regional Climate Model (CRCM5) which is based on the Canadian weather forecast model, GEM (Global Environmental Multiscale). The work will involve collaboration with modelling groups in Environment Canada and in Ouranos. York has a regional modelling program using GEM and WRF models with a focus on air quality in Ontario and regions. Recently it has expanded to address regional climate questions with a focus on changes in regional air quality. The fellow will work within the regional modelling group at York University in the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science and also interact with the Arctic Science and Policy Group at York University.

This postdoctoral fellowship is funded jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation and York University. Salary per annum will be $50,000 plus benefits, and duration will be two years. The successful applicant is expected to complete his/her Ph.D. no later than six months after beginning the fellowship.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their relevant research, experiences and interests, a curriculum vitae, pertinent reprints, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Prof. John McConnell, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; phone: (416) 736-2100 x 77709, fax: 416-736-5817 , E mail: jcmcc@yorku.ca

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at: http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Deadline: The successful applicant will have to accept the position at York by February 5, 2010 and begin postdoctoral research soon after and complete their PhD by the end of July, 2010.

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Ph.D. Student in Ecology/Biogeochemistry
Location: Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Posted: January 18, 2010

The Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences at ETH Zurich, Chair of Grassland Sciences, seeks a Ph.D. student in Ecology/Biogeochemistry

Responsibilities Research within the EU project Greenhouse Gas – Europe (7th FP) with focus on greenhouse gas fluxes of managed grassland ecosystems and farm-gate budgets.

CO2, H2O, CH4 and N2o exchange between biosphere and atmosphere will be measured using eddy-covariance, laser spectroscopy and chamber/GC techniques in two grasslands at different elevations in Switzerland.

Tasks include maintenance of two established flux towers, design and maintenance of additional field experiments, sample preparation and analyses, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, presentation of results nationally and internationally.

Requirements Dynamic, serious and motivated student with M.Sc./Diplom in ecology, biogeochemistry, micrometeorology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Strong interest in processand system-oriented research. Fluent language in English and German required. Driving license required. Teamwork within group and project partners of Greenhouse Gas – Europe required, and willingness to assist in student education (exercises).

Additional benefits The research will be carried out within a 3-year project, starting as soon as possible. We offer an interesting position in an international, interdisciplinary research group at a lively university environment in Zurich (www.gl.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch) as well as international working experiences with project partners across Europe. Salary and social benefits are provided according to ETH Zurich rules.

Application Please send your complete application to Rolf Oertli, Human Resources, ETH Zurich, TUR C24, 8092 Zürich, mentioning “IPW-GHG-Europe”. Evaluation procedure will start Feb 15tht, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained via Mrs. C. Hostettler (gloffice@ ipw.agrl.ethz.ch).

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Tenure-Track Cold Regions Hydrology Position
Location: McMaster University, School of Geography and Earth Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posted January 18, 2010

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. For further 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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Postdoctoral Position Biogoechemistry - Soil Organic Matter Research
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

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. This USDA-funded 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. Additional applications and experiments are likely. 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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Postdoctoral Fellow: Greenland Ecosystem Ecologist
University of Alaska Anchorage, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

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 Δ¹⁴C 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 (Δ¹⁴C, δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N, δ¹⁸O and δD) 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 15 January, 2010 with an anticipated appointment date of 1 April 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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PhD Assistantship in the Spatial Ecohydrology of Wetlands
University of South Florida, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

The Dept. of Integrative Biology at the Univ. of South Florida seeks applicants for a Ph.D. position to study the spatial ecohydrology of wetlands. The wetlands of west-central Florida are embedded in a landscape template of variable groundwater hydrology, land cover, and underlying geology. The student would investigate how this template regulates the distribution, structure, function, and resilience of wetlands. While the student is free to define the focus and approaches for their dissertation, one requirement will be geospatial analyses of existing data to examine spatial relationships among wetland ecohydrology variables and human activities. Thus, good geospatial analysis and GIS skills are prerequisites, as is a Masters degree in Ecology or a related field. This assistantship is partially supported by an NSF-funded ULTRA-Ex (Urban Long-Term Research Area-Exploratory) grant. The broader project examines social and ecological drivers of water policy, urbanization, and wetland change. The student will thus interact closely with faculty and students from the social and natural sciences, and can access a well-established pipeline for communicating research to management agencies. The student will be supported by a combination of grant-based research assistantships and teaching assistantships during the period of study. For more information, please contact Dr. David Lewis at lewis@cas.usf.edu or 813-974-8108 (http://biology.usf.edu/ib/faculty/dlewis/). Applications are due Jan 1st to be considered for a University Graduate Fellowship, or Feb 15th to be considered for the combined RA/TA support described above. To apply, please follow the application procedures described here: http://biology.usf.edu/ib/grad/prospective/approcess/.

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