NASA Carbon Cycle & Ecosystems

Job Opportunities posted June-Dec 2010

Position	Area of Interest	country	posted
Post-doc	Remote sensing	France	12-27-10
Post-doc	Impacts of forestry, agricultural practices, land use changes	USA	12-27-10
Post-doc	Ecohydrological Flux Partitioning	USA	12-14-10
Faculty	Environment and Infrastructure	USA	12-14-10
Assistant Professor	Hydrogeology	USA	12-14-10
Faculty	Numerical Modelling Applied To Atmospheric Sciences	Canada	12-14-10
Tenure-Track Faculty	Climate/climate change or hydrosphere-atmosphere-interactions modeler	USA	12-14-10
Post-doc	GHG Fluxes & Soil Carbon	Ireland	12-14-10
2 Faculty	Environmental Change	USA	12-03-10
PhD	Water balance	France	12-03-10
Post-doc	Carbon dynamics, hydrology and energy balance	USA	12-03-10
Post-doc	Impacts of deforestation and afforestation Australia	USA	12-03-10
Postgraduate Researcher	GIS Analysis	USA	12-03-10
Post-doc	environmental impacts of biofuel production	USA	12-03-10
Scientific Assistant	Biogeochemical Cycles and Information on Paleoclimate	France	12-03-10
PhD student	Forest modelling	France	11-24-10
Assistant Professor	Terrestrial Biophysics-Biogeochemistry Modelling	USA	11-24-10
Post-doc	Department of Botany and Plant Sciences	USA	11-24-10
Ph.D. Positions	Urban Climate and Vegetation	USA	11-24-10
Post-doc	Microbial ecology / genomics	USA	11-24-10
Research Technician	Terrestrial Biogeochemistry	USA	11-24-10
Post-doc	Urban Biogeochemistry and Hydrology	USA	11-24-10
Faculty	Microbial Ecology	USA	11-24-10
Ph.D. Positions	Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology	USA	11-24-10
Graduate Students	Terrestrial Biogeosciences	USA	11-24-10
Assistant Professor	Ecosystem Geochemistry	USA	11-24-10
6 Environmental Fellows	Multiple	USA	11-24-10
PhD Senior Scientist / Research Group Leader	Plant-atmosphere Interactions	Germany	11-24-10
2 Ph.D. Positions	Urban Climate and Vegetation	USA	11-24-10
Postgraduate	Land-atmosphere interactions	USA	11-24-10
2 PhD Candidates	Climate and land use/ carbon nitrogen dynamics	Spain	11-24-10
PhD Student	Peatland carbon and water exchange	New Zealand	11-24-10
Post-doc	Hydrology, Ecology, and Pastoral Societies in Dryland Grazing System	USA	11-24-10
Graduate Student	African Vegetation Dynamics, Remote Sensing and Modeling	USA	11-24-10
Post-doc	Amazon forest carbon dynamics & global change	USA	11-12-10
PhD	Forest Carbon Cycling in Response to Pine Beetle Infection	USA	11-12-10
Post-doc	Carbon Chemistry of Soils	USA	11-12-10
Postgraduate Research Associate	Hydrology, Chemistry, or Soil Science	USA	11-12-10
Scientist	Climate change science delivery and adaptation	USA	11-12-10
Tenured/Tenure track PhD	Cyberinfrastructure	USA	11-12-10
Assistant/Associate Professor	Plant Ecology/Plant Evolutionary Biology	USA	11-12-10
Post-doc and/or Research Assistant	Satellite imagery to map, monitor and model changes in forest ecosystems	USA	11-12-10
Associate Director	Biological and Environmental Research	USA	11-12-10
Faculty Research Assistant	Land-Use Modeling	USA	11-01-10
Faculty Research Assistant	Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling	USA	11-01-10
Post-doc	Carbon, water and energy exchange	USA	11-01-10
Endowed Chair	Atmosphere-Biosphere	USA	11-01-10
PhD Faculty	Ecology	USA	11-01-10
Post-doc	Eddy covariance, Biomass and LAI data	France	11-01-10
Post-doc	Ecohydrological Partitioning	USA	10-22-10
Research Specialist	Terrestrial ecology	USA	10-22-10
PhD Student Assistantship	Biogeochemical responses to climate change	USA	10-22-10
Post-doc	Coastal soil N cycling	USA	10-22-10
PhD Assistant Professors	Biology	USA	10-22-10
PhD	Modeling the past and future global methane cycle within the Earth's climate	USA	10-22-10
Post-doc	Landscape Fire and Vegetation Dynamics	HAWAII!	10-22-10
PhD	Biogeochemistry/Soil Microbial Ecology	USA	10-22-10
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	Earth Science	USA	10-22-10
Multiple	Data	USA	10-22-10
Post-doc	Carbon Balance	Brazil	10-22-10
PhD	Atmosphere-Biosphere Interaction	USA	10-22-10
Post-doc	Vegetation Modeling	France	10-01-10
Post-doc or PhD	Ecosystem and physiological ecology	USA	10-01-10
DIRECTOR	International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis	Austria	10-01-10
PhD	Candidate Earth System Modelling	Germany	10-01-10
Scientist	Isotopes /SOM/Biogeochemistry/Modeling	France, Costa Rica	10-01-10
Assistant Professor	Phenoclimatology	USA	10-01-10
Post-doc	Remote sensing data assimilation	France	10-01-10
Ph.D. Student	Landscape vegetation change	USA	10-01-10
Post-doc	Trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems	Italy	10-01-10
Post-doc	Interactions between climate and air quality	USA	9-16-10
MS	Software Development	Canada	9-16-10
Ph.D. Student	Interface of watershed hydrology and land-atmosphere interaction	USA	9-16-10
Post-doc	Climate data downscaling and ecosystem modelling	Denmark	9-16-10
Post-doc	Ecosystem carbon dynamics in forests	USA	9-16-10
Post-doc	BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OR BOUNDARY LAYER METEOROLOGY	France	9-16-10
Post-doc and Grad Student	Biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and ecosystem science	USA	9-2-10
Postdoctoral fellow	Plant ecophysiology/soil biogeochemistry	USA	9-2-10
Assistant Professor	Limnologist/Aquatic Ecologist	USA	9-2-10
Post-doc	Greenhouse gas emissions inventory	USA	9-2-10
Professor, Post-doc, Ph.D. student	Multiple	USA	9-2-10
Faculty	Atmospheric and oceanic science	USA	8-27-10
PhD Assistantships	Social and Ecological Resilience of the Southern Idaho Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystem	USA	8-27-10
PhD Student	Ecology	Switzerland	8-27-10
Research Scientist	Climate Change and Forest Dynamics	Canada	8-27-10
Research Engineer	Carbon cycle atmospheric monitoring	France	8-27-10
Assistant Professor	Climate/climate change or hydrosphere-atmosphere-interactions modeling	USA	8-27-10
Post-doc	Fluxnet	USA	8-20-10
Project Manager	Climate Data	USA	8-20-10
Post-doc	Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for the AmeriFlux Network	USA	8-20-10
Post-doc	Micrometeorology/Biometeorology/AmeriFlux	USA	8-20-10
Technician	Lab and Field	England	8-16-10
Post-doc	Inverse modeling of CO	Netherlands	8-16-10
Physical Scientist	Hydrology/ Soils/Meteorology	USA	8-16-10
Post-doc	Trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems	Italy	8-10-10
Post-doc	Weathering biogeochemistry	USA	8-10-10
2 Scientists	Biometeorologist/Meteorologist/Atmospheric Modeling	USA	8-10-10
34 Scientists	Agriculture	Canada	8-10-10
6 Post-docs	Terrestrial Ecosystem and climate dynamics	USA	8-10-10
Scientists	Climate	USA	8-10-10
HQ Program Manager	MAP Program	USA	8-10-10
Post-doc	Peatland Research	USA	7-14-10
PhD and Post-doc	Eddy covariance flux research	Germany	7-14-10
PhDs and Post-docs	Climate Scientist/Regional Climate Modeler/Global Ecologist/ Ecohydrologist	USA	7-14-10
Program manager	DOE Ecologist Program Manger USA	USA	7-14-10
Two Faculty	Earth Systems Ecology	USA	6-28-10
PhD	Eddy Flux research	Germany	6-28-10
Research Associate	High-resolution modelling of CO2 emissions	France	6-28-10
Post-doc/Research Assistant	Earth Environmental Sciences	USA	6-28-10
Senior Scientist	Eddy covariance flux research	Germany	6-28-10
PhD	Greenhouse gas exchange	New Zealand	6-28-10
Scientist	Biometeorologist/Meteorologist QA QC	USA	6-14-10
Post-doc	Biometeorologist/Meteorologist Airshed Analysis	USA	6-14-10
Faculty	Earth and Environmental Science	China	6-14-10
Technician	Eddy Covariance	USA	6-14-10
Post-doc	Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau	USA	6-14-10
Post-doc	Remote sensing of vegetation phenology	USA	6-4-10

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling
Posted: March 22, 2011
Location: UCLA, USA

The Institute of the Environment at the University of California, Los Angeles, is seeking a postdoctoral
researcher to work in the area of terrestrial carbon cycling. The main focus of the position will be to better
understand large-scale abrupt shifts in terrestrial carbon uptake. The project combines modelling and
observations, with heavy reliance on satellite data and ecosystem models of various complexities (CASA,
ED2). The research is multidisciplinary oriented and also involves collaborations with scientists at
Princeton University and NASA.

What do I expect?
A PhD degree in a field related to carbon cycle science, including but not restricted to Earth System
Science, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Biogeosciences. Scientists with experience in terrestrial
ecosystem modeling and programming (Fortran, IDL/ENVI, Matlab) are especially encouraged to apply.
The initial appointment is for one year, and may be extended for at least another year. Salary is
commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To
apply, please submit via e-mail a brief statement of research interests and goals, with a complete CV, and
contact information for three references to Wolfgang Buermann (buermann at ucla edu). Applications will
be accepted through 31 March 2011 or until a suitable applicant is found.

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PhD Student for impacts of disturbance and land use change on the continental-scale carbon budget of North America
Posted: March 22, 2011
Location: The University of Tennessee in Knoxville

The University of Tennessee in Knoxville (UTK) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seek a PhD-level graduate student to participate in a NASA-funded research project to assess the impacts of disturbance and land use change on the continental-scale carbon budget of North America. The student will be expected to lead the mapping component of the project, using the start-of-the-art in remotely-sensed data and tools to develop spatially- and temporally- explicit data sets on disturbance frequency, extent and severity. The primary focus of the project is to develop these data sets to drive ecological process models to assess disturbance-climate feedbacks; but opportunities also exist for the student to design research addressing other questions, including but not limited to modeling and prediction of insect outbreaks, fire emissions, and forest management and societal impacts.
The desired candidate will have a degree in ecology, forestry or other relevant environmental science discipline. A candidate with experience using software tools for Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcGIS) and satellite image analysis (e.g. ERDAS, ENVI) is highly desirable. Good communication and scientific writing skills are also of high importance.
The full-time graduate assistantship is available in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (http://eeb.bio.utk.edu) at UTK and includes a tuition waiver, stipend (starting at ~$23,000 / year), and health insurance. The student will be required to enroll in the graduate school at UTK and the program will include collaboration with researchers at the Climate Change Science Institute (http://climatechangescience.ornl.gov/) at ORNL.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and résumé via e-mail to Daniel Hayes (hayesdj@ornl.gov). The position is available immediately, and the student should plan to begin their program no later than fall semester 2011.

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3.5yrs PhD position in Ecology & Policy at ETH
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: Zurich, Switzerland

We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join the Grassland Sciences Group @ ETH Zurich. The Thesis is implemented in the project "Environmental Controls of Forest Growth in Switzerland". Mercator fellowships were developed to bridge Plant Sciences with Policy

for more information please follow the link: http://www.plantscience.ethz.ch/education/science_policy/Phd_students.

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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN BIOSPHERE-ATMOSPHERE SURFACE INTERACTIONS
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: France

BACKGROUND: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to i) further develop a process-based global land surface model (ORCHIDEE) used within the IPSL Earth system model for climate simulations (IPCC-AR5) and ii) strengthen a newly established ERC research team that aims to quantify and understand the role of forest management in mitigating climate change. To this aim, the energy budget calculations within ORCHIDEE and its coupling to LMDz need to be further developed. In particular the current big leaf approach used to simulate the mass and energy transfers should be replace by a multi-source representation. of the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum.

HOME INSTITUTION: Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement (LSCE, Gif-sur-Yvette). LSCE is a joint research unit of the Commissariat à LEnergie Atomique et des Energies Alternatives (CEA), the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and Université de Versailles Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ). LSCE employs over 320 researchers covering 30 different nationalities. Their research mission is to contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between human activities in the Earth System, environment and climate dynamics at different time scales.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The major focus of the position is placed on research and code development. The successful candidate will reinforce and widen the expertise of the team while strengthening synergies within the LSCE and LMDz. Research duties include all of the following: literature study, model development (ORCHIDEE land surface model), data processing, and model validation (ORCHIDEE-LMDz; a coupled climate land-surface model), participation in scientific conferences and publication in peer reviewed international journals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to generate external funding in her/his area and as such contribute to further establishing the team. The position is available for up to 3 yrs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research we are seeking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D in for example climatology, boundary layer meteorology, meteorology or physics. A broad interest in natural sciences more specifically biogeochemistry, land-atmosphere interactions and ecosystem services is essential. Rather than for a specific training, we are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate her/his ability to develop code, solve numerical schemes and publish peer-reviewed papers. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in programming (especially in Fortran language), manipulating large data sets and working in a multi-disciplinary team.

REQUIRED CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION There are no specified forms. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Sebastiaan Luyssaert (Sebastiaan.Luyssaert@lsce.ipsl.fr) and Philippe Peylin (peylin@lsce.ipsl.fr). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of motivation, research interests and expertise and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references. The position is immediately available and will remain open until filled with review of applications and interviews starting on March 21st and if needed April 8th. Salary follows national directives and is adjusted for work experience. A dual position may be explored in case the partner has a background in line with the research activities of the LSCE.

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3 year Scientist in Micrometeorology
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Goettingen, Germany seeks a Senior 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 and teaching (4 semester hours).

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

Benefits We offer a 3-year senior scientist position with possibility of extension up to max. 6 years in an international 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). The candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research line and to write a habilitation. For candidates with less experience this position can also be filled on a postdoc level. Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L) and depend on previous research experiences.

Application Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima-job@gwdg.de. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date is April 1, 2011.

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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Scientists for ecology and environmental science
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: Cambridge, UK

Computational Ecology and Environmental Science Group, Microsoft Research.

The goal of the research carried out within the Computational Ecology and Environmental Science Group (CEES) is to advance the science of ecology toward the point where it can make useful, quantitative predictions about populations, species, communities and ecosystems. Our research spans a broad range of areas in ecology and environmental science, with all, ultimately, focused on developing new kinds of global models, including but not limited to models of the carbon-climate feedback, other biogeochemical cycles, and global ecosystem function. Therefore, permanent scientists in CEES will have the freedom to pursue their own scientific agenda, but also be highly interested in working cooperatively as part of a team of inter-disciplinary scientists in a way that cuts across traditional ecological sub-disciplines, and enables us collectively to achieve our ambitious longer-term goals. Potential CEES scientists should also be interested in contributing to an important CEES goal of developing new computational tools to make this kind of research possible, and sharing these tools with the scientific community. We are open to applicants from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to ecosystem science, behavioural ecology, eco-physiology, soil science, population and community ecology, and Earth System science. For more information see http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/groups/ecology/default.aspx .

If you might be interested in joining us, please contact the head of CEES, Dr Drew Purves ( dpurves@microsoft.com ) or any other member of CEES, for more information (please include ‘scientist’ in the subject line). We will begin review of applications on February 16th. Microsoft Research offers a competitive salary and benefits package and flexible working opportunities.

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Research Biologist
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: Idaho State University

Position: open until filled

The Center for Ecological Research and Education (CERE) and the Department of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University seeks a full-time research specialist to work in CERE, whose mission is to 1) facilitate individual research in environmental studies, and 2) provide a framework for collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching and research that is focused on ecological principles and problems. The position will involve a combination of lab and field work as well as administration. Half time of the position will be to coordinate, manage, run and maintain analytical instrumentation in the CERE and satellite laboratories. General lab tasks will include ordering supplies and maintaining instrumentation as well as training undergraduate and graduate students in research related tasks. The other half time of the position will be to coordinate instrumentation, collection, and chemical analysis of water, soil and vegetation samples from field sites initially in Arizona and also in Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Colorado. Other duties include collection and processing micrometeorological and environmental data, laboratory incubations and analysis of soil, resin, and water extracts on analytical instruments. Field research can be physically strenuous, including some long days outside in hot or cold conditions, and will involve some travel. Possible late hours may be associated with collection and processing. This position requires an independent, organized, and motivated individual with demonstrated research skills. The successful candidate will be someone genuinely excited by research with a strong desire to learn and ability to troubleshoot. Above all, the candidate must be personable and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment. For additional information about the department or the position please feel free to contact Dr. Kathleen Lohse in the Department of Biological Sciences at klohse@isu.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Driver license; BA/BS degree in ecology, hydrology, biology, chemistry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Firsthand experience with analytical instrumentation; coursework in soils, ecology, chemistry and experience in the field, instrumentation lab analytical techniques (automated spectrophotometry, high temperature combustion organic carbon and nitrogen analyzer and isotopes), and soil and water collections and methods.

Application process:

You must apply for the job through the HR job postings at ISU

1) Go to www.isujob.net

2) Apply to job posting #2011089

3) You will need to upload a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume and list of references (3 names and contact information).

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Research Assistant for Ecosystem Ecology Lab
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: Indiana University

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our research team at Indiana University in investigating the influence of fire and invasion by Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) on nutrient cycling. The position is part of a broader research effort to better understand the interaction between fire and plant invasions in eastern forests (funded by the Joint Fire Science Program) and the degree to which plant-soil feedbacks contribute to the success of invasive species. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct field work in local forests (~15% of time), prepare and analyze plant tissue and soil samples in the lab (~70% of time), and help with data analysis and manuscript preparation (~15% of time). The research assistant will be mentored by Dr. Luke Flory (www.lukeflory.com) and Dr. Richard Phillips (sites.bio.indiana.edu/~phillipslab). Successful applicants will gain experience in numerous biogeochemical and field sampling methods, be involved in data acquisition and analysis, and will collaboratively participate in manuscript preparation.

Qualifications: M.S. or B.S. in ecology, environmental science or related field - completed by spring 2011. Experience with field ecology methods, soil sampling and soil/water analysis, and data organization/analysis is preferred.

Employment duration: We are seeking an individual for full-time employment (~40 hr per week) for 1 full year starting in April or May 2011. Continued employment through July 2011 is possible but dependent on funding.

Job Requirements: A willingness to conduct moderately physical activity in the field under adverse conditions (i.e. heat, high humidity, insects, etc.) is essential. The successful applicant will also need to have access to a reliable vehicle for fieldwork (mileage will be reimbursed).

Salary: Compensation is $11-13/hour. Note: This position does not include benefits. We can assist with finding affordable housing in Bloomington.

To apply: Please send an email to the address below which includes 1) a brief cover letter describing why you’re interested in the position, and 2) a resume that details pertinent courses (with grades) and the names and contact info of two references.

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Post-doc Scholar Position, “Assessing the Vulnerability of Species and Ecosystems to Potential Future Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest”
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: Dept. of Geosciences, Oregon State University

Oregon State University Department of Geosciences invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a project assessing the vulnerability of species and ecosystems to potential future climate change in the Pacific Northwest (http://gec.cr.usgs.gov/info/nccwsc/vulnerability/). The postdoc will run various mechanistic models, including LPJ, a dynamic global vegetation model, under future climate scenarios and analyze the simulated changes in climate and vegetation across the study area. A particular focus of this research will be to evaluate the potential impacts of climate change for species and habitats on managed lands (e.g., national parks, fish and wildlife refuges, etc.). The postdoc will work closely with conservation and natural resource managers to design analyses and products that will assist in the development of management responses to climate change.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a background in ecosystem, global change and/or conservation related research, demonstrated experience working with process-based vegetation and/or ecosystem models, computer programming skills (e.g., FORTRAN, C++, etc.) with the capability to quantitatively and graphically evaluate large data sets, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment and applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. within the last three years.

Application instructions: Please e-mail a cover letter describing your research interests and relevant experience, CV, and the names and contact information for at least three references to Dr. Sarah Shafer (sshafer@usgs.gov). This position is available for an initial one-year period, starting immediately, with possibility of renewal for a second year subject to performance and availability of funds. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Applications will be reviewed beginning Feb. 7, 2011, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Post-doc in ecosystem model-data synthesis
Posted: March 11, 2011
Location: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

PalEON: a PaleoEcological Observatory Network to assess terrestrial ecosystem models

Post-doctoral position in ecosystem model-data synthesis is available in the Dietze lab at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Duties:

Candidate will be expected to work collaboratively within aninterdisciplinary research group of paleoecologists, statisticians, andmodelers with the aim of assimilating paleoecological data for northerntemperate forests into a suite of regional-scale ecosystem models. Theprimary responsibility is to coordinate model-data inter-comparisonactivities and shared data among the modeling teams, to analyze modeldynamics, and to assess model-data fidelity across multiple models. Thesecondary responsibility is to help complete the Ecosystem Demographymodel runs for the model-data inter-comparison. Research questions focuson validating ecosystem models at centennial time-scales, makinginference about pre-settlement ecosystem dynamics and biogeochemicalcycles, and exploring the sensitivity of models to historicalvegetation.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are a doctoral degree in a relevant ecological orenvironmental science. The ideal candidate would have experience withmore than one of the following areas: ecosystem models, paleoecologicaldata, Bayesian statistics, R, linux, computer programming, dataassimilation, and climate downscaling techniques.
Salary is $35,000-40,000 commensurate with experience and qualificationswith to two years of funding available.

The University of Illinois is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Evaluation of applications is rolling with a preferred start May 2011Interested applicants are encouraged to send a CV and cover letter withthe names and contact information of three references to Melinda LaBorglaborg@igb.uiuc.edu. For more information contact Dr. Michael Dietzemdietze@illinois.edu or visit http://www.life.uiuc.edu/dietze andhttp://www.paleonproject.com

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Post-doctoral opportunity in NASA remote sensing project
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey (close to NYC)

Duration: 12 months, starting March-April-May 2011 or soon thereafter.

This position will support a NASA-sponsored research project aimed at mapping changes in aboveground live standing dry biomass, canopy cover, height, and understory density in the dryland environments using data from the NASA Earth Observing System instruments MISR and MODIS. It will be based at Montclair State University, 14 miles from Manhattan (there is a rail station at each end of campus).

Required:

PhD in a relevant field. Background in moderate resolution remote sensing of vegetation and vegetation structure and large-scale mapping. Advanced programming skills required (ideally: C, Fortran, shell scripting, Unix environment, ERDAS Imagine SML and/or ENVI, IDL, ArcGIS). You should be motivated to pursue a career in science and legally eligible to work in the USA.

Desirable skills and knowledge:

Knowledge of multi-angle remote sensing theory, techniques, and algorithms; modeling of the BRDF/canopy reflectance, advanced mathematics including numerical methods and non-linear optimization; geospatial statistics and modeling; image processing; statistical data analysis; skill with graphics, visualization, and spreadsheet packages; atmospheric modeling in the solar wavelengths for the correction of satellite-acquired remote sensing data over land.

Duties:

Collaborate with the PI to advance mapping of vegetation canopy structure and aboveground biomass in the southwestern US. This will involve manipulation of large volumes of data from NASA Earth Observing System satellites, the development of appropriate scripts and science algorithms, collation and use of reference data for validation; and substantial contributions to the preparation of manuscripts (including at least one first-authored manuscript). The recipient may also be asked to provide limited assistance to graduate students who are engaged to work on aspects of this project.

This position is supported by a grant from NASA and is thus contingent upon the availability of grant funds. Montclair State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity located 14 miles west of New York City on a beautiful 246-acre suburban campus.

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Associate Senior University Lecturer Aquatic Carbon Cycling Modelling
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Lund University, Sweden

Lund University is one of Europe's leading academic institutions, combining centuries of tradition with dynamic development and innovation. Areas of education and research include technology, science, law, social sciences, economics, medicine, the humanities, theology and the performing arts. The university has around 46 000 students and 6 000 employees. Lund University is an active member of the leading international network League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21, and is one of eleven academic institutions within the Öresund University. We have agreements with over 600 partner universities in about fifty countries around the world.
The Division of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis, which is part of the Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, employs approximately 90 people today, of whom about 30 are PhD students. Research is organized in research groups that focus variously on remote sensing and GIS, biogeophysics/biogeochemistry, climatology, ecosystem analysis and geomorphology. We study landscape and ecosystem processes using laboratory studies in controlled conditions, field data collection and modelling. At undergraduate level we offer two BSc courses, “Physical Geography” and “Meteorology and Biogeophysics” as well as five MSc programs, all with an international focus (http:/www.nateko.lu.se).
Basic facts regarding the position
Reference no: 2173
Closing date for applications: March 14, 2011
Date of appointment: Immediately
Placement: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Division of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis
Trades unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO and SEKO
Information about the position: Professor Anders Lindroth, +46-(0)46-222 0474 alt +46-(0)70-573 8633, anders.lindroth@nateko.lu.se; Director of Studies Harry Lankreijer, +46-(0)46-222 4967, harry.lankrejer@nateko.lu.se
Information about conditions of employment and the application process: Faculty Personnel Manager Gunilla Thylander, +46 (0)46 222 40 32, gunilla.thylander@kanslin.lu.se

Description
Research and teaching in the division has, until now, been focused on terrestrial ecosystems. We now wish to extend our range to aquatic ecosystems, fresh water and/or marine ecosystems, here primarily focused on the carbon cycle, modeling and processes.
Postadress Box 118, 221 00 LUND Besöksadress Sölvegatan 37 Telefon dir 046-222 4032, växel 046-222 00 00 Telefax 046-222 40 24
E-post gunilla.thylander@kanslin.lu.se Internet www.science.lu.se
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The object is to reach a better understanding of the earth’s global systems, which demands the interconnection of processes in the marine and the terrestrial environments. The successful candidate will work with the terrestrial modeling group at the division, which comprises about 10 people, and with a marine environmental science group at the Division of Geology within the same department.
The appointment is initially limited to four years, but can be made permanent following an evaluation procedure.
Research and supervision of doctoral students in the subject area of aquatic carbon cycle processes and modeling (at least 80%) and teaching. The focus of the research has purposely been left relatively open to allow applications from candidates from a wider range of interests. Undergraduate teaching of the courses associated with the subject area. Some development of course content where relevant. The successful candidate is expected to actively seek participation in international collaborative projects within the subject area. The content of the job description, as well as the balance between research and teaching, may change over time.
Qualifications
To be eligible for an appointment as associate senior lecturer, a person must, according to Chapter 4, Section 8a of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100), have successfully completed a PhD degree or have corresponding scientific competence in a relevant subject area. A person who holds a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctorate shall be qualified for appointment as associate senior lecturer.
Priority should be given to candidates who have completed their degree no more than five years before the last date for applications. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if special grounds exist, for example leave of absence because of sickness, parental leave and other similar circumstances.
The main assessment criteria for appointment are scientific and teaching skills, greater weight being attached to scientific skills. In evaluating the latter, experience in marine carbon cycle modelling plus proven ability in successfully applying for research funds from external funding sources are particularly relevant. An important element of the candidate’s assessment is the extent to which the candidate, through her/his experience and skills, is considered to be able to complement and strengthen research and teaching at the Division of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis. Considerable importance is also attached to documented co-operative skills. Several years’ post-doctoral experience as well as experience of planning, developing and teaching courses are favorable.
Excellent English language skills and good communication skills are required.
Regulations for evaluation of qualifications for teaching positions are given in Chapter 4 Section 15 Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100), in Lund University Teacher Appointment Regulations and in the Strategic plan of Lund University.
The University strive to achieve an even gender balance. Therefore, applications from women, as well as from men, are encouraged.
Promotion to a permanent position as senior lecturer
An associate senior lecturer shall on application be promoted to a permanent position as senior lecturer, if he or she is qualified for such an appointment and is in addition deemed suitable in the light of the grounds of assessment established by the institution for promotion to senior lecturer.
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•Well documented scientific competence or other skills important for the subject of the position or the tasks included. Commentary: The Faculty of Science will place great emphasis on the applicant having been appointed to docent (habilitation).
•Well documented pedagogical skills. Commentary: The Faculty of Science will place great emphasis on the applicant having shown interest for pedagogical development, for example by attending classes in university teaching, and an ability to teach in Swedish and English.
•Good standing as a scientist, nationally and internationally. Commentary: The Faculty will, with consideration to the character of the subject, place great emphasis on the ability to successfully apply for research grants from national and/or international funders.
•Ability to advise graduate students. Commentary: When judging the ability to advise students, the Faculty will also place emphasis on the ability to advise master’s theses.
•Ability to develop, lead and carry out education and research.
•Good academic leadership abilities and other personal abilities of importance for the position.
•Ability to interact with society and inform on research and development.

An application for promotion to a permanent position as senior lecturer is to be submitted to the relevant teacher’s appointment board at the latest 8 months before the appointment as assistant senior lecturer ends. The application for promotion is to be judged by the teacher’s appointment board after acquisition of the opinion of at least two experts on the subject.

Required content of the application
The Faculty Board has specified instructions for the application and its accompanying documents. These can be found at the Internet address:
English - http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729
(Swedish - http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/anstallning)
Information can also be obtained upon request by e-mail or ordinary mail.

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Director, Geophysical Institute
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Position Announcement: The Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, seeks a Director with vision and experience to provide the leadership and management required to address fundamental and applied scientific questions in geophysical research of global, national, and state importance. The Director is expected to participate in scientific strategic planning required to address these issues. The Director reports to the Vice-Chancellor for Research and has administrative and budgetary responsibility for the research programs of the Geophysical Institute (GI). This includes major research facilities operated by the Institute such as, the Alaska Earthquake Information Center, Alaska Satellite Facility, Alaska Volcano Observatory, and Poker Flat Research Range. GI research programs include aeronomy, atmospheric sciences, cryospheric sciences, geology, infrasound, remote sensing, solid earth geophysics, and space physics. Graduate studies leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in all of these fields are conducted in partnership with Colleges and Schools on the UAF campus. The GI also supports a variety of undergraduate research projects. The GI has approximately 350 total employees, including technical and administrative staff, graduate students (66), and faculty (55). The annual budget of the Geophysical Institute is $35M in total funding. The salary and benefit package for this position is competitive, with the opportunity for appointment with tenure. Further information on the Institute can be obtained at http://www.gi.alaska.edu/

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a discipline related to geophysical science or have demonstrated exceptional capabilities in research administration and advocacy. Candidates should possess an outstanding record of research accomplishment and qualify for a tenured faculty appointment in an academic department of the University. The candidate's record should also demonstrate significant administrative leadership that includes the ability to work collaboratively with research centers, academic units, and other administrative entities within the University system; the ability to attract and sustain external support; facilitating scientists in the advancement of their research; an understanding of the broad range of research and scholarship associated with a research institute; and extensive management experience leading a major research enterprise in an academic, government, or industry setting. Familiarity and ability to work closely with U.S. Federal agencies supporting geophysical and polar science is essential.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position: The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership through: the ability to think critically and strategically; excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to build and work with teams; an understanding of the diverse sponsorship issues facing research scientists; demonstrated accomplishments in collaborating and working with groups of faculty, senior campus leadership, and executive level personnel from business and government. A broad knowledge of federal regulations and funding agency practices, private sector funding and contracts requirements, and legal compliance requirements is required. A demonstrated commitment to a diverse faculty, staff, and student population is expected.

Application: Candidate's should submit a letter of application and current vitae through the on-line application system at: http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=72626. The application letter should include your vision for the Geophysical Institute as a major international research enterprise, specific areas of research interest, management style, and significant relationships with research funding agencies. The application may include a statement of personal research goals. Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for four references. The position will remain open until filled, with application review scheduled to begin Feb 15, 2011. For additional information, applicants can contact:

Dr. Dan White, Chair of Geophysical Institute Director Search Committee
Director, Institute of Northern Engineering
PO Box 755910
University of Alaska Fairbanks, 99775-5910
Email: dmwhite@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-6222

The appointment of the Director will be made by the President of the University of Alaska, upon the recommendation of the Chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with review by the President of the National Academy of Sciences, according to the Act of Congress which established the Geophysical Institute in 1946. UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

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Ph.D. student to work on satellite remote sensing of atmospheric CO2 and CH4
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Germany

The Emmy-Noether junior research group "Remote Sensing of Greenhouse Gases for Carbon Cycle Modelling (RemoteC)" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (http://www.kit.edu), Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research – Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (http://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/), Germany, has a job opening for a Ph.D. student to work on satellite remote sensing of atmospheric CO2 and CH4.

Background.
Man-made climate change is largely attributed to the anthropogenic emissions
of CO2 and CH4. The carbon cycle processes that control CO2 and CH4 concentrations in the
Earth's atmosphere, however, lack quantitative understanding. Remote sensing of CO2 and CH4
concentrations from space and ground has the potential to deliver significant new insight into
the relevant processes. The goals of the junior research group "RemoteC" are (1) to infer CO2
and CH4 concentrations on the global scale from satellite observations, (2) to develop robust
ground-based instrumentation for validation of the satellite retrievals, and (3) to relate the
measurements to the relevant biogeochemical processes through a modelling framework.
Job description. The Ph.D. student will work within task (1). The candidate will infer atmospheric
CO2 and CH4 concentrations from space-based spectroscopic observations such as conducted
by the GOSAT satellite. An existing retrieval method based on radiative transfer modelling
will be applied and further refined to optimize accuracy. The Ph.D. student will aim at
processing global datasets and at detecting regional and seasonal patterns and trends.

Tasks.
- Retrieval of atmospheric CO2 and CH4 concentrations from global satellite observations
(e.g. GOSAT) using existing software.
- Validation of the satellite retrievals in collaboration with our 'ground-based' FTIR team.
- Further improvement of the retrieval method with focus on high accuracy.
- Interpretation of the detected patterns and trends in collaboration with our modelling
team.
- Publication in peer-reviewed literature and attendance of international meetings.

Requirements.
- Diploma/masters or equivalent degree with above-average grades in physics, meteorology
or a related subject.
- Good programming skills (Fortran, Python, Linux).
- Good knowledge of the English language.
- Previous experience in atmospheric remote sensing and radiative transfer modelling would
be an asset.

Offer.
We offer a wealth of supporting expertise on atmospheric remote sensing at one of
Germany's foremost research institutions for natural sciences and technology. The appointment
will start as soon as possible for 3 years according to public service salary rules (50%).
Contact. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application
as one pdf file, in German or English, including a cover letter, preferred starting date, curriculum
vitae, and contact details of 2 referees to Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de).
For further information please contact Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de, phone ++49
721 6082 4231).

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PhD Student inverse modelling of sources and sinks of CO2 and CH4
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Germany

The Emmy-Noether junior research group "Remote Sensing of Greenhouse Gases for Carbon Cycle Modelling (RemoteC)" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (http://www.kit.edu), Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research – Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (http://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/), Germany, has a job opening for a Ph.D. student to work on inverse modelling of sources and sinks of CO2 and CH4 based on remote sensing observations.

Job description.
The Ph.D. student will work within task (3). The candidate will aim at quantifying
sources and sinks of CO2 and CH4. Space-based and ground-based remote sensing measurements
will be used as observational constraints in an atmospheric transport and surface flux
model. The Ph.D. student will in particular investigate the benefit of simultaneous modelling of CO2
and CH4 (and/or other species) in a common framework. The project is a collaboration with modelling
teams at Wageningen University and Utrecht University, The Netherlands, who develop the
global atmospheric transport model TM5 and its variants TM5-4DVAR and CarbonTracker. The
candidate is expected to conduct research visits to our modelling partners.

Tasks.
- Running a variant of the TM5 model with remote sensing constraints.
- Implementing a framework for simultaneous modelling of CO2 and CH4 (and/or other species).
- Intensive collaboration within the "RemoteC" team and with our modelling partners.
- Publication in peer-reviewed literature and attendance of international meetings.

Requirements.
- Diploma/masters or equivalent degree with above-average grades in physics, meteorology or
a related subject.
- Good programming skills (Fortran, Python, Linux) and strong interest in scientific computing.
- Good knowledge of the English language.
- Previous experience in atmospheric transport and surface flux modelling is an asset.

Offer.
We offer a wealth of supporting expertise on atmospheric sciences at one of Germany's
foremost research institutions for natural sciences and technology. The appointment will start as
soon as possible for 3 years according to public service salary rules (50%).
Contact. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application as
one pdf file, in German or English, including a cover letter, preferred starting date, curriculum vitae,
and contact details of 2 referees to Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de).
For further information please contact Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de, phone ++49
721 6082 4231).

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Post-doc Remote sensing of atmospheric CO2 and CH4
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Germany

The Emmy-Noether junior research group "Remote Sensing of Greenhouse Gases for Carbon Cycle Modelling (RemoteC)" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (http://www.kit.edu), Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research – Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (http://www.imk-asf.kit.edu/), Germany, has a job opening for a postdoctoral scientist to work on development of a robust ground-based spectrometer for remote sensing of atmospheric CO2 and CH4.

Job description.
The postdoctoral scientist will address task (2). The candidate will develop and
deploy a ground-based spectrometer for measuring shortwave-infrared absorption bands of CO2 and
CH4. While achieving the required accuracy, the instrument should be sufficiently robust and versatile
to be operated at the optimal geolocation even under harsh conditions. Potentially interesting
locations are the tropics and high-latitudes where the current monitoring network only provides
sparse observations. Project planning foresees 2 dedicated measurement campaigns. In the long
term, the instrument should prove suitable for monitoring networks.

Tasks.
- Development of a robust ground-based spectrometer for the shortwave-infrared spectral range.
- Deployment of the spectrometer at campaign sites.
- Retrieval of CO2 and CH4 concentrations from the ground-based measurements.
- Publication in peer-reviewed literature and attendance of international meetings.

Requirements.
- Ph.D. in physics or a related field.
- Previous experience in optical instrumentation and spectroscopy.
- Good knowledge of the English language.

Offer.
We offer a wealth of supporting expertise on atmospheric remote sensing at one of Germany's
foremost research institutions for natural sciences and technology. The appointment will
start as soon as possible with an initial contract for 3 years according to the TVL salary rule for public
service employees. Subject to mid-term approval, project funding will be available for 5 years.
Contact. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application as
one pdf file, in German or English, including a cover letter, preferred starting date, curriculum vitae,
list of publications, and contact details of 2 referees to Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de).
For further information please contact Dr. André Butz (andre.butz@imk.fzk.de, phone ++49 721
6082 4231).

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Director - US CLIVAR Project Office
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: CLIVAR Project Office, Washington, DC

This is a new, full-time one-year term position with possibility of extension. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

UCP - Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS)
CLIVAR Project Office, Washington, DC
Paid relocation per UCAR's relocation policy

Full announcement.

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Associate Professor
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: University of Utah

The Global Change and Ecosystem Center at the University of Utah seeks applications for an Associate Professor tenure-track position. Tenure, teaching assignments, and laboratory facilities for the candidate selected will be in one of four departments (Atmospheric Sciences, Biology, Geology & Geophysics, or Mathematics), depending on the qualifications of the individual. We seek an interactive colleague with an established research program that is relevant to environmental science issues in natural or urban systems, or regional landscapes, and who is interested in participating in multidisciplinary research in addition to their own established research program. Preference will be given to a candidate who can also take advantage of existing campus-wide analytical facilities, such as Utah’s Stable Isotope Ratio Facility for Environmental Research. Information about the center is available at http://environment.utah.edu and questions about this position may be directed to Jim Ehleringer at jim.ehleringer@utah.edu. We welcome applications from minorities and women.

Applications, including an application letter, statements of both research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, copies of three relevant publications, and at least three letters of reference, sent directly from the referees, should be sent electronically to: GCEC_search@utah.edu. The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011 and will be accepted until March 15, 2011.

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Two Post doc positions
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: University of Wollongong - near Sydney, Australia

http://employment.uow.edu.au/cgi-bin/job_details.cgi?id=23845
Associate Research Fellow/ Research Fellow Faculty of Science - University of Wollongong - near Sydney, Australia.
Fixed Term 3 Years (Part Time may be considered)
New Opportunities for Researchers in Atmospheric Sciences
Do you have an interest in atmospheric measurements and/or atmospheric modelling? If so, you are invited to join an international collaborative research effort in the fields of tropospheric ozone, greenhouse gases and the carbon cycle. Two new positions are available for Associate Research Fellow /Research Fellows at the University of Wollongong's Centre of Atmospheric Chemistry to work on two ARC Discovery Projects over the next 3 years.

You will join the current 15 member team at the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry to work with state-of-the -art remote sensing and in situ instrumentation and analysis methods and/or global chemical transport models
You will enjoy collaborative opportunities with partner institutes in America (the California Institute of Technology and the National Center for Atmospheric Research), Germany (the University of Bremen) and New Zealand (the National Institute for Water and Atmosphere).
You will possess a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
You must be willing to travel

Preference may be given to candidates with direct experience in atmospheric measurements or modelling or to someone with a background in spectroscopy.
Enquiries regarding these positions should be directed to Dr Clare Murphy on 4221 5065 or Professor David Griffith on 4221 3515.
Applications Close 27 February 2011

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IIASA postdoc Fellowship
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Vienna, Austria

28 FEB DEADLINE
Applications are being accepted for postdoctoral fellowships at the International Institute for Applied Systems (IIASA), located just outside Vienna, Austria. Applications should be submitted on-line at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Admin/PDOC/apply_iiasa.html, where you can also find detailed information on the program’s goals, conditions and eligibility, application procedure, etc. The application deadline is February 28, 2011.

IIASA is an international institution, supported by eighteen governments, that supports international teams of researchers engaged in studies aimed at providing policy insight on issues of regional and global importance.

Candidates for the IIASA Postdoctoral Program can apply to work with any of IIASA’s research programs on projects related to driving forces of global change, advanced systems analysis, or IIASA’s 3 global problem areas -- Energy and Climate, Food and Water, and Poverty and Equity. (Link to an overview of IIASA’s research activities.) An essential part of the on-line application is a research plan outlining the intended work at IIASA and a discussion of the relevance of the planned research for IIASA's agenda. Applicants are encouraged to contact the leader of the IIASA program of interest as they prepare their applications. (Link to a list of Program contacts.)

Applicants must have an advanced university degree equivalent to a Ph.D at the time of taking up the post-doc position, a proven record of research accomplishments, and a solid working knowledge of English. The typical period for IIASA-funded postdoctoral support is 12-24 months.

We want to spread the word about this great opportunity as widely as possible. Please help by forwarding this announcement to as many appropriate colleagues, graduate students, graduate department secretaries, career service departments, and listservs as possible, and post it on appropriate websites.

To learn more about IIASA, consult the IIASA Website (www.iiasa.ac.at). A flyer advertising the program is available here. Please post or distribute it as appropriate.

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Secretariat Director for 2012-2014
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Switzerland

GEO is inviting applications for the position of Secretariat Director for the period 2012-2014.

Details can be found on the GEO Secretariat web site.
http://www.earthobservations.org/ag_geosec_eo.shtml

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Post-doc Carbon Cycling in Soil
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Location: Finland

The Ecosystem Change Unit of the Natural Environment Centre in the Finnish
Environment Institute is looking for A POST-DOCTORAL SCIENTIST

Temporary employment from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2013.
The main task of the post-doctoral scientist will be to do research on carbon cycling in
soil, especially from the point of view of climate change. The job will include
laboratory work, such as analyses on soil chemistry, physics and biology, as well
experiments making use of carbon and nitrogen isotopes. The work is also related to
modeling carbon cycling in soil and the development of Yasso07 soil carbon model.
The successful candidate should have a doctor's degree or a master's degree plus
already advanced postgraduate studies, enthusiasm for scientific research and good
oral and written skills of English language. Knowledge on functioning of forest
ecosystems, especially soil, understanding of systems analysis, ability of report and
publish research results in scientific forums, good communication skills and ability to
work as a member of a research team are considered as assets. An extension in the
above-mentioned two-year employment period is possible.

The salary will depend on the grading based on job requirement, personal
performance level and experience (approximately between 3350-3810 euros per
month).

For more information on the position, please contact leading researcher Jari
Liski tel. +358 (0)40 748 5088. Further information about SYKE can be found
at www.environment.fi/syke.

The applications should be submitted electronically to kirjaamo.syke@ymparisto.fi
latest on March 4, 2011 within the office hours, not later than 15.15 (CET time).
Alternatively, the paper application may be sent to the following address: Finnish
Environment Institute, Registry Office, P.O.Box 140, FI-00251 Helsinki, Finland.
Helsinki 15th February 2011
FINNISH ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE

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Technical Officer (Eddy Flux & Rainout Shelters)
Posted: Feb 7, 2011
Location: Sydney, Australia

Level: HEW 6
Establishment No: 7005628
Institute/Office: Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
College/Division: College of Health and Science

We are seeking to appoint a Technical Officer (Eddy Flux & Rainout Shelter) who will be responsible for the installation, calibration, and maintenance of a wide range of environmental sensor systems and associated data collection devices at the rainout shelter and eddy covariance flux tower installations.
The Technical Officer (Eddy Flux & Rainout Shelter) will also provide specialised technical support to achieve the objectives of funded research programs that will enable scientists to manipulate rainfall timing and magnitude to field-test projected future climate conditions on trees at the rainout shelter installation, and the continuous measurement of carbon and water exchange in a section of native Australian woodland at the eddy covariance flux tower installation.

Web: www.uws.edu.au/hawkesburyinstitute
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $62,022 to $66,505 p.a. plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading
Position Enquiries: Professor David Tissue, 4570 1853 or d.tissue@uws.edu.au; or Dr David Harland, 4570 1125 or d.harland@uws.edu.au
Closing Date: Sunday 27 February 2011
How to Apply: Go to the web site http://uws.nga.net.au/cp/ and scroll to the job reference 049/11. Click on the reference number and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page on ‘How To Apply’.

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Team leader for biometrics study in the peat forest
Posted: Feb 7, 2011
Location: Brunei Darussalam

We invite applicants for a position supervising forest census work in Southeast Asian peat forest. The goal is to set up a long-term forest plot to study the population dynamics of Shorea albida and the carbon balance of tropical a peat forest. The position will require intensive field work. Responsibilities will include topographic surveys, tagging and dendrometer banding of trees, and preparation of botanical specimens. Candidates with a background in forest census work, tropical botany and field experience are preferred. Malay or Indonesian language skills will be helpful. The one-year position is based in Brunei and funded by the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology.

This task is part of a larger project on carbon cycling in tropical peat forest. The position offers the opportunity to work with an international team of scientists who are characterizing carbon fluxes, biogeochemistry and hydrology at the same site.

If interested, please contact Alex Cobb (alex.cobb@smart.mit.edu).

To learn more about CTFS and SIGEO, visit our websites (http://www.ctfs.si.edu andhttp://www.sigeo.si.edu)
and newsblog (http://ctfsnews.blogspot.com)

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Post-doc position announcement
Posted: Feb 7, 2011
Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate at the Energy Biosciences Institute
(http://www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org/) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team looking at the
biogeochemical and biophysical consequences of land use change associated with the deployment of biofuel crops. The successful candidate will have experience with a wide range of measurements related to carbon and water fluxes (e.g. eddy covariance and soil chamber systems) in addition to other trace gases associated with traditional and alternative agricultural systems. The successful candidate will have a firm understanding of the physiology underlying the major components of the carbon and hydrological cycles that are influenced by vegetation. The ability to manage large datasets, to process micrometeorological data and to publish results in peer-reviewed journals is essential.

As the successful candidate will be a part of a multidisciplinary team, strong communication skills and the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines is required. The successful candidate should also have research interest in plants as biofuel feedstocks.

The start date for this position is June 1, 2011. Questions about this position should be addressed to Carl Bernacchi (bernacch@illinois.edu). Interested parties should send a letter of application, CV and the names and contact information of three referees via email to Melinda Laborg (laborg@uiuc.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting 15 March 2011.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship
Posted: Feb 7, 2011
Location: University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame's Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI) is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. The position is part of PALEON, an initiative to statistically estimate changes in forest composition in the northeastern U.S. over the past 2000 years and to assimilate these estimates into ecosystem models. Establishing an empirical estimate of decadal-to-centennial variations in forest composition will serve as a baseline for assessing recent human impacts on forests and as a benchmark for validating mechanistic terrestrial ecosystem models. Data for estimating forest change in PALEON come from modern and historical forest surveys and from the paleoecological record. The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Dr. Jason McLachlan at Notre Dame, with substantial statistical collaboration from Dr. Chris Paciorek at UC Berkeley, and other PalEON team members.

Initial efforts will focus on developing a coherent inferential framework for estimating ecological variation across foress from the Great Lakes to New England. Strong applicants will possess a background in hierarchical Bayesian modeling, especially spatial modeling and/or data assimilation. Expertise in vegetation ecology and paleohistorical methods is also desirable. The position is available for a two-year period, subject to annual performance review. We will consider applications on a rolling deadline. Funding is available for an immediate start, but we will consider start dates as late as summer 2011. Please email your CV and a cover letter with the names and contact information of three references to Jason McLachlan (jmclachl@nd.edu). The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Physiological ecology postdoc fellowship
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico USA

Postdoctoral Fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratory: Mechanisms of vegetation survival and mortality during drought

We seek a motivated individual to study the physiological mechanisms of vegetation survival and mortality in relation to warming and drying climate. The primary objective of our study is to test current mortality theories including carbon starvation, hydraulic failure, and metabolic limitations. The study is employing individual and combined precipitation removal and heating (open-top chamber) manipulations in a mature piñon-juniper woodland. Depending on the candidates' interests, the position may focus on field and/or laboratory work, including, but not limited to: plant carbon balance, plant water balance, and isotopic analysis (including the use of Tunable Diode Laser Spectroscopy).

An example of a similar experiment, upon which this new project is based upon, can be seen here: http://per.ORNL.gov/McDowell.html

A summary of current hypotheses we wish to test can be seen here:
http://www.plantphysiol.org/cgi/content/short/pp.110.170704?keytype=ref&ijkey=vDB5uz54G703fqt

The successful candidate will work within a large, interdisciplinary team consisting of staff, postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate interns, including multiple governmental and academic collaborators. There will be substantial technical support for the successful candidate, allowing them to focus primarily on data analysis and writing.

Required skills include empirical experience in the field or laboratory with any of the above focal areas, strong publication record, effective written and oral communication skills, eagerness to work in a team environment, and a Ph.D. pending or received within the last five years.

Note only candidates with strong resumes, i.e. good record of publication, should apply. The experiment is funded for five years, but to cover this postdoc I will solicit internal funding for a prestigious "Director's Fellowship" via an extremely competitive process that is based largely on the candidates resume and letters. Particularly outstanding candidates may be considered for the J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick Reines Fellowships. Information on LANL postdocs, including salary and benefits, can be found here: http://lanl.gov/science/postdocs/ Please do not apply through this LANL website.

Los Alamos is located at 7,500' in the Southern Rocky Mountains, has >300 days of sunshine per year, four distinct seasons, and is a fabulous place to do science. A somewhat out of date website on my lab group can be found here: http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/

Initial applications should include a resume and a concise statement of your future research goals. To apply or to request more information, please contact Nate McDowell (mcdowell@lanl.gov).

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Programmer
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Greenbelt, USA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:
Sigma Space Corporation seeks an experienced Programmer to provide website support and development and scientific data management. The position will be located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The successful candidate will:
• Support the maintenance and update of North American Carbon Program, and the Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Focus Area, and related websites.
• Develop software for processing and manipulation of data and metadata for data management.
• Generate result summaries, graphics, and reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Computer Science, an Earth Science, or Physics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a combination of the items listed below.
• Interest and enthusiasm for programming in a team environment.
• Good communication skills in order to be able to clearly and concisely describe results and communicate effectively.
• WWW Development experience including:
• Use of the Perl programming language to interact with relational databases, specifically using the DBI module to interact with MySQL.
• A sound understanding of SQL, HTML, Javascript, KML, and secure web application development.
• Developing software under variants of UNIX.
• Source code control, specifically Subversion.
Desirables:
• Scientific knowledge in some domain of carbon cycle science.
• MySQL database administration.
• Scientific Data Management experience.
• Use of C++, Perl, PHP, Python, or Java.
• Use of KML to display geospatial data in Google Earth and Map.
• Manipulation of data in file formats such as netCDF.
• Scientific "use" metadata (e.g. CF-Metadata Conventions) and"discovery" metadata standards (e.g. Mercury, FGDC).
• Familiarity with OPeNDAP, THREDDS, and RAMADDA.

Please apply online at: http://Jobs.SigmaSpace.com/?idHRJobPosition=114

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Research Assistant in Ecosystem Ecology Lab
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Indiana University

Qualifications: B.S. in ecology, environmental science or related field - completed by spring 2011. Experience with field ecology methods, soil sampling and soil/water analysis, and data organization/analysis is preferred.

Employment duration: We are accepting applications from those seeking full-time employment (~40 hr per week) during summer 2011. Preference will be given to applicants that are available to start working on a part-time basis (at least ~10 h per week) starting in April and/or work part-time during the fall.

Salary: Starting salary is $11/hour (and may be greater depending on experience). Note: This position does not include benefits.

Dr. Luke Flory
sflory@indiana.edu

**Please include “Summer Research Assistant” in the title of your email**

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Technician: Soil carbon and CO2 exchange in grazed pastures
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: New Zealand

We are seeking a capable person to join our research team to provide technical support to a research programme focussed on soil carbon and greenhouse gas exchange in pasture-based agriculture. The successful applicant will primarily be involved in the collection of high quality CO2 exchange data from eddy covariance and chamber systems located at agricultural sites and carrying out a range of field and laboratory experiments.

More information can be found on www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz (vacancy 300404)

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PhD biosphere-atmosphere exchange of C and N trace gases
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Braunschweig, Germany

Job vacancy at the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute (vTI)

The Institute of Agricultural Climate Research (AK) of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute (vTI) invites applications for a PhD position in order to determine the current biosphere-atmosphere exchange of C and N trace gases in the International Natural Park Bourtanger Moor – Bargerveen, starting at earliest convenience. The position is a part-time employment (19.5 regular working hours/week) and limited to three years.

The above mentioned region is characterised by its large, predominantly cultivated raised bogs, today mainly under agricultural land use with intensive livestock husbandry. In order to evaluate the impact of nitrogen immissions, sound knowledge of the load situation is needed. The successful candidate will measure the N immissions with micrometeorological methods and the so called ‘ITNI approach’. Furthermore, he or she will study possible effects of elevated nitrogen inputs on the biosphere-atmosphere exchange of trace gases to better predict future C and N dynamics.

Job description:
- Micrometeorological measurements of NH3 concentration and N deposition in the planetary boundary layer
- Determination of N deposition using the ITNI approach
- Eddy-covariance measurements of CO2, water vapour and heat
- Data processing and analysis, quality control, presentation of results
- Scientific publications and project reports

Methods:
- Denuder system, eddy covariance, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis

Requirements: - M.Sc. (or similar) in Meteorology, Agricultural, Environmental or Soil Sciences, Forestry, Geoecology, Geography, Biology or related sciences - Experience with micrometeorological measurements and equipment, logger programming - Knowledge of transformation and exchange processes of C and N compounds in plant, soil and atmosphere - Experience in processing large datasets - Interest in experimental work and data analysis - High motivation and interest in tackling scientific problems, good command of English

Payment will be according to the German pay scale TVöD 13. Besides the employment, the opportunity for scientific professional training is provided, especially to do a PhD. The own results achieved in the project can be used for the PhD thesis.

The vTI supports gender equality at work and encourages female candidates to apply for this position.

Handicapped applicants are specially considered if equally qualified for the job; a minimum of physical fitness is required.

Enquiries and applications with the usual documentation (CV, cover letter, certificates) including the keyword ‘Bourtanger Moor’ shall be send (preferably by email) to:

Dr. Christian Brümmer
Institute of Agricultural Climate Research (AK)
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute (vTI)
Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries
Bundesallee 50, D-38116 Braunschweig, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)531 596 2614
E-Mail: christian.bruemmer@vti.bund.de

Applications received by February 4, 2011 will receive full consideration.

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Assistant Professor in Biogeosciences
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

The Department of Geology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor rank beginning August 22, 2011. Applicants should be broadly trained in the geosciences with expertise in the biogeosciences, specifically in the areas of geobiology, geochemistry, geomicrobiology, or paleoclimatology. Candidates must have interest and experience in environmental applications. The primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory geology and environmental science courses and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Advanced courses will be designed to attract students from the interdisciplinary areas of the candidate’s expertise. The candidate will contribute to interdepartmental programs, including environmental science and the University’s first-year seminar, advise undergraduate majors and new students, and participate in university service. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and the potential to supervise student research in her/his area of expertise. Current faculty expertise in the department includes mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, economic geology, process geomorphology, and physical sedimentology.

Wittenberg University is a small, private, residential undergraduate institution firmly committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website (www.wittenberg.edu) for details about the University and department. Wittenberg participates in AA/EOE/ADA. We encourage women and minority applicants to apply as we are committed to creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, a statement about teaching and research in a liberal arts and sciences setting, and a list of at least three references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses) to:http://wittenberg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=22465

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NRC postdoctoral position in urban stream restoration and low-impact development
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Maryland

One National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral position (RO# 22.03.05.B7455) is available for a study of urban stream restoration and low-impact development (LID). Support will be provided through the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) for 1 year with option for renewing based on progress and available funding. The postdoctoral scientist will work with Principle Investigator Dr. Paul Mayer (US EPA) and also with Dr. Sujay Kaushal (Univ Maryland-College Park), Dr. Peter Groffman (Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies), and Tom Schueler (Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Network) via a related study funded by Maryland Sea Grant. Time will be divided between Ada, Oklahoma and College Park, Maryland. Research will primarily involve synthesis, analysis, and publication of existing data on best management practices for nitrogen in restored urban streams and LID with potential for new measurements based on research interests of the postdoctoral scientist. Interested candidates should contact Paul Mayer (mayer.paul@epa.gov) for more information. Application deadline is 1 Feb 2011.

The link to NRC post-doc opportunity is:
http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?LabCode=22&ROPCD=220305&RONum=B7455

What follows is a description of the NRC opportunity (RO# 22.03.05.B7455):

“Stream Restoration Strategies to Reduce Nitrogen Loads in Urbanizing Watersheds” Water quality and ecological condition of rivers and estuaries in the US have been adversely affected by excess nitrogen (N) derived from fossil fuels, N fertilizers, and sewage sources. Climate change, land-use change, and aging urban infrastructure will exacerbate the effects of continued N inputs. Watershed-scale restoration, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and Low Impact Development (LID) approaches are all increasingly being used in attempts to manage water quantity and quality and offset ecological impacts of urbanization. Because there may be considerable variability in benefits associated with these management approaches, water quality managers require science-based assistance for making management decisions. Research is in progress to develop models and decision support tools to guide management strategies for reducing watershed N loads based on current understanding of various watershed restoration approaches and the factors that contribute to variability in outcomes.

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Post-doc on parameter estimation in complex models
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Locatipon: Leipzig, Germany

The Department Computational Hydrosystems of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, works as a computational laboratory devoted to the development, validation, and integration of hydrological and soil-vegetation-atmosphere transfer models at different temporal and spatial scales. Spatial heterogeneity of land surface and subsurface characteristics are of central concern to the department. The department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher on parameter estimation in complex models The increase of computing power has led to an increase in model complexity. This has equally increased the risk of model overparameterisation, which might lead to a reduction in predictive power due to parameter equifinality. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to develop efficient parameter estimation techniques aiming at reducing parameter complexity without compromising model efficiency and spatio-temporal representation. The successful candidate has a PhD/Doctorate in mathematics or natural sciences. He/she has strong computational and statistical skills and has proven experience in optimisation techniques. He/she is expected to develop a vigorous research program in collaboration with the other department members. We rely on a strong interest in team work and cooperation within the department. The department is a multi-disciplinary, young research team with strong mathematical and computational background. It operates a suite of complex models in hydrology and biosphere-atmosphere interactions. The candidate shall develop parameter estimation methods that are applicable to the different models. A good knowledge of English is required. We offer a position for three years with perspective (e.g. tenure) in a collaborative research environment. The department is well connected to national and international research programs (e.g. Tereno, Reklim, ICOS, Fluxnet). The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary and benefits will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Service Sector. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science. Enquiries and applications with the usual documentation (curriculum vitae, certificates, list of publications and the contact information for three professional referees) shall be addressed to Prof. Dr. Sabine Attinger, +49 (0)341/235-1250, e-mail: sabine.attinger@ufz.de. We will begin reviewing applications on February 1st, 2011, and anticipate a start date ASAP.

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Research Specialist, Postdoctoral-level Position patterns and processes of human activities and associated movement of elements in urban ecosystems
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: University of California, Santa Barbara

A position at the postdoctoral level is available in the Earth Research Institute and Department of Geography at the University of California,
Santa Barbara, to study the patterns and processes of human activities and associated movement of elements in urban ecosystems.
The successful candidate will participate on a multi-investigator interdisciplinary project examining the relationship of household decisions to fluxes of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The work will focus on developing statistical relationships between fluxes and biophysical site factors that are part of a large database collected for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, Minnesota. The position is full time and offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The initial appointment is for one year on the multiyear project; continuation beyond one year will be based on performance and availability of funding. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geography, earth system science, environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field with demonstrated experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of observational data, ability to handle large datasets, proficiency with GIS skills, and a record of communicating research results. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. Applications will be reviewed starting on January 31, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Please send a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Professor Jennifer King, email: jyking@geog.ucsb.edu.

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Postdoc opportunity in Ecology and Biogeochemistry of Biofuel Production
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: University of Illinois

Ecology and Biogeochemistry of Biofuel Production: The University of Illinois and Energy Biosciences Institute seek a creative and energetic postdoctoral associate with strong background in ecosystem ecology to join a collaborative team (Evan DeLucia and Carl Bernacchi) conducting research on biogeochemical cycling and land use change associated with biofuel production. The objective of the research is to assess the ecological sustainability of deploying energycane in Florida on land previously used for pasture by measuring carbon fluxes and storage, methane fluxes, ecosystem water use, and nitrate leaching. The successful candidate will be involved in quantitative measurements of key components of the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen and water. The associate will be located at the University of Illinois with extensive travel to research sites in Florida. Initial funding is available for two years beginning 15 March 2011. Questions about this position should be addressed to Carl Bernacchi (bernacch@illinois.edu). Interested parties should send a letter of application, CV and the names and contact information of three referees via email to Melinda Laborg (laborg@uiuc.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting 15 February 2011.

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Post-Doctoral research position modelling Carbon Stores in Canada’s National Park Ecosystems
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Parks Canada is mandated to protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations. Climate change is and will continue to impact Canada’s protected areas, and the Government of Canada is committed to protect its heritage resources through mitigation and adaptation actions. While focusing on the role of its protected area establishment and management programs in contributing to ecosystem-based climate change adaptation, Parks Canada also recognizes the important role healthy ecosystems play in storing and sequestering carbon. We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow (one year period with possible extension) to undertake research in order to meet the following objectives.
Objectives
Parks Canada requires quantitative results of targeted research into the role of its protected heritage areas (national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites within large natural areas), in storing and sequestering carbon, relative to other land/water uses. In particular, it is seeking answers to the following questions for major terrestrial natural regions/biomes of the country:
1. How much carbon is currently stored in national park ecosystems relative to other/surrounding land uses (e.g., industry, urban development, etc.)?
2. How does the amount and distribution of carbon in national park ecosystems vary with natural disturbance regime (e.g., fire, insect outbreaks) relative to other land uses?
3. How do park management practices (e.g., aimed at maintaining or restoring ecological integrity) influence park ecosystem carbon dynamics relative to other land management practices?
4. How is the amount of carbon in national park ecosystems predicted to change over time, in response to climate change and other stressors relative to other land uses?

Proposed Research Program
A research program designed to address the questions above will include:
• Development or refinement of models of carbon dynamics in non-forest ecosystems that would be 1) integrated with models for forest ecosystems (CBM-CFS3), and 2) applicable at the local (park) scale.
• Application/validation of the model(s) at one or more national parks in different regions of the country with varying alternative land uses (e.g., degree and type of current or predicted industrial or urban development) and natural disturbance regimes.
• Investigation of the feasibility of linking carbon dynamic models for forest and non-forest ecosystems with down-scaled/regional climate models (and associated ecosystem responses to predicted climate change) to predict future changes in carbon stock and dynamics for various timeframes (i.e. timeframes used for reporting under the UNFCCC as well as more ecologically relevant timeframes).
• Examination of utility of the approach to identifying priority areas for park establishment/ecosystem management that would maximize carbon storage and sequestration.

Qualifications

The candidate must have excellent research, and writing and communication skills and hold a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline with a strong background in the use and/or development of carbon cycle models for terrestrial ecosystems.
• Be approved in the NSERC Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Governments Laboratories Program
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp
• Have a relevant peer reviewed publication record.
• Have a strong interest in applying scientific results to policy development and decision-making
• Have excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Be expected to work closely with Parks Canada and Canadian Forest Service scientists to design and implement a research program to address the questions outlined above
• Be based in either Gatineau (Quebec) or Vancouver BC and able to travel among Gatineau, Vancouver and Victoria BC for extended periods (e.g., a month or more).

For further information contact:
Marlow G. Pellatt, Ph.D.
Coastal Ecologist
Parks Canada, Western and Northern Service Centre
300-300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 6B4 Canada
Email: marlow.pellatt@pc.gc.ca

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solar Energy Utilization
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: Santa Cruz, CA

We anticipate hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop solar panels optimized for plant growth in a greenhouse environment. The overall goal of the project is to better understand how selective solar absorption can be used to improve plant growth while generating power. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Sue Carter (Physics, UC Santa Cruz), Michael Loik (Environmental Studies, UC Santa Cruz), and Leslie Bebout (NASA Ames). The successful candidate will be based in Santa Cruz, CA; the position will require extensive travel between Santa Cruz and NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. Prior experience in photovoltaics and/or plant biology would be valuable. The earliest anticipated start date is 1 February 2011; the position may continue for 2 years based on meeting 6 month performance targets. To apply please send an application letter or email with professional interests, research experience and goals, CV, reprints, and names, addresses, and E-mail addresses of three references to Prof. Sue Carter, Dept. of Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, sacarter@ucsc.edu. The position is contingent upon final approval of funding.

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MS or PhD: nutrient co-limitation in northern hardwood forests
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY

Ruth Yanai is recruiting one or two graduate students, MS or PhD, to participate in a multi-investigator project on nutrient limitation of young and old northern hardwood stands at Hubbard Brook, Jeffers Brook, and Bartlett Experimental Forest, New Hampshire, USA. Simulation modeling using Rastetter's Multi-Element Limitation model could contribute to this project, as could field studies, for example on foliar response to treatment and resorption of nutrients prior to leaf fall.

Visit http://www.esf.edu/melnhe for more information. If you are interested in this project, contact Heather Engelman atforestecology@esf.edu for access to the password-protected documents. (before Jan 9, contact rdyanai@syr.edu) For information about the department of Forest and Natural Resources Management at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, visit http://www.esf.edu/fnrm . Instructions for applying and application forms are available on line athttp://www.esf.edu/graduate/admission.htm. US students from under-represented groups may be eligible for college and university-wide Diversity Fellowships.

Ruth D. Yanai, Professor, Forest and Natural Resources Management
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 13210
http://www.esf.edu/fnrm/faculty/yanai.asp
phone: 315 470-6955 fax: 315 470-6954

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Program coordinator for sustainable management of California ecosystems
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: UC Irvine

The Center for Environmental Biology (CEB) at the University of California, Irvine seeks a Program Coordinator to facilitate research programs focused on sustainable management of California ecosystems, and to conduct original research in partnership with local land managers. The position involves opportunities to collaborate with several faculty at UC Irvine, and with managers of public lands in southern California interested in applied research in ecology and sustainable management. The position will be approximately 50% coordination and data synthesis and 50% research-oriented. The ideal candidate will have research interests pertaining to ecosystem services, as well as the ability to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders interested in the future of California’s biological resources. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in environmental biology, conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related field. Appointments will be made at the post-doctoral or project scientist depending on experience. Candidates should send a cover letter explaining their interests and experience along with a c.v. and the names of three references to Diane Pataki, dpataki@uci.edu. More information about CEB can be found at http://www.uciceb.com. Applications will be reviewed beginning Jan. 15, 2011, and the position will remain open until filled.

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Post-doctoral opportunity: Tracing population linkages of stream gobies in Hawaii using microchemistry
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: UW-Madison Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin

The McIntyre lab group in the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin seeks a post-doc to use the microchemistry of fish otoliths to infer individual movement histories and population connectivity. The work is part of a larger team project to quantify linkages among populations of at-risk stream gobies across the Hawaiian archipelago by merging population genetic, field assessment, and environmental chemistry approaches. PIs include Mike Blum (Tulane), Jim Gilliam (NC State), and McIntyre. Otolith work is conducted in close collaboration with Nate Bickford (U of Great Falls).

The post-doc will lead the collection, preparation, and chemical analysis of otoliths as well as subsequent statistical analysis and manuscript preparation. This will include samples from conspecific gobies collected from dozens of watersheds across five islands, yielding unusually rich biogeochemical datasets. Two types of chemical analyses are of interest: trace element profiles (pilot work included 18 isotopes of 13 elements) by LA-ICP-MS to characterize the chemical environment during natal, larval, and post-settlement periods; and O isotope ratios by ion microprobe to reconstruct thermal histories during larval and post-settlement periods. Results will be interpreted in evolutionary, population, landscape, and conservation contexts.

The expected task list has five components: joining the field team for roughly three months of intensive sampling throughout the Hawaiian archipelago in spring 2011; preparation and analysis of otoliths; statistical analysis of the 2011 dataset as well as an extensive pilot dataset; preparation of multiple manuscripts on otolith results; and contribution to team manuscripts synthesizing overall results of the project. Additional opportunities for involvement in other otolith-based projects in my lab group also may be available.

Experience in both field work and environmental chemistry, a successful publication record, and a positive, team-oriented attitude are essential qualifications. Candidates with specific experience in the preparation and elemental/isotopic analysis of fish otoliths (or other carbonates) are particular encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must be able to work independently on otolith analyses, but also contribute to the esprit de corps of my lab group and the broader project team. Please see my website for more project details and lab philosophy: http://limnology.wisc.edu/personnel/mcintyre/

The position will begin on or around 1 February 2011, and funding is available through at least May 2012 (pending performance). A competitive post-doc salary will be offered, including UW-Madison benefits package. Aside from field work, the position will be based at the Center for Limnology of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. The Center' is home to a world-renowned aquatic sciences research group, and features a vibrant atmosphere in which collegial interactions among faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students are the norm. Madison is widely recognized for its high quality of life, lively culture and arts scene, and easy access to natural areas. Costs of living are moderate, and public buses or bicycle paths are easy transportation options.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, CV, three relevant reprints (in pdf form), and phone & email addresses of three references to Denise Karns (dkkarns@wisc.edu). The letter of interest should explicitly address relevant experience/expertise in both field and lab settings. Review of applications will begin Dec 26 and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions about the position may be directed to Pete McIntyre (pmcintyre@wisc.edu).

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Researcher in ecosystem ecology
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: Department of Ecology , Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala

Subject area: Ecosystem ecology has as its primary objective to explain the cycles of the biologically most important elements; today these cycles are greatly perturbed by human activities. The research conducted by the holder of this position should be directed towards the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in terrestrial ecosystems at the level of the ecosystem. An important aspect is the interactions between the cycles of these elements. The research can be experimental at field and laboratory scale or by the use of mathematical models.

Duties: Develop own research projects within the subject area and conduct research in close collaboration with researchers at the department. Participating in proposals for financial support, supervising students, and contributing in activities within the department are important components of the job for example, by some teaching.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD degree in the subject area or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants should also have been appointed Associate Professor or have equivalent and have an experience of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, theoretically or experimentally.

Assessment criteria: In the appointment of research, special weight shall be accorded to academic skills.

Required documents to be submitted: The application should be written in English. The following documents should be included with each application: CV including a publication list, PhD diploma, copies of no more than five publications, a description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position (maximum two pages), and a description of current research interests and planned research that the applicant intends to carry out within this position (maximum two pages). Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided. The application and all enclosed documents should be submitted in triplicate.

We welcome your application marked with ref no 3685/2010.
Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or registrator@slu.se no later than January 10, 2011.

The application should be written in English.

Further information: Göran Ågren Professor +46 (0)18-67 24 49 goran.agren@ekol.slu.se

A full announcement can be found at www.slu.se/sv/for-dig-som/lediga-anstallningar/

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: Bioemco Grignon, Paris, France

We invite applications for a position as a postdoctoral researcher to work in the area of trace gas studies of biosphere-atmosphere exchange, based in the research lab Bioemco Grignon, near Paris, France. The main focus of the position will be on the gross fluxes of carbon and water between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere, and the response of terrestrial systems to climate change. The project combines modelling and observations, including automated measurements of atmospheric trace gases (e.g., CO2, H2O, isotopes, CH4, Carbonyl Sulfide) with laser spectroscopy instruments. The candidate is expected to spend time in the field. This may include three months continuously in 2011 as part of a research team on climate change experiments in the High Arctic tundra in Thule, NW Greenland.

A PhD degree in a discipline such as environmental science, chemistry or physics is required. Scientists with experience in trace gas and isotopic measurements and/or modelling are encouraged to apply. The working language in the group is English, proficiency in French would be beneficial.

The initial appointment is for one year, and may be extended for up to 2.5 years. Employment is through University Paris 6, France. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit via e-mail a brief statement of research interests and goals, with a complete CV, and contact information for three references to Ulli Seibt (ulli.seibt at grignon inra fr). Applications will be accepted through 31 Jan 2011 or until a suitable applicant is found.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: UCLA

The Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work in the area of trace gas studies of biosphere-atmosphere exchange. The main focus of the position will be on the gross fluxes of carbon and water between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere, and the response of terrestrial systems to climate change. The project combines modelling and observations, including automated measurements of atmospheric trace gases (e.g., CO2, H2O, isotopes, CH4, Carbonyl Sulfide) with laser spectroscopy instruments. The candidate is expected to spend time in the field. This may include three months continuously in 2011 as part of a research team on climate change experiments in the High Arctic tundra in Thule, NW Greenland.

The initial appointment is for one year, and may be extended for up to three years. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit via e-mail a brief statement of research interests and goals, with a complete CV, and contact information for three references to Ulli Seibt (useibt at ucla edu). Applications will be accepted through 31 Jan 2011 or until a suitable applicant is found.

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Permafrost Carbon Postdoc
Posted: Jan 10, 2011
Location: National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado Boulder, CO

The National Snow and Ice Data Center is accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Associate performing cutting edge research into the strength, timing, and uncertainty of the Permafrost Carbon Feedback (see attached Position Description). The post Doc will perform multiple projections of permafrost degradation and permafrost carbon flux driven by IPCC scenarios. The Post doc will develop and improve model capabilities including, but not limited to methane production in wetlands, dynamic vegetation, carbon isotopes, snow processes, soil freeze/thaw, and permafrost dynamics. This is a three year appointment. We will begin reviewing applications January 15.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Post Doctoral Associate (Post Doc) will be part of a team performing cutting edge research into the strength, timing, and uncertainty of the. The Permafrost Carbon Feedback is the amplification of surface warming due to the thaw, decay, and ultimate release into the atmosphere of carbon currently frozen in the Arctic permafrost. The post Doc will perform multiple projections of permafrost degradation and permafrost carbon flux driven by IPCC scenarios. The Post doc will develop and improve model capabilities including, but not limited to methane production in wetlands, dynamic vegetation, carbon isotopes, snow processes, soil freeze/thaw, and permafrost dynamics. The Post Doc will work with the Permafrost Carbon team to develop and test hypotheses on factors controlling future permafrost degradation and permafrost carbon release. The Post Doc will write papers documenting research results, present results at meetings, help write research proposals, and participate in various working groups involving the broader scientific community. This position is a three year appointment. The Post Doc reports to the project Principal Investigator, Kevin Schaefer.

DUTIES
The Post Doc duties include:

Running multiple projections of permafrost degradation driven by IPCC scenarios
Creating input weather driver datasets from IPCC scenarios
Developing new model capabilities, such as adding wetlands or cryoturbation
Improving existing model capabilities, such as the representation of carbon isotopes, snow processes, soil hydrology, soil freeze/thaw, and permafrost dynamics
Developing new model diagnostics to test hypotheses developed by the team
Writing scientific papers and future proposals

The successful applicant will have ample opportunities to engage the broader scientific community with our results. The post Doc will present results at various conferences and meetings. The Post Doc will participate in various working groups and similar meetings focusing on improving the representation of physical and biological processes in land surface models. The Post Doc will be given the opportunity to participate in and help write new research proposals to expand their research beyond the three year term of this position.

REQUIREMENTS

A completed Ph.D. in atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, ecology, or related field
Experience working with large, complex land surface models
Background in either biogeochemistry, permafrost, or land surface modeling
Experience in handling large, complex datasets and using supercomputers
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Problem solving ability
Being a good team player

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Programming experience, preferably using Fortran
Experience with Matlab, IDL, or similar suite of data analysis tools
Experience with Unix or Linux

The position will be filled as a Professional Research Assistant at the University of Colorado at Boulder and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year and an excellent savings plan. The job will remain open until filled.

You must use www.jobsatcu.com to formally apply for this position. Search for this position using job posting number 812041. Be prepared to upload your cover letter, a current resume that includes the contact information for three references, proof of your degree(s), and a letter of reference.

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, serves as a national information and referral center in support of snow and ice research. Our mission is to make fundamental contributions to cryospheric science and excel in managing data and disseminating information in order to advance understanding of the Earth system.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

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Post-doctoral opportunity in NASA remote sensing project
Posted: Dec 27, 2010
Location: Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey (close to NYC)

Duration: 12 months, starting March 2011 or soon thereafter.

This position will support a NASA-sponsored research project aimed at mapping changes in aboveground live standing dry biomass, canopy cover, height, and understory density in the southwestern United States using data from the NASA Earth Observing System instruments MISR and MODIS. It will be based at Montclair State University, 14 miles from Manhattan (there is a rail station at each end of campus).

Required:

• PhD in a relevant field. • Background in moderate resolution remote sensing of vegetation and vegetation structure and large-scale mapping. • Advanced programming skills required (ideally: C, Fortran, shell scripting, Unix environment, ERDAS Imagine SML and/or ENVI, IDL, ArcGIS). • You should be motivated to pursue a career in science and legally eligible to work in the USA.

Desirable skills and knowledge:

Duties:

Contact: Dr. Mark Chopping via chopping at pegasus dot montclair dot edu.

Montclair State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. Founded in 1908, Montclair State University is a comprehensive state-assisted institution offering a rich array of programs to more than 17,000 students. Characterized by a distinguished cadre of teacher-scholars, Montclair State University is located 14 miles west of New York City on a beautiful 246-acre suburban campus. Additional information can be found at http://www.montclair.edu

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Postdoctoral research position
Posted: Dec 27, 2010
Location: INRA, Bordeaux, France

Duration: 2.5 year, full time position
Impacts of forestry and agricultural practices and land use changes on the greenhouse gas budget of crop grassland-forest mixtures in Western Europe (Southern and Northern France).
We are wishing to appoint a motivated Postdoctoral researcher to work on an exciting project addressing
agricultural and forestry practices and land use change impacts on greenhouse gases (GHG) budgets at
the regional scale. The ultimate goal of this project is to disentangle the effects of anthropic, atmospheric
and environmental drivers on the decadal trajectory of greenhouse gases budget at the regional scale.
Program
The research program is part of the WP3 of the GHG Europe project focused on regional case studies.
The program will investigate greenhouse gas budgets of forest, crop and grassland ecosystems
composing the country landscape of northern and southern France (both CO2 and non-CO2 gases) and
implications of land use conversion and new agricultural and forestry practices, especially those linked to
bio-energy cropping and forestry. This will be based mainly upon existing and new datasets obtained from
flux tower sites where energy, H2O, CO2 and other GHG have been monitored for a decade. Information
allowing to map these budgets over two regions composed of a mixture of crops, forests and grasslands
will be also collected. These two French regions are well documented for soil and vegetation carbon
stocks, land use history and practices, and climate. This data ensemble will then be utilised for driving
biogeochemical process based models of carbon and GHG cycling.
Required skills and interest of the PhD candidate
The person will have a PhD and skills in modelling and data management, data assimilation and
process-based modelling applied to managed agroecosystems and forests. An experience in
geo-referenced data management, fluency in English and communication skills will be appreciated.
The preferred candidate may have a background (MSc) in forestry, forest ecology, ecosystem modelling,
applied mathematics or environmental physics or a related scientific field. The proposed investigation will
make use of existing state-of-the-art ecosystem models (CERES, STICS, CASTANEA, GRAECO, others).
Hence the candidate needs a strong interest in understanding and modelling biogeochemical and
biophysical processes at the regional level. Writing skills are required, and publishing scientific articles and
communications will be a normal activity expected from this program and the applicant. Willingness to
travel and participate to project workshops and meetings is also requested.
Work environment
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Investigators and will manage data mining,
archiving and analysis and contribute to scientific outputs associated with the project. The position may
start 1st February 2011. This research is being funded by the European commission through the GHGEurope
project. Net Salary will be 2500 € inclusive of French public service advantages (free professional
trainings, free medical care, low cost daily restaurant etc.) The successful candidate will collaborate locally
with a database managers and a team of scientists experienced in forest ecology and remote sensing
(http://www.bordeaux-aquitaine.inra.fr/ephyse). Beyond his/her research team, the research program will
be coordinated with INRA teams based in Nancy, Grignon, Lille, Clermont-Ferrand, Lusignan and CNRS
teams in Montpellier, Toulouse and Orsay. She/he will be integrated in an experienced research team
based at INRA-EPHYSE, in the city of Bordeaux close from the Atlantic coast and Pyrenees Mounts.
Contact
Dir. Denis Loustau at INRA, denis.loustau@bordeaux.inra.fr, +33 5 57 12 24 15

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Post-Doctoral Position in Ecohydrological Flux Partitioning
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
Location: University of Arizona

The University of Arizona has an opening for a post-doctoral scientist to work with a team of scientists on the NSF-funded Jemez River Basin and Santa Catalina Mountains (JRB-SCM) Critical Zone Observatory (CZO). The initial appointment will be for one year, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be reappointed for a second year. The JRB-SCM is designed to examine the impacts of space-time variability in energy and water flux on coupled critical zone (CZ) processes along two climate gradients; the first is on rhyolitic parent material in the JRB of northern New Mexico and the second is on granite and schist bedrock within the SCM in southern Arizona. At sites that vary in parent rock, elevation, aspect, slope, soil development, and vegetation, the JRB-SCM CZO team uses a combination of measurement, modeling, and experimentation to address the following questions: (1) How does variability in energy input and related mass flux influence CZ structure and function? (2) How do feedbacks between landscape evolution and the cycling of water and carbon alter short- and long-term CZ development?

The ecohydrology and hydrologic partitioning (EHP) theme area of the JRB-SCM CZO is organized to capture linkages between vegetation, hydrology and CZ evolution. To help coordinate these efforts, we seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a recent PhD in ecohydrology, terrestrial hydrology, biometeorology, physiological ecology or other related field. The applicant should have experience in field methods related to ecohydrological partitioning of water, carbon, and energy fluxes, including familiarity with data, measurements and instrumentation associated with micro-meteorology, snow depth, sap flow, leaf level photosynthesis, and soil respiration. Additionally, experience working with (Light Detection And Ranging) LiDAR data and spatial analysis methods is desired. Research productivity and an interest in interdisciplinary research must be evident in the application. Because the post-doc will coordinate field campaigns with CZO students and faculty, demonstration of strong leadership and organizational skills are also important.

Information on the JRB-SCM CZO can be found at http://www.czo.arizona.edu. Questions and inquiries should be sent to Shirley (Kurc) Papuga (papuga@email.arizona.edu), School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona, PO Box 210043, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA. Applications should be submitted electronically for Job Number 46706 at https://www.uacareertrack.com. We will begin evaluating applications on 15 December 2010 and will remain open until filled. Applications must include a CV, a statement of research interests and expertise, and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. 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 and backgrounds.

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Faculty Position Environment and Infrastructure
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
Location MIT,Cambridge, MA

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA invites applications for a faculty position to begin September 2011. The search is competitive and covers all areas related to the environment and infrastructure.
Please see http://cee.mit.edu/aboutcee/2010-faculty-search for more details.

Information on the Department’s Ralph M. Parsons Laboratory for Environmental Science and Engineering can be found athttp://cee.mit.edu/research/parsonslaboratory . The search is open to candidates that can complement the existing specializations or can add to the environmental research in areas that include:

· Terrestrial ecology
· Theoretical ecology
· Soil chemistry
· Environmental fluid mechanics
· Microfluidics
· Hydrology
· Sensors and instrumentation
· Air chemistry and aerosols
· And other topics

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Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
Location: University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Geological Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Hydrogeology. We seek candidates at the forefront of their science who will contribute to leadership in research and teaching. Hydrogeologists interested in chemical, physical, or biological processes, especially the interactions among these, are encouraged to apply.
As part of the Jackson School of Geosciences (www.jsg.utexas.edu), the Department (www.geo.utexas.edu) has 50 faculty and a community of research staff with a broad range of specialization and access to an outstanding collection of research facilities.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references. Submit a compiled electronic copy to [hydrogeology.search@jsg.utexas.edu] or send to: Hydrogeology Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX 78712. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
Background check conducted on applicant selected. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PhD Faculty Position In Numerical Modelling Applied To Atmospheric Sciences
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
Location: University of Quebec at Montreal Canada

DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
UQAM is seeking outstanding applicants to strengthen its development in all spheres of its activities. The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has opened a tenure-track Faculty position in the area of numerical modelling applied to atmospheric sciences. The applicant is expected to work on the application of high-performance computing in areas such as climate studies, data assimilation, numerical weather prediction or environmental prediction, and dealing with one of the components of the Earth System: atmosphere, ocean or land surface.

The candidate should have the expertise and experience required to develop an active research program in this area that requires significant computing resources now available through the CLUMEQ Consortium (http://www.clumeq.ca). At UQAM, the ESCER Centre (Centre d'Etude de la Simulation du Climat à l'Echelle Régionale) could, by reinforcing this niche, become a Canadian research hub for numerical experimentation in atmospheric sciences, in partnership with Environment Canada, Ouranos and other Canadian universities, in relation to the objectives of international research programs such as THORPEX (The Observing System Research and Predictability Experiment) and WCRP (World Climate Research Program) of the World Meteorological Organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
§ Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervision of graduate students
§ Research
§ Community Services

REQUIREMENTS:
§ Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or equivalent
§ Postdoctoral experience
§ Extensive knowledge of numerical modelling applied to the simulation of the Earth System
§ Research and publications of the highest calibre
§ Experience teaching and supervising students, and managing a research team, will be considered an asset
§ Fluency in spoken and written French

Starting date for this position: 1 June 2011

SALARY: According to the collective agreement.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and a program of employment equity for women, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, but priority will be given to Canadians and landed immigrants.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application including a Curriculum Vitae in French, detailed, dated and signed, reprints and/or copies of recent accomplishments and three names of referees who can be contacted for reference letters. The application should be sent to

Prof. Enrico Torlaschi,
Director, Department of Earth Sciences and Atmospheric  
University of Quebec at Montreal
C.P. 8888, Downtown Station
Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3P8
Phone: (514) 987-3000 ext 2278
Fax: (514) 987-7749

with an electronic copy to Mrs. Delphine Person (person.delphine@uqam.ca).
The deadline is February 14, 2011, 9 pm EDT.

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Tenure Track climate/climate change or hydrosphere-atmosphere-interactions modeler
Posted: ec 14, 2010
Location: University of Michigan

The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences (AOSS) Department at the University of Michigan (UM) is seeking tenured or tenure-track applicants at the assistant professor or higher level for a climate/climate change or hydrosphere-atmosphere-interactions modeler.

We seek applicants who are interested in the prediction of high-impact local weather events, the statistics of these events in a future climate, and/or regional-local climate predictions. The applicant would work with a team interested in the software challenges facing petascale computing efforts to enable region-local predictions. This requires a significant redesign of climate science applications, libraries, numerical methods and algorithms to reach the level of parallelism needed to fully utilize the newest generation of computer architectures. Applicants that have the potential to bridge the gap between these libraries, numerical methods and algorithms for regional-local prediction would be favored, but interest in the science of predicting regional scale extrema and events is also of interest. Applicants may be eligible for a courtesy appointment in the Computer Science division in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. This position was awarded to AOSS under UM’s Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Cluster Hire initiative. The Cluster Hire includes four proposed hires in the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering, Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences in collaboration with Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Successful candidates will work in their primary disciplinary area but could also contribute to the development of high-performance computing.

The successful candidate will be expected to (1) develop a widely recognized research program, (2) attract external funding, (3) mentor graduate students and (4) participate in the teaching mission of the AOSS department at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Candidates capable of developing collaborative relationships in research and teaching are of particular interest. A PhD in atmospheric science, scientific computing or another relevant discipline is required. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a concise personal statement describing the candidate’s vision for research and education, and a list of at least four references.

For full consideration applications should be received before January 5, 2011. Questions concerning these positions and applications (in a single pdf file) should be directed to penner@umich.edu.

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Post-doc GHG Fluxes & Soil Carbon
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
Location: University College Cork, Ireland

at HYDROMET, Centre for Micrometeorology, Hydrology and Climate Change, Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University College Cork, Ireland. A Postdoctoral Research Scientist position is available for a qualified and highly motivated candidate to join a collaborative team conducting research on ecosystematmosphere exchange of water, energy and carbon along with soil carbon and soil hydrology studies. HYDROMET currently has four eddy covariance systems for CO2, one for N2O along with a series of chamber systems for N2O and CH4 across a range of different ecosystems, including grassland, peatland and forest. Furthermore, over recent years we have collected across Ireland a suite of data on soil carbon and soil hydrology properties. The two key aspects of the research are: • measuring ecosystem-atmosphere exchange using eddy flux tower methods, as we integrate eddy flux methods with soil carbon, ecophysiology, microbial ecology, remote sensing and modeling to understand the carbon dynamics, hydrology and energy balance in grasslands, peatlands and forestry ecosystems. • support for a soil hydrology project where we are examining the threats to soil quality which include erosion, loss of organic matter, landslides, and compaction. We are seeking individuals with experience with field instrumentation, and strong quantitative and programming skills and with an interest in soils. In particular, we encourage individuals with experience in working with eddy flux tower datasets, strong modeling skills and/or remote sensing methods and/or soil science to apply. This position is available for one year initially, with potential to renew annually based on performance and funding. It requires a Ph.D in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or related field, a successful publication record and excellent written and oral communication skills. Please send a cover letter with qualifications and research interests, CV, and contact information of three references to Professor Ger Kiely (g.kiely@ucc.ie). Further details of the HYDROMET projects and publications can be found at www.hydromet.org The gross salary is up to €48k (depending on experience) and the position is available beginning February 1, 2011 and is open until filled.

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2 Faculty Positions Environmental Change
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Location: University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame invites applications for two new open-rank faculty positions that will enhance existing foundations of excellence in hydrology and aquatic chemistry in the College of Engineering and in environmental change biology in the College of Science. We seek applicants who employ quantitative modeling methods, or a combination of empirical and modeling tools, to address environmental change at broad geographic scales. Applicants should demonstrate experience or a research trajectory including cutting-edge simulations, scenarios, or predictions that are relevant to natural resource management or policy. It is expected that successful candidates would participate in the new Environmental Change Initiative (http://sri.nd.edu/; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS_BOrH4yaw) and be jointly appointed in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences.

Watershed modeler (open rank) who will link the physical disciplines of hydrological science with the large-scale patterns of anthropogenic drivers (e.g., invasive species, nutrient run-off, climate change, land use/land cover) and environmental responses. Applicants should have a primary interest in projecting how changes in flows of freshwater affect freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Send applications to: watmod10@nd.edu

Ecosystem scientist (open rank) who will bridge climate science and biology with a primary interest in projecting how changes in climate affect biological systems. Example areas of interest include empirical and modeling aspects of transport processes related to chemical or organism dispersal, land use/land cover, ecosystem-climate feedbacks, assimilation of ecosystem or climate data into models, and mechanistic ecosystem modeling. Send applications to: ecosci10@nd.edu

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to our teaching program at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Positions include an attractive salary, competitive start-up package, and laboratory space tailored to the applicant’s research needs. For additional information on departmental and other college faculty and facilities see http://biology.nd.edu andhttp://www.nd.edu/~cegeos/. Opportunities also exist for collaboration with faculty in other departments of the University, especially Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, and Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics. Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Qualified individuals should send to the email addresses above in PDF format a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, and have three letters of reference sent. To be considered for both positions, apply to one and indicate your interest in the other in your cover letter. The search committee is listed here:
http://aquacon.nd.edu/funding-opportunities/OpenFacultySearch.shtml

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PhD position with Water balance and water use efficiency of trees and forest ecosystems on different scales
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Location: Nancy, France

In the framework of the European Union funded Research project Functional significance
of forest biodiversity in Europe (FunDivEUROPE)“, INRA (French National Research
Institute in Agronomy), within the UMR “Forest Ecology and Ecophysiology” based in
Nancy, France, in collaboration with the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research
(ZALF), Müncheberg, Germany, is offering a
PhD position
with the focus on Water balance and water use efficiency of trees and forest ecosystems
on different scales.
Background: The water balance of forests depends strongly on abiotic conditions, but also to
a large extent on tree species interactions such as competition or water use complementarity.
Especially under more frequent and severe drought periods as forecasted under future climate,
tree water use will become a critical aspect of ecosystem performance. At the
ecophysiological level, transpiration, stomatal conductance and tree water use efficiency
characterise tree drought resistance and determine ecosystem water use. The isotopic
composition of carbon and oxygen (δ13C and δ18O, respectively) provides information on
transpiration, stomatal conductance and water use efficiency integrated over various time
periods depending on the turnover time of organic matter pools assessed.
We are looking for an ecophysiologist for stable isotope analysis and for the assessment of
tree water use with different techniques from tree, plot to landscape levels.
Applicants should hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent degree (M2 in France) in a
discipline relevant to one of the above specified projects (e.g. forestry, ecology, biology,
environmental sciences, biogeochemistry,). The project requires a high level of autonomy and
organization. Extended working periods (2-3 weeks in a row) at field sites (mixed species
plantations; mature forests) in various parts of Europe (from Spain to Finland, from Poland to
France) are planned. The applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and experience in
conducting interdisciplinary research and should be willing to co-operate with the members of
an international researcher team. The applicants must speak English fluently and if possible
French or German.
We are offering a 3-years fixed term contract in a highly interesting interdisciplinary
research project at the cutting edge of biodiversity – ecosystem functioning research carried
out in a scientifically excellent international team with flat hierarchies. The candidates will be
based at INRA Nancy, France, but will visit 2-3 times a year the main collaborator in this
project, A. Gessler at ZALF in Germany. Net salary will be 1371 € per month.
Earliest starting date is February 1, 2011 or later. For further information please contact one
of the following addresses or send your application including a cover letter, CV, plus
addresses of two references (name, postal and email address) to:
Damien BONAL, André GRANIER, Forest Ecophysiologist, INRA Nancy, UMR EEF -
Université Nancy / INRA, 54280 Champenoux - FRANCE; tel: +(33) 3 83 39 73 43; fax:
+(33) 3 83 39 40 22; mail: bonal@nancy.inra.fr; website : http://www.nancy.inra.fr/eef
Arthur GESSLER, Professor of Landscape Biogeochemistry, Institute for Landscape
Biogeochemistry Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung (ZALF) e.V.,
Eberswalderstr. 84, 15374 Müncheberg; tel: +49 33432-82 326; email: gessler@zalf.de;
website: www.zalf.de

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Postdoctoral Fellow carbon dynamics, hydrology and energy balance
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Location: Biology Department, University of New Mexico

A Postdoctoral Research Scientist position is available for qualified and highly motivated candidates to join a collaborative team conducting research on how ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water and energy varies across ecological gradients using a network of eight eddy covariance flux tower sites that span a 1500 m elevation gradient in New Mexico. The initial focus of this position will be on quantifying the influence of widespread conifer mortality due to a combination of bark beetles and drought on regional carbon, water and energy dynamics in the SW US. We have a paired flux tower experiment in adjacent piñon-juniper woodlands that began in 2009. In one of the sites, we experimentally simulated the observed extensive piñon die-off by girdling ~1600 piñon trees in the fetch of the tower. The core focus of the research is measuring ecosystem-atmosphere exchange using eddy flux tower methods, but we are integrating eddy flux methods with leaf-scale ecophysiology, microbial ecology, remote sensing and modeling to understand how carbon dynamics, hydrology and energy balance in piñon-juniper woodlands responds to this disturbance. We are seeking individuals with experience with field instrumentation, and strong quantitative and programming skills. In particular, we encourage individuals with experience in quality assessment and control, working with multiple eddy flux tower datasets, strong modeling skills and/or remote sensing methods to apply. Additional opportunities are available to work across the New Mexico Elevation Gradient network of towers that are in semi-arid ecosystems that range from desert grassland to subalpine coniferous forests.

This position is available for one year initially, with potential to renew annually based on performance and funding. It requires a Ph.D in plant physiological ecology, biometeorology, biogeochemistry, or related field, a successful publication record and excellent written and oral communication skills.

The University of New Mexico is an equal-opportunity employer and we encourage underrepresented applicants. Please send a cover letter with qualifications and research interests, CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Marcy Litvak (mlitvak@unm.edu).

The position is available beginning January 1, 2011 and is open until filled.

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Postdoctoral research position Impacts of deforestation and afforestation on
greenhouse gas emissions and water resources in tropical savanna
Posted: Dec 3 , 2010
Location: Australia

Australian Research Council Linkage Project – Impacts of deforestation and afforestation on
greenhouse gas emissions and water resources in tropical savanna
Postdoctoral research position (3 year, full time position)
We are wish to appoint a motivated Postdoctoral researcher to work on an exciting new
project addressing land use change impacts on land systems of north Australia.
The research program will investigate greenhouse gas emissions (both CO2 and non-CO2
gases) and water resource implications of clearing tropical savanna vegetation and conversion
to improved pastures or for plantation forestry. Greenhouse gas emissions from clearing
events will be tracked through time and shifts in carbon and nitrogen pools examined at short
(weeks, months) to decadal time since clearing. The water resource implication of
deforestation and subsequent afforestation with potentially high water using, exotic tree
species will also be assessed. Data produced will enable calibration of modeling tools for
these land systems and provide a scientific basis for informed land management decisions.
This research is being funded by the Australia Research Council (ARC, www.arc.gov.au) and
is managed by an experienced research team based at Charles Darwin University (CDU),
Monash University and The University of Melbourne. The program has strong industry
relevance with the Australian Government’s Department of Climate Change and Energy
Efficiency, the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Business and Employment,
NT Department of Natural Resources Environment, the Arts and Sport and the Department of
Resources all contributing to the project.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Investigators and will manage field
work and sampling programs, field instrumentation, data archiving and analysis and
contribute to scientific outputs associated with the project.
The person will have a PhD and skills in environmental, plant, soil or atmospheric sciences.
Experience working in field conditions is essential. The successful candidate will also work
with a PhD student that will be associated with the project as well as additional technical
support staff.
For more information contact Assoc Professor Lindsay Hutley at CDU at
lindsay.hutley@cdu.edu.au

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Postgraduate Researcher in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysis
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

ORNL11-05-ESD

https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/PostingDetailsView.aspx?ref=ORNL11-05-ESD
Project Description:

The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), http://www.esd.ornl.gov<http://www.esd.ornl.gov/at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), http://www.ornl.gov<http://www.ornl.gov/has several openings for research associate positions beginning immediately. These positions involve the use of geographic information systems in modeling studies for carbon cycle, climate, hydrology, and ecological impacts. These projects are funded by NASA and are described on the Internet.

Modeling and Synthesis Thematic Data Center (Robert Cook, PI)
http://nacp.ornl.gov/mast-dc/

ORNL Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for Biogeochemical Dynamics.
http://daac.ornl.gov/

Annual salary depends on experience. The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. All travel expenses are provided. The position is for one year with the possibility of extending for up to three years.

Required disciplines: Other Physical Sciences

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an M.S. or Ph.D. in geography, ecology, soil science, forestry, or a related field. We seek a candidate with superior oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong personal motivation. The candidate must have knowledge and practical experience in using GIS software such as ESRI (workstation Arc/Info, ArcGIS, ArcView and associated modules such as GRID and Spatial Analyst) or other GIS/processing packages, and knowledge and experience in using image processing software such as ENVI or IDRSI. Experience with handling spatial data in netCDF and CF-compliant formats is a requirement. Familiarity with visualization tools like IDV, NCL (NCAR Command Language), IDL, or others is an advantage. The candidate must have experience in using Phyton, PERL, or other languages for managing GIS data. In addition, the candidate must have experience in acquiring and managing spatial data and familiarity with applying basic ecological
and geographical principles within a spatial modeling framework. The candidate should have familiarity with UNIX and Windows operating systems, familiarity with environmentally relevant data layers, and programming experience, specifically in the context of developing GIS applications.

The candidate should be willing to work closely with other research staff in multiple capacities including contributing to a team designed to develop integrated ecological models and supporting the GIS and data needs of research team members. Responsibilities include managing and updating multiple spatial data sets, acquiring and assimilating new relevant spatial data sets, using GIS data and principles of landscape ecology to characterize landscape patterns at multiple scales, providing metadata and documentation for collected and newly created spatial data sets, and data integration.

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.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

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Postdoctoral Fellow environmental impacts of biofuel production
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Location: Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California at Riverside

We are seeking a highly motivated and well prepared Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct USDA,NIFAfunded
research investigating the environmental impacts of biofuel production in the Imperial Valley (low
desert) of California. The study will encompass a full 5-year life cycle analysis of the plant crop and
subsequent rattoon (stubble) crops of a high yielding sugarcane clone. Objectives are to identify and
quantify the principal environmental and physiological drivers of water, carbon, ozone, and nitrogen
fluxes and storage, and will utilize ongoing data-model synthetic approaches to scale these processes and
impacts on water and air quality to the regional level. The position will provide opportunities for
advanced training in whole ecosystem flux measurements of multiple compounds, and in associated
biogeochemical modeling. Outcomes from the research will inform physiological theory of coupled
biogeochemical cycles on hourly to annual time scales and will have applications for assessing the
suitability of biofuel production in southern California.
The position requires excellent preparation in plant physiology, biometeorology, physiological ecology,
biogeochemistry, or related field, and well-developed instrumentation and quantitative skills. The
successful candidate will provide leadership to the research team including graduate students, scientists,
cooperative extension personnel and industry cooperators.. The primary role of this position is to conduct
micrometeorological flux and plant physiological measurements in sugarcane, designed to refine
parameterization of carbon flux, evapotranspiration, GHG emission, and air quality models that are
appropriate for regional scaling.
Location: University of California at Riverside, CA , a campus in a cosmopolitan area on the western
edge of the Los Angeles basin, within easy driving distance of cultural attractions, beaches, mountains,
and desert areas.
Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive and based on NIH standards
Duration: 1 year, renewable annually
Position requires a Ph.D. with relevant research preparation and a successful publication record, excellent
tact and communication skills (written and oral), the ability to work outdoors in a hot desert environment
(45 C), and to work aloft on instrument towers (10 m). We encourage underrepresented applicants.
Inquiries in a single PDF with CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter with
qualifications and research interests to Dr. David Grantz (david@uckac.edu) and Dr. Darrel Jenerette
(darrel.jenerette@ucr.edu).
Position is available beginning 1 January 2011 and is open until filled.

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Scientific Assistant for Carbon and Other biogeochemical Cycles and Information on Paleoclimate Archive
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
Location: France

Position Description:
This position is within the Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement, a joint
institute of CNRS, CEA and UVSQ. The incumbent will work in Saclay (30 km south-west of Paris).
LSCE is among the leading European institutes on climate change research, and contributes to the
coordination of two chapters of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report: “Information on Paleoclimate
Archive” (Chapter-5), and “Carbon and Other biogeochemical Cycles” (Chapter 6).
In this context, we seek to hire a young scientist at the post-doctorate level who will assist Drs
Valérie Masson-Delmotte and Philippe Ciais in the statistical analysis of multiple datasets and
model results, the preparation of synthesis for the authors team of each chapter and in the set up
of a transparent and verifiable bibliography database in support of each chapter. It is expected that
the post-doctorate scientist will also help to archive and help with the coordination of the
information circulation within each chapter, to manage the bibliographic information, and verify the
strict respect of IPCC procedures.
Under the general guidance of Drs Valérie Masson-Delmotte and Philippe Ciais, major duties and
responsibilities include:
- literature review, documentation and archiving of cited literature,
- designing of scientific graphs,
- communication with chapter authors,
- documentation of the draft modification along the writing and review processes
- quality control of the strict respect of IPCC procedures.
Requirements:
- minimum 3 years of international research experience (including PhD) in at least one of the
following domains: paleoclimatology, carbon and other biogeochemical cycles,
- training and ability to manipulate software tools for (i) managing bibliographies, (ii)
statistical analyses, and (iii) graphical representation of datasets extracted from
observations and Earth System Models model outputs,
- Excellent English level (oral and written)
- Highly self-motivated and organized, acute attention to detail, autonomy
- Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills with a multinational community,
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally several times per year,
Desired :
- knowledge of IPCC role and procedures
The end of the post is September 2013, salary being commensurate with experience according to
the CEA rates. Full social security benefits are associated to the post and by extension to the
family of the hired person.
Expected date for entry on duty: as soon as possible
If interested, please contact : Valérie Masson-Delmotte (Valerie.Masson@lsce.ipsl.fr) and Philippe
Ciais (Philippe.Ciais@lsce.ipsl.fr). To apply, send a CV and motivation letter preferably before Dec.
10th, 2010. Shortlisted candidates may be required to come for an interview.

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Ph.D candidate The effect of forest management on the European carbon sink
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: France

Background
Forests, of which globally 70% are managed, play an important role in the global carbon cycle. Forest management became a top priority on the agenda of the political negotiations to mitigate climate change because forests may remove atmospheric CO2 and woody biomass can substitute fossil fuels. However, this political imperative is at present running well ahead of the science required to prove its effectiveness. Despite the key implications of forest management on: 1) the carbon-energy-water balance, and 2) production, recreation and environmental protection, there are no integrated studies of its overall effects on the Earth’s climate.
The overall goal of project is to understand and quantify the role of forest management in mitigating climate change. Specifically, we want to challenge the current focus on the carbon cycle only, and replace it with an overall climate impact approach. Hence, the entire forest management spectrum, ranging from short rotation crops to old-growth forests will be analysed for its effects on the water, energy and carbon cycles of the forest ecosystem. Feedback response of forest management on climate will be quantified by means of changes in albedo, evapotranspiration, greenhouse gas sources and sinks. The PhD project is part of this larger effort, partly funded by the EU on climate impacts and possible mitigation strategies involving terrestrial ecosystems. The research team will deliver the first quantitative insights into how forest management strategies can be linked to climate change mitigation. These results will be used to lay the foundations for a portfolio of management strategies which sustain wood production while minimizing climate change impacts.
Research tasks of the PhD study
The PhD study contributes to the overall objectives of the research team through:

Quantifying and mapping the intensity of forest management for Europe and quantifying the management intensity for a spectrum of forest management strategies. Management intensity will be derived from European forest inventory data.
Perform forest age reconstruction for Europe between 1950 and 2000 by making use of the management intensity map. Age reconstruction will be validated against data from European countries with a long-term inventory program. Age reconstruction is the basis of derived products such as assessments of productivity and mortality, mapped at European scale, and will be used (not by the PhD student) to improve the capacity of inverse model approaches to estimate the European carbon balance.
Estimate the effects of forest management on carbon-sink between 1950 and 2000 making use of a comprehensive ecosystem model (ORCHIDEE).
Use scenarios for future wood demand to estimate possible portfolios of management strategies.
Estimate the effects of the possible management portfolios on the future carbon sink by means of ORCHIDEE.

Required skills and interest of the PhD candidate
The preferred candidate would have a background (MSc) in forestry, forest ecology, ecosystem modelling or a related scientific field. The candidate needs a strong interest in regional carbon cycling (i.e. Europe to globe) and quantitative analysis and modelling. The study touches different aspects of the carbon cycle i.e. harvest, growth, modelling, data assimilation and therefore a broad interest is required. The proposed age reconstruction makes use of an existing state-of-the-art ecosystem model (ORCHIDEE), hence the candidate needs a strong interest in modelling biogeochemical and biophysical processes. Experience with programming is not essential but a plus. Excellent writing skills are required, and willingness to travel between the institutions involved.
Universities and institutes involved in the study
University of Antwerp (Belgium), Ivan Janssens;
University of Wageningen (The Netherlands), Frits Mohren;
Alterra (The Netherlands), Mart-Jan Schelhaas and
LSCE (France), Sebastiaan Luyssaert.
The candidate is expected to spend a considerable amount of time in Belgium, France and The Netherlands. Mobility will be decided based on the home country and family situation of the candidate. The project is related to several ongoing European Research projects and networks. The results of the study will be exploited through peer review publications and presentations within these networks.
Practical
Starting in early 2011, the successful candidate will be appointed for 1-years. Following an evaluation in month 9 the contract will be extended by another year. Following an evaluation in month 24, the contract will be extended by 2 more years. The successful candidate is expected to submit his/her thesis by month 48 the latest. Salary of the candidate follows Belgian national regulations. Health care and social security is paid for by the employer.
If interested, send your cv, a motivation letter (in English) and the contact details of two references to Sebastiaan.Luyssaert@lsce.ipsl.fr before 22.1

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Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) in Terrestrial Biophysics Biogeochemistry Modelling
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: DIVISION OF EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Oregon State University’s Division of Earth Systems Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor. This is a 0.75 FTE, 12-month or 1.0 FTE, 9-month tenure-track position (at the discretion of the Department Head). Though this tenure track position will be offered at 0.75 FTE, the incumbent is authorized and encouraged to increase his/her working FTE up to 1.0 by securing other sources of funding for the additional 0.25 FTE. The Division seeks an individual to develop vigorous research, teaching, and outreach programs focused on earth systems modeling, specifically terrestrial biophysics-biogeochemistry modeling at multiple scales that incorporates spatial and in situ observations.
Applications are encouraged from individuals representing terrestrial and atmospheric sciences, particularly those with expertise in regional to global scale simulation of terrestrial ecosystem carbon, water and energy exchange in response to climate change, and how they interact with climate in terms of radiative forcing from terrestrial carbon sources and sinks, albedo, and anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Multi-scale analysis and coupled climate-land surface modeling are of particular interest. Incumbent must have at least 2 years experience in spatial applications of biophysics-biogeochemistry modeling at regional to continental scales.
A PhD in earth systems modeling, biogeochemistry, environmental physics or closely related area is required prior to the start of the appointment. The major selection criteria will be demonstrated excellence in research suggestive of future leadership in the field. The individual will be expected to contribute to teaching a core undergraduate course and an advanced graduate-level course on biophysics-biogeochemistry modeling.
Application procedure: To view posting and apply go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs by January 31, 2011. Posting #0006556

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Department of Botany and Plant Sciences
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: University of California at Riverside

We are seeking a highly motivated and well prepared Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct USDA,NIFA-
funded research investigating the environmental impacts of biofuel production in the Imperial Valley (low
desert) of California. The study will encompass a full 5-year life cycle analysis of the plant crop and
subsequent rattoon (stubble) crops of a high yielding sugarcane clone. Objectives are to identify and
quantify the principal environmental and physiological drivers of water, carbon, ozone, and nitrogen
fluxes and storage, and will utilize ongoing data-model synthetic approaches to scale these processes and
impacts on water and air quality to the regional level. The position will provide opportunities for
advanced training in whole ecosystem flux measurements of multiple compounds, and in associated
biogeochemical modeling. Outcomes from the research will inform physiological theory of coupled
biogeochemical cycles on hourly to annual time scales and will have applications for assessing the
suitability of biofuel production in southern California.

The position requires excellent preparation in plant physiology, biometeorology, physiological ecology,
biogeochemistry, or related field, and well-developed instrumentation and quantitative skills. The
successful candidate will provide leadership to the research team including graduate students, scientists,
cooperative extension personnel and industry cooperators.. The primary role of this position is to conduct
micrometeorological flux and plant physiological measurements in sugarcane, designed to refine
parameterization of carbon flux, evapotranspiration, GHG emission, and air quality models that are
appropriate for regional scaling.

Location: University of California at Riverside, CA , a campus in a cosmopolitan area on the western
edge of the Los Angeles basin, within easy driving distance of cultural attractions, beaches, mountains,
and desert areas.

Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive and based on NIH standards

Duration: 1 year, renewable annually
Position requires a Ph.D. with relevant research preparation and a successful publication record, excellent
tact and communication skills (written and oral), the ability to work outdoors in a hot desert environment
(45 C), and to work aloft on instrument towers (10 m). We encourage underrepresented applicants.
Inquiries in a single PDF with CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter with
qualifications and research interests to Dr. David Grantz (david@uckac.edu) and Dr. Darrel Jenerette
(darrel.jenerette@ucr.edu).

Position is available beginning 1 January 2011 and is open until filled.

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2 Ph.D. Positions in Urban Climate and Vegetation
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: University of California, Santa Barbara

Two graduate assistantships are available to study land-atmosphere fluxes and vegetation in urban and suburban areas. The projects involve using flux data, remote sensing/GIS, and models to understand how vegetation affects the carbon, water, and energy budgets of developed land over large regions. Students with research interests in micrometeorology, remote sensing, or data analysis, and a desire to collaborate on an interdisciplinary science team are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a B.S. or M.S. degree in atmospheric science, engineering, biogeoscience, physical geography, or a related environmental science discipline. The graduate application deadline is Dec. 15, 2010. For inquiries and details on applying, contact Prof. Joe McFadden (mcfadden@geog.ucsb.edu) and send a c.v. and a statement of your research interests.

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Postdoctoral position in microbial ecology / genomics
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

A /postdoctoral research/ opportunity is available to join a NSF-funded Microbial Systems in the Biosphere project called “Biological stoichiometry of microbes under severe P-limitation” (lead PI: Jim Elser; co-PI: Deirdre Meldrum). The project involves a combination of laboratory and field studies investigating the associations amongst growth rate, ribosomal RNA genome structure, and C:N:P stoichiometry in bacteria and their connection to ecological and evolutionary dynamics. Laboratory studies will involve chemostat competition experiments, while fieldwork will involve /in/ /situ/ P fertilization experiments at the desert oasis of Cuatro Cienegas (Coahuila, Mexico). The project will present the opportunity to work with advanced methods and technologies such as single-cell genotyping, microfluidics, and single-cell element mapping via ASU’s newly acquired Nano-SIMS instrument and its Biodesign Center for Biosignatures Discovery Automation (http://tinyurl.com/235p4o6).

Necessary skills include bacterial isolation and culturing, DNA isolation and quantification, Southern blots, qPCR, cloning and sequencing. Desirable skills and experience include chemostat culturing, FISH, and bioinformatics. Start date is flexible but a target date is March 2011. The appointment will be for one year with opportunity for additional renewals. The applicant will be expected to publish peer-reviewed articles, collaborate effectively with diverse research partners, and be comfortable in both laboratory and field settings.

Application review will begin on 7 December 2010. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, a curriculum vita, and have three reference letters sent to (email or surface mail):

Prof. Jim Elser, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-4501. For more information please contact Prof. Elser via email at j.elser@asu.edu or visit http://elserlab.asu.edu/

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity ( https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Research Technician Position Available - Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Earth Research Institute University of California, Santa Barbara

The Schimel and King Labs at UCSB anticipate the opening of a full-time research technician position in biogeochemistry to support projects focused on understanding controls and mechanisms of biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and other elements in terrestrial ecosystems ranging from arctic tundra to grasslands and savanna to urban ecosystems. Responsibilities for this position will include: operation and maintenance of analytical instruments (including GC, TOC, EA, Lachat), processing and analysis of lab and field samples, data management, field work, supervision of undergraduate assistants, maintaining lab safety protocols, and general lab management. The position will be for one year with the possibility for renewal depending on performance and on funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Qualifications include college level natural science courses and laboratory experience, excellent organizational skills, familiarity with statistical software and data management, familirity with soil, plant, and microbial assay techniques, and experience with analytical instrumentation.

Interested individuals should contact Josh Schimel (schimel@lifesci.ucsb.edu) and Jennifer King (jyking@geog.ucsb.edu) and include a resume, cover letter, and names of three references in their email message.

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Post Doctoral Opportunity in Urban Biogeochemistry and Hydrology
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota

We seek an individual with interests and expertise in biogeochemistry and watershed hydrology to study regulation of nutrient fluxes from urban landscapes to aquatic ecosystems in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. The post doc would join an interdisciplinary team based at the University of Minnesota and be funded by a UMN Institute on the Environment Discovery Grant to understand how different land cover and management decisions in urban landscapes influence water quality. The post doc would work closely with ecologists, a hydrologist, an environmental engineer, and scientists from the Capital Region Watershed District to investigate factors that determine nutrient retention and losses in north-temperate urban ecosystems. Specific research areas include: a) identification of sources of nutrients in urban watersheds, b) understanding how variation in urban landscape composition influences nutrient fluxes to storm water and streams, and c) investigation of environmental influences over production and transport of soluble nutrients in the urban landscape. The post doc will use approaches that will likely include small watershed studies, tracers, and data synthesis and modeling. The position is for one year with the possibility of an additional half to one year of support depending on performance and funding. PhD in biogeochemistry, ecology, or related field required, with GIS and hydrology experience preferred. For more information contact Jacques Finlay, jfinlay@umn.edu or Sarah Hobbie, shobbie@umn.edu. Interested applicants must apply online at: employment.umn.edu (Search for requisition #169448). To apply, attach a cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Start date of February 1, 2011. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.

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Faculty Position in Microbial Ecology
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ

The School of Life Sciences and The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) invite
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Microbial Ecology.
We seek creative individuals who study basic aspects of microbial interactions with the biotic or abiotic
environment using cutting-edge techniques, and who are motivated to develop an academic career at
ASU. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally-funded,
independent research program, fulfill teaching requirements at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels, mentor undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students and have a commitment to outreach
and service at levels within and outside the University community. Preference will be given to candidates
whose research complements existing areas of expertise in the School (http://www.sols.asu.edu) and The
Biodesign Institute (http://www.biodesign.asu.edu). A competitive start-up package and a teaching load
compatible with high research productivity will be provided.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in an appropriate field, and minimally one year of relevant
postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment. Demonstrated teaching and research excellence is
preferred.

To apply, send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, three representative publications, separate
statements of future research plans and teaching philosophy and interests, and arrange for three letters
of reference to be sent to Ferran Garcia-Pichel, Chair, Microbial Ecology Faculty Search Committee,
School of Life Sciences, PO Box 874501, Tempe, AZ 85287-4501. Electronic applications sent as pdf
files to solsfacultysearch@asu.edu are preferred. The initial closing date for receipt of applications is
January 17, 2011; applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed. A background
check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For
additional information on this position and the School of Life Sciences, please visit
http://sols.asu.edu/jobs .

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Ph.D. Opportunities in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Indiana University

The Phillips lab <http://sites.bio.indiana.edu/~phillipslab/index.html> in the Department of Biology at Indiana University invites applications to the Ph.D. Program in Ecology Evolution and Behavior (EEB). We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how regional and global environmental changes such as nitrogen deposition, elevated atmospheric CO2 and changes in species distributions influence carbon and nutrient cycling in ecosystems. Our lab is a collaborative, highly interactive and dynamic group, with broad interests in community/ecosystem ecology, and soil biogeochemistry. Incoming Ph.D. students are encouraged to develop their own research projects in these areas.

The EEB Program at IU is one of the top ranked programs nationally <http://www.bio.indiana.edu/graduate/eeb/index.shtml>, with a concentration of core faculty working in the area of plant-soil-microbial interactions. Ph.D. students in EEB have opportunities for interdisciplinary training in atmospheric chemistry, biophysical ecology, climate-ecosystem interactions, land use and land cover change, microbial ecology and remote sensing. IU has outstanding resources for conducting research in the ecological and environmental sciences, including a state of the art biogeochemistry lab <http://geology.indiana.edu/biogeochemistry/facilities.html>, an AmeriFlux eddy covariance tower <http://www.indiana.edu/~co2/> and thousands of acres of nearby forest <http://www.indiana.edu/~preserve/index.shtml>.

Interested applicants should contact Rich Phillips as soon as possible, and include “Ph.D. opportunity” in the subject line. In your email, please provide a brief statement of your research interests and a CV. For more information on applying to the EEB Program (Deadline for International applicants: December 1, 2010; Domestic applicants: January 5, 2011), please visit http://www.indiana.edu/~bioweb/graduate/eeb/apply.shtml

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Graduate Student Opportunities in Terrestrial Biogeosciences
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Boston University MA

The Departments of Biology, Geography & Environment, and Earth Sciences at Boston University invite applications from interested students for the PhD program in Terrestrial Biogeosciences at Boston University. This one-of-a-kind Ph.D. program is focused on students interested in interdisciplinary graduate training in one or more of the following areas: terrestrial biogeochemistry, ecohydrology and biophysical ecology, climate-ecosystem interactions, land surface hydrology and hydro-meteorology, coastal processes, remote sensing, and land use and land cover change. Boston University offers a rich set of coursework, research opportunities, and faculty working in these related areas. Each department provides state-of-the-art-facilities, and financial support is available to students through university fellowships, teaching fellowships, and research assistantships. Applications are invited from students with a broad range of backgrounds including physical, natural, or engineering sciences.

For more information about the program, please visit our website: http://www.bu.edu/bio-geo

For information on how to apply, please contact: Adrien Finzi: afinzi at bu dot edu

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Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Geochemistry
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: UC Berkeley CA

The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, Division of Ecosystem Science, invites applications for a tenure-track 9-month (academic year) appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Ecosystem Geochemistry, starting 1 July 2011. The position includes a joint appointment in the California Agricultural Experiment Station.
The successful applicant must have a PhD and post doctoral experience in a chemical or related science, an excellent record of scientific accomplishment, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and a demonstrated interest in being part of a community of ecosystem scientists.
The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents electronically as pdf files labeled as follows: “LASTNAME_FirstName_Document Number” with numbers as following:
1. Letter of application containing a list of at least 3 referees who have been asked to email letters of reference to geochemistry@berkeley.edu
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research interests
4. Statement of teaching interests and experience
5A-C. pdf copies of 3 recent representative publications
Submit application materials online using eCNR.
Refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality. The closing date for applications is 30 November 2010.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Position Description
Search Level: Assistant Professor
The faculty of the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM), Division of Ecosystem Science, at the University of California, Berkeley has permission to recruit and appoint (with budgetary approval) a tenure-track, faculty position in the field of ecosystem geochemistry with a focus on chemical processes underlying the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and their response to environmental change. The requested appointment will be Assistant Professor (30%) and Assistant Ecosystem Geochemist (70%) in the Agricultural Experiment Station.
Rationale
The chemical processes that occur in terrestrial ecosystem soils have global impacts on the chemistry and functioning of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, yet the mechanisms and in situ rates of many important soil reactions remain poorly understood. Soil reactions play a key role in the global C cycle, and soil chemical conditions affect the biodiversity and evolutionary processes in ecosystems. Interest by earth scientists in the role of geochemistry in terrestrial ecosystem function as well as the connection of terrestrial systems with aquatic, marine, and atmospheric systems is being advanced by a range of new approaches including those in isotope/chemical tracers, potentially in combination with transport and reaction modeling.
Justification
The University of California at Berkeley and ESPM are uniquely situated to take advantage of recent technical advances, and to be among the first to integrate these advances into the study of soil processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Major facilities exist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Stanford University, UC Berkeley/ LBNL Center for Isotope Geochemistry, UC Center for Forestry, and the Berkeley Geochronology Center offer extensive opportunities for collaborative work. These Centers and their personnel, combined with ESPM soil and ecosystem scientists, offer a dynamic setting for an individual interested in applying state of the art technologies, and modeling to areas central to the functioning of soils in terrestrial ecosystems and the Earth’s Critical Zone.
This position will have natural linkages to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Departments of Plant and Microbial Biology, Integrative Biology, Earth and Planetary Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Energy and Resources Graduate Group. The important distinction between this position and work in the geosciences is the directed focus on terrestrial ecosystem processes, and the integration of this position into a multi-disciplinary department focused on environmental issues. This position will further strengthen and expand Berkeley’s recognized expertise in soil science and terrestrial ecosystem science.
The position will fit well within a larger group of scientists within the Division of Ecosystem Sciences interested in a range of topics addressing biosphere-atmosphere interactions, terrestrial ecosystem resilience and response to changing environmental conditions, and management strategies for sustainability of forest, shrubland, and grassland ecosystems.
This position will complement interests across ESPM, allowing cross-fertilization of concepts through the different divisions. Finally, it will tie in with the framework of researchers on campus interested in surface-subsurface interactions in environmental remediation. This position fits comfortably within the CNR Mission to serve “… society by generating and disseminating knowledge in the biological, physical, and social sciences in order to provide the tools to both protect the Earth's natural resources and ensure economic and ecological sustainability for future generations."
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and post doctoral experience in a chemical, ecosystem, environmental, or related science. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in her or his areas of expertise, and contribute to broad teaching needs of the Department and Campus. Women and under-represented ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Research Duties
We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical and modeling skills who is capable of innovative field- related studies of geochemical processes in terrestrial ecosystems. We are particularly interested in candidates capable of linking physical and biological processes at the Earth’s surface. Individuals interested in weathering processes, application of novel isotope tracers to soil biogeochemical processes, organic- mineral interactions, and reaction/transport modeling of soil processes are encouraged to apply.
Teaching duties
Undergraduate teaching: ESPM presently has two courses in environmental chemistry without full time instructors. Both the introductory course (ESPM 4, Environmental Chemistry) and upper division course (ESPM 126, Environmental Soil Chemistry) provide vital instruction. ESPM 4 is designed to provide non-majors a basic understanding of the chemical and physical properties of the biosphere and how they inform such pressing issues as pollution and environmental degradation. ESPM 126 is a focal course for several growing majors both in ESPM (e.g., Environmental Science) and across campus (e.g., Environmental Engineering). Thus, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching these courses, augment them to include the emerging ecosystem perspective toward geochemistry, as well as support the graduate and undergraduate teaching needs in the Division of Ecosystem Sciences.
Graduate teaching: This position will provide a strong focus on geochemical processes relevant to understanding the function and structure of terrestrial ecosystems. It will strengthen the expertise in a core physical science that is an essential element of the graduate education for students in ESPM focusing on ecology, biological conservation, and environmental management. In addition, an ecosystem geochemist will link to the larger CNR and campus graduate student population via its application to global change, environmental toxicology, and pollution abatement.

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Environmental Fellows Program
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Harvard University, MA

Two Years to Launch A Career
The Environmental Fellows at Harvard will work for two years, supervised by a faculty host in any part of the University. Fellows will conduct research in various disciplines of environmental scholarship. They will convene frequently in a series of dinners and symposia with faculty to foster intellectual and social connections across disciplines and departments. The fellowships include a salary of $55,000 per year, health insurance and other benefits, and a $5,000 allowance for travel and other professional expenses. The Environmental Fellowship program is open to anyone with a doctorate or comparable terminal degree awarded between May 2007 and August 2011. Six Exceptional Scholars The Selection Committee will seek six men and women whose applications demonstrate: • the applicant’s prior academic and professional success and his or her potential contribution to scholarship or practice • the project’s significance: the potential impact of the research project on scholarship at Harvard and on environmental problems • the host’s commitment: the host faculty member’s enthusiasm for the proposed project and fellow, the host’s ability to mentor the fellow, and his or her ability to provide office space and a productive work environment • diversity: The selection committee will select a group of fellows in 2009 who will complement those selected last year, creating a group of approximately a dozen men and women with a diverse set of academic interests and skills and a range of ethnic and racial backgrounds. Recipients—and hosts—may include people with degrees in the sciences, economics, law, government, public policy, public health, medicine, design, and the full array of humanities. Their research topics will be equally varied. The Environmental Fellows at Harvard will form a community of researchers with diverse backgrounds united by intellectual curiosity, top-quality scholarship, and a drive to understand the most important environmental challenges facing society. environment.harvard.edu Complete details on the application process, fellowship requirements, and the 2011 Fellows are available at the Center’s website: www.environment.harvard.edu Applications for the Environmental Fellowships are due on January 14, 2011. The Harvard University Center for the Environment will announce the awards in early March 2011. The Harvard University Center for the Environment is seeking six post-doctoral Environmental Fellows to begin Sept ’11. The Harvard University Center for the Environment: The Center encourages research and education about the environment and its many interactions with human society. The Center draws its strength from faculty members, researchers, and students across the University who make up a remarkable intellectual community of scholars, teachers, and practitioners of diverse fields. The Center’s mission is to strengthen and expand that community by supporting research, encouraging faculty and students to apply their particular expertise to environmental topics, and providing a convivial space for collaboration. Harvard University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. “Harvard is committed to fostering the development of talented scholars with an interest in environmental research. The Environmental Fellows at Harvard work with some of the University’s leading faculty, creating linkages across research disciplines and professional schools, and benefit from all that Harvard has to offer.” — Daniel P. Schrag, Director, Harvard University Center for the Environment

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Senior Scientist / Research Group Leader (PH.D.) Plant - Atmosphere Interactions
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and its Institute for Meteorology and Climate Research (Atmospheric Environmental Research, KIT/IMK-IFU) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, invites applications to the open position of

Senior Scientist / Research Group Leader (PH.D.) Plant - Atmosphere Interactions

* Interaction and feedbacks between vegetation and the atmosphere * Response of vegetation to climatic/environmental stressors, and resilience after disturbance.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is the fusion of the former University of Karlsruhe and the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe. This makes KIT a unique institution in Germany, combining the missions of a university and that of a national research centre in the Helmholtz-Association. With a staff of 8000 and an annual budget of EUR 650 Mio., KIT ranks among the largest institutions of research and higher learning worldwide.

The work of this new research group will be based in observation and experimentation, and will use its experimentally derived knowledge in the development and testing of process models. We offer a position with perspective (e.g., tenure) and growth potential in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative research environment with excellent research infrastructure and technical support, well connected to national and international programs. Salary and benefits will be based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service Sector. Upon taking up this position, we expect and encourage the new group leader to seek an appointment as KIT-Professor in KIT's Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences. For further information, see: <http://imk-ifu.kit.edu/jobs_1308.php>

Professional requirements: Ph.D./Doctorate in natural/environmental science and a proven research track-record in atmosphere-biosphere interactions, as documented by publications in high-level international journals, successful grantmanship and leadership in cross-disciplinary collaborative research work. University teaching experience is an asset.

Enquiries and applications with the usual documentation (curriculum vitae, certificates, list of publications and the contact information for three professional referees) shall be addressed to

Prof. Hans Peter Schmid, Director; Atmospheric Environmental Research; Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT/IMK-IFU); Kreuzeckbahnstr. 19; 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. E-mail: HaPe.Schmid@kit.edu; www.imk-ifu.kit.edu

Applications received by December 20, 2010 will receive full consideration.

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Ph.D. Positions in Urban Climate and Vegetation
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: University of California, Santa Barbara

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Postgraduate position, land – atmosphere interactions
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory TN

Job Posting Title: Postgraduate researcher – Environmental Sciences with a focus on land – atmosphere interactions

Major Duties / Responsibilities: The successful candidate will conduct research mainly within the Missouri Ozark AmeriFlux (MOFLUX) project. Major duties include the following:

1) Analyze MOFLUX datasets of mass (CO2 and water vapor) and energy (heat and radiation) fluxes, soil respiration, leaf gas exchange, and other complementary variables to answer outstanding scientific questions

2) Examine automatically generated daily data status report to identify potential sensor and communication problems; work with project investigators and technicians to solve the problems identified in a timely manner

3) Interact with project investigators and other scientists both within and outside ORNL to develop new research ideas.

Qualification required: We are looking for a rising scientist in environmental sciences or a related field. The candidate should be knowledgeable in atmospheric and ecological processes in the boundary layer of the land surface. Both post-M.S. and postdoctoral candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will have demonstrated enthusiasm in science, originality in forming new ideas, and creativity and tenacity in problem-solving. Skills in handling and analysis of large datasets are required. Send CV and two letters of reference to:

Lianhong Gu
leafweb.ornl.gov for A/Ci curve analysis
Senior Staff Scientist
Environmental Sciences Division
Building 2040, MS-6301
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Tel.: 1-865-241-5925
lianhong-gu@ornl.gov

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PhD Candidates on 1) the influence of climate and land use on carbon, water and energy fluxes and stocks in mountain ecosystems, and 2) carbon and nitrogen dynamics across spatial scales
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Solsona SPAIN

The ECOFUN laboratory (http://ecofun.ctfc.cat/) is looking for two dynamic and highly motivated PhD candidates to carry out their research:

1) on the influence of climate and land use on carbon, water and energy fluxes and stocks in mountain ecosystems, within the wider context of the European Project FLUXPYR (www.fluxpyr.eu).

2) on carbon and nitrogen dynamics across spatial scales in pastures of the Iberian Peninsula.

Work to be undertaken:

The successful candidates will carry out ecosystem studies in north-eastern Spain, and will investigate ecosystem productivity, functional diversity, carbon, water and energy fluxes and stocks. The work will involve vegetation sampling to evaluate cropland and pasture productivity, soil sampling and analysis, chamber measurement of soil/atmosphere CO2 and N2O exchanges. Data collected will be coupled with eddy covariance measurements to elaborate carbon and energy budgets at the field and regional scales, and results will be published in peer-reviewed journals.
The candidates will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of international researchers.

Required profile:

- Highly motivated students with a Higher degree, Engineer diploma or Masters degree in ecology, environmental sciences or related disciplines, outstanding grades (>2.3/4 on the Spanish Scale), and keen to carry out intensive field work in mountain environment.
- Good level of spoken and written English.
- A full clean driving license.

PhD starting year: 2011

Funding: Subject to the obtention of a competitive scholarship (See http://www10.gencat.cat and http://www.micinn.es)

Candidates should send their CV, scans of their diplomas and academic transcripts, a presentation letter stating their interest and suitability for the position, and the names and contacts of two references to Fabrice Gouriveau at fabrice.gouriveau@ctfc.cat, with copy to teresa.sebastia@ctfc.cat and angela.ribas@ctfc.cat.

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PhD Student opportunity to research peatland carbon and water exchange
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

We are seeking a motivated and energetic PhD student to undertake research on carbon and water exchange processes in the globally unique restiad peat wetlands of northern New Zealand. The PhD project is funded as part of a New Zealand-wide research programme focused on understanding and restoring wetland ecosystems. The research methodology will be based around an eddy covariance system to be established within one of NZ’s largest intact peat bogs, and will focus on understanding natural functions of the peatland including variations in seasonal and annual carbon exchange driven by weather and climate variability.

Candidates must have a masters or honours degree in an appropriate subject area, such as biogeosciences, ecology, ecohydrology or a related environmental science discipline. A quantitative background is preferred, and field experience, familiarity with eddy covariance systems or data, plus programming experience in Matlab would be advantageous.

The PhD research will be based in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand and supervised by Dr Dave Campbell and Associate Professor Louis Schipper.

Funding for the PhD includes a 3-year scholarship of $25,000 (NZD) per annum, plus study fees and research costs.

The position is available from 1 February 2011, but a later start date is possible.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Dave Campbell, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Email davec@waikato.ac.nz

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Post-doc Opportunity - Hydrology, Ecology, and Pastoral Societies in Dryland Grazing System
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota

An Interdisciplinary Study of Climate, Grazing and Alternate States

A Postdoctoral Research Scientist position is available for a well qualified, productive and self-motivated researcher to join a collaborative team conducting research on coupled natural-human systems in grazing lands of the African Sahel, with potential relevance to arid and semi-arid grazing lands worldwide. We are exploring how climate, ecohydrology and human decision-making interact with grazing and water resources to drive state transitions and socioeconomic organization in pastoral and agro-pastoral lands. The Postdoctoral Researcher will collaborate with project investigators at several US and African institutions who bring complementary expertise in pastoral systems ecology, hydrology, land use, ecological anthropology, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, ecosystem and social-ecological system modeling. We seek a colleague with expertise in one or more of these fields and an interest in advancing research at the social-ecological interface in African drylands. Further details can be found at http://globalmonitoring.sdstate.edu/opportunities.php.

Contact:
Dr. Niall Hanan
The Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence (GIScCE)
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
Email: niall.hanan@sdstate.edu

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Graduate Student Opportunity - African Vegetation Dynamics, Remote Sensing and Modeling
Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Location: South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota

A PhD Graduate Research Assistantship is available for a well qualified (ideally, post-Masters) student to join a team conducting research on African vegetation dynamics, carbon and water cycles at scales ranging from experimental plots, to watersheds, to the continent. We are exploring how climate and human management interact with vegetation dynamics, ecology, hydrology and the African carbon cycle, using a combination of field based studies in West and Southern Africa, diverse earth observation data sets and coupled ecological and social-ecological system models. We seek a graduate student with a strong background in geography, geospatial information science, data assimilation or related disciplines. The student will develop their research in the areas of geospatial modeling and remote sensing data assimilation related to African carbon and ecohydrological dynamics. Existing expertise, or a willingness to develop new skills, is important. The student will have the opportunity to conduct field research at our research sites in Mali and South Africa, with possibilities to visit and work with collaborators in other parts of the world. Further details can be found at http://globalmonitoring.sdstate.edu/opportunities.php.

Contact:
Dr. Niall Hanan
The Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence (GIScCE)
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
Email: niall.hanan@sdstate.edu

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Post-Doctoral Scholar in Amazon forest carbon dynamics & global change
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: University of Arizona

Begin consideration of applications: Nov 15, 2010. Start Date: Early 2011
(2 years with possible extension)

We invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar in tropical forest carbon dynamics and global change science, with a core focus on eddy flux tower methods. We seek outstanding highly motivated candidates 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 biometeorology, ecology, atmospheric science, remote sensing, hydrology, plant physiology, or an interdisciplinary combination of these, are welcome.

This fellowship provides exceptional opportunities to collaborate with a broad inter-disciplinary team of American and Brazilian scientists, including at Brazilian institutions such as the University of São Paulo, the Brazilian Institute for National Amazon Research (INPA) in Manaus, and the Federal University of Pará (UFOPA) in Santarem.

The focus is on scaling carbon dynamics from leaf traits to landscapes, by integrating eddy flux methods with a range of other approaches, including leaf-scale ecophysiology and remote sensing (from both tower-mounted automated multi-spectral cameras, and from satellites) to understand forest phenology and interannual variation with climate across the Amazon. Experience with field instrumentation, and strong quantitative and programming skills are required. Experience in quality assessment and control in the harmonization of multiple eddy flux tower datasets, in modeling, and in remote sensing methods, is a plus. Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) Portuguese is also desirable.

This is part of an NSF funded Partnership for International research and Education (PIRE) project, Amazon-PIRE (http:// www.amazonpire.org/), which promotes interdisciplinary research in these areas using 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 University of Arizona is an equal-opportunity employer. Application includes: CV, contact information of three references, and a one- page statement of the applicant?s doctoral research, and future research interests. Please apply online at: http://amazonpire.org/oppor-postdoc.html

For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Saleska, Director, Amazon-PIRE Program, saleska@email.arizona.edu. (website: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/lab.htm )

Scott R. Saleska

Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Director, PIRE
Program in Amazon-Climate Interactions University of Arizona
1041 E. Lowell St.
BioSciences West, Room 510
Tucson, AZ 85721

(520) 626-1500 (voice)
(520) 621-9190 (FAX)
saleska@email.arizona.edu

Amazon PIRE program: http://www.amazonpire.org/ Personal web page: http://eebweb.arizona.edu/faculty/saleska/

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PhD Research Assistantship - Forest Carbon Cycling in Response to Pine Beetle Infection
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: University of Utah, Dept. of Biology, Salt Lake City, UT

A funded position is available for a PhD student to work with an interdisciplinary team studying forest-atmosphere carbon exchange at a coniferous forest in Colorado. The position is based in Utah, and will involve field work in Colorado at the Niwot Ridge AmeriFlux site. This is part of a long-term study involving several research groups. The current project is focused on how forest carbon cycling responds to natural and simulated mountain pine beetle infection over time. The graduate student will have the opportunity to learn and use a wide variety of ecological and analytical techniques, including forest-atmosphere flux measurement methods, tunable diode laser spectroscopy, and isotope ratio mass spectrometry. The project will involve field work in a beautiful mountain setting, combined with extensive training in analytical field and laboratory instrumentation, experimental design, data analysis, computer programming, ecological modeling, scientific writing, and teaching.

Requirements: 1) a bachelor's or master's degree in a field of earth system science (ecology, geology, geography, physics, chemistry, etc.), 2) innate curiosity about the natural world and how it works, 3) interest in learning and applying cutting-edge analytical techniques, and 4) strong motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The student assistantship is based in the Biology department at the University of Utah (http://www.utah.edu) in Salt Lake City. More information about our Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology is available at http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/index.php, and about our research group at http://biologylabs.utah.edu/bowling. The University of Utah is ranked among the top 35 research institutions in the nation by the National Science Foundation and is home to more than 28,000 students and 18,000 employees. Salt Lake City is a sunny Western city with outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, including "the greatest snow on earth!"

Deadline to apply is January 7, 2011. Opportunities to work on other projects are also available. If you're interested, please contact

Dr. Dave Bowling
Dept. of Biology
University of Utah
david.bowling@utah.edu

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Carbon Chemistry of Soils
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge TN
http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-pm/description.aspx?JobId=1144

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Postgraduate Research Associate in Hydrology, Chemistry, or Soil Science
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge TN

http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-pm/description.aspx?JobId=1145

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Climate Change Specialist
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: Forest Service Northern Research Station, Houghton, Michigan

Area of interest: Climate change science delivery and adaptation

The Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, is advertising a GS-0401-11/12, Permanent Full Time, Climate Change Specialist position with the Duty Station located in Houghton, Michigan.

Anyone interested in applying to this position should go to www.usajobs.gov and search on the vacancy announcement: 11-24560008-0031DP-EB. Application period closes on November 23, 2010. Questions about the position should be addressed to Chris Swanston at cswanston@fs.fed.us.

The incumbent will work as a Climate Change Specialist within the Climate, Fire, and Carbon Cycle Science group in the USFS Northern Research Station, and as a staff member of the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS). This position is responsible for coordinating science delivery under the broad topics of climate change, carbon management, and landscape scale conservation (LSC). This position supports the Forest Service Eastern Region in addressing science-based land management needs and implementing and testing climate change adaptation strategies. Outreach activities involve coordinating and giving seminars, workshops, webinars, and classroom and community presentations. Scientific synthesis includes publishing peer-reviewed literature reviews and organizing scientific conferences. Position conducts some original research in the area of forest, carbon, or climate adaptation management.

The initial LSC and climate activities of this position will be dedicated to the Northwoods Climate Change Response Framework Project, including providing support for climate related LSC activities for six Great Lakes National Forests, the State Foresters of MI, MN, and WI, and major partners (Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, Great Lakes Forest Alliance, American Forest Foundation).

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TENURED/TENURE-TRACK POSITION-CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TEXAS

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
COLLEGES OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
TENURED/TENURE-TRACK POSITION-CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in coordination with the CyberShARE Center of Excellence (www.cybershare.utep.edu) is seeking applicants for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position to support the growth of the Center’s interdisciplinary, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-centered research efforts in cyberinfrastructure. Anticipated appointment date is Fall 2011.

ABOUT THE CENTER: CyberShARE is an NSF-funded (CREST) Center of Excellence (Using Cyberinfrastructure to Share resources for the Advancement of Research and Education). The CyberShARE Center brings together experts in the disciplines of computer science, computational mathematics, education, geosciences, and environmental science. This team is conducting research in synergistic and interdisciplinary subprojects to advance knowledge in: i) provenance to capture knowledge about uncertainty and trust using results from discipline experts; ii) the physical properties of the Earth by studying cyberinfrastructure (CI) based techniques and approaches for integrating data with varying accuracy and sensitivity; and iii) acquisition of environmental data from field-based sensors and sensor networks designed to document the impacts of environmental change. CyberShARE conducts workshops to train students, educators, and researchers in various areas of CI, and it contributes to outreach activities that excite students about research and careers in CI and STEM.

ABOUT UTEP & EL PASO: UTEP is an emerging national research university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border. A leader among Hispanic-serving institutions, UTEP enrolls more than 22,000 students – about 75 percent of them Hispanic – and is the only doctoral research university in the nation with a student body that is a majority Mexican-American. UTEP’s more than $60 million in research spending a year ranks the University among the top 200 universities in the nation and fourth among all Texas public universities. UTEP is positioned to become one of the next top-tier research universities in Texas. As the country's only high-research-activity research university with a student body that is majority Mexican-American, UTEP is committed to providing access and excellence in higher education. For more information about UTEP, please visit our website: www.utep.edu.

Shielded by mountains on three sides, El Paso enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and a dry climate, making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities. The city of El Paso adjoins both the state of New Mexico and the country of Mexico, making it the nation’s leading area for cultural diversity. From its art and architecture to its celebrations and cuisine, El Paso is a vibrant southwest cultural hub. It ranks 22nd in size and is the 2nd safest American city with a population of more than 500,000.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a STEM area and a proven record of cyberinfrastructure research and development, in particular in areas such as data curation, data visualization and analysis, data mining, collaborative communities, and data modeling. The ideal applicant has extensive experience in working with interdisciplinary teams, a substantial record of scholarly work and professional service, the potential to secure external funding, experiences in mentoring students, and the ability to contribute to the education and training of the next-generation of CI-savvy scientists and engineers.

SALARY: Competitive

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a letter of interest (indicating the rank at which they want to be considered), curriculum vita, teaching and research statements, and the names and addresses of three current references. Please name your file as follows: <Lastname.<Firstname.pdf. Applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to cyberSearch@utep.edu with asubject line “Faculty Application.”

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - PLANT ECOLOGIST/PLANT EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TEXAS

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking aPlant Ecologist or Plant Evolutionary Biologist for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate is expected to develop a productive research program and mentor and teach both undergraduate and graduate students (M.S. and PhD.) Outstanding applicants in all areas of plant ecology and/or plant evolutionary biology who employ field-based research methods and modern technologies are encouraged to apply. The anticipated appointment date is Fall semester 2011.
The Department of Biology is among the most productive departments at UTEP and contributes to several interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Science, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Bioinformatics. A new Ecology and Evolutionary Biology doctoral program is under review. Areas of faculty expertise span ecological, evolutionary, biomedical, and education research fields. Core facilities include DNA sequencing, real-time PCR, and electron and confocal microscope labs with full time technicians; a herbarium; a green roof; and a greenhouse. The department also manages the 38,000 acre Indio Mountains Research Station in the Chihuahuan Desert. Faculty also conduct research throughout the world and have active research programs in Central and South America, the Arctic and the Congo. More information is available at the Department of Biological Sciences website (http://science.utep.edu/biology/).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research accomplishments. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement of research interest, a brief outline of their teaching philosophy, copies of three (3) relevant publications authored or co-authored by the applicant, and contact information for at least three references. Please name your file as follows:
<Lastname_<Firstname_PlantEcology_<YYYYMMDD.pdf. Applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF fileto the Search Committee Chair Dr. Craig Tweedie (ctweedie@utep.edu) with the subject line: “<LastnamePlant Biology Faculty Application.”

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Postdoctal Researcher and/or Research Assistant
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location: Woods Hole Research Center, MA

The Woods Hole Research Center seeks postdoctoral researcher(s) and / or research assistant(s) in projects focused on use of satellite imagery to map, monitor and model changes in forest ecosystems, including the impacts of land use and disturbance. The successful candidate will work extensively with satellite and various other geospatial data sets, interacting with the principle investigator and collaborators. This position requires an ability to work on multiple projects and adapt quickly to address any of several related research topics. Experience in digital image processing, script writing and GIS is essential.

For more information and to apply see: http://www.whrc.org/about/jobs.html

Application deadline: December 31, 2010

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Associate Director Office of Science for Biological and Environmental Research
Posted: Nov 12, 2010
Location Department Of Energy, Germantown, Maryland

Job Announcement Number: 11-SES-SC-HQ-001 (dc), webpage

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Faculty Research Assistant Land-Use Modeling
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location: University of Maryland

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Closing Date: November 15th, 2010
POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Research position to join lab in developing state-of-the art continental-to-global scale mathematical models of coupled-human natural systems, with emphasis on biogeochemical and biophysical interactions between the climate system, terrestrial ecosystems, and land-use/land-cover change. The focus of this position is on the large-scale modeling of land-use/land-cover change. The position will involve: land-use syntheses, mathematical modeling, computer programming, use of remote sensing data, data management, data analysis, assisting in paper writing, assisting in proposal preparation, as well as various other tasks as required for the smooth functioning of large research projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree is required. Appropriate experience working on research projects (2 or more years) is preferred. Prior experience should demonstrate the ability to assist in maintaining relationships with collaborators and to participate as a member of a research team, the use of computer software applications for such tasks as web site maintenance, spreadsheet design and maintenance, and project planning and management.

To Apply: For best consideration, submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52238 by November 15th, 2010. Search will continue until suitable candidate is appointed. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu.

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Position Opening: Terrestrial Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location: University of Maryland

Title: Faculty Research Assistant

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Closing Date: November 15th, 2010
POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Research position to join lab in developing state-of-the-art continental-to-global scale mathematical models of coupled-human natural systems, with emphasis on biogeochemical and biophysical interactions between the climate system, terrestrial ecosystems, and land-use/land-cover change. The focus of this position is on the large-scale modeling of terrestrial ecosystems. The position will involve: ecological synthesis, mathematical modeling, computer programming, use of remote sensing data, data management, data analysis, assisting in paper writing, assisting in proposal preparation, as well as various other tasks as required for the smooth functioning of large research projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree is required. Appropriate experience working on research projects (2 or more years) is preferred. Prior experience should demonstrate the ability to assist in maintaining relationships with collaborators and to participate as a member of a research team, the use of computer software applications for such tasks as web site maintenance, spreadsheet design and maintenance, and project planning and management.
To Apply: For best consideration, submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52239 by November 15th, 2010. Search will continue until suitable candidate is appointed. Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department may be obtained from the address above and can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu.

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Postdoctoral Research Position - Lake Erie Environmental Sensor Network
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location University of Toledo, Ohio

Postdoctoral Research Associate for Lake Erie Environmental Sensor Network at University of Toledo's Lake Erie Center

Contact: Dr. Jiquan Chen, jiquan.chen@utoledo.edu, 419-530-2664 or Dr. Carol Stepien carol.stepien@utoledo.edu 419-530-8360
Apply at:
https://jobs.utoledo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=136405
Posting Number:
5171
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Department:
Lake Erie Center - 101280
Position Summary:
Study carbon, water and energy exchange between Lake
Erie and the atmosphere. Field sites will be in the western basin of Lake Erie. Requires ability to install eddy flux sensors on buoys and a mobile boat moving across the lake and to process and synthesize the experimental data for publication.
Qualifications:
Solid understanding of biometerological processes governing lake-atmospheric exchange of trace gases. The candidates must have a PhD in micrometeorology, ecology, atmospheric science, or relevant field, and should have outstanding quantitative skills such as experience in eddy covariance, programming, modeling, database development, micrometeorology or atmospheric physics. The candidate also is expected to have a strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting research instruments would be an asset. The position will involve some field-work and travel and occasional work under inclement weather.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in micrometerology, ecology, atmospheric science or relevant field.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of at least three references

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Atmosphere-Biosphere Endowed Chair
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location: The University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming has an opening for an Endowed Chair in Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions.

The Departments of Atmospheric Science and Renewable Resources at the University of
Wyoming seek a distinguished scholar for the Wyoming Excellence Chair in Atmosphere-
Biosphere Interaction. This endowed position will be filled at the rank of associate or full
professor. The successful candidate will have an earned PhD degree in atmospheric or life
sciences, and should be eligible for appointment with tenure in the Department of Atmospheric
Science. Candidates with an internationally recognized research program focused on
processes controlling atmosphere-biosphere interaction are invited to apply. Preference will be
given to those whose research integrates measurements as a tool to explore linkages between
atmospheric processes and terrestrial ecosystems. The successful candidate will be expected to
maintain an active research program, manage a research team, advise graduate students, and
carry a typical teaching load. The position includes an attractive start-up package and access
to a suite of research facilities including the University of Wyoming’s NSF-supported King Air
research aircraft, high-altitude in situ observation system, Stable Isotope Facility, Environmental
Simulation Laboratory, W. M. Keck Aerosol Laboratory, and Elk Mountain Observatory. The
new NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) also presents a significant research
opportunity.
The University of Wyoming has strong research programs in atmospheric and terrestrial (land
surface) sciences, and successful cross-disciplinary doctoral programs in Ecology (PiE) and in
Hydrology (WRESE). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a member
of the PiE faculty. More information of relevance to this position can be found at
http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/info/WyoExcelChair/.

Applications should include a statement of research and teaching interests and accomplishments,
curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Send an electronic
copy (PDF version preferred) of your application materials to Search Committee, Department
of Atmospheric Science, University of Wyoming, c/o Bart Geerts: abichair@uwyo.edu. The
search committee will begin reviewing applications on 1 December 2010 and will continue
until the position is filled.

Persons seeking admission, employment or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or political belief. The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The University of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on prospective employees.

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Faculty position in ecology
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location: UC Merced, California

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced, invites applicants for a faculty position in Ecology. The tenured appointment will be made at either the Associate or Full Professor rank. We seek an outstanding individual with research interests in any area of Ecology who is applying experimental, field, computational, and/or theoretical approaches to address important ecological questions at relevant scales.

The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is supportive of dual career couples.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Biology, or other relevant field, and a record of research, publication, and teaching commensurate with a faculty appointment at the UC at the appropriate level. Applicants must have a well-established, funded, and internationally recognized research program as evidenced by publication and grant record, and must have demonstrated effectiveness as educators. We seek a distinguished scholar who will provide leadership in establishing a program of international repute in ecological research at UC Merced and who will participate actively in curriculum development.

Salary: Negotiable, based on the University of California Pay Schedule

Closing Date: 01/07/2011

To Apply: Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of research 4) statement of teaching and 5) a list of five references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address.

Applications must be submitted via the website:http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=2940

For more information: Contact Stephen C. Hart (Search Committee Chair)
shart4@ucmerced.edu

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Post-doc Eddy covariance, biomass and LAI data France
Posted: Nov 1, 2010
Location: CESBIO, Toulouse, southern France

Net monthly salary: 2200 Euros
Tenure: 22 months
Application close: December 15 2010
Job category: post-doctoral fellowship
We are seeking a post-doctoral scientist with a good experience in eddy covariance or a related field,
agronomy and/or remote sensing time series.
Eddy covariance, biomass and LAI data from the Auradé and Lamasquère crop flux sites (see Béziat et
al. 2009) running continuously since 2005 will be used extensively. Meteorological, flux and
vegetation data processing (till summer 2010) is already quite advanced and should rapidly be used
for publication.
The position will contribute to 1) analyze the present ecosystem functions, climatic and anthropic
disturbance and their impact on carbon/water/GHG fluxes and budgets. 2) Compare different water
use efficiency approaches 3) and assess the effects of spatial variability in soil properties and
vegetation on the calculation of carbon and water budgets.
The pre-requisites for application are listed below:

1. PhD in relevant disciplines to the goals of the project (ecology, agronomy, environmental
sciences, remote sensing).
Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research in project fields,
particularly in the handling of large datasets and eventually remote sensing products. Experience in
using the Matlab software will be higlhy appreciated.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Evidence of good communication skills and ability to publish the results of
scientific research in scientific journals.
Driving license

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of people in the CESBIO Laboratory, with
experts in remote sensing, ecosystem modeling, agronomy and ecosystem fluxes. The CESBIO
laboratory includes researchers from CNRS, CNES, IRD and Toulouse University. CNRS is France’s
leading research organization with over 30000 staff located across the country and CNES is the
French national space agency. More information regarding the laboratory is available at
www.cesbio.ups-tlse.fr. The successful applicant will participate to the coordination of the
“Ecosystem fluxes” work package from the FLUXPYR project (www.fluxpyr.eu) and will interact with
other groups involved in the GHGEurope and ICOS programs.
.Please send a CV, contact information for two or three references, and a brief description of
research experience and interest to eric.ceschia@cesbio.cnes.fr. Applicants that can begin by January
1st 2010 are preferred.
Beziat P., E. Ceschia, G. Dedieu , Carbon balance of a three crop succession over two cropland sites in South West France,Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 149(10) : 1628-1645.

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Post-Doctoral Position – Ecohydrological Partitioning in the Critical Zone
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: University of Arizona

We have an immediate opening for a post-doctoral position to work with a team of scientists on
the NSF-funded Jemez River Basin and Santa Catalina Mountains (JRB-SCM) Critical Zone
Observatory (CZO). The initial appointment will be for one year, with the expectation that the
successful candidate will be reappointed for a second year. The JRB-SCM is designed to
examine the impacts of space-time variability in energy and water flux on coupled critical zone
(CZ) processes along two climate gradients; the first is on rhyolitic parent material in the JRB of
northern New Mexico and the second is on granite and schist bedrock within the SCM in
southern Arizona. At sites that vary in parent rock, elevation, aspect, slope, soil development,
and vegetation, the JRB-SCM CZO team uses a combination of measurement, modeling, and
experimentation to address the following questions: (1) How does variability in energy input and
related mass flux influence CZ structure and function? (2) How do feedbacks between landscape
evolution and the cycling of water and carbon alter short- and long-term CZ development?
The ecohydrology and hydrologic partitioning (EHP) theme area of the JRB-SCM CZO is
organized to capture linkages between vegetation, hydrology and CZ evolution. To help
coordinate these efforts, we seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a recent
PhD in ecohydrology, terrestrial hydrology, biometeorology, physiological ecology or other
related field. The applicant should have experience in field methods related to ecohydrological
partitioning of water, carbon, and energy fluxes, including familiarity with data, measurements
and instrumentation associated with micro-meteorology, snow depth, sap flow, leaf level
photosynthesis, and soil respiration. Additionally, experience working with (Light Detection
And Ranging) LiDAR data and spatial analysis methods is preferred. Research productivity and
an interest in interdisciplinary research must be evident in the application. Because the post-doc
will coordinate field campaigns with CZO students and faculty, demonstration of strong
leadership and organizational skills are also important, as is the ability to navigate complex
terrain while carrying heavy field equipment.
Applications, questions and inquiries should be sent to Shirley Papuga
(papuga@email.arizona.edu), School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of
Arizona, PO Box 210043, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA, by 30 November 2010. Applications should
include a CV, a statement of research interests and expertise, and names, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. 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 and
backgrounds.

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Research Specialist Lab Manager
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Arizona State University

The Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology research group at Arizona State University seeks a research specialist / laboratory manager to assist with multiple research projects and laboratory operations. The successful applicant will be responsible for: maintaining laboratory and experimental equipment (e.g gas chromatograph, automated colorimeter, trace gas analyzers); analytical functions such biogeochemical laboratory analyses and data quality control; writing research progress reports; field work, including soil and plant sampling in sometimes remote and challenging conditions; and administrative functions such as auditing monthly grant expenditures and hiring / supervising undergraduate lab personnel. For a full list and description of current projects in the Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology lab, please visit our website at http://halllab.asu.edu/.
Priority will be given to applicants with a strong background in chemistry, biogeochemistry, or geochemistry and prior experience in ecology; familiarity with arid systems is preferred but not required. Skills / abilities required for this position include: strong organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to work independently; knowledge of basic analytical chemistry (how to make reagents, types of labware and their proper use, etc.); good laboratory etiquette; strong computer skills and working knowledge of data management; ability to lift 50 lbs. Additionally, the successful applicant will be able to: obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License; work long hours doing research at remote sites; travel internationally; and work well with other researchers from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be accepted through November 1 or until a suitable applicant is found. The job will begin soon after the position is closed. The position is funded by the National Science Foundation for one year with continuation contingent upon future funding. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Please send requests for job or application information directly to Dr. Sharon J. Hall (Email: sharonjhall@asu.edu).

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Ph.D. Student Assistantship in Biogeochemistry and Climate Change
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: University of Wyoming

Seeking applications from motivated students interested in biogeochemical responses to climate change. This collaborative project investigates how plant-microbe interactions regulate soil carbon and nitrogen cycling within an ongoing, state-of-the-art, manipulative climate change experiment in grassland near Cheyenne, Wyoming, the Prairie Heating and CO2 Enrichment (PHACE) experiment. An important component of the experiment is the comparison of biogeochemical cycling between distinct native and disturbed grassland plant communities, including invasive species. The research will involve field, laboratory and growth chamber experiments applying molecular and compound-specific stable isotope methods.

Prospective students with a background in biology, ecology or soil science, preferably with a MS degree and strong quantitative analytical skills, should apply by 15 December, 2010. UW is ideally situated in close proximity to varied ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains with easy access to outdoor recreation, and only 2 hours from Denver, CO. Students can apply to the PhD Program in Ecology (http://www.uwyo.edu/pie/) or to the PhD program in Botany(http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/Botany/). Applications should include resume, transcripts and GRE scores, a letter describing your research interests, and 3 reference letters, and can be emailed as pdf attachments to Dr. Elise Pendall (pendall@uwyo.edu).

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Postdoc position in coastal soil N cycling
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: University of Oklahoma

Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral position in coastal soil biogeochemistry, in the lab of David Lewis at the University of South Florida (USF). We wish to appoint someone immediately to study plant species effects on soil nitrogen (N) cycling in sub-tropical, intertidal plant communities (salt marsh, mangrove forest). Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in stable isotopes to study soil nutrient cycling; familiarity with coastal soils is preferred. The research is funded by an NSF RAPID award to advance understanding of baseline ecosystem function in the context of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. The successful applicant will be responsible for initiating this project (e.g., selecting sites, ordering supplies), overseeing its day-to-day activities, and leading manuscripts for publication. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and multi-scale collaboration are extensive. This award includes forestry and remote-sensing investigators who will conduct plant community surveys and spectral imaging at all sites. Members of the Lewis lab also study the ecology and biogeochemistry of inland freshwater wetlands, while a wide net of people at USF now conduct oil spill research funded by NSF and other sources.

Applicants should be able to relocate to USF and begin working very soon. The position is for one year, with an annual salary of $35,500 plus health insurance. Although RAPID funding limits the term to one year, post-docs at USF are allowed to be lead PI on proposals, and we are always looking for funding on coastal, freshwater, and urban ecology projects that could extend the position. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research background and interests, and two reference letters. Please email application materials to David Lewis at davidlewis@usf.edu; reference letters should be sent directly from referees. Please contact David via email or phone (813-974-8108) with any questions.

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2 tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Department of Botany and Microbiology University of Oklahoma

Applications are invited for two tenure-track positions to begin in August of 2011 at the Assistant Professor level. The Department seeks outstanding individuals who will contribute to its research, teaching, and service missions, with specific research interests in: (Search #1) Plant Molecular Biology, studying fundamental aspects of cellular and/or developmental biology with an emphasis in cell signaling, functional genomics, proteomics/metabolomics, cell biology, molecular evolution, or plant-microbial interactions. (Search #2) Plant Ecology, studying plant roles in the regulation of ecosystem structure and function in response to climate change, bioenergy production, or invasive plant ecology.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Botany or closely related discipline, strong record of research publication, postdoctoral experience, and provide evidence of a strong ability to develop independent, extramurally funded research. The successful candidate will also participate in graduate instruction and training and teach undergraduate courses that support the departmental curriculum. Applicants should indicate Search #, and send hard copies of the following to Dr. Gordon Uno, Chair, Department of Botany and Microbiology, 770 Van Vleet Oval, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019 (inquiries to guno@ou.edu): a curriculum vitae, representative reprints, statements of research plans and teaching interests and philosophy, as well as full contact information for four references. Review of applications begins November 15, 2010 and will continue until positions are filled. More information about the faculty, Department, and searches may be obtained at: http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Research position: climate-chemistry modeling of global methane cycle
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Columbia University

http://www.giss.nasa.gov/about/jobs/columbia20100930.html

Columbia University Associate Research Scientist Position

Columbia University's Center for Climate Systems Research (CCSR) invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist position with a primary focus on modeling the past and future global methane cycle within the Earth's climate.

The research involves using a global climate-chemistry model to investigate the role of emissions, chemistry and meteorology in decadal dynamics of the recent methane cycle and to assess climate responses to alternative scenarios of future emissions of methane and other short-lived forcings and their mitigation. Model simulations will be compared to in situ and satellite-derived observations of atmospheric trace gases. Anticipated projects include integrating biogeochemical models and satellite observations to simulate interactively methane emissions from natural wetlands in the climate-chemistry model.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, atmospheric chemistry, physics or related field with at least 3 years of experience in global climate or chemistry modeling. Advanced scientific programming skills are crucial. The applicant must submit three letters of reference.

The work will be conducted at NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and the position administered by Columbia University, which is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For application requirements and instructions please visit: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53728

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Postdoc Oppoortunity in Landscape Fire and Vegetation Dynamics
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Hawaii!

A postdoctoral research position (Junior Researcher) is available for a spatial ecologist to: (1) scale and model existing plot-level information on fuel loads, restoration treatments, and plant communities (with particular emphasis on threatened and endangered species) to the landscape level; and (2) develop and apply modeling approaches related to fire danger and behavior, and management of native dry forest communities in Hawaii under a variety of restoration and climate change scenarios. We seek a postdoctoral researcher who can combine multiple data sources (plot-based fuel loading and restoration treatments, current and historical plant community composition and structure, potential fire behavior, nonnative ungulate activity, etc.) into models directly applicable to the management of terrestrial ecosystems, including critically endangered plant communities, on Department of Defense installations in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific. Applicants with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged: statistics; computer programming; modeling; spatial analysis; and fire mapping and modeling. The successful applicant will be part of a team of researchers that is using a suite of field and remote sensing methods to evaluate the potential for restoration to break the nonnative grass/fire cycle in tropical island ecosystems. In addition to the work outlined above, the successful applicant will have some degree of flexibility to develop and pursue their own interests within the larger project.

See job posting at http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/Default.aspx (Position #85440T) for more detailed information and to apply. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is November, 2010 or soon thereafter. Inquiries may be sent to litton@hawaii.edu with "Landscape Postdoc Question" in the subject line, or by calling Dr. Creighton M. Litton at 808-956-6004.

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Sherman Lab 240
1910 East-West Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96822

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PhD Position Available - Biogeochemistry/Soil Microbial Ecology
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

A position for a PhD student at The University of Toledo Department of Environmental Sciences is available to work on a project evaluating plant-soil-microbial interactions in arctic tundra ecosystems. The research goals include: 1) Varying the length and timing of the growing season in the field by advancing snow melt and warming the ecosystem; 2) Establishing the fine scale seasonal time-courses of soil N availability, plant N content, leaf expansion, root growth and rhizodeposition, ecosystem respiration, microbial biomass and enzyme activity; and 3) Conducting lab experiments to determine the extent to which microbial activity is limited by temperature, and C and N availability at different times in the growing season. The researcher hired for this position will work toward the completion of these project goals, and will have the opportunity to conduct his/her own original research associated with this project. These responsibilities will require the student to spend approximately three months at Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska from approximately May 15 – August 15. Experience studying soil/plant ecology, nitrogen biogeochemistry, soil nutrient dynamics and/or soil microbial ecology, and a demonstrated track record of publishing research results are preferred. This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and list of references to: Michael Weintraub, michael.weintraub@utoledo.edu. For more information seehttp://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/Faculty/weintraub/opportunities.htm
Position will be open until filled.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Weintraub
Email: michael.weintraub@utoledo.edu
Phone: (419) 530-2585
http://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu/Faculty/weintraub/ESELab.htm

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION AVAILABLE AUGUST 2011
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Regis University, Denver, CO

Tenure-track position for someone with expertise in biogeoscience, soil science, ecosystem ecology, geobiology, earth systems science, or related discipline at the Assistant Professor level. Yearly teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Environmental Science and an environmentally focused non-majors Geology course. Rotating teaching responsibilities will include interdisciplinary writing-intensive courses in the Regis College Core Curriculum and additional science courses based on the expertise of the successful candidate. Regis College is primarily an undergraduate teaching institution whose faculty are expected to advise students and participate in the academic governance of the department, college, and university. The successful candidate must be willing to include inquiry in laboratories, be willing to teach interdisciplinary courses in the general education curriculum, and maintain active scholarship that involves undergraduate students. Regis College is a Jesuit, Catholic liberal-arts college in Denver, CO. Position offered pending final administrative approval.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, or equivalent field. Research experience in a field relevant to environmental science is required. The candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching and working with faculty, staff, and students.
APPLICATION: Electronically submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for three references, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and (4) a statement of research interests including how undergraduate students could be involved in the faculty member’s research to http://jobs.regis.edu (select create application and upload documents after filling in demographic information; add the teaching statement and research statement as Additional Document and Additional Document 2),
Review of received applications will begin November 8, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
In accordance with its Jesuit Catholic mission, Regis University is committed to maintaining a humane atmosphere in which the civil rights of every individual are recognized and respected. At Regis the word diversity conveys our commitment to create and maintain an inclusive community where people of different religions, gender, sexual orientation, races, classes and any other social distinctions can thrive in a learning environment characterized by mutual respect and the pursuit of justice. Within this context, we encourage application from historically underrepresented groups and seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to the university’s mission.
For further information see the Biology Department website http://www.regis.edu/biology.

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2 positions at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Asheville, North Carolina

The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Remote Sensing and Applications Division,
in Asheville, North Carolina, is recruiting for the 2 positions listed below. You
will need to choose either the "MAP" or "DE" announcement based on whether you want
to apply as a current federal employee or U.S. Citizen, respectively.

Title: IT Specialist, ZP-2210-IV, Software Development Manager
Vacancy Announcement Information:

* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0043 (MAP or current government employee)
* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0038 (DEU or any U.S. citizen)
* Opens: 09/29/2010
* Closes: 10/27/2010

The vacancy can be found by visiting this direct link, <http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?q=NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0038&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0/

2. Title: Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-III, CLASS Operations Manager
Vacancy Announcement Information:

* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0032 (MAP or current government employee)
* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0029 (DEU or any U.S. citizen)
* Opens: 9/29/2010
* Closes: 10/27/2010

The vacancy can be found by visiting this direct link, <http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?q=NSDIS-NCdc-2010-0042&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0/

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Post-doc - Carbon Balance in the Amazon
Posted: Oct 22, 2010
Location: Brazil

Postdoctoral researcher (PhD) required to work in a Brazil-United Kingdom team, based at the University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Investigation: The carbon balance in the Amazon. The position is part of the NERC (UK) and Fapesp (Brazil) - funded Projects, in the scope of Large Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia (LBA) to estimate the carbon balance of the Amazon basin, and provides opportunities to cooperate with a multi-disciplinary team, learn new techniques and to make major scientific contributions to problems of scientific and environmental interest. The field research will be conducted especially in tropical forests and wetlands ecosystems, to measure methane and carbon dioxide fluxes with micrometeorological methods, at tower sites in Brazil (Ilha do Bananal, state of Tocantins) and in Peru (Tambopata). The successful candidate will liaise closely with scientists in the UK.
Requirements: We seek a person with experience in similar projects, including instrumentation, data collection, publication, able to work both independently and collaboratively, plan and initiate activities and to manage projects. The applicant must have good linguistic skills and readiness in Portuguese and English, effective written/oral communication skills, research skills, including data processing and analysis, demonstrated ability to conduct, publish and otherwise disseminate high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals. The appointment will be for one year up to three years, starting as soon as possible.
To apply, email a cover letter, CV and names/contact information of two references to Dr. John Grace/University of Edinburgh, UK, jgrace@ed.ac.uk, and to Dr. Humberto Rocha/University of Sao Paulo, Brazil humberto@model.iag.usp.br

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WYOMING EXCELLENCE CHAIR IN ATMOSPHERE-BIOSPHERE INTERACTION
Posting: Oct 22, 2010
Location: University of Wyoming

The Departments of Atmospheric Science and Renewable Resources at the University of Wyoming seek a distinguished scholar for the Wyoming Excellence Chair in Atmosphere- Biosphere Interaction. This endowed position will be filled at the rank of associate or full professor. The successful candidate will have an earned PhD degree in atmospheric or life sciences, and should be eligible for appointment with tenure in the Department of Atmospheric Science. Candidates with an internationally recognized research program focused on processes controlling atmosphere-biosphere interaction are invited to apply. Preference will be given to those whose research integrates measurements as a tool to explore linkages between atmospheric processes and terrestrial ecosystems. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program, manage a research team, advise graduate students, and carry a typical teaching load. The position includes an attractive start-up package and access to a suite of research facilities including the University of Wyoming’s NSF-supported King Air research aircraft, high-altitude in situ observation system, Stable Isotope Facility, Environmental Simulation Laboratory, W. M. Keck Aerosol Laboratory, and Elk Mountain Observatory. The new NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) also presents a significant research opportunity.

The University of Wyoming has strong research programs in atmospheric and terrestrial (land surface) sciences, and successful cross-disciplinary doctoral programs in Ecology (PiE) and in Hydrology (WRESE). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a member of the PiE faculty. More information of relevance to this position can be found at

http://wwweng.uwyo.edu/info/WyoExcelChair/.

Applications should include a statement of research and teaching interests and accomplishments, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Send an electronic copy (PDF version preferred) of your application materials to Search Committee, Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Wyoming, c/o Bart Geerts: abichair@uwyo.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on 1 December 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Post-doc in Vegetation Modeling
Posted: october 1, 2010
Location: DREAM CEFE CNRS Montpellier southern France

Net monthly salary: 2000 Euros
Tenure: 18-24 months
Application close: November 15 2010
Job category: post-doctoral fellowship
We are seeking a post-doctoral scientist with a good numerical analysis background
who is interested in vegetation modeling and having experience with ecosystem
and/or biogeochemical / biospheric models and regional scale datasets including
climate data and climate projections, soil and vegetation maps and remote sensing
(RS) time series.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of people in the
CEFE Laboratory, CNRS in Montpellier, Southern France, with experts in
Mediterranean ecology, ecosystem modeling, remote sensing and ecosystem fluxes.
CNRS is France’s leading research organization with over 30000 staff located across
the country.
The position will contribute to 1) analyze the present ecosystem functions and
disturbance patterns across Mediterranean southern France with ecosystem
modeling and RS data and, 2) establish for this area projections of land use/land
cover associated with the on-going climate changes and depending on a likely
associated increased of droughts and fires regime. Research components of the
project are: 1) to develop regional surface scheme able to simulate for
Mediterranean-type environments soil water limitation, its effects on ecosystem
functions and changes in vegetation types, 2) to identify and test RS time series to
further constrain and/or validate model runs, 3) to combine data and models for
improving estimates of overall water and carbon balances including perturbation
losses, 4) to interact and exchange with other groups involved in the FUME UE
project working on fire ecology. The pre-requisites for application are listed below:
1. PhD in relevant disciplines to the goals of the project (ecology, environmental
sciences, remote sensing)
2. Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research in project fields,
particularly in the handling of models and analyses large datasets including
remote sensing products.
3. Interest and understanding of water and carbon cycles, and particularly processes
leading to change in natural vegetation cover related to perturbation regime.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
5. Evidence of good communication skills and ability to publish the results of
scientific research in scientific journals.
Send a letter addressing the selection criteria and a CV including the names of two or
three referees to Serge Rambal at CEFE CNRS 34293 Montpellier cedex 05 France
or by email serge.rambal@cefe.cnrs.fr.

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Postdoc or PhD position ecosystem and physiological ecology
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: Montana State University

A position at either the post-doc or PhD (graduate research assistantship) level is available in the lab of Dr. Paul Stoy at
Montana State University beginning January, 2011 (flexible). Funding will be provided in part by an NSF-supported
project that seeks to apply Maximum Entropy and Multiresolution techniques to scaling challenges in ecosystem and physiological ecology, building upon recent successful MaxEnt applications in population and community ecology (e.g. Harte, J. et al. 2009. Ecology Letters 12:789-797). Eddy covariance data will be used extensively. Expertise in remote sensing and geostatistics is preferred. More information regarding the laboratory is available at watershed.montana.edu/flux/Home.html. Research will be carried out in conjunction with the Brunsell lab at Kansas University: www.people.ku.edu/~brunsell/KU_Biometeorology_Lab/KU_Biometeorology.html. Please send a CV, contact information for three references, and a brief description of research experience and interests, including for PhD applicants a short list of reasons why you are interested in attending graduate school, to paul.stoy@montana.edu. Please do not hesitate to write with requests for additional information.

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DIRECTOR International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: Vienna, Austria

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located near Vienna, Austria, is seeking a highly qualified scientific leader for the position of Director, beginning 1 January 2012.

The Position

The IIASA Director is responsible for overall management and direction of the Institute, with responsibility for its research activities, its fiscal soundness, and the international recognition of IIASA’s work. He or she will oversee and guide a diverse research program aimed at producing insight into complex global problems through interdisciplinary models and analyses, and exercise administrative responsibility for an international staff of over 200 scientists and support personnel.

The Director will be expected to be an inspiring leader, working with research program and area leaders to generate a focused research agenda that will promote internal collaboration and foster a clear institutional identity within the international science-policy community. The Director must be an effective and active advocate for international cooperation and expanded participation and membership in IIASA, engaging in extensive interaction with current and potential member countries and other scientific and policy making bodies. The Director is extensively involved in fund raising to support the Institute’s research efforts.

IIASA is located in a former Hapsburg palace near Vienna, Austria. The Director reports to the IIASA Council, made up of representatives of the national scientific institutions that fund the institute. Together, the Director and the Council develop the Institute’s research strategy and goals. The Director has a Deputy Director to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the office.

The post is a 3-year position with the possibility of renewal. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable international organizations. Relocation allowance and on-site housing are included.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates should combine a vision for IIASA with excellent leadership and diplomatic skills, scientific excellence, and broad experience in interdisciplinary research and policy applications in the international arena. Specifically, a candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications:
¨ Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire scientists addressing a wide variety of interdisciplinary and multi-national scientific endeavors and to manage an annual budget of approximately 15 million euro;
¨ Diplomatic skills adequate to foster international collaboration, support and expand participation and interaction among IIASA’s member countries, host world leaders, address international scientific and policy-making bodies, and international media;
¨ Scientific credentials and recognition by the international scientific community, coupled with broad-based scientific knowledge in a wide range of natural and social sciences, including an appreciation and understanding of the application of systems analysis to global problems;
¨ Fund raising experience sufficient to support IIASA’s extensive funding efforts from a variety of sources.

The Institute

IIASA is an interdisciplinary, international research institution that conducts scientific studies addressing critical issues of global environmental, economic, technological and social change. The Institute is sponsored by an international consortium of 17 National Member Organizations and supported by member nations’ governments, augmented by grants from foundations, international institutions and government agencies.

IIASA’s research program focuses on applying systems approaches to identify and assess possible solutions to questions within three major global problem areas: Food & Water, Energy & Climate Change, and Poverty & Equity. The Institute’s research programs draw on decades of experience in conducting high quality, integrated assessments and analyses of interlinked problems in topics including transboundary air pollution, energy utilization, risk management, integrated land management, technological evolution, population dynamics, and social and economic transition. With recent expansion in IIASA’s membership beyond the industrialized nations of its origins, the Institute increasingly includes capacity building as an important component of collaborative research, educational programs, and outreach activities.

Application and Selection

Submit letter of application, a statement on the future development of policy-relevant interdisciplinary research as it pertains to IIASA, CV including a description of scientific and professional achievements, bibliography, and contact information for three references, to:

Professor Peter Lemke

Chairman of the Search Committee

Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung

Postfach 12 01 61

D-27515 Bremerhaven

Germany

Phone: (+49-471) 4831-1751 Email: peter.lemke@awi.de.

Applicants should have excellent written and spoken English, the working language of the Institute. The Institute’s management and staff alike are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and tolerance. The Institute encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin on 1 January 2011, but applications may be accepted until a Director is selected.

For more information about IIASA and this position, please visit our web site. If you have further questions, you may contact the Search Committee Chair, Peter Lemke. the IIASA National Member Organizations (NMOs), or IIASA’s current Director Professor Detlof von Winterfeldt (Phone: (+43-2236)807-402 Email: detlof@iiasa.ac.at).

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Early-Stage Researcher Vacancy in Earth System Modelling
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: Potsdam, Germany

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) looks for applicants for a research position within the Marie Curie Network GREENCYCLES-II, based in Potsdam, Germany:

T5.3 Feedback analysis and evaluation using the CLIMBER model

The Early-Stage Researcher (PhD candidate) will investigate feedbacks between climate and vegetation using the CLIMBER family of intermediate-complexity Earth-system models developed at PIK. Specifically, the established CLIMBER-2 model will be used to evaluate biosphere-climate interactions at global and continental scales. This will be complemented by more detailed investigations of feedbacks resulting from large-scale modifications of the land surface such as due to expanded biofuel production with the CLIMBER-3 model currently under development.

The successful candidate will actively participate in network-wide workshops and training events.

The position is expected to start on 1 January 2011 and run until 31 December 2013. Applications should arrive before 1.10.2010, but will be also accepted until the position is filled.
Interested candidates should send a CV, a half-page statement of interest, copies of your high-school and academic certificates, the names of two referees and a completed Eligibility Form (http://www.greencycles.org/vacancies/) to Dr. Andrey Ganopolski, preferably by e-mail (Andrey.Ganopolski@pik-potsdam.de) or by post (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, PF 60 12 03, 14412 Potsdam, Germany).

Payment will be according to Marie Curie rules (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/), including an allowance for transnational travel and mobility.

At the start of their fellowship, researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Germany for more than 12 months in the preceding 3 years. German nationals are eligible only if they have been active in research in a non-Associated Third Country for at least three of the last four years

Early-stage researchers (ESRs) must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the qualification date.
PIK seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Disabled persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

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Permanent position at Cirad : Isotopes /SOM/Biogeochemistry/Modeling
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: France, Costa Rica

Cirad(1) and UMR Eco&Sols (2) (Montpellier-France) have the pleasure to offer a permanent position for a motivated scientist in isotopy, C and N cycles, modeling.
The first expatriation will be in Costa Rica, to join the Coffee-Flux experiment (3) and to work in coffee agroforestry systems.

Summary

The “ecological intensification” of agro-ecosystems, implying sustainable productivity and preservation of environmental services, particularly those related to carbon (C) and nutrient cycles, requires a better understanding of potential controls of C and nutrient fluxes in these systems. As a soil scientist specialised in isotope biogeochemistry, you will work in a mixed research unit Eco&Sols (SupAgro-Inra-Ird, and joined by Cirad in January 2011). You will develop a research programme focusing on the modelling of C and nutrient fluxes in agro-ecosystems.
Reference to remind :

1704

Place :

Montpellier then Turrialba in Costa Rica
Publication date :

09/09/2010

Type of contract :

Permanent/Open-ended
Ending date :

19/10/2010

Begining date :

Immediate

More details on the job offer at :
http://www.cirad.fr/en/jobs/vacancies/researchers/researcher-specialised-in-isotope-biogeochemistry
<cid:part1.05030605.05080703@cirad.fr>
URLs :
Cirad(1) :

http://www.cirad.fr/ur/ecosystemes_plantations

UMR Eco&Sols (2) :

http://www.montpellier.inra.fr/ecosols

Coffee-Flux experiment (3) :

http://www.montpellier.inra.fr/ecosols/recherche/projets_de_recherche_finances/coffeeflux

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Phenoclimatology
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is continuing a search for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Phenoclimatology, bridging ecology and climate. This new faculty line is in the UA’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment and provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the USA-National Phenology Network (www.usanpn.org). We seek an individual interested in developing a vibrant research program that integrates phenological observations and models with climatic forecasts to investigate, predict, and help mitigate/adapt ecological responses to climatic variability and change, as well as their cascading effects in the Nation’s ecosystems. The position description is available as Job 43998 at:

https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1285258423909.

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Post-doctoral fellowship Remote sensing data assimilation
Posted October 1, 2010
Location: IRD / Univ. Montpellier, France

«Remote sensing data assimilation in spatialized model of water and energy
budgets in the semiarid Sahel»
UMR HydroSciences Montpellier (HSM), France (http://www.hydrosciences.org)
HydroSciences Montpellier laboratory (a joint IRD / CNRS / Univ. Montpellier lab
with ~ 60 researchers and ~ 30 postdocs and PhD students) works on the study of
climate and anthropogenic impacts on tropical and Mediterranean hydrosystems.
The appointee will work in the lab's AMMA team, in cooperation with researchers
from other labs such as LTHE and LSCE (France).
Job description
Context
The proposed work is part of the AMMA research programme (African Monsoon
Multidisciplinary Analyses). This large international programme is conducted by
several French and foreign institutions, and aims at better understanding the
mechanisms of the West African monsoon and evaluating its impacts on regional
natural resources. The « Land surfaces » workgroup of AMMA gathers several
labs, including HSM, and focuses on the quantification of water and energy
budgets at seasonal / regional scales. This objective requires the development of
spatially-distributed land surface models adapted to Sahelian ecosystems. One
such model was recently developed on the Niger supersite area of AMMA1 (around
2 500km²). Calibration was performed on the first available data produced by the
experimental setup2, and validated against optical and micro-wave remote sensing
data.
Objectives
The objective is to improve water and energy budget estimations over the AMMANiger
super site using a data assimilation procedure of remotely sensed earth
observations acquired in the optical and microwave spectral domains. Two main
research components can be distinguished:
1 Saux-Picart et al. (2009). Water and energy budgets simulation over the AMMA-Niger super-site spatially
constrained with remote sensing data. J. Hydrol. 375, 287-295.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2008.12.023 .
2 Ramier et al. (2009). Towards an understanding of coupled physical and biological processes in the
cultivated Sahel – 1. Energy and water. J. Hydrol. 375, 204-216.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2008.12.002 .
1) New evaluation of the Sethys-Savannah land surface model against observed
earth observations acquired over the AMMA-Niger site (MODIS, MSG, ASTER
…). Impact of land use and of biophysical parameters (ex: leaf area index)
forcing on the simulation of hydrological and remotely sensed key variables.
Generation of final simulations, in the framework of a major international LSM
intercomparison project (ALMIP 2) 3
2) Application of the lab's MCIP multicriteria calibration iterative procedure. This
approach allows for constraining the model by assimilation of various types of
observations, such as those acquired from satellite-borne sensors. The benefits
from each data type and their complementarity can be assessed, from local to
meso scale. In particular, an analysis of the synergy between thermal infrared
and microwave remotely sensed data will be performed.
Profile of candidate
Relevant science fields: hydrology, bioclimatology or remote sensing
A PhD thesis in the field of biosphere or hydrology modelling is required. Experience
in the use of remote sensing data, and a good background in programming (Fortran,
Matlab, Unix) will be appreciated.
Application
Job start: December 1st 2010;
Location: Montpellier (southern France)
Duration: 24 months
Net monthly salary: ~1800 €
Please send ASAP detailed curriculum and names/addresses of two scientific
referees to:
Jérôme Demarty: jerome.demarty@ird.fr (ph: (+33) 467 149 076)
Bernard Cappelaere: bernard.cappelaere@ird.fr (ph: (+33) 467 149 017)
3 Boone A., A. Getirana, J. Demarty, B. Cappelaere, S. Galle, M. Grippa, T. Lebel, E. Mougin, C.
Peugeot,, T. Vischel (2009). The AMMA Land Surface Model Intercomparison Project Phase 2 (ALMIP-2).
Gewex News, 19(4):9-10.

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Ph.D. Student landscape vegetation change
Posted: October 1, 2010
Location: University of Idaho

Funding is available for a Ph.D. student to study landscape vegetation change caused by drought and bark beetles in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. Project goals include quantifying piñon pine and juniper mortality and assessing the effectiveness of restoration treatments with multitemporal aerial and satellite imagery, and developing a predictive model of mortality based on environmental variables. Funding from the National Park Service is available for at least three years at $23,000/year plus tuition/fees and health insurance. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, biogeosciences, or a related field. Desirable qualifications include a quantitative background, familiarity with remote sensing and statistical modeling, and a research-based M.S. thesis. Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in either Geography (www.uidaho.edu/geography) or the Environmental Science Program (www.uidaho.edu/envs). Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the position and relevant education and experience to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu) as well as apply to the desired degree program. Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.

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Postdoc trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems
Posted October 1, 2010
Location: European Commission - Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy

The Institute for Environment and Sustainability (European Commission - Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy) is offering the following postdoc position:

The Climate Change Unit is looking for a researcher to perform assessments of trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems.

The successful candidate will:

Contribute to the improvement of models that comprehensively assess the nitrogen and carbon cycles in forest and agricultural systems at the regional and global scale:

Contribute to the development of meta-models combining results of various models, field observations and remote sensing products into a consistent and integrated modeling framework.
The ideal candidate should have a PhD (or a university degree and 5 years relevant experience) in the fields of agricultural, forest or environmental sciences, environmental statistics or a related field.
Excellent programming skills (Fortran, C++, or GAMS) are essential. Experience with statistical packages (e.g. R) is an asset.
Knowledge on ecosystem biogeochemistry, plant physiology and/or soil microbiology relevant for greenhouse gas emissions is an advantage.
Relevant publications and presentations on climate-land interactions and on biospheric fluxes of greenhouse gases should be highlighted.
Capability to work independently and result-oriented as well as excellent English verbal and written communication skills are required.
The Joint Research Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff. It welcomes applications from women and minority groups.

Find the text of the call here:
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/call-for-grantholders-docs/301022.pdf
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/Job-opportunities/open-calls/call-for-grantholders.html

On line application at this link (deadline 20th of September 2010 at 12:00 a.m. Milan time):
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/recruitment/call-for-grantholders.php

Administrative rules
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/Documentation/Reports/MSU/Grant_2008/rules_grantholders.pdf

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Post-doctoral research scientist position: Interactions between climate and air quality
Posted: Sep 16, 2010
Location: Greenbelt MD, USA

A post-doctoral research scientist position is available through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center. The location for this post is at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland.

We seek a post-doctoral research scientist to investigate interactions between climate and air quality in the NASA GEOS-5 chemistry-climate model (CCM), a fully coupled atmosphere-ocean-ice-land GCM including stratospheric and tropospheric (aerosol and gas-phase) chemistry. The postdoc will use the CCM to explore the impact of changes in emissions and climate change on mid-21st century air quality in industrialized regions, including the United States, and regions impacted by biomass burning. The candidate should have a strong interest in the effects of aerosols on atmospheric dynamics.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry, or related fields. Experience in numerical modeling and data analysis of in-situ measurements and satellite products is highly desirable. Computing skills such as programming in Fortran, IDL or other visualization software would be an asset.

If interested, please send your CV to Bryan Duncan (Bryan.N.Duncan@nasa.gov).

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Computer Scientist / Software Developer
Posted: Sep 16, 2010
Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Job opening for a mid-level computer scientist / software developer on our team in Victoria, British Columbia
See details.

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Ph.D. Student Opportunity interface of watershed hydrology and land-atmosphere interaction
Posted: Sep 16, 2010
Location: North Carolina State University, USA

I am seeking an energetic and motivated Ph.D. student beginning January 2011 to join a currently funded project researching the interface of watershed hydrology and land-atmosphere interaction.
An undergraduate or Master’s degree in geoscience, forestry or related environmental discipline is required. A quantitative background and previous field experience are desired. The student will have opportunities to work on micrometeorological instrumentation currently deployed in the Northern Rocky Mountains and Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Competitive funding includes stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Prospective students should contact me directly for additional information or to submit a C.V. for consideration. Admissions deadlines and degree requirements can be found at the NCSU Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources website: http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/grads/index.php.

Feel free to contact me with any questions, and please forward this to any of your students who might be interested in this opportunity.

Ryan E. Emanuel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Hydrology
Ecohydrology and Watershed Science Lab
Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 8008
Raleigh, NC 27695-8008 USA
tel: 919-513-2511
email: ryan_emanuel@ncsu.edu
web: www4.ncsu.edu/~reemanue

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Post-doc in climate data downscaling and ecosystem modelling
Posted: Sep16, 2010
Location: Risø National Laboratry for Sustainable Energy DTU, Roskilde Denmark

Post-doc in climate data downscaling and ecosystem modelling at Risø National Laboratry for Sustainable Energy DTU, Roskilde Denmark

"Effects of future increased precipitation variability on ecosystem functioning and services”

The Ecosystems Programme at Risø National Laboratory DTU (ECO) offers a one year Postdoc position.

The Project

It is well known that global averages of CO2 concentrations, air temperature will continue to rise. Response studies in terrestrial ecosystems have so far focussed on these average climatic changes. However both historical observations and projections of future climate indicate enhanced climatic variability, which will lead to possibly much more severe ecosystem response patterns than expected if only averaged climatic changes are being taken into account. This Postdoc project will investigate past and future climate data for extreme events with a focus on altered precipitation patterns and evaluate the results in terms of threads to terrestrial ecosystems.

The project will assemble re-analysis and future projections of climatic model driver data for two Danish ecosystem investigation sites (down scaling from climate projections from different model runs and scenario families). These data will be used for dynamic simulation of carbon, water and nitrogen cycling at the example of the climate manipulation heathland site CLIMAITE. Results will be evaluated in terms of vulnerability of the ecosystems functions and services to climate change.

The project will take advantage of an outstanding set of biogeochemical and biological field data from the CLIMAITE project. The work is embedded in several national and international projects and will directly cooperate with the EU project, Carbo-Extreme, and the DTU Climate Centre. The work enables close interaction with leading Danish and other European research institutions in the field of climate change impact research.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent and a strong background in atmospheric sciences, especially in downscaling of climatic data, and interest in modelling terrestrial ecosystems. We expect excellent communication skills, strong interest in data analysis and experience in computer programming.

More information and online application.

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Post-doc ecosystem carbon dynamics in forests
Posted: Sep 17, 2010
Location: Indiana University, USA

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our research team at Indiana University in investigating ecosystem carbon dynamics in forests, with a primary focus on belowground processes. The successful applicant will investigate the spatial and temporal dynamics of carbon assimilation and allocation in the mixed hardwood forests of south-central IN - a project funded by the Office of Science (BER), U.S. Department of Energy.

he postdoc will be mentored by Dr. Danilo Dragoni (Geography) and Dr. Richard Phillips (Biology). The large majority of the fieldwork will be conducted at the Morgan Monroe State Forest AmeriFlux site, IN which is approximately 30 minutes from the IU - Bloomington campus. The preferred starting period is fall, 2010.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in ecology, biogeochemistry and soils - completed before the start-date. Demonstrated expertise in plant ecophysiology, soil microbial ecology or biogeochemical analyses is required. Experience in using meteorological and forest-ecology instrumentation is also strongly preferred. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to work independently and to mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

Please send a cover letter, full CV, pdf(s) of relevant publications and the names of 3 references (with phone numbers and email addresses). Applications should be sent to Danilo Dragoni <ddragoni@indiana.edu <mailto:ddragoni@indiana.eduand Richard Phillips <rpp6@indiana.edu<mailto:rpp6@indiana.edu.
****Please include "Postdoctoral fellow" in the subject line of your email.****
Or by post to:
Danilo Dragoni
Atmospheric Science Program - Geography Department
MSBII, #310, 702 North Walnut Grove
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405

Please send all materials no later than October 15, 2010.
For specific questions or more information, please contact Dr.
Dragoni and Dr. Phillips.
Indiana University is an affirmative action equal opportunity
employer.

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Post-doctoral position in BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OR BOUNDARY LAYER METEOROLOGY with focus on atmosphere-biosphere surface interactions
Posted: Sep 17, 2010
Location: France

BACKGROUND: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to strengthen a newly established ERC research team that aims to quantify and understand the role of forest management in mitigating climate change. Specifically, the team wants to challenge the current focus on the carbon cycle and replace it with a total climate impact approach. Hence, the whole forest management spectrum ranging from short rotation coppice to old-growth forests will be analyzed for its effects on the water, energy and carbon cycles. Climate response of forest will be quantified by means of albedo, evapotranspiration, greenhouse gas sources and sinks and their resulting climate feedback mechanisms.

HOME INSTITUTION: Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l' Environnement (LSCE) is a joint research unit of the Commissariat à L’Energie Atomique et des Energies Alternatives (CEA) and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), two major research agencies in France. The LSCE is located in the vicinity of Paris. The LSCE employs 90 permanent researchers, 60 technical and administrative staff and over 150 PhD students and post-docs covering 30 different nationalities. Their research mission is to contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between human activities in the Earth System, and the environment and climate dynamics at different time scales.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will reinforce and widen the expertise of the team while strengthening synergies within the LSCE. Research duties include literature study, data processing, model development (ORCHIDEE), model validation (ORCHIDEE-IPSL; a coupled climate land-surface model), participation in scientific conferences and publication in peer reviewed international journals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to generate external funding in her/his area and as such contribute to further establishing the team. The position is available for up to 2 yrs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research we are seeking for a highly motivated individual with a PhD and broad interest in natural sciences more specific forest ecology, biogeochemistry, forest management, boundary layer meteorology, albedo, roughness length and their interactions. Rather than for a specific training, we are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate her/his ability to publish peer-reviewed papers and communicate in English. Priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability in programming, statistical analysis and manipulating large data sets. Of special relevance is proven ability to be dynamic, creative, open and work collaboratively with a team of scientists.

REQUIRED CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION: There are no specified instructions or forms. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Sebastiaan Luyssaert (Sebastiaan.Luyssaert@lsce.ipsl.fr). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Position is available three months after selection and will remain open until filled with review of applications starting November 1st. Salary follows French national directives and is adjusted for work experience.

Post-doc and Grad Student Opportunities
Postdoctoral fellow – plant ecophysiology/soil biogeochemistry
Assistant Professor Limnologist/Aquatic Ecologist
Post-doc greenhouse gas emissions inventory USA
Professor, Post-doc, Ph.D. student multiple USA

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Post-doc and Grad Student Opportunities
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
Location: University of Kansas, USA

A post-doctoral research position in soil biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and ecosystem science is available at the University of Kansas in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and at the Kansas Biological Survey. The successful applicant will explore how warming influences flows of carbon and nitrogen from substrates of varying recalcitrance through microorganisms and how these flows relate to the transformation of organic carbon into CO2. Most work will be conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Sharon Billings and Dr. Ford Ballantyne at KU (www.kuerg.ku.edu and websites therein). The post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting incubations of multiple media using isotopically labeled substrates, enzymes associated with their degradation, and populations of microorganisms important in transformations of soil organic matter, and measurements of enzymatic activity, respiration and δ13CO2, microbial biomass, and isotopic signature. Results from these efforts will be incorporated into a model developed to elucidate the influence of warming on microbe-substrate interactions. We seek a creative individual who is enthusiastic about moving the science of climate change and soil organic matter dynamics forward. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment or soon thereafter in ecosystem ecology, Earth system science, biogeochemistry or a related field, and experience in soil microbial ecology and stable isotope ecology. Preferred qualifications include experience using stable isotope probing or molecular tools to address questions of global change. To apply, see https://jobs.ku.edu/, position #00208460. Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool is identified; review of applications begins September 15, 2010. EO/AA

Graduate Student Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Ph.D. position in soil biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, and ecosystem science, to join the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in fall 2011. The successful applicant will explore how warming influences flows of carbon and nitrogen from substrates of varying recalcitrance through microorganisms and how these flows relate to the transformation of organic carbon into CO2. Most work will be conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Sharon Billings and Dr. Ford Ballantyne at KU (www.kuerg.ku.edu and websites therein), in conjunction with a post-doctoral researcher. The graduate student will participate in conducting incubations of multiple media using isotopically labeled substrates, enzymes associated with their degradation, and populations of microorganisms important in transformations of soil organic matter. The student will have the opportunity to participate in measurements of soil enzymatic activity, respiration and δ13CO2, and microbial biomass and isotopic signature. Results of these efforts will be incorporated into models developed to elucidate the influence of warming on microbe-substrate interactions; the successful applicant will have the opportunity to conduct additional modeling efforts as well. We seek a creative individual who is enthusiastic about moving the science of climate change and soil organic matter dynamics forward. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an appropriate field, with sufficient coursework in ecosystem ecology, Earth system science, biogeochemistry or a related field. To apply, contact Dr. Sharon Billings at sharonb@ku.edu or Dr. Ford Ballantyne at fb4@ku.edu. Be sure to tell us about your reasons for attending graduate school, and include your c.v. and a list of relevant courses. You can explore the KU Graduate School webpage for more information. Please note that the Department's deadline is December 15, 2010.

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Postdoctoral fellow – plant ecophysiology/soil biogeochemistry
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
Location: Indiana University, USA

We are seeking a highly-motivated individual to join our research team at Indiana University in investigating ecosystem carbon dynamics in forests, with a primary focus on belowground processes. The successful applicant will investigate the spatial and temporal dynamics of carbon assimilation and allocation in the mixed hardwood forests of south-central IN – a project funded by the Office of Science (BER), U.S. Department of Energy.

The postdoc will be mentored by Dr. Danilo Dragoni (Geography) and Dr. Richard Phillips (Biology). The large majority of the fieldwork will be conducted at the Morgan Monroe State Forest AmeriFlux site, IN which is approximately 30 minutes from the IU - Bloomington campus. The preferred starting period is fall, 2010.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included.

Please include “Postdoctoral fellow” in the subject line of your email.

Or by post to:
Danilo Dragoni
Atmospheric Science Program - Geography Department
MSBII, #310, 702 North Walnut Grove
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405

Please send all materials no later than October 15, 2010.
For specific questions or more information, please contact Dr. Dragoni and Dr. Phillips.
Indiana University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

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Assistant Professor Limnologist/Aquatic Ecologist
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
Location: University of Nebraska, USA

The School of Natural Resources (SNR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking an assistant professor (tenure-track, 9-month appointment) to conduct basic and applied research in aquatic ecology and limnology. We seek individuals whose research integrates theory and basic science with applied issues to address emerging environmental challenges in managed ecosystems. Areas of expertise may include water quality, invasive species, land-use impacts, ecotoxicology, and other topics that improve our understanding of the structure, function and health of surface water ecosystems. The individual will be expected to teach courses in aquatic ecology, limnology and other water quality topics contributing to undergraduate and graduate programs in SNR which includes bachelor’s degrees in Water Sciences, Fisheries and Wildlife, Environmental Restoration Science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees Natural Resources Sciences.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop external funding in support of their research and teaching program; supervise undergraduate and graduate students; publish research and teaching results in scholarly literature and refereed publications and present findings at various venues. Additional responsibilities will include collaboration with other UNL faculty to enhance research and teaching missions of the School, advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Natural Resources majors. Teaching responsibilities are expected to be at 0.30 FTE or greater. As part of a recent campus-wide initiative that integrates water science, engineering, policy, and law, this position will complement recent Water Resources Research Initiative hires in aquatic chemistry, river ecology, water law, water economics, water policy, climate modeling, physical limnology, environmental engineering and hydroinformatics. We seek a highly motivated individual who is willing to take an active role in promoting research, education, and interdisciplinary interactions associated with this broader initiative. The successful candidate will also have the option of affiliating with a new international “Water for Food Institute” currently being established on campus.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu requisition #090713 and complete the "Faculty Academic Administrative Information form." Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and names and complete contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010, but the position will remain open until filled. For more information please contact Steve Thomas at sthomas5@unl.edu.

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Postdoctoral Researcher - greenhouse gas emissions inventory research
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
Location: Arizona State Univeristy, USA

A postdoctoral position within the Vulcan/Hestia team focused on high resolution greenhouse gas emissions modeling is available in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. The Vulcan and Hestia projects are cutting-edge efforts aimed at high resolution quantification and understanding of fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions from the global to the individual building level. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a high resolution fossil fuel CO2 emissions data product within multiple urban settings (domestic and international). This effort will combine a wide array of knowledge and skills including energy consumption statistics, building and transportation modeling, air quality monitoring data, remote sensing, urban planning, geospatial statistics, and energy systems modeling. Given the multidisciplinary nature of the research, a highly self-directed, creative and self-motivated individual is sought. The appointment will be made initially for the period of 9/10/10 through 9/09/11 with possibility of extension for additional years. Start date, however, is flexible.

Candidates must have received a PhD in the geosciences or field related to position (eg. urban planning, urban ecology, geography, civil engineering) within the past five years from an accredited college or university.

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

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

Prof. Kevin Gurney, School of Life Science, Arizona State University, PO Box 874501, Tempe, AZ, 85287-4501.krgurney@email.asu.edu (email preferred).

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to exellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Professor, Post-doc, Ph.D.student Lab for Environmental Physics
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
Location, University Georgia, USA

The University of Georgia's Atmospheric Biogeosciences program (Laboratory for Environmental Physics) has an opening for a professor on sabbatical, a post-doctoral associate (short-term position, renewable yearly) and a PhD student.

The group has a wide variety of projects ranging from the study of turbulent exchange of CO2, moisture, heat, and momentum between vegetation and the atmosphere to the study of turbulence structure inside the canopy layer and nocturnal low-level jets.

The group works with scientists from several major universities and national laboratories, including several European, Canadian, South American, and Asian universities. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The position is open until a suitable candidate is selected.

** Post-doctoral position **

The successful applicant shall have a Ph.D. degree in atmospheric sciences or a related field. The applicant must have experience in one or more of the three following areas:

1. Boundary-layer instrumentation of turbulence, fluxes, and trace gases; atmospheric field measurements of surface-atmosphere exchange of greenhouse gases, including atmospheric CO2, soil CO2 sensors, tracers, sodars/RASS, airborne measurements;

2. High-level signal processing methods such as Hilbert-Huang and wavelet transforms; micrometeorological data analysis;

3. Atmospheric modeling from the microscale to the regional scale.

The applicant is expected to help develop the group. He/She will also be expected to contribute through the preparation of proposals and scientific publications.

** PhD student position **

The University of Georgia Atmospheric Biogeosciences program has an opening for one PhD student in the areas mentioned above.

The Griffin Campus is located in a bucolic environment, 40 min from the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, less than one hour from downtown Atlanta, and approximately three hours from the ocean.

For information on any the above, please contact Prof. M. Y. Leclerc, E-Mail: Mleclerc@uga.edu; Phone: +1-770-228-7279; www.biogeosciences.uga.edu

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Faculty position in atmospheric and oceanic science
Posted: August 27, 2010
Location: University of Wisconsin, USA

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is looking to hire a faculty member, with a focus on the fields of climate dynamics, ocean circulation, and/or biogeochemistry.

Assistant professor (tenure-track) position beginning August 2011. The department seeks energetic and creative individuals to develop vigorous research and teaching programs focused on the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, including modeling, measurements, and observational diagnoses. The department continues to sustain and enhance its historical strength in the areas of climate, remote sensing, and weather systems. Professors in the AOS Department have excellent opportunities to engage in synergistic collaborations with scientists in the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS), the Center for Climate Research (CCR) and the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE).

Applications are encouraged from scientists representing the full spectrum of the atmospheric and oceanic sciences, especially those having expertise in one of the following areas: (1) large-‐scale climate dynamics and climate processes, (2) large-‐ scale ocean circulation, with connections to tracer transport and biogeochemistry. We especially encourage applications from individuals whose research connects to the traditional strengths of our department.

A Ph. D. in atmospheric and oceanic sciences or a closely related area is required prior to the start of the appointment. The primary selection criteria will be individual excellence in research suggestive of future leadership potential in the field, the ability to contribute to teaching of our “core” courses, and a strong commitment to the intellectual and academic vitality of the department and university as a whole.

The Department offers a collegial and supportive environment in which to pursue excellence in scholarship and is, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-‐ Madison, committed to developing and maintaining a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-‐life balance, and dual careers.

Review of complete applications will begin as they arrive. In order to ensure full consideration, a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research goals, and three letters of reference should be sent by November 19, 2010 to: Professor Jonathan E. Martin, Chair Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences University of Wisconsin-‐Madison 1225 W. Dayton Street Madison, WI 53706-‐1695

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-‐Madison is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

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PhD Assistantship Postitions
Posted: August 27, 2010
Location: University of Idaho, USA

Interdisciplinary PhD Research Fellowships in Social and Ecological Resilience of the Southern Idaho Sagebrush Steppe Ecosystem

Up to five Ph.D. research fellowships are available to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focusing on the social an ecological resilience of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem of the Columbia Plateau and northern Great Basin in southern Idaho. This region is a mosaic of public lands, private ranches, agricultural parcels, and areas experiencing rapid urban and recreational development. The social and ecological components, structures and processes within this ecosystem are rapidly changing as a result of population growth, economic opportunities, policy changes, land conversion, climate change, invasive species and shifts in disturbance regimes. To capture the range of variation in the system and determine thresholds for resilience, the student and faculty team will evaluate the characteristics and impacts of these drivers in study areas across a climate gradient that include minimally altered to highly impacted rangelands. With funding from the National Science Foundation’s Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (IGERT), the students will pursue interlinked dissertation projects important for the overall theme, and work together to identify and address interdisciplinary issues critical for development of effective planning and policy for future resilience of this threatened system. The team will interact with members of five other IGERT-sponsored student/faculty teams pursuing similar objectives in other ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica. This opportunity is especially appropriate for students seeking to develop skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based research that addresses complex problems involving interacting human and natural systems.

PhD Assistantship in Plant Ecology

We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on plant community responses to environmental changes in sagebrush ecosystems, which include fire, climate, invasive species, and land conversion. The student will identify plant community factors and/or processes affecting ecosystem resiliency in response to changing disturbance regimes. Topics may include plant community composition, habitat types, and species interactions that identify a gradient of resiliency. Species interactions beyond plant-plant interactions may further affect resiliency and include plant-insect, animal and microbial interactions. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other sagebrush steppe team members focused on biogeochemical cycling, ecohydrology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Beth Newingham (beth@uidaho.edu), Lee Vierling (leev@uidaho.edu) and Dave Tank (dtank@uidaho.edu) for more information.

PhD Assistantship in Ecohydrology

We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on the interactions between ecological and hydrological patterns and processes in sagebrush ecosystems undergoing changing disturbance regimes and anthropogenic influences, including climate change, invasive species, and land conversion. Resiliency to these drivers of change can be assessed by examining changes in water status and flux in the soil and plant environment, which may be mediated by soil-plant-microbial interactions. The sagebrush steppe team seeks a student interested in topics such as 1) effects of changing climate regimes (snow to rain-dominated) and/or 2) the effects of plant community structure changes on water dynamics and feedbacks on vegetation. These spatiotemporal dynamics include changes in snow redistribution, interception, evaporation, transpiration, sublimation, and soil water content and fluxes. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other sagebrush steppe team members focused on biogeochemical cycling, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Beth Newingham (beth@uidaho.edu), Tim Link (tlink@uidaho.edu), and Lee Vierling (leev@uidaho.edu) for more information.

PhD Assistantship in Biogeochemical Cycling

We seek a highly motivated PhD student to participate in a project focusing on biogeochemical responses to changes in the structure and function of sagebrush ecosystems, resulting from urban sprawl, climate change, invasive species and shifts in disturbance regimes. Quantifying changes in biogeochemical cycling is fundamental to understanding the resilience of sagebrush ecosystems as they respond to these drivers of change across spatial and temporal scales. We seek a student with keen interest in studying biogeochemical pools and fluxes of C, N and/or other nutrients in the context of developing indices for quantifying ecosystem resilience under a rapidly changing environment. Projects are encouraged that incorporate soil, plant, atmospheric, and/or microbial interactions. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Contact Jodi Johnson-Maynard (jmaynard@uidaho.edu), Lee Vierling (leev@uidaho.edu) or Beth Newingham (beth@uidaho.edu) for more information.

PhD Assistantship in Animal Ecology

We seek a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to evaluate the resiliency of animal populations and communities occupying sagebrush steppe systems. This research project will focus upon species-specific and community-level assessments of animals across major environmental gradients within sagebrush steppe. The focus of the project will include: 1) examining how different focal taxa (e.g. reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and/or birds) respond to key environmental and landuse gradients in sagebrush steppe, 2) determining the relationship between environmental gradients and community group composition/function, and 3) modeling how climatic and/or landuse changes will affect the resilience of these species and communities. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and rural social systems across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Contact Janet Rachlow (jrachlow@uidaho.edu), Kerri Vierling (kerriv@uidaho.edu) and Lisette Waits (lwaits@uidaho.edu) for more information.

PhD assistantship in Rural Social Systems

We seek a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to pursue analyses of differences in human communities with respect to their impact on and openness to protection and restoration of sagebrush habitat. Applicants with a strong background in sociology are preferred, but students with significant and relevant backgrounds in social sciences will be considered as well. The research project will focus on social factors affecting ecological degradation including: 1) introduction of invasive species, 2) exurban and other development patterns, 3) grazing and off-road recreation, 4) fire suppression and 5) carbon-based climate change. Characteristics of interest include the degree to which institutions (e.g., education, tourist economy, state and regional governments) and nonprofit organizations support or resist restoration and contribute to or work against degradation, the presence or absence of social or creative capital, the impact of social class and varying levels of access to political and economic power (local, state and national), and the impact of tax policies and decision-making for diminishing oversight and regulation of public lands. Many opportunities exist to integrate these research topics with other team members focused on ecohydrology, plant ecology, biogeochemical cycling, and wildlife ecology. Contact Patrick Gillham (gillham@uidaho.edu), Leontina Hormel (lhormel@uidaho.edu), and J.D. Wulfhorst (jd@uidaho.edu) for more information.

This unique graduate education program will provide students:

· Team-based interdisciplinary education

· International perspective

· Broad geographic and ecological exposure

· Participation in integrated interdisciplinary teams

· Cross-cultural experience

· Mentoring by faculty from multiple disciplines and institutions

Requirements: Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the USA. Successful applicants must have obtained a research-based M.S. degree in a discipline of relevance to the project or equivalent experience during or after a B.S. degree, and demonstrate interest and/or experience in team-based projects. Students will join the program to begin course work at the end of July 2011.

Review of applications will begin November 1st 2010. Earlier applications are highly encouraged. Interviews of top applicants will be conducted at the University of Idaho campus in early February 2011.

For project and application information visit our web site: http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/igert2/

For information on the University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies see: http://www.uidaho.edu/cogs/

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Ph.D. student in Ecology
Posted: Aug 27, 2010
Location: Switzerland

The Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences at ETH Zurich, Chair of Grassland Sciences (Prof. Nina Buchmann), seeks a Ph.D. student in Ecology

Responsibilities
Research within the SNF project “Forest ecosystem responses to climatic drivers” with focus on CO2 and H2O vapor fluxes of two managed forests in Switzerland. Net ecosystem gas exchange between biosphere and atmosphere will be measured using eddy-covariance. Growth performance will be assessed using pointdendrometers. 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, reliable and motivated student with M.Sc./Diplom in plant ecophysiology, ecology, forest management, micrometeorology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Strong interest in process- and system-oriented research, particularly ecosystem flux measurements. Experiences and skills in working with large data sets are beneficial. Driving license is required. Teamwork within group and with project partners requires English and German language skills. Participation in Ph.D. Graduate School “Plant Sciences and Policy” (www.plantscience.ethz.ch/education/sci ence_policy) is mandatory.

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 (www.gl.ethz.ch) at a lively university environment in Zurich as well as international working experiences. Salary and social benefits are provided according to ETH Zurich rules.

Application
Please send your complete application to Mr. Rolf Oertli (rolf.oertli@pa.ethz.ch), Human Resources, ETH Zurich, TUR C24, 8092 Zürich, mentioning “IPASEcology”. Evaluation procedure will start October 1stt, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Mrs. C. Hostettler (gl-office@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch)

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Research Scientist Climate Change and Forest Dynamics
Posted: August 27, 2010
Location: Victoria, Canada

Closing date is September 24th, 2010
Job description.

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Research engineer, carbon cycle atmospheric monitoring
Posted: Aug 27, 2010
Location: Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Job offer, Urgent: ICOS Research engineer, carbon cycle atmospheric monitoring, permanent position

Please note the very sharp deadline for applications: 07 September.

Research engineer, carbon cycle atmospheric monitoring, ICOS Minimal educational requirements: Research engineer Geographical location : Gif-sur-Yvette, France Laboratory : LSCE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et l'Environnement) Employer : Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) Deadline for applications: 07-10-2010 !

The successful applicant will join the LSCE, a joint research unit of the CEA, CNRS and UVSQ internationally renowned in the field of measurement and modelling of biogeochemical cycles and climate currently coordinating the European project ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System). ICOS is a European research infrastructure created to quantify emissions and sinks at the level of Europe and adjacent regions. It consists of several monitoring networks of harmonized measurements (terrestrial ecosystems, atmospheric concentrations, and ocean surface), coordinated by thematic centres. The Atmospheric Thematic Centre (ATC) is slated to be built in France and in particular at the LSCE. The ATC's mission is to integrate and develop new greenhouse gases' monitoring instruments that will be subsequently deployed in the future ICOS network.

The position described here includes the following responsibilities within the ICOS Atmospheric Thematic Centre:
Supervision of the integration of ICOS atmospheric stations into the network . Development of testing protocols and validation of ICOS stations meteorological components . Coordination of and participation in instrumental testing, in the field and laboratory . Performance monitoring for atmospheric stations in the ICOS-France network . Insure that the standardized ICOS atmospheric station remains at the international level, at the forefront of innovation and excellence in measuring greenhouse gases: technology scouting, organization and participation in scientific meetings in the field. Development of industrial partnerships . Training of technicians for the ICOS Atmospheric station

Required Skills and Educational level : .
Education: PhD or engineer (MSc) with at least a 1 year job experience . Knowledge and experience in techniques of in situ atmospheric measurements . Project Management . Electronics, Metrology . Knowledge of industrial players associated with environmental measures

How to apply
Please contact: Léonard Rivier, Leonard.Rivier@lsce.ipsl.fr or
Jean-Daniel Paris, Jean-Daniel.Paris@lsce.ipsl.fr

http://www.icos-infrastructure.eu/

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U-M Faculty Position: Assistant Professor
Posted: August 27, 2010
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences (AOSS) Department at the University of Michigan (U-M) is seeking tenure-track applicants at the assistant professor level for a climate/climate change or hydrosphere-atmosphere-interactions modeler with expertise in scientific computing. The candidate should have a strong focus on computational performance and petascale-ready designs of scientific software.

Numerical predictions of high-impact local weather events and the growing demand for regional-local climate predictions are grand challenge problems and one of the main drivers for petascale computing. The software challenge facing the petascale efforts is the explosion in hardware parallelism. This requires a significant redesign of climate science applications, libraries, numerical methods and algorithms to reach the level of parallelism needed to fully utilize the newest generation of computer architectures. Applicants will have the potential to bridge this ever-widening gap between petascale hardware and the models used in the climate sciences, and may be eligible for a courtesy appointment in the Computer Science division in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science.

This position was awarded to AOSS under U-M’s Interdisciplinary Junior Faculty Cluster Hire initiative. The Cluster Hire includes four proposed hires in the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering, Atmospheric, Oceanic & Space Sciences in collaboration with Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Successful candidates will work in their primary disciplinary area and contribute to the development of high-performance computing. Faculty hired into these positions are expected to be active and contributing members of U-M’s Institute for Computational Science and Engineering.

For full consideration applications should be received before November 1, 2010. Questions concerning these positions and applications (in a single pdf file) should be directed to aoss-search@umich.edu. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

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Fluxnet Post-doc for Fluxnet
Posted: August 20, 2010
Location: UC Berkeley, California USA

FLUXNET Postdoctoral Position in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley

There is an immediate opening for a postdoctoral position available in the area of atmosphere-biosphere exchange in the Division of Ecosystem Sciences at UC Berkeley for the one year period of Jan 1, 2011 through Dec 31, 2011, or sooner.

The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day activities of the FLUXNET project. Specific duties will include:

Edit and Produce the Quarterly newsletter, FLUXLETTER

Analyzing and manipulating long-term and comprehensive data sets on carbon, water and energy exchange between vegetation and the atmosphere to fulfill goals of the FLUXNET project.

Organize workshops for data synthesis and model testing activities.

Aid investigators and the data-archive scientists in the submission and documentation of data for the project website and the production of updated, gap-filled data sets.

Produce peer-reviewed research papers, newsletters and reports on FLUXNET activities and analyzes.

A PhD within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology is required. Candidates will possess an understanding of micrometeorology and eddy convariance flux measurements, skills in geostatistics and be able to program in a computer language such as MATLAB, C, JAVA or FORTRAN. Additional skills in geographical information system and experience working with remote sensing data and large databases are a plus. The candidate will also demonstrate an ability to write peer-reviewed papers and communicate in English.

Please contact:

Professor Dennis Baldocchi
Ecosystem Science Division
Dept. of Environmental Science, Policy and Management
131 Mulford Hall
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3114
baldocchi@berkeley.edu
(510) 642-2874

The deadline for receipt of resumes is open until a suitable candidate is found.

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Project Manager for Climate Data Record
Posted: August 20, 2010
Location Ashville, N.C. USA

The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Remote Sensing and Applications Division, in Asheville, North Carolina, is recruiting for the following position.

Title: General Engineer/Physical Scientist, ZP-0801-V (CDR Program Manager)
Vacancy Announcement Information:

* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0027 (MAP or current government employee)
* NSDIS-NCDC-2010-0022 (DEU or any U.S. citizen)
* Opens: 08/11/2010
* Closes: 09/08/2010

The vacancy can be found by visiting this direct link
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?q=nsdis-ncdc-20100027&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0
. You will need to choose either the "MAP" or "DEU" announcement based on whether you want to apply as a current federal employee or U.S. Citizen, respectively.

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Post-doc Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for the AmeriFlux Network
Posted: August 20, 2010
Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis

Position #0006066

Research Associate Post Doc, Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for the AmeriFlux Network, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.

For review of the full position announcement, or to apply: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs and posting #0006066. For additional information, contact Dr. Beverly Law (tel. 541-737-6111, email bev.law@oregonstate.edu). You will be required to upload the following documents when applying: 1) letter of application with statement of interest, 2) vita (resume), 3) examples of your publications, 4) unofficial copies of transcripts, and 5) names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by September 15, 2010. For questions regarding the application process, email Jeannette Harper at jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu or phone 541-737-6554.

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Research Associate Post-doc Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for the AmeriFlux Network
Posted: August 20, 2010
Location: Oregon State University, Corvallis

Position #0006066 Research Associate Post Doc, Micrometeorologist/Biometeorologist for the AmeriFlux Network, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.

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Experimental Laboratory and Field Technician
Posted: August 16, 2010
Location: King's College London, England

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and appropriately qualified technical expert to support the environmental research, monitoring and teaching activities of the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (EMM) Research Group. The post holder will collaborate with academics, researchers, other technical staff and students to design, build, deploy and maintain installations of sensors, data loggers and other instrumentation that supports work in the fields of atmospheric, ecological, geomorphological, hydrological, and remote sensing science. Work is conducted both in laboratory and at UK and overseas field sites. The post offers exciting opportunities for deploying state-of-the-art equipment, for contributing to innovative developments in instrument and installation design, and for involvement in world-leading scientific research. More details on the work and facilities of the EMM Research Group can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geography/research/emm/
Those in existing technician or related positions, together with suitably skilled persons coming out of MSc or PhD programmes, will be considered for the post.
Applicants wishing to discuss the post informally may contact Professor Sue Grimmond (Sue.Grimmond@kcl.ac.uk) or Prof Martin Wooster (Martin.Wooster@kcl.ac.uk). Deadline for application 6 September 2010

The appointment will be made for 1-year in the first instance, and within that period the position will be reviewed for extension and/or permanency.

Closing date: September 6, 2010
Applicants: please complete and submit the appropriate documentation as specified in the formal job advert: which can be found
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/pers_detail.php?jobindex=9235

Job: Experimental Laboratory and Field Technician G6/DAR/363/10-NJ

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Post-doc Inverse modeling of CO
Posted: August 16, 2010
Location: Netherlands Institute for Space Research, Netherlands

Specialists from various disciplines work together at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research
to push back the frontiers of technology and with this to advance the boundaries of scientific
knowledge. SRON is considered to be a global leader in the area of earth and space science, due to
the space instruments it develops for the satellites of ESA, NASA and JAXA.
The research area of the EPS (Earth and Planetary Science) division includes atmospheric research
from space as well as (exo)planetary research. The EPS division has a vacancy for a:
Scientist C (PostDoc) (vacancynumber 10-13)
On "Inverse modeling of the sources and sinks of atmospheric carbon monoxide using satellite
instruments".

Project description

Carbon monoxide is an important chemical constituent in the Earth’s atmosphere, which plays a
key-role in many (photo)chemical processes. Since about two decades, its concentration is
monitored by a ground-based measurement network, and more recently also using satellite
instrumentation. These measurements can be used to study several processes including urban air
pollution, tropical deforestation, and the oxidation capacity of the atmosphere. Within this project
we investigate the relationship between carbonmonoxide concentrations and energy production.
Carbonmonoxide has been used as a proxy for emissions from fossil fuel combustion of the
greenhouse gas carbondioxide. The objective of this project is to investigate the added value of
satellite measurements for using this proxy approach, and the implications of an improved
quantification of cabonmonoxide from fossil fuel combustion for other aspects of the global cycle of
carbon monoxide. Sources and sinks of carbon monoxide will be estimated from satellite-observed
concentrations using inverse modeling techniques, which will be applied to the global atmospheric
tracer transport model TM5.

Tasks

Running a carbon monoxide implementation of TM5-4DVAR;
Further development of the code in collaboration with emission experts;
Validation / verification using independent measurements;
Publication in Scientific journals and presentation at international conferences.

Requirements

Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or applied mathematics;
A strong interest and knowledge of scientific computing and numerical techniques;
Capable of working independently and in a team;
Good knowledge of the English language.

Offer
Employment of this full-time position at SRON-Utrecht is by NWO (The Netherlands Organization for
Scientific Research) and will be for a period of 2 years. The salary will be in accordance with the
salary scales of NWO with a maximum of € 3766,-- gross per month on a full-time basis.
NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as:

An end of year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary;
At least 42 days of vacation leave a year on full-time basis;
An excellent pension scheme;
Options for (additional) personal development;
Excellent facilities for parental leave;
A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary.

For information:
For further information you can contact dr.ir. S. Houweling on +31 (0)88 777 5722 / +31 (0)30 253
2291 or s.houweling@sron.nl and see: www.sron.nl.

Letter of application
Applicants should send a motivation letter as well as a CV with the name(s) and address(es) of
reference(s) (incl. phone and e-mail preferably via email to p&o@sron.nl or by regular mail to:
SRON, Department of Personnel and Organization, Sorbonnelaan 2, 3584 CA Utrecht, The
Netherlands. Please state the vacancy number SRON 10-13 in the subject of your mail, or on letter
and envelope. Applications will be accepted until 31 August 2010.

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Research Physical Scientist/Hydrologist/ Soil Scientist/Meteorologist
Posted: August 16, 2010
Location: USDA Beltsville MD USA

(Permanent, Full-Time)
The USDA-ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory, Animal and Natural Resources Institute, Beltsville, Maryland is seeking a permanent full-time scientist to join a team whose research mission is to conduct nationally-oriented basic and applied research on the use of remote sensing in addressing water and soil resource concerns related to the production of food and fiber, climate change and the conservation of natural resources. Salary is commensurate with experience and can range between $74,872 to $115,742 per annum, plus benefits. The candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the development and application of remote sensing with physical models simulating hydrologic and soil-plant-atmospheric processes at both micro and macro scales and evaluating the potential impacts of climate change on agriculture. This requires examining the interactions between climate, soil and vegetation components over complex landscapes at a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. Specific research objectives include: (1) developing physical models which employ multispectral remote sensing data for determination of energy, water, carbon, nutrient and agrochemical fluxes as well as vegetation growth and development at field, catchment, and regional scales; (2) use research results for improving water resource, water quality, carbon sequestration, agricultural productivity and crop yield for land management systems; and (3) understanding the role of hydrologic and atmospheric processes and soil-plant dynamics on local and regional climate and potential impacts of climate change on agriculture. Refer to announcement ARS-X10E-0196 at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/index.html for detailed information regarding qualification requirements and for complete application information and instructions. Applications must be postmarked by October 5, 2010. U.S. Citizenship is required. USDA/ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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Post-doc trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: The Institute for Environment and Sustainability, European Commission - Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy

The Climate Change Unit is looking for a researcher to perform assessments of trace gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems.

The successful candidate will:

Contribute to the improvement of models that comprehensively assess the nitrogen and carbon cycles in forest and agricultural systems at the regional and global scale:

Find the text of the call here:
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/fileadmin/call-for-grantholders-docs/301022.pdf
http://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/Job-opportunities/open-calls/call-for-grantholders.html

On line application at this link (deadline 4th of August 2010 at 12:00 a.m. Milan time)

Administrative rules.

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Post-doc, weathering biogeochemistry, Washington State University.
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: Washington State University, USA

We have an immediate opening for a 24-month postdoc to join a team commencing NSF/ETBC-funded research into how chemical weathering mechanisms, and the chemistry of the terrestrial hydrosphere, are affected by rhizospheric processes. Our approach is experimental, with mycorrhizal trees growing in replicated hydrologic columns on which we can do detailed mass balances, as well as microscopic studies of the microbial biofilms that attach the tree root systems to mineral surfaces. We hypothesize that key weathering processes are micro-localized within these biofilms. We will use multi-scale reactive transport modeling to constrain our interpretations.
We want the postdoc to take principal responsibility for the column experiments (including manipulations with tracers), and relating column-scale biogeochemical mass balances to microscopic processes. Applicants with a variety of backgrounds will be considered; the ideal person's portfolio would include hydrology. (S)he will join an outstanding team of researchers with backgrounds in plant ecology, soil chemistry, rhizosphere microbiology, hydrogeology/biogeochemistry, transport modeling, and various genera of environmental microscopy. Opportunities for professional advancement are commensurately broad at Washington's land grant institution. Please send enquiries with a CV and brief statement of interests to Kent Keller (ckkeller@wsu.edu).

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Biometeorologist/Meteorologist/Atmospheric Modelers
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: Boulder CO USA

2 job opportunities with NEON

Job 1) Biometeorologist/Meteorologist/Atmospheric Modeler: NEON Post doc

Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. These observations and experiments will be monitored and controlled in real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.

Position Summary
The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The position will support Science project development and management activities.
The FIU employs tower-based micrometeorological data products (incl. eddy covariance). Sources of uncertainties can be identified from flow statistics, topography, and land cover (source/sink strengths). This position provides a unique opportunity to develop state of the art models into the NEON design, for example, combining the traditional data quality assessment with topography, land cover, and analytic footprint modeling. This position directly contributes in making NEON’s flux measurements part of a world-class observatory through state-of-the-art techniques. All NEON scientists are stewards of this global resource.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate, design and execute innovative airshed analyses,
· Develop analytical procedures to quality assess micrometeorological processes through the spatial integration of variables, e.g., topography, land cover, and footprint modeling, and incorporate them into uncertainty analyses
· Coordinate FIU dataflows with other related NEON groups,
· Develop plans for evaluating and transferring research-grade programming into an operational and production framework

Required Experience:
· 1-5 years experience in meteorological-related work using physical and empirical models
· Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses,
· Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to completion,
· Experience in programming meteorological analyses with diverse types of datasets
· Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise, and
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms

Education:
· Doctoral degree in an environmental science field (e.g., biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology, atmospheric modeling) or a related field.
· Recent PhD graduates may apply (post-doc position).

Preferred Experience:
· Working at the synoptic to local scale
· Some work experience with production data flows
· Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
· Design of data visualization tools,
· Ability to develop the dataflow designs for different and contrasting data types.

Skills and Abilities:
· Critical thinking, scientific writing and review,
· Ability to travel (infrequently), plus travel to conferences
· Quantification of spatial and temporal variation of data quality properties and processes
· Understanding of micrometeorological processes and ecosystem modeling,
· Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, and who can successfully apply experience, judgment, and creativity to both short- and long-term challenges,
· One who can create new opportunities within this field and use novel methods, analyses and approaches to tackle continental-scale research.
· Desired knowledge base of both instrument hardware and software development.

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

Job 2) Biometeorologist/Meteorologist; NEON Staff Scientist

Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON, Inc.) is a nonprofit science corporation dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. Currently under design is the NEON project - an observatory comprising more than 60 environmental and biological monitoring locations distributed throughout twenty domains across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. These observations and experiments will be monitored and controlled in real-time from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.

Position Summary
The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, chemical, soil and ecophysiological measurements. This position will develop and implement the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program to support Science project development and management activities. Moreover, this position directly contributes in making NEON’s datasets commensurate with a world-class observatory through state-of-the-art techniques. All NEON scientists are stewards of this global resource.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Overall, to assure the highest integrity of FIU datasets to the scientific community,
· Design FIU data flow, data product algorithms and automated QA/QC procedures,
· Develop FIU data quality assurance, quality control procedures, and uncertainty analyses,
· Coordinate FIU data related activities with other NEON groups,
· Develop and implement plans for transferring QA/QC activities into an operational basis

Required Experience:
· 1-5 years experience in meteorological-related work,
· Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
· Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses,
· Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to deployment,
· Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise, and
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms

Education:
· Doctoral degree (or MS plus equivalent experience) in one of the environmental science fields (biometeorology, ecosystem science, environmental biophysics, micrometeorology, etc) or a related Science field.
· Recent PhD graduates may apply.

Preferred Experience:
· Working at the synoptic to local scale
· Some work experience with production data flows
· Design of data visualization tools,
· Ability to develop the dataflow designs for different and contrasting data types.

Skills and Abilities:
· Critical thinking, scientific writing and review,
· Ability to travel (infrequently), plus travel to conferences
· Quantification of spatial and temporal variation of data quality properties and processes
· Understanding of micrometeorological processes and associated modeling,
· Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, and
· Desired knowledge base of both instrument hardware and software development.

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

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34 Research Scientist positions at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: various, Canada

link to pdf

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Post-docs Terrestrial Ecosystem and climate dynamics
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: New Mexico, USA

Up to six postdoctoral positions and two technician positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory and one postdoctoral position at the University of Montana are available to study past and future patterns and impacts of vegetation mortality on the terrestrial carbon cycle and climate forcing. The project is an interdisciplinary effort utilizing remote sensing, machine learning, field observations, ecosystem modeling, and climate modeling. The specific postdoctoral positions are focused on

1) remote sensing of vegetation using Quickbird, MODIS, and other platforms (one at LANL and one at U. of Montana),

2) data mining and analysis of large, space- and ground-based data sets (one at LANL),

3) machine learning of large, spaced- and ground-based data sets (one at LANL),

4) terrestrial ecosystem modeling using the Ecosystem-Demography/ Community Land Model (ED-CLM) and possibly other terrestrial ecosystem models, including ecosystem carbon cycle models (two positions at LANL) and

5) climate modeling using the Community Earth System Model (one at LANL).

The technician positions may be focused on the machine learning and data mining efforts, though skilled, motivated individuals with a B.Sc. or M.Sc. will be considered for any of the above focal areas. In addition, technician positions can be converted to graduate student positions depending on interest.

The successful applicants will work within a large, interdisciplinary team of staff members, postdocs and technicians linking LANL's Earth and Environmental Science Division, the Climate-Ocean-Sea Ice Model group, and the International Space and Response Division. In addition, the positions will involve close collaboration with the Climate and Global Dynamics division of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, CO, the Numerical Terradynamic Simulation group (NTSG) at the University of Montana, and ecologists within the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Required skills for postdoctoral fellowships include demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed papers, effective written and oral communication skills, willingness to work in a team environment, and a Ph.D. pending or received within the last five years. Required skills for technician positions may include experience with data mining or remote sensing, and a B.Sc. degree. A complete description of required and preferred skills for each specific position can be obtained by contacting Nate McDowell (mcdowell@lanl.gov). Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman or Frederick Reines Fellowships.

LANL is located at 7,500' in the Southern Rocky Mountains and has 300 days of sunshine per year and four distinct seasons. Salaries and benefits are competitive with industrial standards. For general information on postdocs at LANL please see: http://www.lanl.gov/science/postdocs/.

For more information or to apply please send a resume and a short statement of your future research goals to Nate McDowell (mcdowell@lanl.gov).

LANL-EES http://climateresearch.lanl.gov/
LANL-COSIM http://climate.lanl.gov/
LANL-ISR http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/isr/isr2/
NCAR http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/tss/
Montana NTSG http://www.ntsg.umt.edu/
USGS http://www.werc.usgs.gov/person.aspx?personID=138 and
http://www.fort.usgs.gov/staff/staffprofile.asp?StaffID=109.

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Climate Scientists: Modeling and Satellite Obsevations
Posted: August 8, 2010
Location: California, USA

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for full-time positions in Climate Sciences. JPL is a NASA Federally Funded Research and Development Center managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). JPL is engaged in exciting new initiatives in climate science, including the creation of a new Center for Climate Sciences, and is seeking qualified candidates for multiple Climate Scientist positions associated with the utilization of satellite observations for climate research. Theme areas of this new center include the influence of the water cycle on climate, the carbon cycle, ocean-climate interactions and cryospheric influences on the climate system.

The overall goal is to exploit satellite observations of the climate system to address critical questions related to modeling regional and global climate, understanding climate feedbacks, predicting climate change, reducing uncertainties in climate models and their projections, and developing new observing system strategies to measure climate forcing and response parameters as well as poorly characterized processes to improve climate prediction. It is anticipated that a significant fraction of the initial research will be performed in the context of the 5th Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP5) that is being performed in support of the next assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

JPL is seeking outstanding candidates in all areas of climate science. Candidates with a PhD in atmospheric, ocean, land or hydrological sciences, engineering, physical or mathematical sciences, are encouraged to apply. Candidates with interests and expertise in climate modeling, satellite observations and/or climate change processes and prediction are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be part of the newly created Climate Physics Group and will have the opportunity to shape the new climate activities at JPL. Enjoy a competitive salary and impressive benefits with a renowned leader in Climate Sciences Research.

Please apply online at:
http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/ (Job ID #9579 or 9580).

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HQ civil Servant - Program Manager for MAP program
Posted: August 9, 2010
Location: Washington DC, USA

NASA HQ- civil servant position for the Modeling, Analysis, and Prediction (MAP) program.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?opmcontrol=1983876

for details contact Jack Kaye

Dr. Jack A. Kaye Phone: 202-358-2559
Assoc. Director for Research Fax: 202-358-3172
Earth Science Division E-mail: Jack.A.Kaye@nasa.gov
Science Mission Directorate
NASA HQ, Mail Suite 3F71
Washington, DC 20546

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Post-doc Peatland Research
Posted: July 14, 2010
Location: Alaska

The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to conduct modeling studies in the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX; see http://www.uoguelph.ca/Apex/APEX/Home.html). The successful candidate will conduct studies that include the development, parameterization, testing, analysis, and application of models that simulate the vegetation and carbon dynamics of wetland ecosystems in Alaska. Training in earth system science or biogeochemistry is required. Research experience in modeling wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry is required, and skills in data analysis and computer programming are preferred. A Ph.D. degree (already received or awaiting receipt with all requirements fulfilled) is required.
Applications for this position can be submitted at the following URL: www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70645 or by going to http://www.uakjobs.com and entering posting number 0059906. Applications will be received until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin on 9/1/2010. More information on the nature of the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. A. David McGuire, 907-474-6242, admcguire@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska is and equal employment/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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2 Vacancies in Eddy covariance flux research
Posted: July 14, 2010
Location: University Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany has two open positions

a) Senior Scientist for eddy covariance flux research
b) Postdoc for carbon, water and energy fluxes in tropics

Senior 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 and teaching (4 semester hours).

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

Benefits
We offer a 3-year senior scientist position with possibility of extension up to max. 6 years in an international 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). The candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research line and to write a habilitation. Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L) and depend on previous research experiences.

Postdoc for carbon, water and energy fluxes in tropics

Responsibilities
Research at eddy covariance flux towers in Indonesia (Central Sulawesi) on carbon, water and energy fluxes between montane rainforest/cacao and atmosphere and their relation to regional water cycle. Tasks include installation, organization and carrying out field measurements using the eddy covariance technique as well as stable isotopes in water vapor using laser spectroscopy, analysis and interpretation of new and already existing data, presentation of results nationally and internationally, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements
Dynamic and creative scientist with PhD in bioclimatology or related discipline (meteorology, physics, geography, plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences etc.). Experience with eddy covariance flux measurements and interest to work at field site in Indonesia is required. Several longer stays (several months) in Indonesia are planed. Good knowledge in English as working languages is essential, German a plus. Driving license required.

Benefits
We offer a 1.5-year Postdoc position starting in August/September 2010 with possibility of extension to 3 years (upon approval by funding agency - depending on results) in an international 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 (E13 TV-L).

Application
Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record, names and contact details of referees and preference of position (a or b) should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima-job@gwdg.de. Review of applicants will start immeadiately. Prefered starting date is within 1-3 months.

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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Climate Scientist/Regional Climate Modeler/Global Ecologist/ Ecohydrologist
Posted: July 14, 2010
Location: Auburn, Alabama

Climate Scientist/Regional Climate Modeler Position (Research Fellow I/II/III/IV):

We seek candidates for a Climate Scientist/Regional Climate Modeler position to work with a team of scientists on improving and coupling model representations of biosphere/ecosystem processes and their complex interactions with climate and land use at regional to continental scales in a regional earth system model. A Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in Climate/Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or related subjects is required.

Global Ecologist and Ecohydrologist (Postdoctoral Fellow):

We also seek candidates for postdoctoral positions to work on large-scale biogeochemical and hydrological processes in global terrestrial ecosystems and continental margin. Individuals with background in ecosystem ecology and ecohydrology and experience in ecosystem and/or hydrological modeling are welcome to apply.

Successful individuals will be associated with newly established International Center for Climate and Global Change Research.

To apply, please go to website: http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/jobs/index.php

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DOE Ecologist Program Manger
Posted: July 14, 2010
Location: Washington DC

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research announces the opening of a permanent Federal position to manage basic research in the natural sciences leading to new and improved understanding of environmental consequences of energy production and use. A specific research focus is the development, implementation, and operation of long-term ecological experiments. This position is involved in conceiving, planning, initiating, and managing environmental sciences research essential to fulfilling DOE's mission. The position is open as a GS-13, GS-14 or GS-15.

You can click this link, or go to USAJOBS.gov and put the jobs announcement identifier: 10-DE-SC-HQ-054 (dc) in the Keyword search box

Contact:

J. Michael Kuperberg, Ph.D.
Program Manager
Climate and Environmental Sciences Division
Office of Biological & Environmental Research
Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
301-903-3281

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Two Facilty Positions Earth Systems Ecology
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: Penn State, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State University. Tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in Earth Systems Ecology. Areas of study could include interactions among landscapes, terrestrial ecosystems, climate change, land use/land cover change, biofuel production or other energy-related processes, and biogeochemical cycling. Research focused on landscape, regional or global scale is desired. The successful candidate would have strengths in areas such as Earth system modeling, spatially explicit vegetation modeling, remote sensing, networked observations, model-data synthesis, and coupled natural and human systems. Exemplary candidates at a higher rank will be considered.

One position will be located in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS). The other will be located in the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS). Both Colleges will allow the successful candidate to choose a departmental affiliation within the College (Geography, Meteorology or Geosciences in EMS; Horticulture or Forest Resources in CAS). Both positions are co-funded by Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment. Our colleges are committed to fostering interdisciplinary research and education, and to broad searches for outstanding candidates. Thus strong candidates will be considered across a broad range of disciplinary expertise. Candidates will also be associated with the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EMS) or the Environment and Natural Resources Institute (CAS) and will have the opportunity to participate in the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology. Excellence in research and teaching are expected, as is the development of an externally funded research program.

Questions regarding the positions should be directed to Kenneth Davis (kjd10@psu.edu), Department of Meteorology, or David Eissenstat (dme9@psu.edu), Department of Horticulture, chairs of the search committees.

To apply please submit: 1) a letter describing your research and teaching plans; 2) a complete curriculum vitae; 3) up to four reprints; and 4) the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three potential referees. You are welcome to note your preference of college affiliation in a cover letter, but applicants will be considered for both positions. Applications (electronic submission preferred – please note “earth systems ecologist application’ in the subject line) should be directed to:

Debra Lambert (lambert@eesi.psu.edu)
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
2217 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802.

Review of applications will begin on August 30, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled.

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Senior Scientist for Eddy Flux Research
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Gottingen, Germany seeks a Senior Scientist for eddy covariance flux research

Benefits
We offer a 3-year senior scientist position with possibility of extension up to max. 6 years in an international 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). The candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research line and to write a habilitation. Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L) and depend on previous research experiences.

Application
Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima-job@gwdg.de.
Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
Preferred start date is September 1, 2010.

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Research Associate High-resolution modelling of CO2 emissions
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: Toulouse, France

2-years research associate position in France (1 year in Toulouse plus 1 year in Paris) High-resolution modelling of CO2 emissions from Paris megapolis - with an opportunity for a continuing position in Paris -

Atmospheric CO2 concentrations have risen about 30% since preindustrial times, driven by burning of fossil fuels and biomass. This rise is very probably linked to the rise of 0.6°C in global temperature over the last century. Efforts to limit this rise require knowledge of CO2 fluxes not only globally but at the scales of the emissions themselves and, particularly, to distinguish natural and anthropogenic fluxes.

Paris and its environs provide an excellent test case for such a problem, as the third largest urban region in Europe and with relatively well-defined boundaries. Also, previous research into plumes of pollution from Paris has given us a good understanding of the local atmospheric dynamics. Finally, there are detailed inventories at kilometric resolution of fossil fuel fluxes already available. The task of this project is to test and, if necessary, improve these inventories using atmospheric measurements and modelling.

The candidate will conduct a high resolution inverse modelling study of CO2 fluxes from Paris megapolis. He/she will commence at CNRM for 1 year with direct simulation of CO2 observations gathered as part of the project using the above mentioned inventories. This will test both the inventories themselves and the transport models. The second year of the research, conducted mainly at LSCE, he/she will feature the inverse modelling of the emissions using the same measurements and inventories.

You will have a doctorate or equivalent experience preferably in Climate or Meteorology, completed within the last five years. You will have experience in using numerical models and, preferably, in mesoscale or urban modelling. You will be able to work flexibly between Paris and Toulouse. You will have the demonstrated capacity to publish scientific articles. Knowledge of the carbon cycle will also be an advantage.

- A possible outcome of this project is continuing employment with CLIMMOD Engineering in the general field of climate modelling and biogeochemistry.

laboratories : - CNRM (Centre National de Recherche en Météorologie), laboratoire GAME, Toulouse, sous les tutelles de Météo France et du CNRS. - LSCE (Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l?Environnement), IPSL, CEA Orme des Merisiers, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette CEDEX Sarting date : 01/10/2010 Duration : 12 months at CNRM, followed by 12 months at LSCE (with an opportunity for a continuing position with the firm CLIMMOD-Engineering in Paris agglomeration) Closing date for Applications : 15 July 2010 Research topic : Meso-scale modelling of CO2 fluxes from Paris megapolis Salary : 1800-2300 euros per month depending on age, experience and family status (note that in France almost all taxes have been removed before this quoted salary so this is close to the true net salary)
Project: CO2-MEGAPARIS, a research project of the French National Research Agency
Principal investigator : Dr Irène XUEREF-REMY (LSCE)
Leaders at CNRM : Dr Christine LAC and Dr Valery MASSON
Leaders at LSCE : Prof. Peter RAYNER and Dr Irène XUEREF-REMY

Send letters of motivation and CV to christine.lac@meteo.fr and
irene.xueref@lsce.ipsl.fr

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Postdoc/Research Assistant Position
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: New York, New York

A Postdoc/Research Assistant position (full time/part time) is available at Hunter College of The City University of New York. The successful candidate will work on a NASA-funded project to develop algorithms to derive terrestrial ecosystem vegetation structure from the Ice Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data and integrate these vegetation structure inputs into the Ent Dynamic Global Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (DGTEM) for improved carbon stocks and land-atmosphere exchanges estimates.
This position requires a M.S or a recent Ph.D. in Earth Environmental Sciences or a closely related discipline. Strong computer programming skills are essential for this project. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research. Strong background in Remote Sensing is a plus, but not required.
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a research statement with a list of three references to:
Wenge Ni-Meister, Associate Professor Department of Geography of Hunter College Earth and Environmental Sciences Program The City University of New York 695 Park Ave., New York, NY10021 Email: Wenge.Ni-Meister@hunter.cuny.edu (preferred) Phone: 212-772-5321, fax:212-772-5268

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Senior Scientist for Eddy Flux Research
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Gottingen,
Germany seeks a Senior Scientist for eddy covariance flux research

Benefits We offer a 3-year senior scientist position with possibility of extension up to max. 6 years in an international 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). The candidate has the opportunity to develop his/her own research line and to write a habilitation. Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L) and depend on previous research experiences.

Application Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima- job@gwdg.de. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date is September 1, 2010.

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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Scientist - greenhouse gas exchange
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: New Zealand

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

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

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 a long-standing and successful research programme to measure and model the processes regulating the exchange of greenhouse gases between soil, plants and the atmosphere, and to identify viable mitigation options that will reduce net emissions.

The position is initially for a fixed term of two years, based at our laboratories at Lincoln, close to Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Applications close 20 July 2010.

For further information please visit our website www.landcareresearch.co.nz/jobs where you will find a position description and an online application form. All applicants must be received through the Landcare Research website. For specific enquiries please contact Dr David Whitehead by email whiteheadD@landcareresearch.co.nz

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Biometeorologist/Meteorologist QA QC Scientist
Posted: June 14, 2010
Location: Boulder, CO

The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Scientist will support Science project development and management activities. 1-3 years experience in meteorological-related work to include knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures. PhD (or MS plus equivalent experience) in one of the environmental science fields (biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology etc) or a related Science field. Recent PhD graduates may apply. For full announcement and to apply see www.neoninc.org.
EEO/AA

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Biometeorologist/Meteorologist Airshed Analyst Post Doc
Posted: June 14, 2010
Location: Boulder, CO

This position will be funded for three years.

The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The position will support Science project development and management activities. 1-3 years experience in meteorological-related work. Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses. PhD in an environmental science field (e.g., biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology) or a related field. Recent PhD graduates may apply. For full announcement and to apply see www.neoninc.org.

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Faculty positions in Earth and Environmental Science
Posted: June 14, 2010
Location: Nanjing University, China

The International Institute of Earth System Science (ESSI) at Nanjing University has immediate openings for three faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level. Preferred areas of expertise include: biosphere remote sensing, ecosystem modeling, hydrology, meteorology, etc.

Established in 2000, ESSI is a cross-faculty platform at Nanjing University to integrate various Earth and environmental science disciplines to investigate the Earth’s climate system. Its immediate mission is to use Earth observations from space to study the interactions among biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. Currently, there are 11 faculty members and about 50 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and we are planning to double the size in 5 years. This platform provides excellent opportunities for academic career development. The teaching load for each faculty is about 1 graduate or undergraduate course/year. For more info, please visit: http://essi.nju.edu.cn/

Required qualification: Ph.D. in one of Earth science disciplines or related fields.

Benefit: Nanjing University provides excellent benefit packages for selected candidates, including competitive salary, housing allowance, and start-up funds. Excellent candidates may quality for Chunhui （春辉）and other talents programs with additional salary and benefit compensations.

Interested candidates please send your cv and three reference names and contact information to

Ms. Qin Wang
International Institute of Earth System Science
Nanjing University
22 Hankou Road
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210093
People’s Republic of China
Tel: (025) 8359-7077
Email: wangqin@nju.edu.cn

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Eddy Covariance Technician
Location: University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska
Posted: June 14, 2010

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to help to manage an ecosystem ecology laboratory and assist research personnel in measurements of ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water, and energy fluxes based on eddy covariance methods. This position will be key to an "International Polar Year -- Arctic Observatory Network" project funded by the National Science Foundation with goals of detecting climate change in the Arctic and its effects on global systems. This position will also be key to a project funded by the U.S. Geological Survey to understand the impacts of climate change in the Yukon River Basin of boreal Alaska. Duties will include: (1) assist with the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of micrometeorological instruments, (2) perform data downloads and data post-processing, (3) interact with site investigators, and (4) assist with data summary and analysis. Field work will include several 2-3 week trips per year, plus additional trips to maintain the continuous measurements at the field sites. Fieldwork will be based primarily at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska and at the Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research site near Fairbanks, with some travel to and work at the North East Science Station in Cherskii, Russia. The desired candidate will possess: (1) demonstrated experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers, datalogger programming), data collection software, communication peripherals, and sensors, (2) strong personal communication and quantitative skills, (3) self-motivation, independence and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as ability and willingness to work with site investigators, and (4) excellent organizational and documentation skills. Required qualifications include a Master's or Bachelor's degree in biogeochemistry, Earth system science, atmospheric science, biometeorology, micrometeorology, or related fields, and/or significant experience with eddy flux systems and biogeochemical processes. The candidate will also need to possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The successful candidate will be based at the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks but she/he will also interact with scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Syndonia Bret-Harte msbretharte@alaska.edu, or Dr. Eugenie Euskirchenseeuskirchen@alaska.edu, who are the supervisors for this position

This is a full-time fixed term position with benefits, with initial appointment for one year and potential for repeated renewal upon satisfactory performance. To apply, use the following link:www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70385. You must apply on-line, as we cannot accept your application any other way. For your application, you will need to include a letter of application, a c.v. or resume, transcripts, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. In your letter of application, please explain how your experience, training, and professional goals will apply to this project, and include anything that you think will convince us you are the right person for the job. Letters of recommendation may be sent to:
Margo Griffith
Employment Coordinator
Institute of Arctic Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
P. O. Box 757000
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7000
For full consideration, you must complete the application process by June 21, 2010.

Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska Fairbanks must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the Assistant Director at 474-6259.

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Post-Doctoral Position: Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau
Location: Utah
Posted: June 14, 2010

U.S. Geological Survey-Biological Resources Discipline
Position duration - One year with a strong possibility of extension.
Closing date - Open until filled.

A postdoctoral position in ecosystem ecology and climate change is available at the USGS Canyonlands Research Station located in Moab, UT. The successful candidate will work on a collaborative project examining how climate change (experimentally manipulated with heating lamps and watering treatments) will affect ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau. Within the framework of this large, DOE-funded experiment, the postdoctoral fellow will: 1) lead the manipulative experiment involving warming lamps (including aiding in the field and laboratory supervision of technicians who help with data collection and organization); 2) synthesize data to explore questions and patterns of climate change linkages to ecosystem function; 3) effectively use statistical analyses to assess relationships among the plant, soil, and climate data; and 4) communicate results in formats such as talks at regional/national meetings and peer-reviewed publications. This experiment offers an exciting opportunity to elucidate how climate change - predicted to be notably strong on the Colorado Plateau - will affect the plants, soils, and ecosystem function of the region. Depending on the interest and capability of the applicant, the project offers flexibility in incorporating areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the program. A Ph.D. and a background in ecology, plant physiology, or biogeochemistry is preferred. Prior experience with field biogeochemical, physiological and/or ecological research and associated measurement approaches, as well as familiarity with statistical analyses, are highly desirable. The Canyonlands Research Station is a USGS-BRD facility and the successful applicant would be working with Drs. Jayne Belnap and Sasha Reed. Moab, UT is a small town offering a variety of outdoor adventures, and more information about Moab can be found at www.discovermoab.com. ***ONLY U.S. CITIZENS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY*** SALARY AND START DATE: Salary is $47,000/year plus benefits and a start date within July-October 2010 is preferred.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the name and contact information of three references to Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov or mailed to 2290 S.W. Resource Blvd., Moab, UT 84532). Electronic applications are preferred.

Please don't hesitate to contact Dr. Sasha Reed (screed@usgs.gov) with any questions.

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Post-doc remote sensing of vegetation phenology
Location: University of Utah
Posted: June 4, 2010

The Utah Remote Sensing Applications Lab in the Department of Geography at the University of Utah is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in remote sensing of vegetation phenology. The researcher will be responsible for developing rangeland phenology models for the Western United States using a combination of satellite and meteorological data. Programming experience is highly desirable, as is experience working with MODIS data and spectral mixture modeling.

The position will begin August 15, 2010. Continuation of the position past one year will be dependent on performance and the availability of funding. Salary will be in the range of $35-$40k per year plus benefits, depending on qualifications.

Interested individuals should e-mail Philip Dennison (dennison@geog.utah.edu) with a current CV, a letter describing their experience, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on July 1, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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