Jobs and Opportunities June- December 2011

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Opening for Post-doc with Remote Sensing to Quantify Carbon Capture Capacity in Wetlands
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley

Using Remote Sensing to Quantify Carbon Capture Capacity in Wetlands
(http://kellylab.berkeley.edu/carbon-sequestration-wetlands/)

Join a team of U.C. Berkeley and USGS researchers to develop methods to quantify and map belowground biomass and belowground net primary productivity (BNPP) of emergent marsh vegetation from remotely sensed estimates of aboveground plant characteristics and aboveground net primary productivity (ANPP) under controlled experimental treatments. Research will be conducted at a USGS long-term experimental wetland restoration site on drained peatland in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and surrounding areas.

This project is in conjunction with Kristin Byrd, USGS (http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/staff.php), under a NASA New Investigator in Earth Sciences award, and the USGS Carbon Capture Wetland Farm project (http://ca.water.usgs.gov/Carbon_Farm/).

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in remote sensing, geography, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with field work;
Knowledge of plant ecology/botany, especially wetland;
Remote sensing background, experience with hyperspectral and field spectrometry a plus;
Extensive experience with:
ESRI GIS software and applications (ArcGIS Desktop);
Statistical analysis software (e.g. SAS, R); and
Remote sensing software (e.g. Erdas Imagine, eCognition, ENVI).

Start Date and Duration:
January 1, 2012; Duration 15 to 18 months, renewed after 12 months

To Apply
Contact Maggi Kelly maggi@berkeley.edu, please put “Wetland Postdoc” in subject line, and cc. Kristin Byrd at kbyrd@usgs.gov.

A full job posting is located at: http://kellylab.berkeley.edu/kellylab-job-openings/

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Two Faculty Positions Available in (1) Remote Sensing & (2) Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Boston University

The Department of Geography & Environment at Boston University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in the areas of (1) remote sensing and (2) ecosystem modeling. These positions are designed to expand interdisciplinary collaborations in Earth systems science and terrestrial biogeoscience among the Departments of Geography & Environment, Biology, Earth Sciences, and the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University. Candidates with interests that complement the Boston University Program in Terrestrial Biogeosciences (www . bu . edu/bio-geo) are especially encouraged to apply.

Position (1). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in emerging areas of remote sensing technology or applications to complement and broaden existing expertise at Boston University. Potential specializations include active and passive microwave, lidar, atmospheric, high spatial resolution, or hyperspectral remote sensing. We are particularly interested in candidates who use remote sensing to address climate and ecosystem science questions related to large scale biogeochemistry, biodiversity, hydrology and water resources, land use and land cover, or biometeorology. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Curtis Woodcock (curtis@bu.edu).

Position (2). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in quantitative modeling of ecological, biogeochemical, or biogeophysical processes that span a range of scales.We specifically seek candidates whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and include topics such as landscape ecology, coupled human-natural systems, biogeochemistry and ecosystem functions, global change biology, and the use of remote sensing and GIS as scaling and modeling tools in global change science. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Friedl (friedl@bu.edu).

Candidates should have a commitment to teaching (both graduate and undergraduate) and research, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for at least three referees by November 25, 2011. Electronic applications are encouraged and should be sent to ge@bu.edu, with the subject line "Remote Sensing Position" or "Ecosystem Modeller Position," as appropriate. Hard copies will also be accepted and should be addressed to Department of Geography & Environment, Boston University, 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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3 year Post-doc Regional carbon cycle modeling
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: VU University Amsterdam

Postdoc-position Hydrology & Geo-Environmental Sciences In Regional carbon cycle modeling and analysis of Russia and Europe f/m
For 1,0 fte
Vacancy number 1.2011.00254
The sub-department Hydrology & Geo-Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam (The Netherlands) seeks a well-qualified postdoc for modelling and analysis of regional carbon balances with a focus on Europe and Russia.
Description of the project
The project aims to investigate the carbon balance of at the scale of large continents, by integrating data and models from both top down and bottom up perspectives, i.e., apply the multiple constraint method. Of particular interest is the development of protocols with well thought out uncertainty and error analyses that can be applied globally. The regions that are the focus of this project are Russia and Europe. They have different climate and land use histories, and are, in particular, different regarding the role of human management on carbon emission and sequestration. The work will rely on Dynamic Vegetation Models (DGVM) to study the natural and human induced variability in GHG emissions from land. This project is funded through two EU FP7 projects: 1) GHG-Europe, that aims to determine the carbon balance of Europe, and 2) GEOCARBON, that aims to use existing carbon observations to determine the global carbon and regional carbon budgets of ocean and land. In both projects extensive use is made of carbon cycle models or DGVMs. Both projects involve several highly ranked institutions and offer exposure to a large scientific network. A major focus of the work will on integrating existing models and observational results to provide carbon budgets of Russia and will look into the role of spatial variability of the carbon balance of Europe in more detail using DGVMs.
The project aims to start as soon as possible.
Tasks
• Conducting scientific research on regional carbon budgets as detailed in the project description
• dissemination of results through publishing in scientific literature and presentation at conferences;
• collaborating/communicating with team members at partner institutes;
• contributing to internal reporting regarding results within GHG Europe and GEOCARBON;
Required skills and education
• An academic PhD degree in a relevant field (ecology, biogeochemistry or similar);
• extensive knowledge of vegetation carbon modelling is considered important;
• familiarity/affinity/experience with the following are considered assets: terrestrial carbon cycle,
DGVM modelling, inverse carbon models, scientific programming, numerical techniques;
• proficiency in both written and spoken English;
• good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Employment details
The appointment will be available for 36 months.. Expected starting date is between December 1st, 2011 and February 1st , 2012. The salary is determined according to the collective rules (CAO) of the Dutch universities.
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of €2.977,- gross per month (salary scale10.5) up to a maximum of €4.374,- gross per month (salary scale 11) based on a fulltime employment. The university’s fringe benefits of employment are available at www.workingatvu.nl
Information and applications
Further information can be obtained from the project leaders, Prof. A.J. Dolman and Dr. G. van der Werf (e-mail: han.dolman@vu.nl;g.r.vander.werf@vu.nl).
Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and name and email address of at least one academic reference. Written applications should be sent to: VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Earth & Life Sciences, attn. Dr. Y. Kops, Managing Director,
De Boelelaan 1085, NL-1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It is also possible to apply by e-mail to
falw-vacatures@falw.vu.nl. The deadline for application is November 15, 2011, but otherwise open until the position is filled. Please mention the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top of your letter and on the envelope.

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3 full-time postdoctoral researchers in carbon cycle science
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Department of Global Ecology at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California

The Department of Global Ecology at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California (http://dge.stanford.edu), has
immediate openings for three full-time postdoctoral researchers in carbon cycle science. The successful candidates will contribute to several ongoing projects focusing on understanding the natural and anthropogenic components of the carbon cycle from an atmospheric perspective. The projects offer a broad range of opportunities in atmospheric modeling, data assimilation, inverse modeling, remote sensing, and applied statistics. Specific position descriptions are included here, although candidates with different combinations of the interests / expertise listed below are also strongly encouraged to apply.

INVERSE MODELING / DATA ASSIMILATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC CO2
Several ongoing projects involve investigating the constraint provided by atmospheric measurements of CO2 fluxes on regional and global CO2 budgets, and the ability to discriminate biospheric, oceanic, and anthropogenic components of the carbon cycle. We seek a postdoctoral researcher with experience in the solution of inverse problems (IM) and/or data assimilation (DA). Applicants with experience in the development and application of IM/DA tools in fields other than carbon cycle science are also encouraged to apply, especially if they see promise in the application of tools from other disciplines to informing the carbon problem.

ATMOSPHERIC TRANSPORT MODELING / SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING
Understanding the link between atmospheric CO2 and the underlying emissions and uptake of CO2 requires a rigorous representation of the sensitivity of the atmospheric observations to fluxes. We seek a postdoctoral researcher who can contribute to our expertise in atmospheric transport modeling. Experience with WRF, STILT, and/or PCTM is a plus, but we are also interested in learning from applications of other Lagrangian or Eulerian models. In addition, the problems that we work on increasingly involve massive datasets and large state spaces. Experience in scientific computing to create robust tools for ingesting, processing, and visualizing complex datasets is also desired.

APPLIED STATISTICS, WITH A FOCUS ON GLOBAL REMOTE SENSING DATA
Several of our projects involve the use of global satellite-based remote sensing observations of CO2, from existing (GOSAT) and planned (OCO-2, ASCENDS) missions. We seek a postdoctoral researcher who can contribute to the development of analysis tools for extracting information from these datasets, which present a dual challenge of yielding large to massive data volumes, while still being subject to large data gaps and potentially low signal to noise ratios. Experience with remote sensing observations is a plus, but a solid track record in statistics, and especially spatial statistics, is more important.

All positions require a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Programming experience is required, with preference given to applicants with experience with Matlab and/or Fortran. Experience with Unix or Linux operating systems, IDL, R and/or parallel computing is also a plus. Annual salary is $54,000, with higher remuneration considered in exceptional circumstances. Compensation for this position includes comprehensive benefits. Appointments will be made on a one-year basis, renewable for up to three years.

Our research group offers substantial intellectual freedom, and our work is highly collaborative. We place a high premium on career development, including numerous opportunities for networking, travel to national / international meetings, and support for pursuing new ideas.

To apply, get additional information, or request sample summaries of ongoing projects, please send an email with the subject heading “CCS postdoctoral positions” to Dr. Anna M. Michalak at michalak@stanford.edu. Applications should include (1) a cover letter identifying the position of primary interest, and outlining the applicant’s interest in the position, the relevance of their expertise, and their career goals, (2) a current CV including a list of publications, (3) a list of a minimum of three references, and (4, optional but encouraged) a research statement. To be assured of full consideration, please apply by November 25, 2011.

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Post-doc for Uncertainty analyses of global and regional climate change projections for means and extremes
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: National Institute for Space Research, Brazil

The project “Assessment of Impacts and Vulnerability to Climate Change in Brazil and Strategies for Adaptation Options”, supported by FAPESP, has a Pos Doctoral scholarship for a period of 24 months in the National Institute for Space Research, to work on the theme “Uncertainty analyses of global and regional climate change projections for means and extremes “. The objective of this sub--‐project is to quantify the uncertainties in the projections of climate change in several regions of Brazil and mainly over São Paulo state. The uncertainties will be analyzed in relation to means and extremes of precipitation and temperature and other related variables. The plan of activities consists on implementation of techniques of uncertainties analysis in results of model simulations/projections. The activities also include comparisons of model results with observations. Further information on the Project can be found in http://www.ccst.inpe.br/ClimateChange_Fapesp. The candidates should have a PhD. degree in areas of Atmospheric Sciences, Physics or Statistics. They should have interest in the climate change subject and good skills in English, computer programming, data management, visualization and analysis of results. Please, send Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees and a letter explaining the candidate’s interest in climate change research. Send the documents to Iracema FA Cavalcanti (iracema@cptec.inpe.br) up to 15 december 2011.

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Postdoctoral Position In Remote Sensing/canopy Reflectance Modeling
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Joint Research Centre in Italy

PROJECT TITLE is: Verification of Remote Sensing Models, Algorithms and Field Validation Protocols

PROJECT SCOPE: We seek candidates for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the field of satellite and in situ remote sensing of vegetation canopies. The Institute for Environment and Sustainability - as part of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre - is developing a new, innovative and traceable methodology to verify the quality of optical remote sensing products over land together with their associated in situ validation protocols. Such a verification framework is needed to provide unbiased and precise information as to whether field measurement practices and satellite retrieval algorithms match the quality criteria laid out by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS). In particular for some of the land ECVs (essential climate variables) the quality of satellite and in situ estimation algorithms is often difficult to determine by conventional means. This is because of 1) assumptions in the retrieval algorithms, 2) the spatial heterogeneity of plant environments, and/or 3) the temporal variability of the incident illumination field. Currently, only verified 3-D radiative transfer models possess the capability to overcome these hurdles in a traceable and accurate manner. The work of the successful candidate will be to address various research aspects in the context of the development of a model-based quality assurance scheme for land ECVs and their field validation protocols.

The research will be carried out within the 'Systematic Observation for Land and Ocean' (SOLO) action of the Global Environment Monitoring unit which belongs to the Institute for Environment and Sustainability located in Ispra, Italy. The SOLO action is actively involved in establishing quality assurance methodologies suitable for the validation of optical remote sensing algorithms and products. Over land, these efforts make use of verified 3-D Monte Carlo ray-tracing models capable of simulating the measurements of both in situ and space borne optical sensors.

The submission deadline is the 9th November 2011 (12h00 CET)

PROJECT REFERENCE NUMBER: IES-2011-301131

More Information: hxxp://ies.jrc.ec.europa.eu/call-for-grantholders

How to apply:
hxxp://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/call-for-grantholders.php?inst=IES

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Assistant Professor OF Wildland Watershed Hydrology
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: University of California, Berkeley

The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management invites applications for a
tenure‐track, academic year appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the area of
Wildland Watershed Hydrology, starting 1 July 2012. The position includes a joint appointment
in the California Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful recruit is expected to develop a
nationally recognized research program in landscape‐scale watershed hydrology related to the
fields of climatology, biogeochemistry, environmental engineering, forest ecology and
management, ecohydrology, and/or geomorphology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in
an appropriate field, such as, hydrology, water science, civil and environmental engineering,
forestry, landscape ecology, or a related field. The successful candidate must have an
outstanding record of scientific accomplishment and a strong commitment to both
undergraduate and graduate teaching.
The department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to
contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Additional
information on the position is available at:
http://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/department‐services/job‐listing/
Applicants should register online at: http://ecnr.berkeley.edu:80/sReg.php?i=201
They 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 referees who have been asked to email letters to
watershed_hydrology@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 publications
Refer potential reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality found at
http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html. The closing date for applications is 20 December, 2011.

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Faculty for Civil and Environmental engineering
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has available tenure-track faculty positions that are open to applicants.
The search advertisement can be found at https://school-of-engineering-faculty-search.mit.edu/cee-search/

The search covers all topics in civil and environmental engineering. Examples of some topics are listed in the advertisement. Other areas of interest include:

· Terrestrial ecology and plant-water relations

· Soil chemistry and hydrology

· Hydrology and hydrometeorology

· Geochemistry

· Sensors and observing technologies

· and more…

The search is open to all topics related to environmental science and engineering and civil engineering

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PhD Opportunity in Remote Sensing and Landscape Ecology
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)

I am inviting students for doctoral work in the Department of Geography at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) beginning Fall 2012. My research centers on addressing questions of the impacts of climate change and land use/land cover change on vegetated ecosystems using remote sensing data. My research ranges across scales from individual plants to the globe, across many terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and utilizes state-of-the-art remote sensing imagery including hyperspectral, hyperspatial, multitemporal, thermal, and Lidar data. Prospective graduate students will be expected to develop their own research goals, and should have curiosity, motivation, and independence. Previous research experience, programming, as well as some background or coursework in remote sensing and GIS is highly recommended.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit my lab's website: http://www.geog.illinois.edu/people/JonathanGreenberg.html and email a short summary of their research interests as well as a CV to jgrn@illinois.edu before applying to the program. Formal applications to the Geography Department at UIUC are due February 15, but applicants who wish to be considered for financial assistance are strongly encouraged to apply by January 15. Funding is available from a variety of sources, including fellowships, research assistantships,
and teaching assistantships.

For more information on the application process and requirements,
please visit: http://www.geog.illinois.edu/students/grad/phdprogram/index.html.

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Graduate Research Assistantship in Carbon cycling in forests or agroecosystems of the Northeast
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Penn State, Pennsylvania

A Graduate Research Assistantship is available beginning in the fall of 2012 to study carbon cycling in forests or agroecosystems of the Northeast. The research will emphasize the measurement and modeling of stable isotopes of soil organic carbon and carbon dioxide to increase understanding of carbon sequestration in soils and soil-atmosphere carbon dioxide exchange. Potential research sites include an intensively monitored forested catchment (an NSF funded Critical Zone Observatory http://www.czo.psu.edu/) and long-term cropping systems trials that compare rotation and nutrient management strategies. The student will be encourage to take advantage of newly acquired equipment for measuring net ecosystem exchange of carbon dioxide (via eddy covariance) and carbon dioxide isotope ratios in the field. The student will be advised by Drs. Armen Kemanian and Jason Kaye and more information on their research can be found through http://cropsoil.psu.edu/. Students with an M.S. in soil science, crop science, ecology, or environmental science are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with a B.S. and exceptional qualifications will also be considered. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kaye or Kemanian (jpk12 at psu dot edu or akemanian at psu dot edu) and apply to the Graduate Program in Soil Science (http://cropsoil.psu.edu/academic/soilscienceg.cfm) or the Inter-College Degree Program in Ecology (http://www.huck.psu.edu/education/ecology). Either of these degrees can be combined with the Biogeochemistry Dual Title Degree program (http://www3.geosc.psu.edu/~jlm80/BRIE/). First priority will be given to applications completed by January 1, 2012.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling and Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: The Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire

The Complex Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire has an immediate
opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in terrestrial carbon cycling and ecosystem
modeling. This position is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and may be renewed annually for up to three
years, depending on satisfactory performance. The overarching goals of this project are to
advance towards diagnostics of continental-scale carbon fluxes using eddy flux measurements,
remotely-sensed data, and new spatially explicit ecological data (e.g, disturbance, stand age)
through modeling, and to assess the magnitude, distribution, and interannual variability of
ecosystem carbon exchange across North America. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be
responsible for modifying an ecosystem model and examining ecosystem carbon dynamics at the
continental scale.
The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. The successful candidate will
join a research team at the Complex Systems Research Center (CSRC;
http://www.csrc.sr.unh.edu/), Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS;
http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu) at the University of New Hampshire. UNH is a Research-I, Land,
Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for
research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geoscience and forestry. Located in the
Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful
natural surroundings the region provides.
A Ph.D. in areas such as ecology, forest science, biometeorology, atmospheric sciences,
remote sensing, or a related field, is required. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and
highly motivated. Experience in ecosystem modeling is highly desirable. Please submit a cover
letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Jingfeng Xiao
(j.xiao@unh.edu) and Dr. Scott Ollinger (scott.ollinger@unh.edu) via email with the subject line
“Application for postdoctoral position”. Applications received by November 30, 2011 will
receive full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university system seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

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Ph.D. opportunities in Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: Indiana University

The Phillips lab invites applications to our Evolution, Ecology and Behavior (EEB) Ph.D. Program. We welcome inquiries from motivated students interested in how regional and global environmental changes influence carbon and nutrient cycling in ecosystems. Our lab is a collaborative, highly interactive and dynamic group, with broad interests in ecosystem ecology and soil biogeochemistry. Incoming Ph.D. students are encouraged to develop their own research projects in these areas. For more information on research projects in the lab, visit <http://sites.bio.indiana.edu/~phillipslab/index.html>

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 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 Dr. Phillips before December 1, and include “Ph.D. opportunity” in the subject line. In your email, please provide a brief statement of your current and/or future research interests (please be as specific as you can) and a curriculum vitae.

For additional information on applying to join the lab, please visit: <http://sites.bio.indiana.edu/~phillipslab/contact.html>. For more information on applying to the EEB Program (Deadline for International applicants: Dec. 1, 2011; Domestic applicants: Jan. 5, 2011), visit <http://www.bio.indiana.edu/graduate/eeb/>

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Post Doctoral Research Assistant
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: University of Reading - Department of Meteorology

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: 27 October 2011

Reference number: RS11033

Post type: full-time, fixed-term until 28 February 2014

Pay grade: 6

Payscale: £27,428 to £29,099 per annum

We need a highly motivated Post Doctoral Research Assistant to lead field-based investigation of the complex effects of buildings on urban microclimate, with application to sustainable design of urban areas. This is under the ACTUAL project (www . actual . ac . uk<hxxp://www.actual.ac.uk>).

You will perform analysis of data from pre-existing meteorological instrumentation, with a view to developing simple models of complex atmospheric processes. Good communication skills are required to disseminate key results to both academic and industrial project partners.

You will have:

relevant experience with scientific instrumentation, preferably including fieldwork
a PhD in a Physical Science, Engineering or similar field
strong communication skills, both written and verbal
peer-reviewed publications

Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with international researchers in experimental campaigns based in London.

Informal contact details

Contact role: Principal Investigator
Contact name: Dr Janet Barlow
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 6022
Contact email: j . f . barlow@reading.ac.uk<mailto:j . f . barlow@reading.ac.uk>

Closing date: 27 October 2011

To apply please visit www . reading . ac . uk/Jobs<hxxp://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobsor contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)

Please quote the relevant reference number.

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Post-doc in Climate Change Modeling
Posted: November 7, 2011
Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana

POSITION POSTED 10/18/2011 The University of Notre Dame’s Environmental Change Initiative (http://environmentalchange.nd.edu) seeks applicants for a Research Assistant Professor (RAP) or a postdoctoral fellow (PDF) in the area of climate modeling and climate change research. (RAPs are non-tenured positions, with no teaching responsibility, that focus solely on developing collaborative research programs with faculty in ND-ECI’s multidisciplinary community.) Two years of funding is available with a third year possible. We seek a candidate that uses climate models or data from climate models for local and regional-scale simulation of natural systems. Among other possible projects, the successful candidate will develop regional models to simulate the intersection of urban, agricultural, suburban, and wildland climates in the Chicago region as part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan (http://www.chicagoclimateaction.org) and the Collaboratory for Adaptation to Climate Change (http://adapt.nd.edu). This person will collaborate with GIS specialists and a team of climate change researchers. The lead investigators on this project are Joe Fernando (civil engineering), Jessica Hellmann(biological sciences), and Nitesh Chawla (computer science). Applicants should send a single pdf , including cover letter, explaining how their research experience and trajectory could contribute to ND-ECI, along with a CV and the names of three references to eci@nd.edu . Please put “Application climate change RAP/PDF” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed beginning Nov. 15, 2011. Candidates will considered until the position is filled. The University of Notre Dame is an equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional and academic commitment to diversity. Website where job ad posted: http://www.nd.edu/~hellmann/Postdocad/Postdoc.html

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Postdoctoral Research Staff Member - Boundary Layer and Micrometeorology
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California

Position ID: 10361

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB
The Atmospheric Earth and Energy Division (AEED) within the Physical and Life Sciences (PLS) Directorate has an opening in the Energy Group for a
Postdoctoral Research Staff Member to perform original and independent research in one or more aspects of boundary layer and micrometeorology, including: land surface-atmosphere modeling, terrestrial CO2 flux exchange processes, boundary layer turbulence and complex terrain flow studies, field experiments with remote sensing and eddy covariance instrumentation, and high performance computing. The successful candidate will run a land surface-atmosphere model to understand the nature and role of boundary layer turbulence processes as drivers of carbon dioxide, water, and energy exchange between the vegetated surface and atmosphere at two established CO2 flux tower sites. Will utilize observational datasets including Laser and Detection Ranging (LIDAR) and eddy covariance for model parameterization and validation from flux tower sites in California (grassland) and Washington State (old-growth coniferous forest). Will also work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team of atmospheric, climate, carbon, and computer scientists and will have access to LLNL's extensive computer facilities. The position will report to the Energy Group leader within the Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Pursue original and independent research in boundary layer and/or micrometeorology.
- Conduct land surface-atmospheric model development for understanding and quantifying biospheric CO2 flux exchange processes over two terrestrial ecosystems.
- Design and implement research projects and plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Publish results in refereed journals and present results at scientific conferences and meetings.
- Participate in collaborative efforts with other national laboratories and academia.
- Travel as required to coordinate research with sponsors and collaborators.
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Recent PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field.
- Strong research background in boundary layer meteorology, surface energy/mass flux exchange processes, and/or land surface-atmospheric modeling.
- Computational expertise in numerical methods and modern programming languages including FORTRAN and C++ and experience with UNIX systems.
- Demonstrated creativity to develop and implement research projects, with exceptional ability and knowledge in the applicant's area of specialization.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually as well as collaborate effectively with a team of interdisciplinary scientists with diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by research scientific publications and presentations.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Experience in deploying and maintaining LIDAR and/or eddy covariance instrumentation.
- Familiarity with analyzing field observations, including LIDAR and eddy covariance datasets.
- Expert knowledge of the terrestrial carbon cycle.

Interested candidates should apply for the position.

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Post-Doc Research Scientist Position on Climate Impacts of Forest Dynamics (CLIFORD)
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Clark University, School of Geography, Worcester MA

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research scientist focused on quantifying carbon, water, and energy flux consequences of temperate forest disturbances and regrowth. The position is funded by the Biogeosciences Research Group of Prof. Christopher Williams within the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University, and is closely connected to various research centers including the Harvard Forest Long-Term Ecological Research Site and the Biospheric Sciences Laboratory of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities will be to quantify biogeophysical and biogeochemical effects of forest disturbances and ensuing regrowth at local and regional scales with a combination of detailed in situ observations, and remote sensing data, and ecosystem process modeling. The post-doc will contribute to field data collection of carbon, water, and energy fluxes at leaf to canopy scales, analyze these datasets, integrate them with remote sensing data streams, and publish associated research findings in the peer-reviewed literature. The work will involve intensive field campaigns to inventory plant species abundance and composition, and live and dead carbon stocks, as well as measure leaf, soil, and ecosystem gas exchanges. Teaching and research mentoring experiences are available for those interested. To learn more visit www.clarku.edu/faculty/cwilliams or send inquiries to Prof. Christopher Williams.
Requirements: A PhD in ecology, hydrology, environmental sciences, forestry, or a related field is required. Candidates should have knowledge of biogeochemical and hydrological processes, terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and biosphere-atmosphere exchanges. Preference will be given to applicants having technical experience with eddy covariance measurements and associated data processing, chamber gas exchange measurements with a portable infrared gas analyzer, and proficiency with MATLAB or equivalent. Additional experience with EOS remote sensing and/or ecosystem process modeling is desired. The intended start is April 2012.
Salary: Salary and benefits will depend on the successful candidates’ prior experience and Clark University rules.
Application: To apply, e-mail a complete application (cover letter, transcripts, CV, and contact information for three references) in a single PDF file to cwilliams@clarku.edu, including “CLIFORD-Postdoc” in the subject, by December 31, 2011. Clark University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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A full professorship in terrestrial ecosystem ecology
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden

http://www.slu.se/en/shortcuts/jobs-and-vacancies/

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1 Post-doc position and 2 PhD positions in LES-/Boundary Layer Meteorology-modelling and micrometeorological field experiment analysis
Posted: october 24, 2011
Location: KIT/IMK-IFU in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

See announcements

 

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Post-doc Modelling Synthesis of Belowground Carbon Dynamics in a Global Change Experiment
Posted: october 24, 2011
Location: Arizona State University

See announcement

 

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Postdoc for Greenhouse Gas Flux Research
Posted: october 24, 2011
Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Responsibilities
Research within the Swiss Sinergia project “CarboCount-CH” with focus on quantifying greenhouse gas fluxes and
their sensitivity to climate variations (http://www.c2sm.ethz.ch/research/CarboCountCH). The project combines advanced
modeling and experimental methods to study exchange fluxes of CO2between biosphere and atmosphere, and to quantify regional-scale emissions of
CO2 and CH4. Several new observation sites will be set-up. Tasks include setup and operation of one of the four new
sites, development of parametric models of biosphere-atmosphere exchange and evaluation of bottom-up data sets, assistance
in project coordination, and presentation of results nationally and internationally.

Requirements
Dynamic, reliable and motivated scientist with Ph.D. in atmospheric/climate, ecosystem science or closely related fields.

Further desired qualifications are: demonstrated experience in experimental/field work, modeling, GIS, scientific
publishing, experience in project management. Driving license is required. Teamwork within group and with project partners requires English language and
good communication skills. Applicants must be able to start no later than spring 2012.

Additional benefits
The position will run for 1.5 to 2 yrs, depending on working time (70-100%), preferentially starting January 2012. We
offer an interesting position in an international, interdisciplinary research group (www.gl.ethz.ch) in 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 (CV, transcripts, letter of motivation, the names and contact information of 2-3
references) to
Mr. Rolf Oertli (rolf.oertli@pa.ethz.ch),
Human Resources,
ETH Zurich, TUR C24, 8092 Zürich,
mentioning “GL-CarboCount”.
Evaluation procedure will start Nov. 1st, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Further information can
be obtained from Mrs. C. Hostettler (gloffice@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch).

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3 year Software Engineer for Visualisation for the Global Earth Observation System Project
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, UK

see announcement

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Senior Research Associate for The Global Carbon Project Publication
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, UK

The Global Carbon Project seeks a dynamic researcher to lead the publication
of its annual CO2 budget. You will foster and co-ordinate the activity, gather
and analyse the relevant observations and models results, and work to publish
and diffuse high-level papers on policy-relevant research in collaboration with
a large and dynamic group of researchers from around the world. You will also
contribute to establish an International Carbon Office to maintain the
community efforts in the long term.
You should have a PhD or equivalent, a track-record of publications on any
aspect of the carbon cycle, and an interest in conducting policy‐-relevant
research.
This post is available for 3 years, and will be based at the Tyndall Centre for
Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 19 October 2011.
Further information available on http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ra/ra781.htm

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3 years Science Coordinator Position IPSL - LSCE
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: France

We are seeking for qualified candidates for a science coordinator position at LSCE, near Paris, for the CarboCount project. The Carbocount project is funded by the KIC-Climate (www . climate-kic . org/ ), a new instrument of European scientific policy and innovation. The project aims at developing =
and creating market opportunities for new methods to monitor CO2 emissions
from atmospheric measurements. The successful candidate will coordinate the
work of a consortium involving scientific laboratories and industry to develop an application and an economic model that suits the market needs in the framework of emission monitoring and Carbon credit verifications.

For more details see the attached job description

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

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Ph.D. assistantship focused on the impacts of climate change on boreal forest soil organic matter biogeochemistry
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Canada

A Ph.D. graduate assistantship is available for a keen and motivated student interested in research and training centered around understanding the impact of climate change on boreal forest soil carbon reservoirs. This assistantship is available as part of an NSERC Strategic Project research team made up of foreign collaborators (Drs. Ronald Benner at the University of South Carolina, Sharon Billings at the University of Kansas, and Martin Moroni at Forestry Tasmania in Australia), provincial and Canadian Forest Service partners (Dr Kate Edwards-Atlantic Forestry Center). The project is focused on exploiting the established Newfoundland and Labrador Boreal Ecosystem Latitudinal Transect (NL- BELT) with six sites located in western Newfoundland and southern Labrador. The project is currently focused on the potential alterations in microbial transformations of soil organic matter (SOM) and losses of relatively slow turnover pools of SOM that may occur with warming along this boreal forest transect. To isolate the potential impact of warming while maintaining an ability to apply the results to intact boreal forests, our group has been conducting investigations of soils along the NL-BELT and combining these with manipulative warming experiments to develop biogeochemical indicators of soil responses to increasing temperature. It is anticipated that this Ph.D. student will focus on the alteration of chemical and isotopic composition of plant and microbial biomarkers in order to assess the microbial mechanisms associated with variation in SOM pools with warming and across this boreal forest latitudinal gradient. Experience with soil microbial ecology, biogeochemistry and/or organic geochemistry particularly at the M.Sc. level will be important. Consideration of students seeking a M.Sc. degree will only be considered in cases where a strong background of experience in microbial ecology and/or organic geochemistry is demonstrated (e.g. successful B.Sc. honors thesis). Applicants should be willing and able to conduct field research at remote study sites for weeks at a time.

This assistantship will be available as early as January 2012 through the Department of Earth Sciences or the Ph.D. program in Environmental Sciences at Memorial University (http://www.mun.ca/). Memorial is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational life of Newfoundland and Labrador (http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com). Offering a diverse set of undergraduate and graduate programs for almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s (http://www.stjohns.ca/index.jsp), a very safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Please direct inquires or send applications, including letter of interest and detailed curriculum vitae (including contact information for 3 references), to:

Dr. Susan Ziegler
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Science
Department of Earth Sciences
Memorial University
St. John’s, NL A1B 3X5
Canada
709.864.2669
sziegler@mun.ca

Applications will be considered until November 28, 2011.

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Ecosystem Ecologist Faculty, Tenure Track Faculty Position
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in ecosystem ecology with an emphasis on effects of climate change. We seek an outstanding individual at the rank of Assistant Professor who will complement existing strengths in the environmental sciences on the IUB campus. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using ecological models to examine ecosystem processes at various temporal and spatial scales. Modeling may involve the application of geographic information systems, remote sensing and/or numerical and mechanistic models. Collaboration with faculty in other related disciplines on the IUB campus, including the Center for Research in Environmental Sciences (http://www.indiana.edu/~cres1/index.shtml), is encouraged. Research infrastructure is available in a new multidisciplinary science building with state-of-the art laboratories for environmental scientists. The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and to teach effectively at undergraduate and graduate levels. Postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Application reviews will begin November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation electronically to speahree@indiana.edu or a hard copy to:

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Global Change Ecology, Assistant Professor
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The School of Integrative Biology and the School of Earth, Society, and Environment at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, seek an outstanding ecologist who studies biogeochemical cycles at landscape to global scales using observational, experimental, theoretical and/or modeling techniques. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and collaborate with faculty to develop research initiatives in global change ecology and earth system science.

The University of Illinois is a public university with more than 40,000 students and provides a highly collaborative and supportive academic environment, with opportunities for interactions with the Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology; the Center for Water as a Complex Environmental System; the Energy Bioscience Institute; the Institute for Genomic Biology; the National Center for Supercomputer Applications; the Beckman Institute; the Center for Transformative Climate Solutions, and the Illinois State Natural History, Geological, and Water Surveys.

Urbana-Champaign, located 120 miles south of Chicago, is home to a diverse ethnic population, and provides superb public and private schools, a variety of cultural opportunities, quality public transportation, and a rapidly expanding community of high-tech businesses.

The appointment is for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. The target start date is August 16, 2012. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To ensure full consideration, please create your candidate profile through http://go.illinois.edu/GCEAsstProf and upload your application letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research and plans, teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three professional references by October 21, 2011. Referees will be contacted electronically upon the submission of the application. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. For further information contact Global Change Ecology Search Chair, sib@life.illinois.edu. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

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Post-Doctoral Researcher in Soil Biogeochemistry
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: Michigan State University

Position Description: The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This person will be a key player on an NSF-funded project investigating the effects of winter climate, snowfall, and snowpack depth on the production, transport and stabilization of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in northern forest soils. The successful candidate will conduct field work and laboratory analyses including examination of the distribution and chemical structure of soil C across lake-effect snowfall gradients in the Upper Great Lakes region, as well as measurements of DOC fluxes and DOC chemistry under experimentally-imposed snow removal and augmentation treatments. The candidate will be expected to manage activities on the project in consultation with the PIs, collect samples in the field and analyze them in the lab, work cooperatively with laboratory technicians, supervise undergraduate assistants, manage data and analyze results, and prepare reports and manuscripts for publication. We will also consider applications from Assistant Professors who meet the qualifications below and who can arrange for a leave of absence from their current position.

The position will be based in the lab of Dr. David Rothstein (biogeochemistry) at Michigan State University. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with the labs of Dr. Randall Schaetzl (soil geomorphology) at MSU and Dr. Stuart Grandy (soil organic matter dynamics and soil ecology) at the University of New Hampshire.

Starting salary is $37,000-$40,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes health benefits. This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term position, with reappointment dependent on satisfactory performance. Funding is available for 2 years.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Soil Science, Geochemistry, Ecosystem Ecology, or related discipline is expected, including demonstrated skill in related field and laboratory techniques. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, conduct statistical analyses, utilize library resources, and communicate results in the form of professional presentations and publications. Demonstrated ability to write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English is assumed. Preferred qualifications include experience with installation and sampling of lysimeters for measurement of hydrologic fluxes of nutrients and/or C and experience with laboratory techniques for analyzing the chemical composition of soil C and DOC.

How to Apply: For full consideration, apply by October 31, 2011. Please send cover letter, CV, pdf(s) of relevant publications and names and contact information for three references to David Rothstein (rothste2@msu.edu) Please include “Postdoctoral Research Associate” in the subject line of your email.

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Faculty Position in Microbial Ecology
Posted: october 24, 2011
Location: University of Utah

The Department of Biology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in microbial ecology. The search will encompass all areas of microbial biology with relevance to ecology and applicants specializing in genome-based approaches are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will join an exceptionally broad faculty with existing strengths in microbiology, biogeochemistry, diverse areas of ecology, and evolution. Research initiatives at the University include the Global Change and Ecosystem Center and the Center for Cell and Genome Science; state-of-the art facilities are available for stable isotope analysis, genome sequencing, and imaging. Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Application for this position can be made at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/9128 The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.

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Executive Director: ICSU World Data System (WDS)
Posted: October 24, 2011
Location: France

The International Council for Science (ICSU), founded in 1931, is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion of international science for the benefit of society. ICSU invites applications for the post of Executive Director of the new World Data System International Programme Office.

The ICSU World Data System (WDS) is a new programme which strives to build a world-wide ˜community of excellence for scientific data, with searchable common data directories and catalogues, while ensuring the long-term stewardship and provision of quality-assessed data and data services to the international science community.

The Executive Director will head an International Programme Office (IPO) for WDS at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan, with core funding provided by NICT. This location was selected following an international call for offers to host the Office.

The IPO will be expected to meet the management needs of the WDS programme and fully support the work of the international WDS Scientific Committee (WDS-SC) responsible for its overall scientific planning, coordination, guidance and oversight.

Under the guidance of the WDS-SC, the Executive Director of WDS will be expected to:

* facilitate the development, implementation and co-ordination of WDS projects and joint projects with partners;
* liaise with WDS members and associated members;
* ensure effective representation of WDS and links between WDS and other relevant international and national programmes and their sponsoring organisations, relevant entities of the United Nations system, as well as the international policy community and funding agencies;
* in collaboration with the WDS-SC, coordinate the preparation of proposals to secure supplemental funding of WDS operations and projects by governmental and private funding organizations worldwide;
* promote the establishment and/or recruitment of WDS members; and
* promote WDS internationally and assist in the acquisition of funding for the programme.

The Executive Director shall be a full-time employee of NICT and shall direct all activities of the IPO. The Executive Director will oversee staff members of IPO with oversight from the WDS-SC, he/she will facilitate the expeditious and orderly development and implementation of the programme, including the preparation and organisation of meetings of the WDS-SC. He/she will have responsibility for drawing up annual programme and budgets of the Office, and ensuring that they are implemented observing the regulations and rules of the host institution. The Executive Director will maintain effective cooperation on administrative and technical matters with the host institution and relevant local organizations. In close collaboration with the WDS-SC Chair, the Executive Director will handle the day-to-day interactions of the WDS-SC with ICSU, and help to prepare yearly reports to ICSU on the status and health of the WDS.

The host institution, NICT, is recognized for its commitment to scientific research and development in the field of information and communications technology (ICT) and remote sensing technology. The institute also has a proven track record in scientific data, data services, data products and scientific information in international cooperation and long-term partnerships with international organizations of ICSU (World Data Centre for Ionosphere and a RWC of International Space Environment Service). The IPO will be established in the Integrated Science Data System Research Laboratory located within NICT Headquarters in Koganei, Tokyo.

The Executive Director will hold a PhD in a natural, data, or engineering science discipline related to scientific data and information management, with several years of direct experience of international research collaboration in an interdisciplinary setting. International science management and diplomatic skills will be essential selection criteria. He/she will have an excellent command of written and spoken English, a working knowledge of Japanese would be a plus. Because of the need for effective worldwide communications and information exchange, substantial experience in the use of information and communication technologies and web-based collaborative tools is crucial.

Applications should include: (i) a Curriculum Vitae; (ii) a letter outlining the skills and experience relevant to WDS and its IPO; and (iii) the names and addresses of three individuals who have indicated their readiness to provide a reference.

Applications should be sent by email to:

Ms. Maureen Brennan

International Council for Science (ICSU)

E-mail: maureen@icsu.org

Please use "Executive Director: ICSU WDS" in the subject line of your emails.

The closing date for applications is 15 October 2011.

The annual salary of the Executive Director of WDS will be negotiable in the range between 9,000,000 and 11,000,000 Japanese yen (JPY) and will take due account of the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The salary is before tax and includes social insurance, a partial support of residence, family allowance, commutation allowance, and others. The JPY rate during the past two years varied between 110 and 135 JPY/EUR. Working conditions include 5 days/week, 7 hr 45 min/day, 15 national holidays each year, and 16 days of holidays (including summer holidays) for the first full fiscal year beginning April. Labour regulation for the Executive Director will be done by NICT according to Japanese law.

The position is for an initial two year term and is renewable up to the end of 2015 fiscal year (end of March 2016) subject to reviewing by NICT and ICSU. A contract of NICT employment will be renewed every fiscal year. It is expected that the successful candidate would take up his/her appointment, located in Koganei, Tokyo, on 15 January 2012.

This announcement is available for download as a PDF.

For more information on the WDS see:

http://www.icsu-wds.org/

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Post-doc position on Eddy flux measurements over grassland
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: French Guyana

web link for information

Deadline is the 09 October 2011

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Technician position
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico

The Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Lab has support for a highly motivated individual interested in working on two DOE funded studies of the mechanisms of vegetation mortality during drought. These projects are specifically focused on the carbon and water-based mechanisms of mortality using field manipulations of precipitation and temperature of piñon pine-juniper woodlands, with opportunities extending to modeling and remote sensing investigations of the distribution of mortality and its consequences. These are interdisciplinary studies involving multiple academic and forest service collaborators. The selected candidate will split their time between analysis and management of large data sets, field measurements, and laboratory analyses. Opportunities to co-author publications are abundant, and particularly strong candidates may be considered to continue on for graduate degrees within these projects. Minimum qualifications include a B.Sc. at the time of appointment (M.Sc. is acceptable), willingness to work in a team environment, and strong data analysis experience such as with Microsoft excel. It is desirable if the candidate has experience using MATLAB, S-PLUS, or similar data analysis packages, experience with dataloggers or other physiological or environmental instrumentation, laboratory analysis experience, and a background in biology, chemistry, computer science, or similar fields. To apply, please send a CV and very short statement of career goals to Nate McDowell (mcdowell@lanl.gov, 505-665-2909).

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Post-doc permafrost modelling
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: LGGE, Grenoble or LSCE, Saclay, FRANCE

Post-doctoral position on permafrost modelling at LGGE, Grenoble or LSCE, Saclay
We are seeking for qualified candidates for a post-doctoral research contract of up to 36 months on permafrost modelling. Geographic location for carrying out the proposed work could be in Grenoble (LGGE) or near Paris (LSCE), and in any case in close collaboration between both institutes. The successful candidate will lead a continuous effort to improve and validate the representation of permafrost-related processes in the ORCHIDEE land surface model, and apply the model to evaluate the evolution of the permafrost carbon reservoirs during the 21st century in order to reassess climate stabilization scenarios.
The model currently contains a representation of several essential permafrost-related processes, but a number of additional processes need to be taken into account. Depending, among other, on the previous experience of the successful candidate, the model development work can focus on permafrost peatlands, subgrid hydrological variability, thermokarst dynamics, soil-snow-vegetation interactions or other processes relevant to the evolution of surface carbon and energy fluxes in permafrost regions up to the centennial time scale. The main scientific objective of this work is to produce better estimates of the amplitude and sign of permafrost feedbacks to global climate change during the 21st century, based on coupled climate model output from the CMIP5 intercomparison exercise used as forcing for the improved ORCHIDEE land surface model. The successful candidate is expected to take the lead authorship of several peer-reviewed scientific publications as the outcome of this work.
This work will be carried out within the FP7 PAGE21 project, which is currently in final contract preparation phase, and this job announcement does not preclude of the acceptance of the project. Frequent interactions with other modelling and observing groups taking part in this European project are foreseen.
Ideally this work will start in January 2012, but the timing can be shifted by a few months if necessary. Salary will depend on the previous experience and C.V. of the successful candidate, in agreement with legal and employer regulations.
Contact: Please send relevant information (C.V., list of publications etc.) and inquiries to Gerhard Krinner (krinner@ujf-grenoble.fr; +33 4 76 82 42 44; http://lgge.osug.fr) and Philippe Ciais (philippe.ciais@cea.fr).
Some recent publications of this group:
Khvorostyanov, D., G. Krinner, P. Ciais, M. Heimann & S. Zimov (2008) Vulnerability of permafrost carbon to global warming. Part I: model description and role of heat generated by organic matter decomposition. Tellus Series B-Chemical and Physical Meteorology, 60, 250-264.
Khvorostyanov, D., P. Ciais, G. Krinner, S. Zimov, C. Corradi & G. Guggenberger (2008) Vulnerability of permafrost carbon to global warming. Part II: sensitivity of permafrost carbon stock to global warming. Tellus Series B-Chemical and Physical Meteorology, 60, 265-275.
Khvorostyanov, D., P. Ciais, G. Krinner & S. Zimov (2008) Vulnerability of east Siberia's frozen carbon stores to future warming. Geophysical Research Letters, 35, L10703.
Koven, C., P. Friedlingstein, P. Ciais, D. Khvorostyanov, G. Krinner & C. Tarnocai (2009) On the formation of high-latitude soil carbon stocks: Effects of cryoturbation and insulation by organic matter in a land surface model. Geophysical Research Letters, 36, L21501.
Koven, C. D., B. Ringeval, P. Friedlingstein, P. Ciais, P. Cadule, D. Khvorostyanov, G. Krinner & C. Tarnocai (2011) Permafrost carbon-climate feedbacks accelerate global warming. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 108, 14769-14774

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Seven PhDs and PostDocs with Decadal prediction
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Berlin, Germany

There are several job openings for PhDs and PostDocs/experienced scientists at Fachbereich Geowissenschaften Institut für Meteorologie. These openings are in the context of the German MiKlip program on decadal prediction. They have been published in the "Stellenanzeiger" of FU Berlin on 5 September and in "Die Zeit" on 8 September. Deadline for applications is October 6.

MiKlip is a major program funded by BMBF for conducting research on decadal climate prediction. Different modules on initial conditions/initialisation (A), processes and modelling (B), regionalisation (C), synthesis (D) and validation (E) cooperate in developing a model system for forecasting the near future of both natural variability and anthropogenic climate change. Each module ist led by a coordinating project an comprises serval individual projects.

The following positions are open at Freie Universität Berlin:

a) Research Scientist with coordination

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2015 (4th year depends on evaluation) E 14 TV-L FU

application code: 24034100/MiKlip/UbModuleE

Job description:

The module E coordinator will lead the scientific process outlined in the MiKlip validation strategy. He/she will provide scientific advice to the contributing projects, taking into account the overarching needs of MiKlip, and monitor progress of work over the system’s different development stages. Tasks comprise communication (module internal, MiKlip internal, inter/national scientific community), organization. Scientific research stall be conducted on the relation of extreme events to large scale atmospheric and oceanic anomalie.

Conditions of Employment:

PhD or equivalent in Meteorology or other related science

Desirable qualifications:

* Knowledge and skills in the field of the module objectives (climate model evaluation)

* Experience in science management (project coordination and organization; information; communication; documentation; outreach) and scientific publications

* Excellent communication skills (in English and German)

* Computing skills (management of climate model data, MS Office, Web based communication tools, Linux, programming languages, statistical software, graphics programs)

* Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work in teams

* Willingness to travel

b) Research Scientist with coordination

01.10.2011 - 30.09.2015 except when otherwise stipulated by DLR E 14 TV-L FU

application code: 24034100/MiKlip/UbModuleB

Job description:

The module B coordinator will guide the projects along the MiKlip strategy towards an improvement of the representation of processes relevant to decadal prediction. The integration of results into the system shall be supported and coordinated on the basis of progress monitoring. Tasks also comprise communication (module internal, MiKlip internal, inter/national scientific community) and organisation

Conditions of Employment:

PhD or equivalent in Meteorology or other related science

Desirable qualifications:

* Knowledge and skills in the field of the module objectives (earth system modeling)

* Experience in science management (project coordination and organization; information; communication; documentation; outreach) and scientific publications

* Excellent communication skills (in English and German)

* Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work in teams

* Readiness to assume management responsibility, including supervision of finances

* Computing skills (Web based communication tools, MS Office, Linux, management of climate model data, programming languages, statistical software, graphics programs)

c) Research Scientist

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2015 (4th year depends on evaluation) E 13 TV-L FU

application code: 24034100/MiKlip/Integration

Job description:

As part of MiKlip module D, an integrated data and application system for standardised evaluation of the model simulations will be developed into an application system. This work means integrating datasets and evaluation procedures provided by the other partners in MiKlip, requiring close cooperation with both partners and potential end users. Scientific documentation of the results of the standardised evaluation is mandatory. The position is suited for preparing a PhD thesis.

Conditions of Employment:

Master or diploma in the field of meteorology or a related discipline

Desirable qualifications:

* Extensive experience in the evaluation of global and regional climate models

* Experience in the field of ensemble forecasting, seasonal to decadal prediction

* Ability to conduct scientific work independently as well as the ability to work in teams

* Experience in the instruction of PhD students and scientific staff

* Very good knowledge of English and German

* Computing skills:Web based communication tools, MS Office, Linux, programming languages, statistical software, graphics programs, experience in software engineering (e.g. maintaining and development of large programme packages, quality control, versioning) and data base systems

d) Research Scientist part-time job - 50%

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2014

E 13 TV-L FU

application code: 24030100/MiKlip/LmFASTO3

Job description:

The position will be part of the MiKlip project: “FAST-O3: Fast stratospheric ozone chemistry for global climate models” (led by Prof. Dr. Ulrike Langematz). In cooperation with the Alfred-Wegener-Institut Potsdam (Dr. Markus Rex), a new efficient method for the interactive calculation of ozone chemistry in the MiKlip prediction system will be developed. The new scheme (SWIFT) will be tested and evaluated in the EMAC chemistry climate model. Specific tasks of the position include: Implementation of the SWIFT scheme into the EMAC chemistry climate model; Performance and analysis of simulations with EMAC using full chemistry and SWIFT, validation of the SWIFT chemistry scheme; Support with the implementation of SWIFT into the MiKlip prediction system; Analysis of the importance of ozone chemistry for decadal climate prediction by comparing the new MiKlip-SWIFT model system with the MiKlip baseline system (without chemistry)

Conditions of Employment: 
Diploma or MSc in Atmospheric Science or a related discipline

Desirable qualifications:

* The applicant is expected to have experience in atmospheric dynamics, numerical modelling, and/or atmospheric chemistry

* Very good skills in scientific programming (Fortran, Unix/Linux, Matlab, GrADs, IDL) are required

* Fluent English and the ability to work in a team

e) Research Scientist part-time job - 50%

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2015 (4th year depends on evaluation)

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application code: 24034100/MiKlip/ModuleEII

Job description:

In cooperation with the module E coordinator, research will be conducted on the relation of extreme events to large scale atmospheric and oceanic anomalies. Starting from the detection of extreme events in Europe, common developments of precursory meteorological conditions potentially serving as predictors in decadal predictions will be explored. Their representation in the MiKlip version is assessed. These assessments contribute to the process oriented validation within the MiKlip system.

The position is suited for preparing a PhD thesis

Conditions of Employment:

Diploma or Master in Meteorology, Mathematics, Physics or other related science

Desirable qualifications:

* Experience with climate diagnostic or climate modeling approaches

* Computing skills (management of climate model data, Linux, programming languages, statistical software, graphics programs)

f) Research Scientist part-time job - 50%

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2014

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application code: 24034100/MiKlip/MeSoTel

Job description:

In close cooperation with BTU Cottbus the project MesoTel will contribute to an improved forecast system of medium range weather forecasts. In order to have a more detailed representation of Central America (as one of the two main regions of development of Rossby wave trains), a two-way nesting between a GCM and a RCM will be implemented.

The global Atmosphere/Ocean climate model ECHAM6/MPIOM will be interactively coupled to the atmospheric non-hydrostatic regional climate model CCLM. The dynamic coupling technique allows feedback from CCLM to the global model.

Work includes the realization and analysis of ECHAM6/MPIOM reference simulations, the implementation and optimization of the OASIS interface of the interactive coupling, the execution of simulations with the new coupled model system and their analysis with respect to the predictability over Europe. The position is suited for preparing a PhD thesis

Conditions of Employment:

Diploma or master of science in meteorology or equivalent sciences

Desirable qualifications:

* Experience in global or regional climate modeling and the analysis of climate data or in the field of numerical weather prediction models

* Good knowledge of FORTRAN (or another high level programming language)

* practical experience with UNIX (e.g. shell scripts) and statistical/ visualization software (e.g. R, IDL, Grads, Matlab)

g) Research Scientist part-time job - 50%

01.09.2011 - 31.08.2014

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application code: 24034100/MiKlip/VESPA

Job description:

The candidates will conduct research on variability and predictability of extremes on the decadal time scale. One position is focused on the detection and attribution of extreme European climate events associated with the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO). Sensitivity studies with the MiKlip model system will be carried out and fingerprints of the AMO will be detected. Additionally, based on re-analysis data and observational data sets, the observed fingerprints of the AMO on climate in Europe will be derived. The other position has a focus on the diagnosis of transport mechanisms of extreme event predictability from the tropics to extratropics, related to relevant tropical and extra-tropical variability patterns. These mechanisms are investigated in observational data and in the different MiKlip model versions. The positions are suited for preparing a PhD thesis

Conditions of Employment:

Diploma or Master in Meteorology, Mathematics, Physics or other related science

Desirable qualifications:

* Experience with climate diagnostic or climate modeling approaches

* Computing skills (management of climate data, Linux, shell scripts, programming; languages (preferably FORTRAN), statistical software, graphics programs)

Applications including all relevant documents and quoting the mentioned application code should be submittled by October 6th, 2011 to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geowissenschaften
Institut für Meteorologie
Carl-Heinrich-Becker-Weg 6-10
12165 Berlin (Steglitz)

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Faculty Position in Microbial Ecology
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Department of Biology at the University of Utah

The Department of Biology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in microbial ecology. The search will encompass all areas of microbial biology with relevance to ecology and applicants specializing in genome-based approaches are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will join an exceptionally broad faculty with existing strengths in microbiology, biogeochemistry, diverse areas of ecology, and evolution. Research initiatives at the University include the Global Change and Ecosystem Center and the Center for Cell and Genome Science; state-of-the art facilities are available for stable isotope analysis, genome sequencing, and imaging. Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Application for this position can be made at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/9128 The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: hxxp://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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Assistant Professor
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Department of Geography at the University of Georgia

The Department of Geography at the University of Georgia
seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in GIScience with specialization in
Remote Sensing to start August 2012. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. We seek
applications from scholars with expertise in remote sensing and image processing, including but
not limited to active remote sensing (e.g., LiDAR and RADAR), hyperspectral imaging and
emerging areas of geovisualization and geographic object-based image analysis (GEOBIA).
Application areas for a successful candidate could include urban systems, biogeography,
conservation, landscape evolution, environmental change and public health, at local to global
scales. The successful candidate should have a promising or established program of research and
a record of, or potential for, securing funding from external sources. Excellence in teaching and
graduate mentoring is expected. The successful candidate will play an important role in the
department’s graduate and undergraduate Geography degrees and GIScience certificate programs.
The successful candidate also will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Center for
Remote Sensing and Mapping Science (CRMS), a research unit within the Department of
Geography. Other potential collaborative units on campus include the Department of Geology,
Department of Marine Sciences, College of Public Health, College of Environment and Design,
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and the Center for Integrative Conservation
Research. More information about the department is available at http://www.ggy.uga.edu.
To apply: Send a letter of application outlining a research agenda and teaching philosophy,
curriculum vitae and up to three reprints/samples of written work; also arrange for three letters of
reference to be sent. To be assured full consideration, applications must be received by
November 30, 2011. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the
University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and
sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution.
Apply: Marguerite Madden, Chair, Remote Sensing Search Committee, Department of
Geography, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2502. Voice: (706) 542-2379. Fax: (706)
542-2010. We request electronic submission of application materials and reference letters,
which can be sent to geogjobs@uga.edu. For inquiries, contact Marguerite Madden at
mmadden@uga.edu.

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Two Faculty Positions Available at Boston University Remote Sensing & Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Boston University

The Department of Geography & Environment at Boston University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in the areas of (1) remote sensing and (2) ecosystem modeling. These positions are designed to expand interdisciplinary collaborations in Earth systems science and terrestrial biogeoscience among the Departments of Geography & Environment, Biology, Earth Sciences, and the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University. Candidates with interests that complement the Boston University Program in Terrestrial Biogeosciences (www.bu.edu/bio-geo) are especially encouraged to apply.

Position (1). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in emerging areas of remote sensing technology or applications to complement and broaden existing expertise at Boston University. Potential specializations include active and passive microwave, lidar, atmospheric, high spatial resolution, or hyperspectral remote sensing. We are particularly interested in candidates who use remote sensing to address climate and ecosystem science questions related to large scale biogeochemistry, biodiversity, hydrology and water resources, land use and land cover, or biometeorology. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Curtis Woodcock (curtis@bu.edu).

Position (2). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in quantitative modeling of ecological, biogeochemical, or biogeophysical processes that span a range of scales.We specifically seek candidates whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and include topics such as landscape ecology, coupled human-natural systems, biogeochemistry and ecosystem functions, global change biology, and the use of remote sensing and GIS as scaling and modeling tools in global change science. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Friedl (friedl@bu.edu).
Candidates should have a commitment to teaching (both graduate and undergraduate) and research, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for at least three referees by November 25, 2011. Electronic applications are encouraged and should be sent to ge@bu.edu, with the subject line “Remote Sensing Position” or “Ecosystem Modeller Position,” as appropriate. Hard copies will also be accepted and should be addressed to Department of Geography & Environment, Boston University, 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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Post-doc Ecosystem/Physiological Plant Ecology
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of Alaska Anchorage

Postdoctoral Fellow: NSF funded-Ecosystem/Physiological Plant Ecologist. The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking an Ecosystem/Physiological Plant Ecologist for a 3 year postdoctoral fellow position with field studies in NW Greenland. The project is part of the NSF Office of Polar Programs Arctic Observing Network and is focusing on measuring and monitoring vegetation and ecosystem changes in the High Arctic using spectral systems and trace gas measurements. The incumbent will utilized a 50 m tram system that spans a moisture gradient which will be fitted with a suite of downward-looking spectral (NDVI, etc) instruments and will conduct companion phenology, trace gas (CO2), and plant ecophysiological (water sources using ?18O and ?D techniques) studies. The individual will be stationed at TSTAR (Thule Air Base Station for Arctic Research) from mid-May to mid September in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students and to assist the PI with project management. A Ph.D. or previous postdoctoral research experience in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, physiological plant ecology, remote sensing and or geospatial analysis, is preferred. The appointment is expected to begin March 2012. Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2011 and continue until filled. To be considered please apply to the CAS/Environment and Natural Resources Institute Postdoctoral pool posting #0062261 at http://www.uakjobs.com/. If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Jeff Welker at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu.

Anchorage is the most spectacular city in Alaska, nestled against the Chugach Mountain Range that rises to over 6,000 feet along Cook Inlet, adjoining the Gulf of Alaska.
Anchorage is the environmental research center of Alaska with academic (University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University), Federal (US Geological Survey & Climate Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, & National Park Service), state (Department of Environmental Conservation & Department of Natural Resources), and Conservation (Wilderness Society, The Nature Conservancy, & the Audubon Society) research, outreach and education programs with local to global reach.

Anchorage is the epi-center of the finest outdoor adventures in the US. This includes deep powder skiing at Alyeska (30 min from town-home of the Extreme Skiing Championships) and thousands of acres of backcountry skiing, in addition to championship skate and x-country skiing trails throughout the city, 50 miles that are lite all winter. Anchorage is a mere 60 minutes from Prince William Sound and the picturesque scenery of dozens of glaciers calving into the ocean, Orca's and sea birds and is within 1 hr of world-famous salmon fishing on the Kenai Peninsula.

ENRI (Environment and Natural Resources Institute- http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri) is the premier natural sciences research institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage with over 20 Faculty and Research Scientists who oversee >$15 million in NSF, DOE, NIH, NASA funded research in Alaska, Greenland, the US and Antarctica. ENRI researcher's supports 8 postdoctoral scientists (several that are NSF OPP Postdoctoral Fellows), 60 graduate students (MS and PhD) and over 50 undergraduates. ENRI's office and research space is housed in the new Conoco Phillips Integrated Science Building and the Ecosystem Laboratory Building. The institute houses the Stable Isotope Laboratory (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri/labs/sils/index.cfm) and a geochemical, organic and inorganic chemistry laboratory (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri/labs/aset_lab/index.cfm-ASET)

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Post-doc Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of Illinois and Energy Biosciences Institute

The University of Illinois and Energy Biosciences Institute seek a creative and energetic postdoctoral associate with strong background in ecosystem modeling to join a team (Carl Bernacchi in collaboration with Stephen Long and Praveen Kumar) conducting research on the impacts of land-use change on biogeochemical cycles and land-atmosphere interactions.
The objective of the research is to assess the ecological sustainability of deploying bioenergy feedstocks on land previously used for other management purposes. The successful candidate will be involved in modeling of key components of the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen and water. Initial funding is available for three years beginning as soon as possible. Questions about this position should be addressed to Carl Bernacchi (bernacch@illinois.edu). Interested individuals should send a letter of application, CV and the names and contact information of three referees via email to Melinda Laborg (laborg@illinois.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting 29th September, 2011.

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Assistant Professor biometeorologyhydroclimate
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of Montana

link to announcement

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Greenhouse Gas Generation in Agricultural Soils
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna, British Columbia

Support available for a postdoctoral researcher to start immediately to examine the generation of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) during the turnover of agricultural land from pasture into a woody perennial cropping system and the renovation and replanting of woody perennials during production. The project will then examine the long-term greenhouse gas fluxes from three ongoing research trials (grape, raspberry, apple) in response to varying irrigation and fertilization practices. The field sites are located in Summerland BC, and in the Fraser Valley near Abbotsford. This research is being conducted in a collaboration involving several researches at UBCO, researchers at Landcare in New Zealand, and researchers at Agriculture Canada. The candidates background should be in soil science, hydrogeology, soils biology, bio-meteorology or other relevant discipline and experience measuring the fluxes of soil gases is required. Direct experience in the field measurement and laboratory procedures needed for determination of nitrous oxide fluxes is preferred. The position is currently funded by the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program for 15 months, but may be extended longer. The position is available fall 2011. To apply send a resume to Craig Nichol [Craig. Nichol@UBC.ca]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

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Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Boston University, MA

The Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in microbial ecology (beginning Fall 2012, subject to budgetary approval). We seek a colleague using cutting-edge techniques (e.g., genomics, proteomics) to study microbes and their regulation of ecological interactions, ecosystem function, biogeochemical cycles, and/or global change in terrestrial or aquatic systems. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field and are expected to have postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record. Responsibilities include establishing a research program with extramural funding and participating in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, including an undergraduate course in Microbiology. The successful candidate will be offered newly renovated laboratory facilities, a competitive salary and start-up package, and will have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary graduate programs in Biogeoscience and Bioinformatics/Systems Biology. Review of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2011. Please use AcademicJobsOnline (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1039) to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three representative reprints, and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the same website. Inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Adrien Finzi, Chair, Microbial Ecology Search Committee, at microb11@bu.edu.

Please visit the following websites for additional information about the Biology Department (http://www.bu.edu/biology/) and interdisciplinary Graduate Programs in Biogeoscience (http://www.bu.edu/bio-geo/home/) and Bioinformatics (http://www.bu.edu/bioinformatics/). Boston University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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Two Faculty Positions, one in Remote Sensing, one in Ecosystem Modeling
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: Department of Geography & Environment at Boston University

The Department of Geography & Environment at Boston University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in (1) remote sensing and (2) ecosystem modeling. These positions are designed to expand interdisciplinary collaborations in Earth systems science and terrestrial biogeoscience among the Departments of Geography & Environment, Biology, Earth Sciences, and the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University. Candidates with interests that complement the Boston University Program in Terrestrial Biogeosciences (www.bu.edu/bio-geo) are especially encouraged to apply.

Position (1). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in emerging areas of remote sensing technology or applications to complement and broaden existing expertise at Boston University. Potential specializations include active and passive microwave, lidar, atmospheric, high spatial resolution, or hyperspectral remote sensing. We are particularly interested in candidates who use remote sensing to address climate and ecosystem science questions related to large scale biogeochemistry, biodiversity, hydrology and water resources, land use and land cover, or biometeorology. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Curtis Woodcock (curtis@bu.edu).

Position (2). We seek a scholar with research and teaching interests in quantitative modeling of ecological, biogeochemical, or biogeophysical processes that span a range of scales.We specifically seek candidates whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and include topics such as landscape ecology, coupled human-natural systems, biogeochemistry and ecosystem functions, global change biology, and the use of remote sensing and GIS as scaling and modeling tools in global change science. Queries regarding this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Friedl (friedl@bu.edu).

Candidates should have a commitment to teaching (both graduate and undergraduate) and research, and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for at least three referees by November 25, 2011. Electronic applications are encouraged and should be sent toge@bu.edu, with the subject line “Remote Sensing Position” or “Ecosystem Modeller Position,” as appropriate. Hard copies will also be accepted and should be addressed to Department of Geography & Environment, Boston University, 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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Faculty Position in Ecology
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of California, Merced

The University of California, Merced, invites applicants for a faculty position in Ecology. Appointment will be made at either the Associate or Full Professor rank (with tenure), or at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure-track). We seek an outstanding individual with research interests and expertise in any ecological field that complements those of the existing UC Merced faculty. We welcome applicants using experimental, field, computational, and/or theoretical approaches and working at population to global scales.

UC Merced is ideally located for research in the environmental sciences, with close proximity to a diversity of natural and managed environments from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Ocean. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, a research unit at UC Merced focusing on interdisciplinary environmental studies, and in partnerships with Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. UC Merced offers access to the UC Natural Reserve System and opportunities for collaboration with other UC campuses and UC-affiliated national laboratories.

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 University of California at the appropriate level. Applicants at the Full or Associate level must have a well established, funded, and internationally recognized research program as evidenced by publication and grant record, and must have demonstrated effectiveness as an educator. We seek a distinguished scholar who will provide leadership in establishing a program of international repute in ecology and environmental research at UC Merced, and who will participate actively in the development of innovative, interdisciplinary curricula and in the teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population. Applicants at the Assistant level must have a strong publication record and demonstrated potential to develop an independent, innovative research program.
Applicants must be able to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and a list of five references with contact information including mail address, phone number, and e-mail address. For more information and to apply:

Full or Associate Professor applicants: Position code ASNS3500A
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=3500

Assistant Professor applicants: Position code: ASNS3501A
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=3501

The application deadline is December 1, 2011. AA/EOE

For more information, contact: Peggy O’Day, Search Committee Chair (poday@ucmerced.edu)

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Two Post-doctoral positions - Biological response to climate change
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location:Ohio State University

2 Post-doctoral positions at the Ohio State University - Biological response to climate change:

1) Regional modeling and eddy-flux measurements of the effects of mild disturbance, succession and forest canopy structure on carbon sequestration and surface fluxes in the Forest Accelerated Succession ExperimenT (FASET) www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~pcurtis/UMBS~Flux/ and in fire managed forest at the NJ Pine Barrens State Forest.
This project involves development and parameterization of the effects of intermediate, non stand-replacing disturbance in the Ecosystem Demography model version 2 (ED2) and regional and continental scale simulation with the new global flexible grid model OLAM, coupled with ED2.
2) Developing a web-based system for acquisition and analysis of meteorological and satellite-based data for the study of global bird migration routes and behavior through NASA's biological response to climate change initiative www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/climate_partners.html. The work will be in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Ornithology in Germany, as part of Movebank www.movebank.org.
Requirements - A PhD in Ecology, Earth or Atmospheric Sciences, Computer Science, Statistics or Environmental Engineering, with experience in one or more of the following areas: computer programming, atmospheric modeling, web-based data analysis, spatial statistics, migration studies, and eddy-flux measurements. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with applicant’s experience. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the suitable candidates will be found.
Application: please send a CV with contact details of two referees to Gil bohrer (bohrer.17 AT osu.edu). For more details see www2.ceegs.ohio-state.edu/~bohrer.17/

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Faculty Position in Global Environmental Change
Posted: October 3, 2011
Location: University of Toledo, Ohio

The Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics at The University of Toledo seeks an environmental scientist with strong quantitative expertise to commence Fall 2012. The successful candidate will develop a high quality, externally-funded research program with a specialty complementing our existing faculty strengths. Research expertise should emphasize global change ecology/geology and sustainability science. The successful candidate must be a committed educator and would be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in his/her specialty, and mentor graduate students. The ability and ambition to participate in the teaching of a graduate course in advanced statistics is desirable.
DES (http://www.utoledo.edu/as/envsciences/) has a research-active faculty with $3-4 million in external research support annually, more than 50 graduate students (MS and PhD levels), 150 undergraduate majors, main campus renovated research facilities and research centers, including the Lake Erie Center, Plant Science Center and Stranahan Arboretum. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience. Applications need to be submitted via https://jobs.utoledo.edu and must include a cover letter, names and contact information for three references, current CV, and brief statements of research and teaching interests. Inquiries may be sent to johan.gottgens@utoledo.edu, search committee chair. The committee will request letters of recommendation for finalists. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Greenhouse Gas Generation in Agricultural Soils
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location:University of British Columbia Okanagan

The University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna, British Columbia has support for a postdoctoral researcher to start immediately to examine the generation of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) during the turnover of agricultural land from pasture into a woody perennial cropping system and the renovation and replanting of woody perennials during production. The project will then examine the long-term greenhouse gas fluxes from three ongoing research trials (grape, raspberry, apple) in response to varying irrigation and fertilization practices. The field sites are located in Summerland BC, and in the Fraser Valley near Abbotsford. This research is being conducted in a collaboration involving several researches at UBCO, researchers at Landcare in New Zealand, and researchers at Agriculture Canada. The candidates background should be in soil science, hydrogeology, soils biology, bio-meteorology or other relevant discipline and experience measuring the fluxes of soil gases is required. Direct experience in the field measurement and laboratory procedures needed for determination of nitrous oxide fluxes is preferred. The position is currently funded by the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program for 15 months, but may be extended longer. The position is available fall 2011. To apply send a resume to Craig Nichol [Craig. Nichol@UBC.ca]. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Craig Nichol, Ph.D., P.Geo.
Assistant Professor, Hydrogeology
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Fip 340- 3333 University Way
Kelowna, B.C. V1V 1V7
Tel: 250-807-8087
Fax: 250-807-9249
Email: Craig.Nichol@ubc.ca
http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/eesc/faculty/nichol.html

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Research Specialist (postdoctoral-level position) in desert impacts of solar energy development
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: University of California

A position at the postdoctoral level is available in the Earth Research Institute and the Biogeography Lab (www.biogeog.ucsb.edu) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The successful candidate will participate in a multi-investigator interdisciplinary project to create a planning and decision support framework for assessing cumulative ecological impacts of new solar energy projects throughout the California Deserts. The position is full time and offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The initial appointment is for 12 months. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ecology, geography, earth system science, or environmental sciences, with demonstrated experience in desert ecology, spatial ecological modeling, and proficiency with GIS skills. 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 April 1, 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: recruit@eri.ucsb.edu with a subject line of "Biogeog".

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NSF IGERT Fellowships in Polar Environmental Change
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Dartmouth College

Dartmouth is seeking Fall 2012 applicants for our NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program in Polar Environmental Change. Polar systems are at the forefront of global change science research. We are an interdisciplinary Ph.D. graduate program in polar sciences and engineering that merges expertise and facilities from science (earth sciences & ecology and evolutionary biology) and engineering science departments at Dartmouth College with the U.S. Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), creating one of the premier centers of scientific expertise in polar research. The investment of Dartmouth's Dickey Center for International Understanding and its Institute of Arctic Studies in forming relationships with Greenlandic institutions and Inuit leaders and organizations provides the opportunity for intensive field training in Greenland where science, policy and indigenous issues of the north can be explored. Collectively these experiences provide rigorous training in polar and related sciences and produce scientists with an advanced knowledge of the role of science in policy and the ethics of conducting research with indigenous people.

Research training is coupled with a coordinated core curriculum that focuses on three components of Arctic or Antarctic systems responding to rapid change in climate: 1) the cryosphere - glacial ice, snow, sea ice systems; 2) terrestrial ecosystems and biogeochemical linkages between the soil, plant, and animal system; and, 3) human systems - the process of policy making in political and social systems where Western science and traditional knowledge provide information.

Applicants should visit the Dartmouth IGERT website first for information on participating departments, requirements, and application procedures: www.dartmouth.edu/~igert/

For further information, email the IGERT Program Administrator at IGERT@dartmouth.edu or the Principal Investigator at Ross.Virginia@dartmouth.edu. Or call the Institute of Arctic Studies at 603-646-1278.

The Dartmouth IGERT encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. We especially seek to engage with Native American students, as is Dartmouth's tradition, by offering a graduate science program that is relevant to their individual needs and those of their communities.

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Several faculty positions in atmospheric science
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Colorado State University

Several faculty positions in atmospheric science at Colorado State University, which may be of interest. Research areas of interest include atmospheric dynamics, climate dynamics, atmospheric radiation, atmospheric chemistry, boundary layer processes, and cloud processes.

The position announcement may be found at: http://www.atmos.colostate.edu/dept/employment.php

The deadline for applications is October 31.

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2 Faculty Positions in Biology
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: The University of New Mexico, Department of Biology

UNM Biology is seeking applications for two faculty positions in ecology. We
anticipate one Open Rank position will be appointed at the level of
Associate or Full Professor (tenure position or probationary appointment
leading to tenure), and the second Open Rank position will either be at the
Assistant (probationary leading to tenure-track) or Associate (leading to
tenured decision) level. We are particularly interested in applicants with
research and teaching interests that complement those of the current faculty
in a broadly based and highly collaborative Department (*
hxxp://biology.unm.edu/)*.

Programs within Biology include the Program in Interdisciplinary Biological
and Biomedical Sciences (PIBBS), the Sevilleta LTER, the Sustainability
Studies Program, the Museum of Southwestern Biology, and the Center for
Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology (CETI).
*Minimum: *Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline.
Applicants must have a minimum of seven years experience beyond the terminal
degree appropriate for the faculty rank of Associate to Full Professor,
demonstrated teaching competence, and an established reputation within and
outside the University in a specialized field of scholarly work.
*
Preferred:* We seek a colleague with demonstrated publication record in
peer-reviewed journals; commitment to establishing a vigorous and
independent funded research program; research area that compliments existing
research in the department; evidence of a commitment to excellence in
teaching at the undergraduate through graduate levels; enthusiasm for being
a collegial member of vigorous biology department with diverse research
interests.
*Posting #0811671 (**Open Rank (Associate to Full))*
*Posting #0811670 (Open Rank (Assistant to Associate))*

All application materials must be received by *September 15, 2011*, for best
consideration. The position will remain open until filled. For complete
details or to apply, please visit: *hxxps://unmjobs.unm.edu/ *and reference
posting numbers listed above.

Questions on the Open Rank (Associate/Full Professor) posting may be
directed to *Dr. Scott L. Collins, scollins@sevilleta.unm.edu*, and on the
Open Rank (Assistant to Associate Professor) posting to *Dr. Donald O.
Natvig, dnatvig@gmail.com*.

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Post doctoral fellow in terrestrial carbon cycling
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: University of Edinburgh

We seek a post-doctoral research fellow to join the School of
GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh. This post is funded by the
UK National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) Carbon Cycle Theme and
the EU project GEOCARBON.

The research will involve parameterizing carbon cycle models, and
creating a framework for testing models against multiple satellite
observations. Experience in parameter optimisation, model construction,
calibration and application is essential, together with knowledge of
biosphere-atmosphere interactions and terrestrial carbon cycling. This
will be a two year position initially, with a likelihood of extension.

Informal inquiries are welcome: contact Mathew Williams (email:
mat.williams@ed.ac.uk). See also www.nceo.ac.uk

More details at:

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3014783

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FIU Staff Scientist
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Boulder, CO

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

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Supervising Scientist of the Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU), the FIU Staff Scientist will support science project development and management activities for the FIU component of the NEON Observatory.
The FIU consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The FIU is responsible for developing innovative data products and QA/QC algorithms, sensor deployment in the field, a mobile sensor platform, field procedures, training materials for field staff, developing new site designs and ongoing technology assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, design and execute a mobile research platform for the NEON Observatory
• Coordinate, design and execute technical transfer and procedures for the NEON Observatory
• Communicate key science issues and technical transfer to a wide range of audiences, including scientists and non-experts alike.
• Develop FIU data quality assurance, quality control procedures, and uncertainty analyses
• Design and coordinate FIU dataflows with other related NEON groups

Required Experience:
• 3 or more years experience in meteorological, ecophysical or related work
• Strong experience working with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses
• Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to completion
• Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise

Education:
• Doctoral degree in an environmental science field, such as biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology, soil ecology, or other related field

Preferred Experience:
• Post doctoral experience
• Field work in related field of study
• Some work experience with production data flow
• Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
• Design of metadata, and data handling tools
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to incorporate components specific to the incumbent’s area of expertise into a challenging Observatory-based design
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Demonstrated critical thinking with respect to scientific writing and review
• Ability to travel (infrequently) to remote field locations, and travel to conferences
• Ability to develop the dataflow designs for different and contrasting data types

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

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Postdoctoral fellow opportunity for NSF funded studies in NW Greenland
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Postdoctoral Fellow: NSF funded-Ecosystem/Physiological Plant Ecologist. The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking an Ecosystem/Physiological Plant Ecologist for a 3 year postdoctoral fellow position with field studies in NW Greenland. The project is part of the NSF Office of Polar Programs Arctic Observing Network and is focusing on measuring and monitoring vegetation and ecosystem changes in the High Arctic using spectral systems and trace gas measurements. The incumbent will utilized a 50 m tram system that spans a moisture gradient which will be fitted with a suite of downward-looking spectral (NDVI, etc) instruments and will conduct companion phenology, trace gas (CO2), and plant ecophysiological (water sources using 18O and D techniques) studies. The individual will be stationed at TSTAR (Thule Air Base Station for Arctic Research) from mid-May to mid September in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students and to assist the PI with project management. A Ph.D. is required and/or previous postdoctoral research experience in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, physiological plant ecology, remote sensing and or geospatial analysis, is preferred. The appointment is expected to begin March 2012. Screening of applicants will begin in January of 2012. To be considered please apply to the CAS/Environment and Natural Resources Institute Postdoctoral pool posting #0060111 at hxxp://www.uakjobs.com/. If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Jeff Welker at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu.

Anchorage is the most spectacular city in Alaska, nestled against the Chugach Mountain Range that rises to over 6,000 feet along Cook Inlet, adjoining the Gulf of Alaska. Anchorage is the environmental research center of Alaska with academic (University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University), Federal (US Geological Survey & Climate Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, & National Park Service), state (Department of Environmental Conservation & Department of Natural Resources), and Conservation (Wilderness Society, The Nature Conservancy, & the Audubon Society) research, outreach and education programs with local to global reach.

Anchorage is the epi-center of the finest outdoor adventures in the US. This includes deep powder skiing at Alyeska (30 min from town-home of the Extreme Skiing Championships) and thousands of acres of backcountry skiing, in addition to championship skate and x-country skiing trails throughout the city, 50 miles that are lite all winter. Anchorage is a mere 60 minutes from Prince William Sound and the picturesque scenery of dozens of glaciers calving into the ocean, Orca's and sea birds and is within 1 hr of world-famous salmon fishing on the Kenai Peninsula.

ENRI (Environment and Natural Resources Institute- hxxp://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri) is the premier natural sciences research institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage with over 20 Faculty and Research Scientists who oversee >$15 million in NSF, DOE, NIH, NASA funded research in Alaska, Greenland, the US and Antarctica. ENRI researcher's support 8 postdoctoral scientists (several that are NSF OPP Postdoctoral Fellows), 60 graduate students (MS and PhD) and over 50 undergraduates. ENRI's office and research space is housed in the new Conoco Phillips Integrated Science Building and the Ecosystem Laboratory Building. The institute also houses the Stable Isotope Laboratory (hxxp://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri/labs/sils/index.cfm) and a geochemical, organic and inorganic chemistry laboratory (hxxp://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enri/labs/aset_lab/index.cfm-ASET)

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Postdoc Researcher in Boreal/Arctic Ecosystem Modeling and Abrupt Climate Change - 73245
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA

The Earth Sciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our team studying the potential for abrupt climate change in the Arctic (http://esd.lbl.gov/research/projects/abrupt_climate_change/impacts/).

The post-doctoral researcher will focus on the improvement, testing and application of static and dynamic vegetation and biogeochemical models integrated in a global land-surface model. The research will be performed within a team that studies coupled land-surface and climate interactions at regional, circumpolar, and global scales. Analyzing feedbacks between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere will be an important component of the research. The position is in collaboration with researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and U.C. Berkeley.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills, including: (1) ability to develop representations of vegetation and inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for regional to global scale models; (2) use of state-of-the-art land-surface biogeochemical models (preferably CLM); (3) development and use of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in a large and integrated team.

The applicant should have a recent Ph.D. in biogeophysics, biometeorology, hydrology, or closely related field.

Notes: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and continuation of funding. Should be available to start as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

How To Apply
Apply directly online and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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Postdoctoral Researcher in High-Latitude Terrestrial Ecosystems and Atmospheric Feedbacks - 73493
Posted: September 9, 2011
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA

The Earth Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will analyze interactions between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on high-latitude feedbacks. The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

Bringing Science Solution to the World

The successful candidate will focus on several groups of important high-latitude processes, including: (1) biogeochemistry of CO2 and CH4 from thawing permafrost, wetlands, and thermokarst lakes; (2) boreal forest fires and subsequent effects on GHG emissions, aerosols, black carbon, and surface albedo; and (3) impacts on the surface energy and CO2 budgets due to changes in vegetation and nutrient cycling. Analyzing and quantifying uncertainty in feedbacks between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere will be an important component of the research. The successful candidate may also work on related projects that require land-surface, biogeochemical, and atmospheric modeling expertise.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) use of state-of-the-art land-surface biogeochemical models (preferably CLM); (2) ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for global scale models; (3) development and use of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models to characterize feedbacks; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in an integrated team environment.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
• Develop and apply new conceptual models and implement them into numerical land-surface models.
• Evaluate uncertainty in land-surface models.
• Evaluate land-surface and atmospheric biogeophysical feedbacks and their uncertainty.
• Work as a member of a large multidisciplinary research team.
• Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Qualifications:
• Recent PhD.
• Ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for global scale models.
• Analysis of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models to characterize feedbacks;
• Oral and written presentation of results; and
• Ability to work in an integrated team environment.

Note: This is a full-time one-year term appointment that may be renewed annually based on performance, funding, and operational need. Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

How To Apply
Apply directly online and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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

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Post-doctorate position on numerical modeling of climate change
Posted: August 19, 2011
Location: INPE (National Institute for Space Research) in Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo

-Funding Agency FAPESP, project No. 2008/58161-1
-Title of the project: Assessment of Impacts and Vulnerability to Climate Change in Brazil and Strategies for Adaptation Options
-Principal investigator: José A. Marengo
-Institution: Earth System Science Center CCST/ Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais

Summary:

The project offers a post-doctorate two-year position at INPE (National Institute for Space Research) in Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo, to carry out research on regional climate modelling over South America using the Eta Model.

One of the objectives of the project is the enhancement of understanding of the impacts of climate change and identifies the main regions potentially to be affected by climate change and the vulnerabilities of their populations in Brazil in the following sectors and systems: water resources, social aspects, weather related natural disasters and mega cities.

The candidates should have experience on atmospheric modeling (model development as performing runs and tests). The work will focus on the study of climate change over South America imposed by the IPCC and other global climate model future scenarios using the Eta Model - climate change version. The work will consist of high resolution Eta Model multi-decadal runs and include analyses of mean and extreme conditions in the present and future climates. Further information on the project can be found at http://www.ccst.inpe.br/ClimateChange_Fapesp

The candidates should send Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees and a letter explaining the candidate’s interest in climate modelling research. These documents should be in PDF to Jose Marengo (jose.marengo@inpe.br) until August 30 2011. The current scholarship is R$ 5.028,00, (about US $ 3125) free of taxes. The candidates will be contacted for interview, which can be personally or through Skype. Duration of the fellowship is 24 months.

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Postdoctoral Researcher in High-Latitude Terrestrial Ecosystems and Atmospheric Feedbacks
Posted: August 19, 2011
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA

Postdoctoral Researcher in High-Latitude Terrestrial Ecosystems and Atmospheric Feedbacks - 73493
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences

The Earth Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will analyze interactions between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on high-latitude feedbacks. The position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will require strong motivation and excellent oral and written communication skills. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.

Bringing Science Solution to the World

The successful candidate will focus on several groups of important high-latitude processes, including: (1) biogeochemistry of CO2 and CH4 from thawing permafrost, wetlands, and thermokarst lakes; (2) boreal forest fires and subsequent effects on GHG emissions, aerosols, black carbon, and surface albedo; and (3) impacts on the surface energy and CO2 budgets due to changes in vegetation and nutrient cycling. Analyzing and quantifying uncertainty in feedbacks between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere will be an important component of the research. The successful candidate may also work on related projects that require land-surface, biogeochemical, and atmospheric modeling expertise.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills: (1) use of state-of-the-art land-surface biogeochemical models (preferably CLM); (2) ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for global scale models; (3) development and use of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models to characterize feedbacks; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in an integrated team environment.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
• Develop and apply new conceptual models and implement them into numerical land-surface models.
• Evaluate uncertainty in land-surface models.
• Evaluate land-surface and atmospheric biogeophysical feedbacks and their uncertainty.
• Work as a member of a large multidisciplinary research team.
• Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Qualifications:
• Recent PhD.
• Ability to develop representations of complex inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for global scale models.
• Analysis of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models to characterize feedbacks;
• Oral and written presentation of results; and
• Ability to work in an integrated team environment.

Note: This is a full-time one-year term appointment that may be renewed annually based on performance, funding, and operational need. Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at this website and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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

 

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Postdoc Researcher in Boreal/Arctic Ecosystem Modeling and Abrupt Climate Change
P0sted: August 19, 2011
Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA

Postdoc Researcher in Boreal/Arctic Ecosystem Modeling and Abrupt Climate Change - 73245
Organization: ES-Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences Division at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our team studying the potential for abrupt climate change in the Arctic (http://esd.lbl.gov/research/projects/abrupt_climate_change/impacts/).

The post-doctoral researcher will focus on the improvement, testing and application of static and dynamic vegetation and biogeochemical models integrated in a global land-surface model. The research will be performed within a team that studies coupled land-surface and climate interactions at regional, circumpolar, and global scales. Analyzing feedbacks between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere will be an important component of the research. The position is in collaboration with researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and U.C. Berkeley.

The work will require an applicant with a wide range of skills, including: (1) ability to develop representations of vegetation and inter-related terrestrial ecosystem processes suitable for regional to global scale models; (2) use of state-of-the-art land-surface biogeochemical models (preferably CLM); (3) development and use of coupled atmosphere and land-surface models; (4) oral and written presentation of results; and (5) ability to work in a large and integrated team.

The applicant should have a recent Ph.D. in biogeophysics, biometeorology, hydrology, or closely related field.

Notes: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and continuation of funding. Should be available to start as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

How To Apply
Apply directly online to this website and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

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

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Post Doctoral Position with Climate Change and Food Security
Posted: August 19, 2011
Location: UNICAMP, Brazil

The University of Campinas (UNICAMP) opened an international selection for a post doctoral researcher position
in our project on Climate Change and Food Security (http://www.cocen.unicamp.br/alcscens/).

The grant (R$5.333,40 or US3.444,00 today) is provided by FAPESP (www.fapesp.br) which is the scientific foundation
of Sao Paulo State and is for a 2 years period working in Campinas.

Please, take a look in the http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/235 (or N.235 at http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades).

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Field Technician Soil development and hydrologic controls on stream chemistry
Posted: August 15, 2011
Location: Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, North Woodstock, NH

Part-time: minimum 40 hours per month for 1.5 to 2 years
Pay rate: $12/hr

Project Description: We are seeking a field technician to assist with an NSF funded project examining soil development and hydrologic controls on stream chemistry. This project is part of an ongoing collaboration between Drs. Kevin McGuire, Scott Bailey, Tom Bullen, and Don Ross at Virginia Tech, US Forest Service, US Geological Survey, and University of Vermont, respectively. For more information see http://hydro.vwrrc.vt.edu/Lab/Hydroped.html

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collection of water samples from streams, wells, and soil solution samplers for laboratory analysis
• Laboratory processing and analysis of water and soil samples
• Operation and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment (e.g., water level recorders and dataloggers)
• Documentation and reporting of monitoring activities (written and computer-based)

Required qualifications:

• Well-organized and detailed oriented, self-starter capable of working safely in remote locations and with minimal supervision
• Strong skills in data analysis, statistics, and synthesis
• Ability to communicate effectively with project members
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions, including snow

Preferred qualifications:

• BS in environmental science, hydrology, forestry, soil science, or related discipline; or prior field technician experience or similar experience
• Prior knowledge of hydrologic monitoring methods highly desirable but not required
• Experience with snow mobiles and winter field conditions highly desirable but not required

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on August 18, 2011 and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Start date: Negotiable, with a target of Sept. 1, 2011

To apply: Interested applicants must complete an online application to be considered for this position. Go to http://www.jobs.vt.edu and search posting 0110815.

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Six Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Posts
Posted: Aug 15, 2011
Location: University of Stirling, Scotland

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling (Scotland) has 6 openings at lecturer or senior
lecturer level. The subjects include conservation biology, ecosystems services and ecosystem modelling, which may be of interest to members of the flux community. Some more detail and instructions of how to apply is available from the university's web pages:
(www.hr-services.stir.ac uk/vacancies/information/SNS_LectSenLect6POSTS.php).
The post descriptions are kept quite generic and applications from anyone who feels their research falls within one of the areas is encouraged to apply. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested. Also note that the closing date is on the 15th August

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Four Permanent Associate Professors
Posted: August 15, 2011
Location: Center for Climate Dynamic, Bergen, Norway

VACANCIES at the Center for Climate Dynamic, Bergen, Norway - Four permanent positions -
Deadline Sept 1st

Electronic applications only at http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=76748 and click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB"

DEADLINE: 1st of SEPTEMBER

The University of Bergen (UiB) wishes to appoint up to four associate professors at the newly established Centre for Climate Dynamics. The Centre for Climate Dynamics will be a strong international competence centre for the understanding of climate change, modelling of climate changes, and reliable information about possible future situations regionally and globally. Partners in the centre are the University of Bergen, Uni Research AS, Institute of Marine Research, and the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Centre. The Norwegian ministry of Education and Research has provided funding for the centre for 12 years, subject to the result of a mid-term evaluation. The new centre is closely associated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (www.bjerknes.uib.no<http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/>).

The thematic research areas of the Centre for Climate Dynamics include model experiments that contribute to the IPCC assessments, the development of global climate predictions and regional climate scenarios, the analysis of natural and anthropogenic climate variability, and the carbon cycle and its impacts on the ocean.

The successful candidates will be responsible for leading their own thematic research areas within the Centre for Climate Dynamics, and together with the centre leader and administrative manager will constitute the leader group of the centre. The appointees will initially use their expertise and working time towards already defined projects, but will also be central in the further strategic and scientific development of the centre. This will include among other things strategic planning, application writing, project management, and reporting.

The appointees will be formally and permanently employed by one of the departments of the Mathematical and Natural Sciences, but all of their working hours and assignments will be dedicated to the activities of the centre. They will be under the direction of the centre leader and will report to him. The central positions will be exempted
from teaching regular courses, but mentoring students at the master’s and PhD levels is desirable.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence at a high international level within one or more of the following fields:

* Large-scale atmospheric dynamics:
We are seeking a person with strong competence in large-scale atmospheric dynamics. Applicants are expected to have a good theoretical background in the general atmospheric circulation, the effects of stationary and transient eddies on momentum and heat transfer, the exchange of energy and heat between the atmosphere and ocean, and the role of atmospheric teleconnections. Experience in climate modelling will be an advantage.

* Large-scale oceanography / decadal climate dynamics:
We are seeking a person with a good theoretical background in geophysical fluid dynamics. The candidate must have experience of various types of observational and modelling data to describe the physical state of the ocean, and will be focusing in particular on the energy exchange between atmosphere and ocean and the ocean's role in climate variations on annual to decadal scales.

* Sensitivity and thresholds in the climate system:
We are seeking a person with a good theoretical background in geophysical fluid dynamics with experience from research in paleo-related issues. The person will work with the causal relationships associated with past stable periods, and rapid changes in North Atlantic climate in warm periods, ice age climate, and Holocene, with particular focus on the sensitivity of the climate system. It is an advantage if the candidate has experience in numerical modelling.

* Carbon cycle in the ocean and ocean acidification:
We are seeking a person with a physical/chemical/biological/geological background with an interest in the role of the oceans in the global carbon system, as well as the marine effects of ocean acidification. Areas of specialisation include the collection and analysis of observational data, estimations of ocean uptake and transport of carbon, and changes in ocean pH and the effects on the lower parts of the marine food chain.

The applicants must have achieved a doctorate in one or more of the following disciplines: oceanography, meteorology, geology, applied mathematics; or, in a related discipline. In addition, they must have broad experience, proven competence, and a strong academic background in the thematic field(s) within which they apply.

Furthermore, the applicants should have experience of research management and strategic research planning and be able to demonstrate the ability to stimulate collaboration between researchers and research groups nationally and internationally. Moreover, the applicants should be able to demonstrate academic leadership skills, professional integrity, and considerable academic cooperative skills, as well as the ability to develop academic teams and ability and interest in communicating research results.

In order to build a strong and dynamic leadership team at the centre, when selecting candidates special emphasis will be put on personal qualities such as leadership, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate, in addition to the necessary academic qualifications. When assessing the applicants, personal qualifications and results from previous employments will therefore be of importance.

The teaching language is normally Norwegian.

Salary will be in the range of 65–70 in the Civil Service pay grade table (code 1011/pay framework 24.4), according to qualifications; which currently equates to NOK 480,00–548,200. For particularly highly qualified applicants a higher salary may be considered.

Associate professors employed on a permanent basis have the opportunity to apply for promotion to full professor according to competence. The annual closing date for such applications is 15 September.

Additional information about the positions can be obtained by contacting Centre Leader Tore Furevik by phone (+47) 55 58 26 91 / (+47) 98 67 72 26 or e-mail:tore@gfi.uib.no<mailto:tore@gfi.uib.no>

Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. Hence, the evaluation committee’s report will be disclosed, in full detail, to all of the applicants.

In the case of any future changes in the organisation of climate research and/or education at the University of Bergen, changes in the employment terms and conditions must be expected, entailing compliance with the guidelines that apply to associate professors in general at the UiB. The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

The applicants must upload the works they wish to be considered along with their application, including a list of publications, as well as certificates and diplomas. Applicants must state the works or parts of works they wish to be given particular attention in the evaluation of their applications. These should not exceed 10 in number.

Applications sent by e-mail to random individuals at the university will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 1 September 2011

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Staff Scientist - Meteorological/Ecophysical (NEON)
Posted: August 15, 2011
Location: Boulder, Colorado

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

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Supervising Scientist of the Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU), the FIU Staff Scientist will support science project development and management activities for the FIU component of the NEON Observatory. The FIU consists of an automated suite of meteorological, atmospheric, soil and ecophysiological measurements. The FIU is responsible for developing innovative data products and QA/QC algorithms, sensor deployment in the field, a mobile sensor platform, field procedures, training materials for field staff, developing new site designs and ongoing technology assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, design and execute a mobile research platform for the NEON Observatory
• Coordinate, design and execute technical transfer and procedures for the NEON Observatory
• Communicate key science issues and technical transfer to a wide range of audiences, including scientists and non-experts alike.
• Develop FIU data quality assurance, quality control procedures, and uncertainty analyses
• Design and coordinate FIU dataflows with other related NEON groups

Required Experience:

• 3 or more years experience in meteorological, ecophysical or related work
• Strong experience working with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses
• Experience delivering a final product from concept through testing to completion
• Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise

Education:

• Doctoral degree in an environmental science field, such as biometeorology, ecosystem science, micrometeorology, soil ecology, or other related field

Preferred Experience:

• Post doctoral experience
• Field work in related field of study
• Some work experience with production data flow
• Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological related sensors, and measurement techniques and their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures,
• Design of metadata, and data handling tools

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to incorporate components specific to the incumbent’s area of expertise into a challenging Observatory-based design
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Demonstrated critical thinking with respect to scientific writing and review
• Ability to travel (infrequently) to remote field locations, and travel to conferences

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

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

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

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Test Scientist/Engineer - 6 month term (NEON)
Posted: August 15, 2011
Location: Boulder, Colorado

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

Timeline: This position is funded for a six month assignment.

Summary: Reporting to the Senior Supervising Scientist for FIU, the Test Scientist will evaluate the minirhizotron sensor performance in laboratory and field settings. The evaluation will include performing the tests, collecting and managing data, performing statistical analyses, and synthesizing findings. The findings from the testing will be used to produce a report written by the successful applicant, which in turn, will inform the NEON design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test image collection to estimate repeatability, resolution, accuracy, and functional properties of the minirhizotrons.
• Develop additional tests as needed to further evaluate minirhizotron performance. (A series of initial tests have already been developed by NEON personnel, but we expect additional tests will be required).
• Statistical analyses of the data and synthesize findings.
• Archiving the data (and related metadata), so that additional analyses can be performed in the future if necessary.
• Produce a written report that describes the tests and results that were performed, as well as the synthesized findings

Required Experience:

• Conducting experiments and managing data
• Performing statistical analyses
• Synthesizing findings and writing technical reports and/or scientific papers

Education:

• Undergraduate degree either ecology (ecophysiology, root ecology, soil ecology), or in engineering (electrical, mechanical, sensor technologies), or a related field
• Preferred: Graduate degree either ecology (ecophysiology, root ecology, soil ecology), or in engineering (electrical, mechanical, sensor technologies), or a related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in sensor acquisition or measurement technologies
• Using minirhizotrons and processing minirhizotron images
• Experience using minirhizotrons in a variety of ecosystems and soil types
• Experience linking minirhizotron data with other ecological measurements

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working in a collaborative scientific enterprise
• Ability to work independently and as part of an active science team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  

To Apply: go to www.neoninc.org

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

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Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor Position in Biogeography in our Biogeosciences program
Posted: Aug 15, 2011
Locaion: The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada

Specifically, the call targets candidates with research on ecosystem-climate interactions, global environmental change, physical hydrology, biogeomorphology, and riparian and freshwater ecosystems.

The complete advertisement can be found here: http://www.geog.ubc.ca/department/recruitment.html

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Assistant Professor, Riparian Ecohydrology
Posted: Aug 15, 2011
Location: University of Arizona

Position Summary:
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Arizona (UA) is seeking to fill a tenure-eligible position in the area of riparian ecohydrology. The state of Arizona is facing unprecedented environmental challenges as a result of change brought by a host of factors acting at various scales such as climate -- including drought and water scarcity -- population growth, land use/land cover change, wildfire, and invasive plant species. As the state's land-grant institution, the UA must mount and sustain a campaign that will allow us to (1) conduct research to understand and anticipate the nature of these challenges and (2) train the next generation of decision-makers, managers and citizens to address these challenges in a way that advances the interests of our citizens while maintaining the environment that sustains us. The successful candidate will contribute to UA's existing strengths in ecohydrology and watershed management. Expertise in riparian ecohydrology, including plant water use and vegetation and streamflow effects on riparian ecosystems and associated biota. A strong background in biogeochemical cycles and channel processes are highly desirable along with experience in riparian systems in semiarid environments. This recruitment is supported by the UA Provost's Environmental Initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate is expected to conduct research and teach at the undergraduate and graduate level on riparian areas at the interface between ecosystem function and hydrological processes.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in appropriate field

Application Method:
Interested candidates should complete application online www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=201640 and upload required documents; (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research and teaching interests, and (iv) 3-5 reference letters sent independently.

Reference letters can be sent by email to: CALS-ContactSNRE@email.arizona.edu and the hard copy sent to:

Charles F. Hutchinson, Director
Riparian Ecohydrology Search Committee
SNRE
1311 E. 4th St. BSE 325
Tucson, AZ 85722

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Assistant Research Scientist/Post-doc for Spatial Ecology of Ecosystem Services
Posted: Aug 15, 2011
Location: University of Arizona

An assistant research scientist/post-doctoral fellow with strong skills in spatially-explicit ecological modeling is sought to work on NSF and USGS-funded research on migratory species and ecosystem services. The post-doc will work under the supervision of Dr. Laura Lopez-Hoffman (School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona) and will also collaborate closely with Drs. Darius Semmens and Jay Diffendorfer (Rocky Mountain Geographic Science Center, USGS).

The post-doc will support ongoing efforts at the University of Arizona to model the population dynamics of Mexican free-tailed bats and the ecosystem services they provide. The post-doc will also take a leadership role in a USGS Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis working group on spatial subsidies in the ecosystem services of migratory species. This interdisciplinary effort blends spatial ecology, economics, and the emerging field incentive-based conservation. Information on the Powell Center working group can be found at: http://powellcenter.usgs.gov/current_projects.php#AnimalMigrationAbstract The post-doc will be the primary coordinator of the Powell Center modeling efforts. This offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with many scientists in both ongoing research and in the development of new research on the spatial ecology of ecosystem services. The post-doc will participate in all aspects of the scientific venture, with ample opportunity to prepare publications and new grant proposals.

A combination of rigorous modeling skills, a track record of publications, and experience with interdisciplinary research are required for this position. Experience in collaborative, team-oriented research is especially
desirable, as is leadership experience or evidence of leadership potential. The position requires a highly motivated, organized and personable individual.

Qualified applicants should have a PhD, and skills in conceptualizing and coding spatially-explicit population models.

Please apply through website: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=202033

The required application materials are: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and PDFs of 1-2 publications. The search committee will review applications beginning August 15th, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is for 2.5 years contingent on performance evaluations. The salary is $45,000 per year.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Laura Lopez-Hoffman (lauralh@email.arizona.edu) with questions.

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Chief Executive Officer
Posted: August 5, 2011
Location: NEON, INC., Boulder Colorado

NEON, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation created to manage large-scale ecological observing systems and experiments on behalf of the scientific community. NEON, Inc.’s goal is to provide information that will contribute to a better global understanding and decision-making capability in a changing environment, using scientific information about continental-scale ecology obtained through integrated observations and experiments.

The Corporation’s primary focus has been on the design and planning for the National Ecological Observatory Network (the NEON Project), a new, federally-funded network to collect ecological and environmental observations across the continental United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Observatory Network will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales over multiple decades.

NEON, Inc’s primary revenue source has been the NEON Project. It is supported, through a recently-approved, 5-year, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of approximately $433M. The expectation is that NEON, Inc. will continue to receive funding from NSF for 30 years of operations, at a level of approximately $80M per year after the 5-year construction period is complete and the Observatory is commissioned.

The NEON, Inc. Project is the first Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) Project that supports ecological science, with the objective of transforming ecological science at the continental scale. It does so by providing physical and information infrastructure to capture data. The data the NEON, Inc. Project collects and provides will focus on how land use, climate change and invasive species affect biodiversity and ecosystem services. Obtaining integrated data on these relationships over a long-term period is crucial to improving forecast models and resource management for environmental change. These data and information products will be readily available to scientists, educators, students, decision makers, and the public. This will allow a wide audience to use NEON, Inc. tools to understand and address ecological questions and issues. The NEON, Inc. infrastructure is a means of enabling transformational science and promoting broad ecological literacy.

For additional information about the Project and NEON, Inc., please view their website:
www.neoninc.org.

Background:

NEON, Inc. was officially incorporated in 2006 to carry out the formal planning, design, construction and operation of the NEON, Inc. Project, which had been conceived more than 5 years earlier. Since 2006, the planning and design of the NEON Project has been the sole focus of the Corporation, with the exception of a few small, but related projects. With the design and plan approved and NSF funding now in place, the focus is now on construction and operation of the Observatory. It is anticipated that the 20 core and 40 relocatable sites, the mobile lab, and the three airborne observation platforms, will be completed in 2016.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the sixteen-member Board of Directors, the CEO will be held accountable for achieving all of the Corporation’s goals and objectives as determined by the Board and the cooperative agreements with NSF. The CEO will be responsible for planning, organizing, and providing leadership and scientific direction to the current staff of 125 professionals and will manage the growth of the Corporation to the size required to construct and operate the Observatory, as well as pursue other business interests that the Corporation might have. He/She will also be responsible for overseeing the Corporation’s programs and activities, within the bylaws and policies of the Board, and to achieve the mission, goals, and objectives of the Corporation in the most effective manner possible.

The CEO is supported by two outside committees that are staffed by NEON Member Organizations: the Program Advisory Committee and the Science, Technology, and Education Advisory Committee. The CEO currently has 8 direct reports, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief of External Affairs, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Chief of Human Resources, Chief of Education and Public Engagement, the NEON Observatory Director, and the NEON Project Manager.

The key responsibilities for the CEO will include:

• Strategic planning, advocacy, intellectual leadership, and the effective operation of the Corporation.
• Maintaining the scientific credibility of NEON, Inc. and the Project.
• Fostering cohesive and coordinated leadership for NEON, Inc. to assure that NEON as a Corporation achieves its goals.
• Determining how NEON, Inc. should be organized and promoted to assure it has a broad impact, nationally and internationally.
• Acting as the primary corporate and institutional liaison with Congress and senior-level government (federal, state, and local) officials to educate them regarding NEON, Inc.’s current and future projects.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective system of communication, consultation, and coordination with NSF.

Requirements:

• M.S. or MBA required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum ten years senior management experience; experience managing a minimum of 50 people and a $20M budget.
• Leadership skills with the ability to maintain NEON, Inc’s climate of excellence.
• Strategic visioning and organizational skills.
• Experience in the management of staff, long-range planning and budgeting, and oversight of technical services and business functions in an organization of comparable size and complexity, with a preference for experience building and operating a scientific facility.
• Experience successfully growing an organization (e.g., department within a larger corporation or start-up).
• Experience advocating to stakeholders.
• Experience successfully working with government funding organizations.
• Experience developing synergistic partnerships to encourage new modes of collaboration.
• High level of initiative and creativity. An innovative leader who can create a culture in which members of the community are encouraged to bring their ideas for additional projects to NEON’s attention.

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Compensation: A base salary in the $260,000 - $300,000 range plus a generous benefits package to include a 6% contribution to a 401K which is immediately vested. Relocation and interview expenses will be paid.

EEO: JDG Associates recognizes that NEON, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or disability.

Deadline: Applications must be received by September 16, 2011.

Contact:
Joe DeGioia
JDG Associates, Ltd.
1700 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
301-340-2210
degioia@jdgsearch.com

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Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor
Posted: August 5, 2011
Location: University Of Maryland

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date: August 15, 2011

Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. The University of Maryland Department of Geography, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Biospheric Science Branch, and PNNL Joint Global Change Research Institute are seeking a Project Scientist for a new joint initiative on integrated models and observations of land surface dynamics and carbon. Reporting to a senior cross-institutional advisory committee, the Project Scientist will play a key role in the strategic development of the initiative, manage day-to-day operations, and catalyze the interdisciplinary integration and synthesis of its state-of-the art activities. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct advanced research that contributes to one or more of the initiatives core integrated research themes: Global Forest Structure, Land-Use Data Initiative, Airborne Instrument Products Cal/Val, and Integrated Model Development. The position will involve advanced scientific research, interdisciplinary syntheses, strategic planning, project management and outreach, as well as various other tasks as required for the smooth functioning of large research projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree is required in Earth system science, computational science, or a related area. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience, preferably 2 or more years. We are seeking the most outstanding candidates, with a track record of publications and awarded grants appropriate to rank. Applicants at the Research Associate Professor level should have a strong established funding and publication record. Prior experience should demonstrate the ability to assist in maintaining relationships with collaborators and to participate as a member of a research team.

To Apply: For best consideration, submit letter of application and a resume with the names and telephone numbers of three references to https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55055 by August 15, 2011. 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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Research Associate for satellite data, Net Primary Production (NPP) and Carbon use on land
Posted August 5, 2011
Location: University of Maryland

The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at The University of Maryland is currently looking for a Research Associate (PhD) or Faculty Research Assistant (Master’s Degree) to provide research and programming support for a NASA/Goddard effort to utilize satellite data to estimate the human rate of Net Primary Production (NPP) carbon use on land.
General Duties (based on level of experience)

• mine, clean, sort, and validate United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Database (FAOSTATS) data
• streamline and automate current procedure and link to carbon models
• further develop equations estimating NPP Carbon required for broader range of reported food, fiber, and fabrication products as reported in the FAOSTATS
  Specific Activities:
• Use Bio-agronomic modules to estimate landscape NPP from data
• Analyze 28 years of satellite observations from AVHRR and MODIS
• Use terrestrial carbon models to combine satellite vegetation indices and climate data to calculate NPP
• Investigate the demand for NPP as a function of land use/land cover and land management policy
  

Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ph.D. or Master of Science in environmental or related science - understanding of basic scientific concepts, familiarity with instrumentation and methodology. Familiarity with meteorology and/or satellite remote-sensing. Experience working with large data volumes
• Experience with FAOSTATS data
• Experience with technical/scientific writing
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication: public speaking/presentation skills, written communication. For both of these, the ability to communicate highly technical concepts to several different types of audiences - scientific, management, lay public
• General: Self-motivated, able to work under deadlines/time frames of all types

The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on experience, skills, and knowledge. Information on University benefits may be found at http://www.uhr.umd.edu/benefits/benefits.cfm.
To Apply: To apply for the position, please forward, by September 1, 2011, your resume, cover letter and list of three references to Andrew Negri, ESSIC Assistant Director (anegri@essic.umd.edu). The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.

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Post-doc position in Earth System Modeling
Posted: August 5, 2011
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Earth system modeling and analysis. Preferred background is in atmospheric science, ecology, physics, mathematics, computer science or another related field of Earth sciences. Strong skills in numerical modeling, programming, data handling and the ability to work in a team are desirable. Knowledge in various components of the Earth system including atmosphere, ocean, land and the carbon cycle is a plus. The position can lead to opportunities in collaborating with a group of scientists at the University, NASA, DOE and NOAA labs at the forefront of Earth system science research. The initial term is for one year, renewable depending on work progress, with prospect for long-term research track. Please send CV, names of references and any other supporting material to: Professor Ning Zeng, Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-2425, USA; Work phone: (301) 405-5377; Email: zeng@umd.edu; Internet: http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~zeng/.

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Laboratory Business Manager for EcoCore
Posted: August 5, 2011
Location: Colorado State University

The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL), a premier center for ecosystem research, seeks applications for the position of Laboratory Business Manager for the EcoCore analytical facility. The EcoCore was recently designated as a Colorado State University (CSU) core facility (http://vpr.colostate.edu/pages/specialize-core-facilities.asp), providing an opportunity to enhance and expand the services offered by the NREL analytical laboratory (http://www.nrel.colostate.edu/analytical-services.html. This is a common-use facility for a broad suite of chemical-physical and biological analyses of soil, plant, water and other environmental samples. Our primary mission is to provide cutting-edge capabilities, facilities, and expertise to our research community, which includes scientists from our institute, the greater CSU community, federal and state partner agencies, and other parties. We also operate as a service laboratory, offering a variety of analyses on a fee basis. The successful applicant will join two full-time laboratory staff with decades of combined experience at NREL, and two faculty laboratory directors.

We seek applicants with experience and expertise in chemical and/or biological analyses of environmental samples, who can help us to develop and execute a business plan for the facility, oversee client relationships and manage laboratory services. This position will involve business planning, project management, contract and grant writing, as well as hands-on participation in laboratory analyses and training. Major instruments include: Isotope ratio mass spectrometers, solid sample elemental analyzer, automated wet chemistry system for ammonium, nitrate and phosphate, total organic carbon/ total nitrogen analyzer, infrared gas analyzers, and a gas chromatograph. Successful candidates will be able to articulate a vision for increasing revenue, seeking external funding, and increasing training opportunities, without sacrificing our ability to meet our primary mission.

Required:
-Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in a related science or business management.
-Experience in analyses of laboratory samples.

Desired:
-Experience in project management, client relations, marketing, and grant writing.
-Strong communication skills.

The position will be funded as a 12-month salaried position at a salary of $38,000 - $52,000 based on experience. The position will be filled at the Research Associate-III or Research Scientist-I level depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For full consideration send cover letter, resume and three references by August 15, 2011 to http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities.html. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information contact Dr. Matthew Wallenstein: matthew.wallenstein@colostate.edu

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Post-doc in forest carbon cycle research
Posted: July 22, 2011
Location: University of Toronto, Canada

Postdoctoral Position at the University of Toronto
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to participate in a university-government joint project funded by the NSERC Strategic Grant Program and the Canadian Forest Service to contribute to the development of the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS). The project will be completed in about two years. The major goal of this project is to add new capabilities to CBM-CFS that enable the estimation of the impacts of climate and atmospheric changes on the forest carbon cycle. This provides exciting career-development opportunities to advance science towards the needs of government climate change policy formulation. The major tasks of this position are: (1) to assess the impacts of climate change on forest species composition and structure using a dynamic vegetation model (Can-IBIS); and (2) to further develop a process-based Integrated Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon model (InTEC) that can incorporate dynamic vegetation processes for long-term forest carbon cycle modeling.
Requirements: Ph.D. in a recognized university in areas of micrometeorology, climatology, forest science, ecology, environmental remote sensing, GIS, and related fields. Experience with dynamic vegetation modeling or remote sensing of the biosphere would be highly desirable. However, candidates with physics or math or other backgrounds and strong interest in the terrestrial carbon cycle would also be considered. For application, please send to one of the following contacts your cv, brief statement of research interest, and three names who can serve as references.
Salary: $40,000-45,000/y for two years. The positions are available immediately.
Contacts:

1. Dr. Jing M. Chen, Professor, CRC, FRSC
Department of Geography and Program in Planning
University of Toronto
100 St. George St., Room 5047
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3
Tel: (416)978-7085
Fax: (416)946-3886
Email: chenj@geog.utoronto.ca<mailto:chenj@geog.utoronto.ca>
hxxp://www.geog.utoronto.ca/info/facweb/Chen/Chen%27s%20homepage/home.htm

 

1. Dr. Werner A. Kurz, Senior Research Scientist
Global Change and Landscape Ecology
Natural Resources Canada
Canadian Forest Service
506 West Burnside Road
Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5 Canada
E-mail: wkurz@nrcan.gc.ca<mailto:wkurz@nrcan.gc.ca>
Tel: 250-363-6031
hxxp://carbon.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca<hxxp://carbon.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/>

 

3. Dr. David T. Price, Research Scientist
Integrated Modeling of Climate Change Impacts
Natural Resources Canada
Northern Forestry Centre
5320 - 122 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 3S5
Tel: (780)435-7249
FAX: (780) 435-7359
E-mail: dprice@nrcan.gc.ca<mailto:dprice@nrcan.gc.ca>

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Post-doc in Terrestrial ecosystem modelling
Posted: July 22, 2011
Location: Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis (CCCma)

CCCma is looking for a post-doctoral fellow in the field of terrestrial ecosystem modelling. The position is available for two years and the salary is around $47K per year. The position requires application of the Canadian Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (CTEM) at regional and/or global scales and/or inclusion of new processes in CTEM. The position will be based in Victoria at the University of Victoria campus. This job requires excellent computer programming and logical skills so candidates with experience in other climate modelling related fields, if they are willing to learn about climate-vegetation interactions and the role of the terrestrial biosphere in the context of earth system modelling, are more than welcome to apply.

Please forward your CV and a cover letter to Vivek Arora (vivek.arora@ec.gc.ca) if you would like to apply for this position. Drop an email for further information on CTEM or see CTEM related publications at http://www.cccma.ec.gc.ca/varora/.

There is no closing date for this position and the search will continue
until a suitable candidate is found.

 

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2 Post-docs: Analysis and Modeling of the Carbon Cycle
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: UC Irvine

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine in the laboratory of Dr. James Randerson on topics related to the study of the contemporary global carbon cycle. The position will involve analysis of recent changes in the terrestrial biosphere using atmospheric and remote sensing observations, eddy covariance flux observations, and models. Potential areas of scientific inquiry include, but are not limited to, the study of drought effects on ecosystem carbon fluxes and fires, analysis of aircraft CO2 and CH4 observations from Alaska, direct measurement and analysis of CO2/CH4/CO emission factors from fires in the western U.S., or climate-carbon model benchmarking. The scholar also may develop new ways to use available observations to reduce uncertainties related to climate-carbon models projections of future change.

A Ph.D. in earth system science, biology, chemistry, atmospheric science, civil engineering or a related discipline is required. Experience with remote sensing or eddy covariance data analysis and/or model development is desired, along with knowledge of programming languages such as C, FORTRAN, R, Python, MATLAB, or IDL. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, along with demonstrated ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

For full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names and telephone numbers of three references by July 31st, 2011 to Jim Randerson, jranders@uci.edu. The start date is negotiable. A 12-month commitment is expected. Pending successful performance, the position may be renewed annually for up to three years.

University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Faculty in land-atmosphere interactions
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: Lancaster Environment Centre, UK

https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A253

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Program Manager, Forest and Woodlands Program
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO

Program Manager, Forest and Woodlands
Program, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station

The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) has just opened a vacancy announcement for a Program Manager (PM) position, GS-0401-15 . This PM position is with the one of the station's largest and most diverse science programs; the incumbent is responsible for a broad range of management activities for the Forest and Woodland Ecosystem Science Program. Primary responsibilities include science leadership, planning and management (45%), supervisory and managerial responsibilities (30%), and consultation with other biologists and scientists (25%). The incumbent serves as the science lead for this program and as a member of the Station's Leadership Team, to develop strategies for planning and developing major agency programs of regional, national and international scope and impact. The position is located in Fort Collins and reports to the Deputy Station Director.The position is open from June 30 through July 29th.

The Merit announcement is open to current career or career-conditional federal employees with competitive status. Reinstatement eligibles, persons with disabilities, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles, certain military spouses, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability, former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities.

11-22531633-0787G-EB: hxxp://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100539320JobTitle=Supervisory+Biologistq=11-22531633-0787G-EBwhere=brd=3876vw=bFedEmp=YFedPub=Yx=0y=0AVSDM=2011-06-30+00%3a03%3a00

The Demo announcement is open to
U.S. citizens.

11-22531633-0787DP-EB: hxxp://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=100539312JobTitle=Supervisory+Biologistq=11-22531633-0787DP-EBwhere=brd=3876vw=bFedEmp=NFedPub=YAVSDM=2011-06-30+00%3a03%3a00

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Postdoctoral Fellow/Project Scientist
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: Princeton University, New Jersey

Physical Processes in Atmospheric General Circulation Models
Through the DOE Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) FASTER (Fast-physics System Testbed and Research) program, the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) at Princeton University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow or project scientist in modeling physical processes in atmospheric general circulation models. The project will initially involve advanced microphysics in the cumulus parameterization in GFDL’s CM3, an advanced atmosphere-ocean general circulation model participating in the current IPCC AR5 assessment. FASTER will evaluate this and other CM3 physical processes using high-resolution process models and observations. The postdoctoral scientist will participate both in FASTER activities and model development at GFDL. The position will be filled as a BNL employee but located mostly at GFDL. The initial appointment will be for one year with renewal possible for up to three years. Scientists with backgrounds in general circulation modeling or parameterization development are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a statement of interest, CV, and three suggested references for letters of recommendation to Leo Donner, leo.j.donner@noaa.gov, to whom inquires regarding the position may also be directed.

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Assistant/Associate Professor Climate Modeler
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: Oregon State University

Position Announcement
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Posting 0007671

Position: The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9- or 12-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Climate Science. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

This position is a climate modeler with expertise in understanding connections among components of the climate system on regional and global scales. Specific interests might include research on large-scale variability and associated regional/continental climate, or climate model downscaling. This position leads efforts to understand climate system variations, with emphasis on the physical processes and mechanisms that are associated with changes in regional climate, for example, by integrating climate model simulations on multiple scales with analyses of historical climate and/or paleoclimate data. Research performed by the incumbent contributes to expanding Oregon State University programs in climate variability and change, ecosystem response, and the carbon cycle. This individual collaborates within and across university divisions and with the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute on issues related to impacts of natural and anthropogenic climate change. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program, and design and teach courses specific to the field of climate science such as statistical data analysis and climate modeling. Other duties include advising and mentoring graduate students and participation in the college teaching program.

COAS is one of the world’s leading graduate research institutions for oceanographic and atmospheric sciences, with more than 200 faculty and staff members, approximately 100 graduate students, and a wide variety of assets including an excellent computing infrastructure, state-of-the-art analytical facilities and two research vessels.

Responsibilities:
60% Scholarship: Conduct externally funded research. Publication of scholarly work in peer-reviewed, top journals. Contribute substantially to advancing the field of climate research.

30% Teaching: High-quality teaching of graduate courses in regional and global climate change topics. Occasional teaching of undergraduate courses on climate change impacts.

10% Service: Provide service to the college and/or university to sustain and promote the research and educational missions. This position is also expected to participate in service to their research discipline through journal and grant review processes.

Appointment: Incumbent appointed to 9-month appointment is expected to secure other sources of funding to support 100% of research salary during the summer months. Incumbent appointed to 12-month appointment is expected to secure other sources of funding to support 0.25 FTE of his/her full-time salary. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. COAS policy is to confer indefinite tenure when promoted to full Professor. Should indefinite tenure be granted, the appointment will be on a 9-month basis, as are all COAS indefinite tenure agreements.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a closely related field.
• A record of significant and innovative research related to analysis and modeling to investigate climate change and climate variability.
• Evidence of a clear potential to attract external funding.
• A broad understanding of atmosphere-ocean-land interactions related to climate and the ability to analyze these interactions.
• Strong potential for mentoring and teaching of graduate students.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Proficient in oral and written English.
• Demonstrated success in extramural funding, peer-reviewed publications and a clearly defined research agenda commensurate with academic rank.
• For appointment at the Assistant Professor level, the faculty member must have an established research program supported by extramural funding or demonstrated potential to develop such a program.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor level, the candidate must have a record of scholarship and extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in predicting future regional-scale climate, impacts and feedbacks.
• Experience in writing proposals and evidence of excellence in teaching along with active involvement in academics as a faculty member.

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

Application Closing: For full consideration, applications must be received by October 3, 2011.

To Apply: go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58865. For information regarding The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences please visit http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/.

For full consideration your application must be received by October 3, 2011.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A detailed curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, and three professional references, their email addresses and contact numbers (Upload as 'Other Document' if not included with your vita).
2. A cover letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications, statement of current and proposed research interests and a statement of teaching experience and interest (Upload as 'Cover Letter').

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Eric Skyllingstad by email (skylling@coas.oregonstate.edu), 541-737-5697 (phone) or 541-737-2064 (FAX).

University and Community: Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose – making a positive difference on quality of life and the natural world in Oregon and beyond. Through teaching, applied research, innovation and service, OSU turns ideals into reality with a unique approach characterized by collaboration and strategic focus.

Founded in 1868, OSU is one of only two American universities designated as a Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only one in Oregon recognized for its “very high research activity” (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is Oregon’s largest public research university, conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the state’s university system and bringing in a record $250 million in scientific grants and contracts this year.

OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100-mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 3,800 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 3,500 U.S. students of color and nearly 1,100 international students. Students come from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries worldwide.

Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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Post-Doc Agriculure/Environment
Posted: July, 18, 2011
Location: Ottowa, Cananda

Quantifying emissions of particulate matter from agricultural sources
CDN $47,233 /yr – Some travel expenses paid
Full-time Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reporting to Dr. Elizabeth Pattey (laboratory of micrometeorology). Post starts 1 September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. Potential post length is 19 months (31 March 2013) with possibilities of extension. The research centre is part of the federal department of agriculture and is located at the Central Experimental Farm, of Ottawa (Ontario, Canada). The project consists in refining an agro-environmental indicator for quantifying the emissions of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10 and TSP) from agricultural sources in Canada, as part of the National Agri-Environmental Health Analysis and Reporting Program. The emphasis will be on improving the calculation of PM emissions from cultivated fields caused by wind erosion, tillage and harvest. The candidate will also be involved in experimentation aiming at deriving coefficients of PM emissions from Canadian agricultural sources. The candidate will be actively involved in communicating the research results (workshops, conference and scientific papers). He/She should be fluent in English (oral and written) and have a valid driver’s licence. Suitable profile and experience o abilities to use and verify models (including dispersion models) o familiar with agricultural micrometeorology and related instrumentation o familiar with mid-latitude agricultural management practices o knowledge in atmospheric science o abilities to use and write scripts in GIS (ArcGIS), Matlab and write macros in Excel o knowledge of Fortran and C++ is an asset Application The candidates should fill as soon as possible Form 200 to apply for a Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp) and refer to the instruction to do so. To be eligible the candidate must have obtained its PhD within the past 5 yrs. Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and coordinates of three referees by email to Dr. Elizabeth Pattey (Elizabeth.Pattey@agr.gc.ca). Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please mention PDF- PM in the e-mail subject line.

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Field Technician
Posted: July 18, 2011
Location: University of New Mexico

We are seeking a highly qualified Field Research Scientist that will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a cluster of nine eddy flux towers across an elevation gradient in Central New Mexico. We are using these towers to increase our understanding of atmosphere-biosphere interactions and climate land surface feedbacks in well represented upland biomes throughout the Southwest. The candidate will maintain all tower flux systems and will work with an interdisciplinary group of faculty, postdoctoral and graduate researchers to make additional physiological and ecological field measurements associated with this project. The candidate will also participate in data management, data analysis, and the preparation of peer-reviewed publications of research findings. Candidates with a background in micrometeorology and/or plant physiology and technical expertise with Campbell Scientific dataloggers and eddy covariance-based flux measurement equipment are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in UNM Biology and will require frequent day travel to field sites. UNM is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information and to apply, please go to the following link:
unmjobs . unm . edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63155 . Please contact Dr. Marcy Litvak, 505-277-5580, mlitvak@unm.edu if there are any questions.

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Post-doc for Earth system modeling
Posted: July 1, 2011
Location: University of Maryland College Park, MD

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Earth system modeling and analysis. Preferred background is in atmospheric science, ecology, physics, mathematics, computer science or another related field of Earth sciences. Strong skills in numerical modeling, programming, data handling and the ability to work in a team are desirable. Knowledge in various components of the Earth system including atmosphere, ocean, land and the carbon cycle is a plus. The position can lead to opportunities in collaborating with a group of scientists at the University, NASA, DOE and NOAA labs at the forefront of Earth system science research. The initial term is for one year, renewable for 3 years depending on work progress, and with the possibility of leading to research track. Please send CV, names of references and any other supporting material to: Professor Ning Zeng, Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-2425, USA; Work phone: (301) 405-5377; Email: zeng@umd.edu; Internet: http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~zeng/.

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Physical Scientist with the Forest Service
Posted: July 1, 2011
Location: Arlington, VA

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Biological Scientist with the Forest Service
Posted: July 1, 2011
Location: Arlington, VA

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Engineer/Scientist in Climate Modeling
Posted: July 1, 2011
Location: France

Division Material Sciences
Type of Contract Permanent Position
Function Manager
Education level (minimum) Masters
Research field Climate Modelling
Professional experience Minimum 3 years
Languages French, English
Country France
Location Atomic Energy Commission, Saclay
LSCE (Orme des merisiers)

Job description
Context:
Climate modeling lies at the heart of numerous studies ranging from the understanding of interactions and processes involved in climate changes to climate impact assessment and decision support. This research, involves model simulation,coupling of climate models and biogeochemical cycles as well as improved model versions that better represent small-scale processes. The IPSL climate model couples, in a modular way, a 3D atmospheric model, a 3D ocean model, a land surface model, a sea ice model and biogeochemical models in different compartments. The various configurations and uses lead to stronger requirements on the realism of the dynamics and physical characteristics of the climate. Model validation requires a dedicated approach, as the simple evaluation of individual components does not guarantee a smooth functioning of a coupled system. There is also a need to develop scientific strategies to identify the sources of bias in coupled models. Model validation requires the input of many experts. It is also based on sets of diagnostics and analysis of various complexities allowing one to quantify the link between simulation results and observations which need to be maintained and advanced in accordance to current scientific issues.

Mission:
Develop a strategy of quality assurance for the IPSL coupled model results in order to describe climatologies from a physical and dynamical point of view as well as to understand how bias in individual components or in couplings affect simulated climatology (mean state, climate variability, extreme events). This work, under the supervision of Drs. Pascale Braconnot and Olivier Marti, will be carried out through interactions with scientists and engineers who develop and exploit the IPSL climate model results. The candidate will integrate the “Climate modeling” team (run by Didier. Paillard, LSCE, France)

Activity breakdown:
This refers to the dynamical and physical parts of the IPSL climate model in its different coupled configurations (mean state, variability, process). Working time will be distributed in the following way: 1. Development of a series of diagnostics in order to permanently have a model whose main simulated climate characteristics are known and documented (~ 40% of the time). This work is part of the implementation of a strategy of quality assurance for the coupled model results. It will be carried out in collaboration with various experts and includes the analysis and synthesis of results as well as feedback on the quality of reference simulations. 2. Development of new reference versions of the model from sets of sensitivity tests (~ 30% of the time) in order to analyze improvements between the successive versions. The priorities for these steps will be defined in consultation with the development group of the coupled model. 3. Research to evolve the criteria and evaluation methods of the model (~ 30% of the time) in order to take better advantage of different model configurations and sets of simulations. This part will be defined in consultation with the researchers involved in the model evolution

Candidate profile
Skills: This engineer/scientist position addresses a candidate with a background in the physics and dynamics of climate, in climate modeling, in statistics, in analysis methods, and who has a strong interest in development of community tools (software).
Level: Masters degree (Ph.D. desirable).
Note: Interest in team work and ability to interact with many people are essential qualities for this position.

How to apply
Send resume + application letter by the end of July 2011.

Contacts
Pascale Braconnot: pascale.braconnot@lsce.ipsl.fr and Olivier Marti: olivier.marti@lsce.ipsl.fr Interviews will be held early September 2011

 

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