1. Professor - Remote Sensing
The University of Alabama, Department of Geography invites applications for a position in the area of Remote Sensing, starting August 16, 2017 at the rank of Professor with tenure. This new position will support the expansion of our Department and the initiation of our new Ph.D. program, tentatively scheduled to begin fall 2017. Successful candidates will demonstrate sustained accomplishments including a research program that is widely recognized and externally funded as well as a proven track record of graduate and undergraduate mentoring. It is expected that the candidate hired would significantly enhance the University of Alabama’s visibility and impact in remote sensing research and scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements the University’s designation as a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Geospatial Sciences and one or more of the department’s broader research foci including: water resources, human-environment systems, environmental management and change, and human impacts on the environment (see http://geography.ua.edu/). A Ph.D. in Geography or closely related discipline is required.
Details
Employer
University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000695/professor-remote-sensing/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
2. Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Postdoctoral Scholar
The College of Information Sciences and Technology and The Applied Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University are currently seeking US citizen candidates for a postdoctoral scholarship position. The job location is in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Scholars Program was designed to utilize mission-critical expertise possessed by highly qualified subject matter experts in DTRA’s mission to combat and respond to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation and use.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in physical science or engineering, such as applied physics, geology, geophysics or other geosciences, physics, or a related field. Skills and knowledge required include properties of geological media, and an understanding of scientific analysis methods in detecting and characterizing earthquakes and other seismic phenomena. Ability to study seismic wave types, intensities, and the effects of topography and depth of event across seismic signatures is representative of skill sets that are useful or must be learned, Training or experience in seismic sensors and networks is beneficial, including modeling. Ability to understand methods in acoustic or hydroacoustic techniques is desirable. Experimental or theoretical specialties are welcome, but candidates need to be willing and flexible at learning and reviewing concepts beyond their specialty.
Details
Employer
Pennsylvania State University
Location
State College, Pennsylvania
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Ref
911830
Discipline
Seismology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000692/nuclear-explosion-monitoring-postdoctoral-scholar/
3. Theoretical/Quantitative Ecologist, Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources (http://deenr.rutgers.edu/) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (https://marine.rutgers.edu/main/) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Theoretical/Quantitative Ecology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are searching for a highly creative, productive and collaborative scientist whose work addresses fundamental topics in any area of ecological theory using modeling, computation, or other mathematical approaches. The specific research and system of study are open. The candidate is expected to have, or develop, an internationally recognized research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the candidate’s area of expertise, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. This position requires a PhD at the time of appointment, with post-doctoral experience preferred.
Details
Employer
Rutgers University
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey (US)
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
4. Assistant Professor of Physics
Worcester State University, Department of Earth, Environment and Physics, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2017. We seek an interdisciplinary scientist enthusiastic about integration of physics and environmental science. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the two semester introductory physics sequence and an introductory environmental science course. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop new intermediate and upper level courses in their area of expertise that will contribute to and enhance both the department's physics and environmental science curriculums. Area of expertise is open but must include the application of physics to the study of the environment or as a means of addressing environmental challenges.
Details:
Employer
Worcester State University
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000693/assistant-professor-of-physics/
5. Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Instructor - Department of Geology and Environmental Science
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University is accepting applications for two, 1-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor\Visiting Instructor positions, to provide instruction for lecture and laboratory courses in the physical and Earth sciences. Teaching duties will include introductory and general education classes, and may include upper-level undergraduate courses based upon each candidate's relevant experience. The department is especially interested in candidates with successful teaching experience with courses such as physical geology, oceanography, meteorology and earth system science.
Candidates must hold a master's degree or be ABD in a geoscience or related field at the time of employment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate students and provide evidence of their ability to work within a collegial scholarly environment. The department is very interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.
Details:
Employer
James Madison University
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
Masters
6. Postdoctoral Researcher in Land-Atmosphere Interactions
The Medvigy lab at the University of Notre Dame (http://biology.nd.edu/people/david-medvigy/) seeks a postdoctoral scholar to study the implications of tropical deforestation for hydroclimate and vegetation. Candidate will have expertise in land-atmosphere interactions and numerical modeling. A range of available projects includes: (1) Explaining how different spatial patterns and scales of deforestation affect regional climate; (2) Determining remote effects of deforestation; and (3) Studying feedbacks in a coupled deforestation-climate-vegetation system.
Details:
Employer
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame
Location
Notre Dame, IN
Posted
Nov 14, 2016
Closes
Dec 14, 2016
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000686/postdoctoral-researcher-in-land-atmosphere-interactions/
7. Biogeochemistry
The Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences at California State University, Fresno seeks a broadly trained biogeochemist for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Biogeochemistry. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, mentoring students, conducting research in the area of expertise, and engaging in university service. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to or potential for teaching excellence, research, and scholarly activities, including successful grantsmanship and research publications.
Details:
Employer
Jobelephant.com
Location
Fresno, CA
Posted
Nov 11, 2016
Closes
Dec 11, 2016
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Geochemistry
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Tenure Track
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000680/biogeochemistry/
8. Director of the CSUB California Energy Research Center
Description: Full-time Director of the recently established CSUB Energy Research Center (csub.edu/energycenter). The CSUB Energy Research Center was established in 2013 with the goals of supporting and promoting interdisciplinary faculty energy-related research. The new director will have the opportunity to work with a diverse pool of active faculty from six different departments and the administration to grow and shape the Center and its activities. The successful applicant will procure resources from governmental, industry, and community sources for faculty and student research in energy resources, technology, and management. Outreach and team leadership in developing collaborations in proposal writing will be an essential part of the job as will travel to meet with funding sources and collaborative personnel from other centers. Other duties will include those consistent with center directorships including managing staff and chairing the advisory board. Applicants will be appointed with retreat rights to the most appropriately affiliated academic program pending approval of the department.
Qualifications: A PhD in a field associated with energy research such as but not limited to engineering, geoscience, or physics, and consistent with a department at CSUB. A record of funded research grants and scholarship is essential, along with the ability to lead and manage a team of collaborators. Experience with local energy-related industries, and outreach to potential partners (i.e., petroleum, wind, solar, electrical, geothermal, biofuels, agriculture, water resources) preferred. Experience with managing staff and assistants is desired. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach up to two classes per year, which may be upper division or graduate level in area of specialty.
Details:
Employer
California State University, Bakersfield
Location
Bakersfield, California
Salary
Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Posted
Nov 11, 2016
Closes
Dec 11, 2016
Ref
CERC
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Geochemistry,Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000664/director-of-the-csub-california-energy-research-center/
9. Visiting Scientist Software Developer w/NOAA NowCOAST
Where You Will Work
This position will be located in the NOAA-UNH Joint Hydrographic Center (JHC)/Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping on the beautiful campus of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
What You Will Do
The Visiting Scientist position involves helping with 1) the enhancement of NOAA’s nowCOAST data ingest system, web mapping services, and map viewer to improve efficiencies, implement additional features and functionality, and incorporate the processing and display of additional NOAA datasets, 2) the development of an interactive web-based map viewer application to fulfill NWS mission requirements using the nowCOAST framework, and 3) the development of a prototype common data ingest system based on the nowCOAST framework and open source software.
Details:
Employer
UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs
Location
Durham, New Hampshire (US)
Posted
Nov 09, 2016
Closes
Dec 09, 2016
Ref
#446687
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
Bachelors
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000663/visiting-scientist-software-developer-w-noaa-nowcoast/
10. Civil Engineering Professor (Hydrology)
Polytechnique Montreal is one of Canada’s leading engineering schools and engineering faculties and the largest in Québec with regards to its student population and the scope of its research activities with more than 8, 000 students and 1,000 employees. Polytechnique Montréal is seeking applicants for a Professor position in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering in the field of Civil Engineering (Hydrology).
MAJOR RESPONSABILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the basic duties of this position with a dynamic and creative approach. In particular, he or she will:
• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at every level;
• supervise undergraduate and graduate students;
• carry out innovative research projects;
• secure grants and research contracts with the aim of training highly qualified personnel through their involvement in research activities, and publishing scientific results;
• collaborate to teaching and research activities of the Group Génie-eau;
• collaborate with researchers from Polytechnique or other institutions;
• collaborate with government agencies (Ministries, MRCs and municipalities), parastatal institutions and industrial partners.
Details:
Employer
Polytechnique Montréal
Location
Montréal, Quebec (CA)
Posted
Nov 10, 2016
Closes
Jan 04, 2017
Ref
16-P-7
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000676/civil-engineering-professor-hydrology-/
