1. Professor in Geophysics

The Department of Geosciences at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad field of Geophysics. We encourage applications from individuals with strengths that complement existing and emerging research areas, and who can collaborate across disciplinary boundaries. The Geophysics Group in the Department of Geosciences has internationally recognized research programs in seismology, hydrogeophysics, near-surface geophysics, snow-and-ice science, and volcanology. Emerging research areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, marine geology and geophysics, geodynamics, and climate science.

Applicants must have a PhD in geophysics, or related fields such as applied physics, applied mathematics, or engineering, and must have demonstrated success in research. The position may be filled either at the assistant or associate level depending upon experience. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged. Review of candidates will begin on August 31st and continue until the position is filled. The successful applicant could begin as early as January 2018, but Fall 2018 is possible.

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Employer

Boise State

Location

Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, USA

Posted

Jul 17, 2017

Closes

Aug 16, 2017

Discipline

Near Surface Geophysics,Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003637/professor-in-geophysics/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

2. Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in tropical physical oceanography of relevance to seasonal to decadal climate variability and change. The successful candidate will work on a NSF funded project on the physical oceanographic causes of sea surface temperature states that causes extreme weather and climate events.

Candidates must have a PhD in either physical oceanography or climate, atmospheric and related sciences with a concentration in physical oceanography and a keen interest in tropical physical oceanographic problems of relevance to climate variability and change including upper ocean dynamics and air-sea interaction. Demonstrated skill in the ability to analyze and manipulate large and disparate datasets and familiarity with diagnosis of ocean Reanalyses and ocean general circulation models is preferred.

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Employer

Columbia University

Location

Palisades, New York

Posted

Jul 17, 2017

Closes

Aug 16, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean Science

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Contract

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003635/postdoctoral-research-scientist-/

3. Staff or Assistant Research Scientist, Hydrologist

The Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) seeks a Staff or Assistant Research Scientist, Hydrologist to be located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The successful applicant generally will work with DRI research personnel to perform environmental and hydrologic studies, including field and laboratory experiments, with an emphasis on surface water hydrology and hydraulics in arid environments. This work includes: conducting environmental studies; performing flood assessments, delineation of regulatory floodplains, hydrometeorological analysis, and forensic studies of flood damage; and accomplishing sediment and contaminant transport studies.

Other work may include field support for hydrogeology, geology, and soil physics related projects. The applicant will be directly involved in all aspects of scientific research, to include: design of experiments; collecting, managing and analyzing data; hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport modeling, including two-dimensional hydraulic modeling; and report writing. The position will require some travel for field projects throughout the southwestern United States. U.S.A. citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a security clearance is mandatory.

Details

Employer

Desert Research Institute

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted

Jul 14, 2017

Closes

Aug 13, 2017

Discipline

Hydrology

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Paid

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003634/staff-or-assistant-research-scientist-hydrologist/

4. Associate Vice President Research and Scientific Director of the Ocean Frontier Institute

Dalhousie University invites applications, expressions of interest and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President Research (AVPR) and Scientific Director of the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI). This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of Dalhousie’s priority research areas, and to drive the development of a long-term strategy for the world’s first truly transnational research institute for interdisciplinary science at the ocean frontier. This leadership role will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to help fundamentally change the landscape of ocean sciences in Canada and internationally.

The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with experience in building diverse and collaborative interdisciplinary research teams, relating to a range of internal and external partners, and securing new funding sources. Tenured as a full professor and reporting to the Vice President Research, the AVPR and OFI Scientific Director will have strong international credibility and leadership as a research scientist in at least one of the OFI’s disciplines, and be able to lead an intellectual community of scholars while helping to build an infrastructure that encourages excellence. The ideal candidate will show clear evidence of excellent communication and people skills, strong and diverse knowledge of research at the ocean frontier, adaptability, and knowledge of international ocean science, industry, and policy.

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Employer

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted

Jul 13, 2017

Closes

Aug 12, 2017

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003628/associate-vice-president-research-and-scientific-director-of-the-ocean-frontier-institute-/

5. Post-doctoral position – Ecology – Remote Phenology - Brazil

The successful applicant’s activities will be concentrated on: (1) the establishment and monitoring of a phenology system using digital cameras (phenocams) at Nordeste study sites encompassing different areas of seasonal tropical dry forest (STDF) and ‘caatinga’ vegetation types in northeast Brazil ; (2) The analyses of digital images in order to establish the dynamics of leaf exchange patterns and, with the aid of concurrently collected meteorological data, to key identify environmental drivers of semi-arid vegetation seasonality patterns.

The candidate must have a Ph. D. degree on Ecology, Biological Sciences, Plant Biology, Remote Sensing or related fields, with experience and ability for field work, programming, primarily in R language and statistical analysis of ecological data. Knowledge of machine learning for image processing and analysis, time-series data analyses, digital remote phenology using cameras, GIS, remote monitoring with drones, hyperspectral and Lidar sensors is considered advantageous, with proficiency in a language other than English, such as Portuguese and/or Spanish are also considered as a desirable characteristic.

The position is open to both Brazilians and foreign candidates. The selected candidate will receive a monthly post-doctoral (PD) fellowship from FAPESP of R$ 6.819,30 (approximately $2000 – a fair amount for living in Brazil) per month, free of taxes, plus an additional research contingency fund equivalent to 15 % of the annual value of the scholarship to be expended on his/her research. Candidates from abroad São Paulo State/Brazil will receive one month additional fellowship for moving expenses and airplane tickets. For more information go to:http://fapesp.br/en/postdoc

Details:

Employer

UNESP São Paulo State University

Location

Rio Claro, São Paulo State, Souteastern Brazil

Salary

Fellowship FAPESP: R$ 6.819,30/month (~ $2000 – a fair amount for living in Brazil), tax-free + cont

Posted

Jul 13, 2017

Closes

Aug 12, 2017

Ref

Post-doctoral position – Ecology – Brazil - UNESP

Discipline

Global Environmental Change

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003626/post-doctoral-position-ecology-remote-phenology-brazil/

6. Geoscience Workforce Intern

The AGI Workforce Program tracks the supply and demand of geoscientists by collecting original data and analyzing existing data from Federal and industry sources, in order to inform the geoscience community of workforce trends and issues through regular reports. The Workforce Program also engages the next generation of geoscientists by supporting student recruitment at the college level and by communicating with students, faculty, and non-academic professionals about making the transition into the geoscience workforce after graduation.

AGI’s Workforce Program is seeking an intern to work with the Workforce Staff this fall on various research and analysis projects.

Tasks include:

• Quality control of new data

• Data entry

• Data collection

• Database management

• Data analysis and aggregation

• Some statistical analysis depending on skills

• Managing the “Life as a Geoscientist” photo contest

• Working within social media outreach and website design

Details:

Employer

American Geosciences Institute

Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Salary

$5000 for 12 weeks

Posted

Jul 12, 2017

Closes

Jul 31, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003623/geoscience-workforce-intern/

7. Ph.D. student

The Civil Engineering’s Center for Water and the Environment at the University of New Mexico is seeking highly qualified candidates for new Ph.D. research assistantships starting Spring 2018. Research topics include: continuous monitoring and dynamic nutrient assessments along fluvial networks; and watershed-scale modeling of terrestrial and aquatic nutrient processes.

Students from groups underrepresented in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. A M.S. degree in hydrology, water resources, or environmental engineering with modeling experience in water quality dynamic processes is desirable. The research assistantships come with a generous stipend, full tuition, and health insurance. Admission requirements and procedures are available athttp://apply.unm.edu. However, interested students should contact Dr. Gonzalez-Pinzon at gonzaric@unm.edu for more information (please include a CV).

Details:

Employer

Department of Civil Engineering University of New Mexico

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Salary

The research assistantships come with a generous stipend, full tuition and health insurance

Posted

Jul 12, 2017

Closes

Aug 11, 2017

Ref

Sp2018

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Hydrology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003620/ph-d-student/

8. Research the contribution of individual sources and sinks to atmospheric methane variability

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton: Research the contribution of individual sources and sinks to atmospheric methane variability through mathematical modeling.

We seek an enthusiastic and energetic postdoctoral researcher to enhance the atmospheric chemistry modeling capabilities of the GFDL Earth System Model version 4 (ESM4) to represent the global methane cycle and to apply the model in conjunction with a suite of observations (ground-based, satellite, airborne) to improve estimates of the global methane budget. Specifically, the individual will incorporate a representation of stable carbon and hydrogen isotopes in the chemical mechanism to simulate the isotopic composition of atmospheric methane. The scientist will leverage observations of methane isotopic composition together with ESM4 model simulations to provide improved constraints on the global methane budget, and to analyze the roles of individual sources and sinks in driving methane variability on decadal to centennial timescales.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, earth sciences, applied math, or chemical sciences within three years of the starting date for the appointment. Training in atmospheric chemistry is strongly preferred. Strong modeling, quantitative, and/or statistical skills, and a working knowledge of the processes governing the global methane cycle are essential. Postdoctoral appointments are initially for one year, with renewal for subsequent years based on satisfactory performance and continued funding. A competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Details:

Employer

Princeton University

Location

Princeton, New Jersey (US)

Posted

Jul 12, 2017

Closes

Aug 11, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Relocation Cost

Paid

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003618/research-the-contribution-of-individual-sources-and-sinks-to-atmospheric-methane-variability-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing