1. Evans Family Professorship in Arctic Engineering

The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth seeks an outstanding candidate to be the inaugural holder of the newly-endowed Evans Family Professorship. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in engineering or a related field; will lead a strong externally-funded research program in engineering related to Arctic environments; will be a gifted teacher with motivation and expertise that complements the Thayer School’s interdisciplinary approach to engineering education; and will contribute to Dartmouth’s strong research effort in cold regions science and engineering.

Details

Employer

Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Location

Hanover, New Hampshire

Posted

Oct 18, 2016

Closes

Nov 17, 2016

Discipline

Cryosphere Sciences,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000506/evans-family-professorship-in-arctic-engineering/?TrackID=26#sc=rss&me=feed&cm=general

2. 2018 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Ongoing programs at MBARI span marine robotics, ocean physics, chemistry, geology, and biology as well as research and development related to information management and ocean instrumentation. Located in Moss Landing, California at the head of Monterey Canyon, MBARI enjoys convenient access to diverse oceanographic environments. The institute operates research vessels equipped with remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles, oceanographic moorings, the MARS seafloor cabled observatory, and a diverse range of oceanographic equipment. MBARI is a non-profit oceanographic research institute supported by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

Offers will be made to candidates from the fields of biological, chemical, and physical oceanography; marine geology; and ocean engineering. Candidates must be awarded the Ph.D. degree prior to commencing the two-year appointment and must begin work in 2018.

Details

Employer

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Location

Moss Landing, California

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Dec 16, 2016

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000504/2018-postdoctoral-fellowship-program/?TrackID=26

3. Quantitative Ecologist

We invite applications for a tenure track position in quantitative ecology, at the level of Assistant or early Associate Professor. We seek candidates with expertise in analyzing large data sets or modeling of processes from the ecosystem to regional or larger scales, with an emphasis on the interactions of human-accelerated environmental change with ecological structure and function and sustainability.

Faculty Position: Assistant or early Associate Professor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Tenure track, academic-year (9-month) appointment with 50% research and 50% teaching.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D., demonstrated excellence in research in some aspect of quantitative ecology, such as analyzing big data sets, remote sensing, ecological observation systems, or ecosystem-scale, regional-scale, or Earth system modeling. Candidates should have a strong interest in collaborative research, and a dedication to excellence in teaching. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-funded, innovative research program with a national and international reputation, to teach in an introductory ecology course, and to develop an advanced course in quantitative methods in his or her specialty area.

Details

Employer

Cornell University

Location

Ithaca, New York

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Dec 10, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000502/quantitative-ecologist/?TrackID=26

4. Adjunct Faculty – Marine Science

Adjunct Faculty – Marine Science The Department of Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach non –majors and/or introductory level Marine Science courses and laboratories, and upper level physical oceanography laboratories beginning in Spring 2017. The department seeks individuals with a commitment to quality undergraduate education and effective teaching. A Ph.D or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in Marine Science, Physical Oceanography, or related field is required.

Details:

Employer

Coastal Carolina University

Location

Conway, SC

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Nov 16, 2016

Ref

43869

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Part-time

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000503/adjunct-faculty-marine-science/?TrackID=26

5. Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental Science

The Department of Environmental Science and Management at Portland State University invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Ecohydrology starting Fall 2017.

Our work is critical to understanding and developing sustainable ecosystems, human societies and economies. ESM offers undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, three Master’s degrees, and a joint PhD in Earth, Environment, and Society through the School of the Environment.

Details:

Employer

Portland State University

Location

Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation’s most livable cities.

Salary

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications/experience.

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Nov 16, 2016

Ref

Ecohydrologist

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology, Natural Hazards

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/8000501/assistant-or-associate-professor-of-environmental-science/?TrackID=26

6. Assistant Professor of Chemical Oceanography

The Department of Earth Sciences (ESCI) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks applications for a nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Chemical Oceanography. This position will be a full-time academic year appointment. We invite applicants from all fields of chemical oceanography, especially those that complement existing research strengths in oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, paleoclimatology, geology, hydrology, geochemistry and biogeochemistry.

Details:

Employer

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Location

Durham, New Hampshire, United States, 03824

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Nov 16, 2016

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000499/assistant-professor-of-chemical-oceanography/?TrackID=26

7. Quantitative Forest Ecology - Assistant Professor

The School of the Environment (SoE) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a dynamic, motivated colleague with expertise in forest ecosystems to join a productive and innovative team of biological and physical faculty building a new program in forest ecology and management within the SoE. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position expected to begin Fall 2017 at the Pullman, Washington campus. The successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally-recognized teaching and research program, including the training of M.S. and Ph.D. students.

Required qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. at the time of application in a discipline related to forest ecology and management with an emphasis on quantitative ecology.

Desired qualifications:

• Peer-reviewed publications in quantitative forest ecology.

• Demonstrated excellence or high potential for excellence in obtaining competitive funding.

• Experience in the design, collection and statistical analysis of field-based forest structure, composition and biomass measurements.

• Experience relevant to teaching courses that incorporate quantitative field-based forest measurement techniques.

• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and provide graduate student membership.

Details:

Employer

Washington State University

Location

Pullman, Washington State

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Posted

Oct 17, 2016

Closes

Nov 16, 2016

Ref

122149

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Geochemistry,Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other,Natural Hazards

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000498/quantitative-forest-ecology-assistant-professor/?TrackID=26

8. Visiting Fellowship Opportunities

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

The CIRES Visiting Fellows Program attracts scientists from around the world. Many postdoctoral fellows have gone on to careers at CIRES, NOAA, the University of Colorado Boulder, and other prestigious academic, government, and private institutions. We select visiting fellows who work on a wide range of environmental science topics, and we place great value on interdisciplinary research. Postdoctoral fellowships are for two years ($62,000/year), and sabbatical fellowships are for up to one year. The application process opens in late October, and candidates are strongly encouraged to contact CIRES in advance of the January 9, 2017 deadline.

Details:

Employer

CIRES/University of Colorado

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Posted

Oct 15, 2016

Closes

Dec 15, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Geodesy, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Planetary Sciences, Seismology, Social Sciences , Solid Earth Geophysics, Space Physics,Tectonophysics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000322/visiting-fellowship-opportunities-/?TrackID=26

9. International Faculty Cluster Hire in Geological Oceanography

We seek applicants with proven record or promise to contribute to the interdisciplinary research and teaching missions of the College. A Ph.D. degree is required at the time of appointment and in the case of a Chinese degree two years in an overseas postdoctoral position. We appreciate that some candidates will have cross-cutting skills relative to the above recruitment areas, and these candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Details:

Employer

Xiamen University

Location

China (CN)

Posted

Oct 14, 2016

Closes

Feb 14, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000487/international-faculty-cluster-hire-in-geological-oceanography/?TrackID=26

10. Tenure-Track Professor in Climate Science

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) plan to make a series of hires in the area of climate, beginning with two positions at the assistant, associate (untenured) or full professor (tenured) level with an expected start date of July 1, 2017. We invite applications in the broad area of climate science, including the oceans, cryosphere, land, and atmosphere, as well as their interactions. Approaches involving observations, theory, experiments, and modeling using biology, chemistry, or physics are all welcome. We are especially interested in candidates that will expand and complement existing strengths in climate science within EPS and SEAS.

Required application documents include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three representative publications, a statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for 3-5 potential references. We will evaluate applications beginning November 15th, and will conclude when the positions are filled. EPS and SEAS value diversity among their faculty, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, including women and minorities.

Details:

Employer

Harvard University

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)

Posted

Oct 14, 2016

Closes

Nov 13, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link: https://careers.agu.org/job/8000497/tenure-track-professor-in-climate-science/?TrackID=26