I.Faculty Research Assistant

Department Description:

The Oregon State University Cooperative Institute for Marine Resources Studies (CIMRS) at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport, Oregon, invites applications for a full-time Faculty Research Assistant position, working collaboratively with the NOAA Earth-Ocean Interactions Program.

Duties:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day operation of the helium isotope laboratory at HMSC. This involves performing mass spectrometer analyses of seawater and geothermal samples, organizing data on computers, maintaining laboratory equipment including diagnosing problems and performing minor repairs, maintaining stocks of supplies for laboratory and seagoing work, and contributing to publication of results.

A bachelor’s degree in natural science is required. Applicant must be willing to spend 1-2 months at sea each year. Knowledge of high vacuum systems and electronics is highly desirable.

Details

Employer

NOAA/PMEL

Location

Newport, Oregon

Posted

Apr 19, 2016

Discipline

Geochemistry, Ocean Science,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors

Link:http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/eoi/index.html

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/23749

II.TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SEDIMENTOLOGY

Position Summary:

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning as early as January 1, 2017 in the general area of clastic sedimentology. We especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests in resource geoscience or basin analysis. Particular attention will be given to candidates that complement on-going research and teaching activities in the Department.

What Is Required:

Qualified applicants must have a proven record of excellence in research and the potential for excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sedimentology, basin analysis and field geology, and establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. Additional teaching may include courses in resource geoscience and stratigraphy.

Details

Employer

University of Manitoba

Location

Winnipeg (City), Manitoba

Posted

Apr 19, 2016

Discipline

Geochemistry, Mineral and Rock Physics, Near Surface Geophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

Masters

Link:http://umanitoba.ca/employment

III.Theoretical/modeling postdoc in physical oceanography - Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Department Description:

The AOS ocean biogeochemistry/physics group seeks outstanding postdoctoral scholars to participate in studies aimed at understanding the global ocean heat, carbon, and biogeochemistry cycles and their association with ocean circulation and the large-scale climate system.

Requirements

We encourage candidates interested in addressing fundamental research questions relevant to physical and biogeochemical aspects of ocean and climate dynamics. Individuals will join a vigorous interdisciplinary research group under the direction of Prof. Jorge Sarmiento and Dr. Stephen Griffies, and will be able to collaborate with a wide range of researchers at Princeton University and NOAA/GFDL, as well as external collaborators at the member institutions of the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observations and Modeling (SOCCOM) project sponsored by NSF Polar Programs.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in physical oceanography, applied mathematics, or theoretical physical sciences within three years of the appointment start date. Training in theoretical physical oceanography, ocean circulation, ocean biogeochemistry, and/or climate change are very useful, along with strong modeling, quantitative, and statistical skills. An ability and interest to work across disciplines is highly desirable.

Details

Employer

Princeton University

Location

Princeton, New Jersey

Posted

Apr 18, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Ocean Science

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link: http://jobs.princeton.edu

IV.Tenure Track Group Leader in Computational Sciences with Application to Water Research

Department Description:

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag con-ducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

The successful candidate should have:

•a PhD degree in computational science, physics, mathematics, or statistics

• experience in applying stochastic modelling or data mining techniques to large data sets

• good knowledge of numerical mathematical techniques

• strong implementation skills, in particular regarding high performance computation

• strong interest in collaboration with scientists from research fields relevant to Eawag

• communication and social interaction skills to surmount "interdisciplinary language barriers" to become a constructive collaborator in projects with natural scientists, engineers, and social scientists

The candidate’s application must include:

• a brief letter of application that includes the motivation of the application for this position and a description of his or her experience in relevant fields of computational sciences

• a curriculum vitae including a list of publications

• academic transcripts/record

• names and contact information for at least two academic references

Details

Employer

Eawag, Surface Waters - Research and Management

Location

Switzerland (CH)

Posted

Apr 17, 2016

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Link：https://apply.refline.ch/673277/0433/pub/1/index.html

V.Carbon Emissions and Fluxes Research Scientist

Department Description:

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, located in Pasadena, California invites applications for a full-time scientist to join the Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems group to conduct research on the global carbon cycle utilizing regional and global scale terrestrial carbon and atmosphere models with ground, aircraft, and satellite data to quantify regional and global scale carbon fluxes.

Requirement:

Requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, or related technical degree. An additional three years of related experience is desired along with an established reputation as a researcher in the carbon cycle sciences as evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major international scientific meetings and conferences The candidate must have demonstrated experience using remotely sensed data of atmospheric composition and vegetation to evaluate carbon cycle fluxes and processes.

Details

Employer

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Location

Pasadena, California

Posted

Apr 19, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Link: http://Careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov

VI. Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice

Department Description:

The Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science (SWES) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a non-tenure-track full time professor of practice in Environmental Science. The SWES department is home to a world-class Environmental Science B.S. degree program. The program has the goal of training undergraduate students in the effective integration of physical, chemical and biological sciences for careers that involve the characterization, modeling, management and mitigation of a wide range of natural and anthropogenically-affected environmental systems.

To help accomplish these objectives, we seek a highly-motivated and energetic Professor of Practice for a full-time instructional appointment, with a focus on undergraduate teaching and curriculum development. This individual will be responsible for developing state-of-the-art curricula and for teaching courses in the application of natural science principles to the study of environmental systems. This Professor of Practice will become part of a dedicated team of faculty continuing to build a dynamic and exciting major in environmental science at the UA. The individual in this position would also assist the department with developing the online degree program in Environmental Science.

Details

Employer

The University of Arizona, Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Posted

Apr 15, 2016

Discipline

Earth and Space Science Informatics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

VII. Assistantships in Atmospheric Chemistry

Department Description:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Atmospheric Chemistry program within the Department of Atmospheric Science (ATS) is actively recruiting graduate students with interests in atmospheric chemistry. Students will have the opportunity to work on research projects related to ozone lidar instrument reconfiguration and scientific observation, novel mobile-laboratory instrumentation development for ozone, key trace gases, and air-quality satellite remote sensing with TEMPO. Students can work on mobile laboratory ozone-lidar experiments, field observations, and modeling simulation to understand how chemistry plays roles in atmospheric composition, global climate, air quality, and human health.

Details

Employer

Atmospheric Department - University of Alabama, Huntsville

Location

University of Alabama Hsv, Huntsville

Posted

Apr 14, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Link:http://nsstc.uah.edu/atmchem/

http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/atmospheric-science/ats-faculty-staff/michael-newchurch

http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/atmospheric-science/ats-faculty-staff/shanhu-lee

http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/atmospheric-science/ats-faculty-staff/sundar-a-christopher

VIII. Postdoctoral or post Masters Fellow in Coastal Community Resilience

Department Description:

The Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program seek postdoctoral and post Masters candidates interested in tackling science and policy challenges related to increasing coastal community resilience across the Great Lakes region. Together, these programs will fund this first ever state Science-Policy Fellow position, named in honor of a longtime Sea Grant coastal engineering expert Phil Keillor, to celebrate his legacy in building resilience in Wisconsin communities.

This Fellow position will provide a unique educational and career opportunity for a recent graduate who is interested both in aquatic resources and in the policy decisions affecting those resources in Wisconsin. This program places a recent master’s or doctoral graduate within a state agency full-time for one year, with the Fellow bringing technical skills to benefit water issues and challenges and receiving valuable real-world science-policy experience from the resource professionals who will serve as mentors. These mutually beneficial partnerships will result in advancing science to support policy decisions as well as valuable training opportunities for new professionals entering the work force.

Details:

Employer

Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program

Location

Madison, Wisconsin

Posted

Apr 14, 2016

Discipline

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

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Links:http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-emp/grad.aspx

IX. PhD position “Biogeochemistry of Lake Tanganyika”

Department Description:

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

We are looking for an independent and motivated student with a broad scientific background and interest in biogeochemistry, ecology, chemical analysis and isotope tracer methods. The candidate should hold an MSc degree in environmental or earth sciences, chemistry, physics or similar. Good interpersonal skills and motivation to work across disciplines and cultures are essential.

Please send your application through eawag webpage, any other way of applying will not be considered. The link will take you directly to the application form.

Details

Employer

Eawag Aquatic Research, Department Surface Waters / ETH Zurich Aquatic Chemistry

Location

Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne (CH)

Posted

Apr 14, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

X. Postdoctoral Fellow

Department Description:

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University seeks to fill 1-3 postdoctoral fellowships for its collaborative research as a Cooperative Institute with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) in College Park, Maryland (office will be in College Park).

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in a quantitative field of research (Physics/Math/Stat/Remote Sensing/Meteorology) completed by date of hire;

• Solid quantitative educational background in fundamental Physics, Mathematics and Statistics;

• Proven list of deliverables (peer-reviewed publications, derived products, etc.);

• Willingness and ability to conduct independent research (from problem definition to technical solution to documentation in peer-reviewed literature and science conferences) while being a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent PhD in a quantitative field of research (Physics/Math/Stat/Remote Sensing/Meteorology);

• Expertise in cloud screening and calibration of satellite sensor data, mathematical inversions;

• Expertise in SST and Aerosol retrieval algorithms from space;

• Expertise in radiative transfer modeling (RTM) in the thermal IR and Visible using RTM;

• Expertise in radiation properties of aerosols and their effect on SST;

• proficiency with global data handling and quality control procedures;

• proficiency with IDL, Fortran, and Unix/Unix scripts programming.

Details

Employer

CIRA/ Colorado State University

Location

College Park, Prince Georges County

Posted

Apr 13, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/29981

XI. Postdoctoral ResearchAssociate

Department Description:

Built on the principles of equity, excellence and engagement, the University of Newcastle (UON) has a reputation as a world-class institution making an impact within our regions, throughout Australia and across the globe. At just 50 years of age, we are already ranked among the top 3% of universities world-wide and our passion for innovation and discovery will ensure our performance and reputation continues to rise. Being part of a university on the move gives our people the opportunity to really make a mark in their chosen field.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

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• a PhD in Geodesy, Geophysics, and/or Planetary Sciences ;

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• experience in geodetic and gravimetric data analysis and global and/or regional gravity modelling;

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• knowledge on satellite-to-satellite tracking techniques of GRAIL and/or GRACE satellite missions;

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• spherical harmonic synthesis and analysis of global gravity and topography data;

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• demonstrated capability to write journal and conference papers; and

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• well-developed organisational and project management skills.

In addition to the above it is desirable that you have:

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• familiarity with the geology and geophysics of the Moon

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• experience with numerical gravity forward-modelling such as tesseroid integration.

Details

Employer

The University of Newcastle

Location

Australia (AU)

Posted

Apr 13, 2016

Discipline

Geodesy, Planetary Sciences,Seismology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Links:www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies/application-process.

XII. International Master of Research course in Exploration Geophysics

Description:

The IPGP, one of leading Earth Science Institutes in the world, and the Mines Paristech, one of the top French Engineering Schools, have decided to jointly start an International Master of Research in Exploration Geophysics at advanced level.

The new Master’s course is for one year, from September to June, and is set up at the second year of the European Master level. It will consist of the courses taught in the Fall Term, between September and December, and six months of research, January-June. Courses will be in several disciplines of exploration geophysics, such as advanced seismic and EM methods. Each course will consist of strong theoretical training with examples drawn from industry-related problems. The students will receive on-hand training in field experiments and data analysis. Creative thinking and complex problem solving will be the main focus of the teaching. The research project will be carried out at IPGP and partner institutions as well as in industry. Each student will receive a fellowship.

Details

Employer

IPGP

Location

Paris, Ile-de-France

Posted

Apr 13, 2016

Discipline

Seismology, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Links:http://gpx.geosciences.mines-paristech.fr/

XIII. Assistant in Research

Department Description:

The department of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University is seeking an Assistant in Research to manage, operate, monitor use of, maintain, and trouble-shoot a diverse array of analytical instrumentation. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, stable isotope mass spectrometers for measurement of C, N, O and S isotopic composition located in multiple laboratories at two locations. Primary responsibility will include isotope ratio mass spectrometry and membrane inlet systems. The manager will work with students, faculty, staff, and outside users to devise analytical protocol and train users on instrumentation use.

The qualifications are a Bachelor of Science in one of the physical sciences and a minimum of five years experience operating, maintaining and trouble-shooting advanced analytical instrumentation. Excellent analytical skills, experience with mass spectrometry with a broad understanding of basic electronic instrumentation and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.

Details

Employer

FSU EOAS Department

Location

Tallahassee, Florida

Posted

Apr 13, 2016

Discipline

Geochemistry

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors

Links:http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf