1. Research Scientist, Geoscience Data Manager

Position Summary:

This position will be based in the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy within the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology at the University of Nevada, Reno. The position will be responsible for collecting, compiling, cataloguing, maintaining and publicly-disseminating information related to Nevada’s geothermal resources, including geotechnical reports, well datasets, geological, geophysical and hydrological data, and core samples from geothermal drilling in Nevada.

Position Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain geothermal databases to store digital geoscientific data for the GBCGE and NBMG;

• Contribute to UNR’s data management responsibilities for the FORGE project;

• Coordinate the systematic digitization of legacy physical collections (reports etc.);

• Systematically update core geothermal datasets, via liaison with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada Division of Minerals (NDOM), and the geothermal industry to obtain new data;

• Develop innovative web-interfaces for effective, reliable delivery of our geoscientific data;

• Assist with the development of seamless, automated data update protocols between the relational databases, and web-delivery systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, IT, geology, geophysics, engineering or related field.

• Substantial experience with the management and/or development of relational database management systems using programs such as Microsoft Access and/or Oracle, and SQL (structured query language).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with geoscientific datasets (e.g. geological, geochemical, hydrological, well header, and geophysical) and a good understanding of the formats and relevance of such geoscience data.

• Experience with programming languages to support database querying, development of forms, and online data delivery, such as Java, Microsoft Visual Basic, and Python.

• Experience in development of web delivery platforms for scientific and/or geospatial datasets.

• Experience in using ARC-GIS.

Details

Employer

University of Nevada, Reno

Location

Reno, Nevada

Salary

Dependent upon experience + benefits

Posted

Apr 10, 2017

Closes

May 10, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other, Near Surface Geophysics, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Researcher

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003397/research-scientist-geoscience-data-manager/

2. Stream and River Ecosystem Ecologist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Stroud Water Research Center is searching for a stream and river ecosystem ecologist to be hired at the assistant or associate research scientist rank, with expertise in systems approaches to understanding biological, chemical, and hydrodynamic processes in streams, rivers, and their watersheds. The individual will establish a permanent stream and river ecosystem science and modeling research program that is focused on understanding dynamics of water, nutrients, energy, and pollutants in stream ecosystems. The preferred candidate will be a broad thinker and have expertise and demonstrated use in applying mathematical modeling approaches to answer questions that advance knowledge and theory of freshwater systems ecology.

Details

Employer

Stroud Water Research Center

Location

Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, Pennsylvania

Posted

Apr 10, 2017

Closes

May 10, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Researcher

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003390/stream-and-river-ecosystem-ecologist/

3. Research Assistant/graduate student

The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with physics and math, as well as climate science. The job involves research on climate change and the construction of ad hoc climate models. The main objective is to determine the interaction between the polar climates over the last ice age.

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Details

Employer

University of North Carolina, Department of Geological Sciences

Location

Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US)

Salary

Up to $23,000 per calendar year plus benefits

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Cryosphere Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003391/research-assistant-graduate-student/

4. Professor and Department Head, Crop and Soil Sciences Department

POSITION: The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks candidates for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (http://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/crop-soil.html).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Crop or Soil Sciences or a closely related discipline, and demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and/or extension are required.

• Current rank of Professor with tenure, or at least five years as Associate Professor with tenure.

• Other essential qualifications include evidence of creative and innovative leadership, demonstrated success in procuring extramural funding, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students.

• The successful applicant must qualify for the rank of Professor.

• Higher Education Administrative experience is desirable.

Details:

Employer

University of Georgia

Location

Athens, Georgia

Salary

Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003389/professor-and-department-head-crop-and-soil-sciences-department/

5. Postdoctoral Research Position in Marine Microbial Ecology

The Hamdan Lab at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks a qualified and highly motivated individual for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position. This position will support research on the effects of oil spills on benthic ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically sought is a Postdoc to investigate the long-term consequences of oil and chemical dispersant exposure on the preservation of 20thcentury historic steel shipwreck in the deep biosphere.

The individual will design and implement ROV deployable seafloor experiments to monitor microbially induced corrosion. Individuals with experience with microbiology and biogeochemistry, with specific knowledge and molecular biological techniques (DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing) are encouraged to apply. Experience and proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical analysis is desired for this position as well as proficiency with analytical chemistry techniques, including hydrocarbon analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in coastal or marine sciences, geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry or similar field. The hire will be encouraged to participate in the planning and execution of oceanographic research onboard USM’s research vessel Point Sur for periods of up to two weeks at sea, and contribute to student mentoring.

Details:

Employer

University of Southern Mississippi; Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

Location

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Salary

Competitive Stipend, Health Insurance, Conference Travel

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Ocean Science

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003385/-postdoctoral-research-position-in-marine-microbial-ecology/

6. PhD or MS Graduate Research Assistantship in Marine Microbial Ecology

The Hamdan Lab, in the Division of Coastal Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi seeks an exceptional student to participate in marine microbial ecology studies in deep-sea habitats. This funded position will support independent research on the effects of oil spills on benthic ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. The research assistantship will support (stipend, tuition, benefits) a highly motivated PhD or MS study for up to three years beginning in Fall 2017.

A student is sought to conduct independent research that investigates microbial population structure, metabolic capability, biodiversity and biogeochemistry of benthic environments. This position will involve laboratory studies using molecular biological techniques (DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing), bioinformatics, classical approaches to environmental microbiology (microscopy, metabolic tracers), and analytical chemistry techniques (stable carbon isotope studies, elemental analysis, bulk carbon pool analysis).

Details:

Employer

University of Southern Mississippi

Location

University of Southern Mississippi, School of Ocean Science and Technology, Ocean Springs, MS, USA

Salary

Competitive Stipend, Tuition, Health Insurance

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Ocean Science

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003384/phd-or-ms-graduate-research-assistantship-in-marine-microbial-ecology-/

7. Research Associate

he Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks a Research Associate to contribute to computational research on marine biogeochemistry along the western Antarctic Peninsula associated with the NSF Palmer Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project. The research associate will work directly with Scott Doney in the Department of Environmental Sciences.

The candidate must have experience with data analysis and visualization. Candidates need strong knowledge of marine biogeochemistry and Antarctic marine ecosystems; prior experience with the Palmer LTER data set is preferred. Strong skills in verbal and written communication of scientific results, ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, and ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks are required skills.

Appointment is for one year with possibility of a renewal for one additional year, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding. The completion of a Ph.D. in oceanography or related field is required by appointment start date. The anticipated start date will be in June 2017.

To apply, complete a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically attach the following: a cover letter describing research experience, interests, and experience with interdisciplinary teams; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three (3) references. Search on posting number 0620386.

Details:

Employer

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Location

Charlottesville, Virginia

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003383/research-associate/

8. Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University, in association with NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks a postdoctoral or a more senior scientist to conduct frontier studies on the predictability and genesis mechanisms of severe convective storms over the continental Unites States using available satellite and radar observations to validate a newly-developed global cloud-resolving model (supported by the Next Generation Global Prediction System project) with two-way global-to-regional nested grid capability, with the ultimate goal of transitioning the prediction capability into operational forecasting.

The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or a related field. The candidates should have substantial backgrounds in observations, theory, and/or modeling in tropical meteorology (e.g., tropical cyclones), convective-scale storms (e.g., supercell thunderstorms and derechoes), and associated analysis skill, to develop tools to aid model developers in building a next generation multi-scale prediction system for high-impact weather events.

Details:

Employer

Princeton University

Location

Princeton University, Princeton

Posted

Apr 06, 2017

Closes

May 06, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003378/postdoctoral-research-associate/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

9. Faculty Positions available in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering

The Southern University of Science and Technology (known as SUSTech or SUSTC) (http://www.sustc.edu.cn/en) was founded in 2011 with public funding from Shenzhen City. A thriving metropolis of 20 million people bordering Hong Kong, Shenzhen has often been referred to as the “Silicon Valley of China” with strong telecommunication, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. The goal of SUSTech is to become a top-tier international university that excels in interdisciplinary research, talent development and knowledge discovery. English is the language of instruction.

Applications are invited for faculty positions at all ranks. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, water pollution and treatment, environmental (soil, groundwater, ecosystem) remediation and restoration, hydrology and water resources engineering, biogeochemistry, environmental microbiology, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution control, air quality engineering, solid waste treatment and utilization, environmental health risk assessment, environmental health interventions, remote sensing of the environment, global change, and environmental management. Highly competitive salaries and benefit packages will be provided to tenure-track/tenured faculty. New hires may be eligible for additional government support such as the Shenzhen City’s Peacock Program and the Chinese Government’s One Thousand Talents Program (http://www.sustc.edu.cn/en/faculty_en).

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. degree in environmental science and engineering, earth and atmospheric sciences, or related disciplines. Post-doctoral experiences are preferred but not required. Candidates must have a proven and consistent track record of high-quality scientific publications and good communication skills. Chinese language skill is a plus but not required.

Details:

Employer

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Location

Shenzhen, China

Salary

Highly competitive salaries and benefit packages will be provided.

Posted

Apr 05, 2017

Closes

May 05, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003370/faculty-positions-available-in-the-school-of-environmental-science-and-engineering/?LinkSource=PremiumListing