1. Research Scientist in Isotope Biogeochemistry (up to 6 years)

The University of Basel invites applications for a Research Scientist position (non-tenure track) in the Aquatic and Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry working group of the Department of Environmental Sciences (Prof. Dr. M. Lehmann). We are seeking highly motivated candidates, preferably with at least two years of post-doctoral experience in stable isotope geochemistry and biogeochemical cycling of elementsin aquatic systems (marine and freshwater).

Potential candidates with expertise in combining isotopic (natural abundance, isotope enrichment, and/or compound-specific/biomarker) geochemical, and molecular approaches to study element cycles in pelagic and/or benthic environments on different spatial/temporal scales, and with interest to integrate experimental and field research are particularly encouraged to apply. A background in nitrogen isotope biogeochemistry (e.g., NOx, N2O) is not a requirement, but will be an asset. The successful candidate is expected to initiate his/her own research projects, as well as to join ongoing and planned multidisciplinary projects in the broader fields of stable isotope biogeochemistry. He/she is also expected to contribute to the teaching activities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Details

Employer

University Basel, Department of Environmental Sciences

Location

Basel, Switzerland

Salary

> 85,000 CHF per year

Posted

Jun 19, 2017

Closes

Jul 19, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science

Career Level

Researcher

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003565/research-scientist-in-isotope-biogeochemistry-up-to-6-years-/

2. AUV Operations Engineer

The incumbent ensures that MBARI oceanographic equipment (primarily the Dorado class AUVs) operate in an efficient and effective manner. The incumbent assists in the design, development, testing, and operation of MBARI’s fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles, unmanned surface vessels, and associated scientific payloads. Primary responsibility will be design, modification and maintenance of COTS and custom systems for data acquisition and embedded control applications and operating assigned autonomous vehicles.

Duties involve the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment as assigned. This includes integration of new instrumentation into vehicles, sustaining engineering on existing vehicle platforms, research cruise planning and preparation, mobilization, and at-sea operations. Areas of technical responsibility include design and integration of electrical hardware, embedded software, and mechanical assemblies. In addition, the incumbent will participate in vehicle launch and recovery and other associated on-deck work as needed.

Details

Employer

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research

Location

Moss Landing, California

Posted

Jun 16, 2017

Closes

Jul 16, 2017

Ref

AUV-OE

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

Associates Degree

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003562/auv-operations-engineer/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

3. Scientist-Assistant, Associate or Senior Level

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies invites applications for an assistant, associate, or senior-level scientist. We are looking for an emerging or established leader in the ecological sciences. The field of specialization is open; we seek a creative and synthetic thinker who augments, complements, or integrates research strengths at the Cary Institute (e.g., in aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, disease ecology, terrestrial ecology, urban ecology). The successful candidate will pursue a vigorous, externally-funded research program.

The Cary Institute is a vibrant and collaborative research institute where scientists make significant contributions to professional and public service. Cary scientists have no formal teaching requirements. Ample opportunities exist for mentoring postdoctoral fellows, and for advising graduate students in association with various universities.

Details

Employer

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Inc.

Location

Millbrook, New York

Posted

Jun 16, 2017

Closes

Jul 16, 2017

Ref

17020-I

Discipline

Global Environmental Change

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003557/scientist-assistant-associate-or-senior-level/

4. Program Manager, GeoHealth

What is GeoHealth?

GeoHealth is a rapidly emerging transdisciplinary field that supports the intersection of Earth and environmental sciences with human, agricultural, and environmental health. The collaborative efforts between geoscientists, ecologists, and environmental and health professionals can influence global change in agricultural and ecological health and services, inform public health campaigns, and have direct benefits to human health and the environment. The discipline is expected to grow as geoscience research in environmental factors becomes increasingly important to understanding global and local issues related to health and the environment.

What are the responsibilities of a Program Manager, GeoHealth?

• Leads the development of the GeoHealth network, including identifying and cultivating key partners.

• Develops a progressive plan for engaging members of the network.

• Identifies opportunities for engagement and develops, executes/leads a range of GeoHealth activities and campaigns designed to build understanding of and support for the Earth and space sciences.

• Works to develop an engaged community around GeoHealth within and beyond AGU.

• Expands recognition of the topic in current AGU meetings.

• Develops and expands partnerships, contacts, and relations with key thought-leaders, allied organizations, and individuals across this topic.

• Identifies areas of improvement within the research structure of GeoHealth programs.

• Participates fully in professional organizations and activities related to their field.

Details:

Employer

American Geophysical Union

Location

Washington D.C.

Posted

Jun 16, 2017

Closes

Jul 16, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003561/program-manager-geohealth/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

5. Postdoctoral Fellow - Storm Surge and Wave Modeling

The Extreme Events Institute (EEI) at Florida International University (FIU), Miami has one postdoctoral opening to support storm surge and wave modeling for quantifying the impacts on the built and natural coastal environments. The EEI (eei.fiu.edu) is a multi-disciplinary research and education organization focused on reducing hurricane damage and loss of life through research and more effective mitigation. The EEI collaborates actively with NOAA's National Hurricane Center, co-located on the FIU Campus.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates should have a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in relevant science or engineering discipline and have an interest in disaster preparedness, resilience, and hazard insurance.

Advanced knowledge of numerical modeling is required and experience of storm surge and wave modeling is preferred. A successful candidate will have: (1) a strong quantitative and analytic background, (2) strong programming skills in Fortran or C/C++ and Python or Matlab, and (3) effective communication skills with an ability to work within a multi-disciplinary research team. Experience of distributed memory parallel programing, via the message passing interface (MPI) library and knowledge of GIS is a plus.

Details:

Employer

Florida International University, Extreme Events Institute

Location

Miami, Florida

Posted

Jun 15, 2017

Closes

Jul 15, 2017

Discipline

Natural Hazards, Ocean Science

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003540/data-analyst-/

6. CIRES/NIDIS Regional Drought Information Systems Coordinator

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) are seeking a full-time Regional Drought Information Systems Coordinator to work as part of an interdisciplinary team as the coordinator for selected regional NIDIS drought early warning information systems. NIDIS is a federal interagency and interstate effort to establish a national drought early warning information system in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Program point of contact for federal agency partners, tribes, states, municipalities, partner academic institutions, the private sector, and other organizations for regional drought early warning information, mitigation and response planning, drought and relevant climate outlooks.

• Develop mechanisms (e.g. decision support system tools and trainings) to integrate state/regional drought planning efforts with monitoring/forecasting activities at federal, regional, and state agencies and universities.

• Advance the integration of research on drought indicators and triggers, drought impacts, and the use of drought information, with adaptation and drought resilience efforts to manage water resources, reduce vulnerabilities, and mitigate impacts.

• Work collaboratively with organizations and programs, such as the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), NOAA’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISAs), the USDA Climate Hubs, and the Bureau of Reclamation’s Drought Program, which support NIDIS regional drought early warning systems.

• Work closely with State Climatologists, state and regional drought planners, disaster emergency managers, and others to coordinate drought outlooks and forecast and response information delivery, as well as tribal, state, and local drought planning efforts; and expand participation in regional post-drought assessments.

Details:

Employer

CIRES / University of Colorado.edu

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Posted

Jun 15, 2017

Closes

Jul 15, 2017

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003554/cires-nidis-regional-drought-information-systems-coordinator/

7. Graduate studies in experimental planetary science

The Dygert group at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks to recruit an MS or PhD student to start in spring 2018. Research topics include experimental and analytical investigations into the thermal and chemical evolution of lunar and planetary interiors, and the origins of Earth’s mantle lithosphere. Motivated candidates with strong organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to assist in assembling and calibrating a high pressure experimental petrology laboratory; technical, mechanical, and/or quantitative expertise of any type is preferred. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Nick Dygert at nick.dygert@gmail.com; please include a CV or resume in your message. Applicants attending the 2017 Goldschmidt conference in Paris can organize an in-person meeting. Knoxville has a growing downtown arts and nightlife scene, low cost of living, a pleasant climate, and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby Smoky Mountains.

Details:

Employer

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posted

Jun 15, 2017

Closes

Jul 15, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry, Planetary Sciences, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003521/graduate-studies-in-experimental-planetary-science/

8. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS IN TERRESTRIAL/FOREST ECOLOGY

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 13th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities.

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at NTU Singapore (NTU; www.ntu.edu.sg) seeks to hire three creative and cutting edge Assistant Professors as part of a targeted initiative to expand ecological and environmental research in Southeast Asia. The Asian School of the Environment is a new interdisciplinary School that focuses on Asian environmental challenges. These three positions will complement the recently developed formal collaboration link of the ASE with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, which is aimed at advancing Singapore’s capacity in terrestrial (and notably forest) ecology with particular reference to the Southeast Asian region. Strong interdisciplinary links between the ASE and the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, the Earth Observatory of Singapore and Complexity Institute provide excellent opportunities for tackling large, cutting edge research questions. Successful applicants will also contribute to development and execution of new undergraduate programs in ecology and related environmental science.

The candidates are expected to:

• Establish a world-class research program,

• Play a leading role in the development of the ASE, and of the linkages of the ASE with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

• Enhance the School’s visibility as an international leader in education and research in Ecology and Ecosystem Science,

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Ecology and related Environmental Sciences,

• Actively collaborate with NTU faculty and researchers with existing strengths in Ecology, Earth Systems Science and Environmental Life Sciences

Details:

Employer

Nanyang Technological Univesity, Singapore

Location

Singapore (SG)

Posted

Jun 14, 2017

Closes

Jul 14, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003553/assistant-professor-positions-in-terrestrial-forest-ecology/