1. Department Head - Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites nominations and applications for a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader for the position of Department Head. The successful candidate is expected to be dedicated to promoting inclusion, cohesion, and excellence in the research and educational programs within the Department and across the College. The successful candidate is also expected to continue their strong record of cutting-edge scholarship and be qualified for appointment with tenure. The position is open to any area of research interest within Geosciences. Previous experience in academic or professional leadership is desirable. Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Penn State Geosciences includes multiple top-ranked research and educational programs, and faculty who are international leaders in a broad array of fields. The Department has strong ties to programs across the University, including the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment, and the Materials Research Institute, numerous leading disciplinary programs, and interdisciplinary training programs in Energy, Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry, and Climate Science.

Details

Employer

Pennsylvania State University

Location

State College, Pennsylvania

Posted

Aug 07, 2017

Closes

Sep 06, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Full-time

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003714/department-head-geosciences/

2. Ocean wave modeling postdoctoral position

Ocean wave modeling postdoctoral position

Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Stennis Space Center, MS

NRL is seeking applications for postdoctoral positions with the Oceanography Division, for numerical modeling of wind-generated ocean waves. The postdoctoral fellow will be developing, applying, and evaluating the phase-averaged wave models WAVEWATCH III® and SWAN. A post-doctoral hire would focus on one of several specific topics. Presently, these include: wave-ice interactions; rogue wave probabilistic forecasting; wave effects on ocean mixing; technical aspects of coupling to other models at high resolution on massively parallel computing systems; wave data assimilation in stand-alone and coupled modeling systems; exploitation of remote sensing (especially for data assimilation); and optimization for efficient simultaneous real-time forecasting for many coastal regions.

Applicants must be experienced with Fortran and able to work efficiently on Linux-based computing systems. Strong proficiency in either MATLAB or Python is also required. Familiarity with numerical modeling (e.g. CFD methods), model optimization, parallel processing, and relevant physics (e.g. wave mechanics and dynamical interactions) would be beneficial.

Details

Employer

Naval Research Laboratory

Location

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Posted

Aug 07, 2017

Closes

Oct 06, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003712/ocean-wave-modeling-postdoctoral-position/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

3. Assistant Professor, Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

UC Santa Barbara, Department of Earth Science

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy

The Department of Earth Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sedimentology/Stratigraphy starting July 1, 2018. We are open to all areas of Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, preferring someone with an expertise in carbonates. The ideal candidate will employ a combination of field, laboratory, and numerical techniques and will complement departmental strengths in Sedimentology, Paleobiology, Geochemistry, and Tectonics.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, to teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students, and to contribute to the Department and the wider university community. A Ph.D. or an equivalent degree is required at the time of appointment.

Details

Employer

University of California, Santa Barbara

Location

Santa Barbara, California

Posted

Aug 07, 2017

Closes

Oct 06, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003710/assistant-professor-sedimentology-stratigraphy/

4. Postdoctoral Position in Long-Term Earth System Change

A postdoctoral position is available focused on the temporal aspects of interactions among biogeochemistry, paleoecology, and global change. The postdoc will perform original research on topics in paleoenvironmental change, especially related to long-term biogeochemistry and disturbance, in collaboration with supervisor Dr. Kendra McLauchlan. The primary responsibilities associated with this position are: (1) to assist with coordination of a diverse and broad network of researchers in the U.S. and elsewhere, and (2) to conduct independent research on the biogeochemical consequences of ecosystem change at decadal to multi-millennial timescales. Required minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in a relevant ecological, Earth, or environmental science, and previous experience acquiring and analyzing data in the fields of Earth science, ecosystem ecology or paleoecology.

Details:

Employer

Kansas State University

Location

Manhattan, Kansas

Salary

Minimum salary is $47,476 / year

Posted

Aug 07, 2017

Closes

Sep 06, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003711/postdoctoral-position-in-long-term-earth-system-change/

5. Graduate Research Assistant

A graduate student position is available for either an MS or PhD in Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at University of Hawaii at Manoa (http://www.cee.hawaii.edu/). The position is available to begin immediately and will be open until filled.

This position will focus on coastal engineering, specifically in developing long term solutions for shoreline protection. Specifically, the position involves performing an ADCIRC modeling study, statistical analysis, and conceptual drawings for shoreline protection. The candidate will also assist with researching and developing methodology and criteria used to identify and prioritize sites for mitigation. Some field work to the sites will be involved. Prior experience with hydrodynamics models, statistical packages, AutoCAD, and/or shoreline protection experience will be given preference.

Details:

Employer

University of Hawaii, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

Salary

Up to $23,000 per calendar year plus benefits and tuition and fee waivers

Posted

Aug 06, 2017

Closes

Sep 05, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003707/graduate-research-assistant/

6. PhD position in urban water at Colorado State University

Dr. Aditi Bhaskar is seeking a PhD student to pursue research on the fate of urban landscape irrigation in the Colorado Front Range and the contribution of lawn irrigation return flow to stream base flow. The work will involve a combination of field data collection at the plot and small watershed scale, integrated hydrologic modeling, and remote sensing analysis.

The applicant should have completed a MS degree and have a background in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field. The graduate admissions deadline for priority consideration of available funding is 1 September 2017 in order to start in Spring 2018. For more information on the graduate application process for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, seehttp://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/applicationinfo.shtml. See Dr. Bhaskar’s webpage (http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~abhaskar/) for more about her previous research.

Details:

Employer

Colorado State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Location

Fort Collins, Colorado

Posted

Aug 04, 2017

Closes

Sep 01, 2017

Discipline

Hydrology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Internship

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003703/phd-position-in-urban-water-at-colorado-state-university-/

7. Positions on Improving the Use of Research and Operational Satellite Data at JCSDA

Improve the Use of Research and Operational Satellite Data at JCSDA

These are full time positions. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 31 August, 2017 at 4:00pm. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

The Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), are pleased to offer several scientific and technical positions working with the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA). The JCSDA is a multi-agency research center created to accelerate and improve the use of research and operational satellite data for analyzing and predicting the weather, the ocean, the climate and environment.

· JCSDA Software Engineer/Programmer II-Data Management

· JCSDA Software Engineer II-Data Configuration and Development

· JCSDA Software Engineer III-Data Assimilation

· JCSDA Project Scientist II- Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation (GNSSRO)

· JCSDA Project Scientist II-New and Improved Observations (NIO) Project

Details:

Employer

Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Sciences (CPAESS)

Location

College Park, Maryland or Boulder, Colorado

Posted

Aug 04, 2017

Closes

Sep 03, 2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003701/improve-the-use-of-research-and-operational-satellite-data-at-jcsda/

8. Research Associate - JRSO Clearance and Permitting Specialist

The JOIDES Resolution Science Operator (JRSO) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Research Associate (Clearance and Permitting Specialist) in the Science Operations Department. The position will be responsible for obtaining research clearance for R/V JOIDES Resolution International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) expeditions, environmental studies or permitting, and ensuring clearance for seafloor cables and other seafloor hazards.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, and must be detailed oriented, well organized, and work independently. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work professionally, harmoniously, and cooperatively with others.

A Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences or related field (e.g., Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Geography), plus two years of relevant experience is required. A Master’s degree is preferred, which is equivalent to two years of experience.

Details:

Employer

Texas A&M University - International Ocean Discovery Program

Location

College Station, Texas

Salary

Communserate with experience

Posted

Aug 04, 2017

Closes

Sep 03, 2017

Ref

JRSO Clearance and Permitting Specialist

Discipline

Biogeosciences,Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology,Seismology, Solid Earth Geophysics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Full-time

Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003700/research-associate-jrso-clearance-and-permitting-specialist/