1. Solar System School: PhD Positions in Planetary Science

The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen in Germany (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physics of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen.

The science covered by the department Planets and Comets (one of three departments at the MPS) includes a wide spectrum of planetary research. We study the structure and composition of planets in our solar system as well as dynamic processes. The research includes the deep interior, surfaces, atmospheres and the plasma environment (thin hot charged particles in the environment) of the planets. The main focus lies in the research of the terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and the gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn) as well as small bodies including comets and asteroids. We study similarities and differences among the various objects and compare them with each other to better understand the evolution of our solar system.

Details

Employer

Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen, Germany

Location

Göttingen in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Salary

Doctoral support funding see http://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/funding

Posted

Sep 18, 2017

Closes

Oct 18, 2017

Ref

IMPRS-PhD-program-2017

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other,Planetary Sciences, Space Physics

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003837/solar-system-school-phd-positions-in-planetary-science/

2. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment & Society

Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) seeks candidates for one or more distinguished postdoctoral positions in any field of study relevant to environmental research. Voss Postdoctoral Research Associates conduct independent research, but are mentored by one or more IBES affiliated faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA

Requirements for the positions include a Ph.D. in a field to the study relevant to environmental research, ability to take initiative and work independently, and an interest in contributing to a dialog across disciplinary boundaries. Applicants should submit a research proposal based on the guidelines below, including identification of a proposed faculty mentor. Proposals will be judged on scientific merit, an achievable research plan, and the degree to which they contribute to or compliment the research activities of faculty mentors. Letters of support will be requested from proposed mentors, so applicants will benefit from contacting proposed mentors early in the process.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit the following items at http://apply.interfolio.com/45017 by November 12, 2017.

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position and how this position relates to your career goals;

• Current CV;

• Required project proposal (1500 words maximum, excluding references): Proposals should briefly address the following points:

• Title and brief abstract

• Project background and importance: What is known and what is new about this question? Why does it matter?

• How does this project fit with your own previous work and your proposed mentor's?

• Project plan: What will you actually do? Include a timeline or work plan if appropriate. If additional resources will be needed to complete the work, do you have options for funding them?

• Project outcomes: What products will come out of this project (e.g. articles, methods, datasets, policy briefs, educational materials)? What types of support will you need to produce and disseminate these?

• References (not included in 1500 word limit)

• Three letters of reference from advisors or colleagues who know the applicant’s work well. Referees should submit letters directly through Interfolio, which will supply a direct link when contact information is entered.

• Note that due to existing obligations, several IBES faculty (Kellner, Lynch, Mustard, Porder, Roberts, and Sax) cannot serve as the primary mentor in the current call for Voss Fellows.

Details

Employer

Brown University, Institute at Brown for Environment & Society

Location

Providence, Providence County

Salary

Postdocs receive a salary of $50,000 plus benefits and a discretionary research fund of $5,000/year

Posted

Sep 18, 2017

Closes

Oct 17, 2017

Ref

632966

Discipline

Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003905/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-environment-and-society/

3. Graduate Research Assistantships in Critical Zone Science

We are seeking applicants for graduate research assistantships (one M.S. and two Ph.D.) in the study of mineral weathering and the fate of weathering products in forest ecosystems. Applicants are sought for a project supported by the NSF at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest (www.hubbardbrook.org) in New Hampshire. The study focuses on mineral weathering gradients at the hillslope and watershed scale and is aimed at improved prediction of soil and water quality in headwater catchments. Components of the project will include element fluxes, aqueous and solid phase geochemistry and mineralogy, modeling, and hydrologic characterization. The project will have a demanding field component that will require extensive travel and summer residence in New Hampshire. Students will work with faculty at Virginia Tech, the University of Vermont and scientists from the USDA Forest Service. A strong background in hydrology, forest soils, geochemistry, geology, and/or geospatial analyses is required. Competitive students should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.

Details

Employer

Virginia Tech, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation

Location

Blacksburg, Virginia (US)

Posted

Sep 18, 2017

Closes

Oct 18, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Geodesy,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003904/graduate-research-assistantships-in-critical-zone-science/

4. Coastal and Marine Science Faculty in Physical and Chemical Oceanography

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for Research and Education (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) seeks to hire at least one new Assistant Professor in the second phase of a multi-year faculty expansion. Candidates should have strong field-based research programs with notable research achievements, demonstration of or potential for funded research, and a commitment to education and outreach. Our research vessel fleet and proximity to the coast facilitate the use of a broad mix of traditional and innovative instruments and observational techniques to make measurements in many settings, from open-ocean to coastal regions. We are looking to hire a physical oceanographer and/or chemical oceanographer that addresses a wide range of fundamental problems in ocean and coastal sciences, as well as interdisciplinary research questions, using observations, modeling, theory, and laboratory experiment. Specifically, we seek a physical oceanographer with expertise in: 1) air-sea interactions, 2) decadal-scale climate variability, 3) coastal dynamics and circulation, and/or 4) oceanic scale circulation with an emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico and/or a chemical oceanographer with specialties of interest that include but are not limited to: 1) ocean acidification, 2) marine inorganic carbon chemistry, 3) carbon cycle-climate interactions.

Details:

Employer

LUMCON

Location

Chauvin, Louisiana (US)

Salary

nine month academic appointment, 3 months self-generated funding, competitive start up package

Posted

Sep 18, 2017

Closes

Oct 18, 2017

Ref

LUMCON FACULTY HIRE

Discipline

Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology, Ocean Science

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003900/coastal-and-marine-science-faculty-in-physical-and-chemical-oceanography/

5. Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will serve as an Exploration Fellow in Earth and Space Science. The mission of the postdoctoral fellowship is to foster SESE’s interdisciplinary research program by attracting and supporting outstanding early-career scientists and engineers to pursue independent research in collaboration with faculty. Research areas within the School encompass earth and planetary science, astronomy, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2018. Incoming Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $63,000 with health benefits, plus $9,000 per year in discretionary research funds. A relocation allowance will be provided.

Interested candidates should contact two current faculty members in SESE to discuss potential collaborative research topics and determine whether they would agree to serve as an Exploration Fellow mentor. When a topic of mutual interest between the applicant and potential faculty mentors is identified, the applicant should submit a research proposal that includes: (1) a cover letter identifying the proposed research topic and the names of the two faculty mentors, (2) a current CV, (3) a research proposal not longer than five pages including figures and references, and (4) one paper that exemplifies the applicant’s research. Preference will be given to proposals that include interdisciplinary research spanning multiple research areas within SESE. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted separately.

Details:

Employer

Arizona State University

Location

Tempe, Arizona

Salary

Annual stipend of $63,000 with health benefits, plus $9,000 per year in discretionary research funds

Posted

Sep 16, 2017

Closes

Nov 15, 2017

Ref

Exploration Fellowship (Job #11676)

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Fellowship

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003877/exploration-fellowship-in-earth-and-space-science/

6. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cosmochemistry, Geochemistry, Planetary Science, and Volcanology

Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowships in the fields of cosmochemistry, solid-Earth geochemistry, planetary science, and volcanology at Carnegie’s Department of Terrestrial Magnetism. These fellowships provide salary, travel, and research support for creative independent research. Details on DTM research staff, laboratory facilities, and ongoing research can be found athttps://dtm.carnegiescience.edu.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment and a promising record of research and publication. Fellows are expected to begin in Fall 2018. A C.V., list of publications, a one-page description of thesis research, a two- to three-page statement of the research you propose to conduct during the postdoctoral fellowship, and three letters of recommendation by those familiar with your work should be submitted online at https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/ by 1 December 2017. A strong application will include an innovative, original, and feasible research proposal. Fellowships are for one year and are normally renewable for a second year. Address any questions you have to dtmfellowships@carnegiescience.edu. The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Details:

Employer

Carnegie Institution for Science, DTM

Location

Carnegie Science, 5241 Broad Branch Road, N.W., Washington D.C., 20015 United States

Posted

Sep 15, 2017

Closes

Nov 14, 2017

Discipline

Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other,Planetary Sciences

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Fellowship

Relocation Cost

Paid

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003889/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-cosmochemistry-geochemistry-planetary-science-and-volcanology/

7. Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Environmental Chemistry

Northern Arizona University seeks a full-time tenure-track joint position shared between the School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in environmental chemistry, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, provide teaching excellence in upper-division undergraduate- and graduate-level environmental chemistry lectures and labs, and actively serve the university. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in chemistry, geosciences, or closely related academic field conferred by the start date of August 20, 2018. Preferredqualifications (see full ad for details): research experience in field and laboratory settings, appropriate publication and funding record, effective university teaching and mentoring, research interests in the discipline to complement NAU strengths, and experience working in culturally diverse environments.

Details:

Employer

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIV

Location

Northern AZ Univ, Flagstaff, AZ

Posted

Sep 15, 2017

Closes

Oct 15, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003888/tenure-track-assistant-professor-position-in-environmental-chemistry/

8. Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Geology, Colorado College

MISSION: At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.

Position Summary:

Colorado College is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of experienced Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a dynamic scientist with the following characteristics:

(1) has expertise in a subfield(s) of geology that complements, but does not overlap, those of current faculty members in the department. Areas of expertise could include, but are not limited to: geobiology, evolution of earth systems, hydrology, geochronology, geohazards, and environmental geophysics.

(2) has an educational and/or research program that focuses in some part on geologic questions in the Rocky Mountains/western United States, and who is acquainted with the geologic evolution of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

(3) has research interests designed to advance fundamental understanding of processes in the Earth’s surface and subsurface,.

(4) has a strong background in quantitative approaches such as GIS, numerical models, or geoinformatics, and utilizes novel measurement techniques, models, and datasets.

The successful candidate is expected to have research and teaching interests that can strengthen departmental connections with other science programs at Colorado College (e.g. biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, archaeology, and environmental science). They are also expected to be excited to spend extended time in the field and the classroom engaging with highly motivated undergraduate students as both a teacher and mentor on the Block Plan.

The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Further, Colorado College is dedicated to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to inclusive practices in teaching, learning, and working. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

Details:

Employer

Colorado College Geology Department

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Posted

Sep 15, 2017

Closes

Nov 14, 2017

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003873/tenure-track-assistant-or-associate-professor-of-geology-colorado-college/