1. Assistant Professor Tenure Track of Earth System Science

The Faculty of Science at the University of Zurich invites applications for an Assistant Professor Tenure Track of Earth System Science in order to join our team of experts of the University Research Priority Program on “Global Change and Biodiversity” co-hosted at the Department of Geography.

We seek innovative applicants with a strong record in research and teaching, who will strengthen our expertise in Earth System Science. Applicants with interests in interdisciplinary research between and amongst the Earth’s spheres focusing on theory, experiments, observations, or modeling to assess different interaction and feedback mechanisms on global change drivers (including climate change and human dimensions) are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to candidates with a focus on more than one sphere, of which one is the biosphere.

Details

Employer

University of Zurich

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Posted

Aug 22, 2016

Closes

Oct 21, 2016

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other,Natural Hazards, Social Sciences

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999100/assistant-professor-tenure-track-of-earth-system-science/

2. Program Officer

Summary

The Program Officer (PO) works in close collaboration with the Senior Director of Operations, the Database Manager, and the Senior Director of the “Our Changing Planet” lens, with the primary responsibility of administrating and developing the innovative grant making for the Changing Planet lens.

Responsibilities

1. Reviews requests for funding within the Changing Planet lens. Identifies qualified requests based on eligibility, timeliness, project plan accuracy, viability of methodology, currency and significance of the topic, and relevance to the priorities of the lens (25%)

2. Provides feedback to potential and repeat applicants before grant proposal submission, including improvements for project planning and design. Provides technical and specific support to grantees during all phases of grant-making process and project implementation (25%)

3. Promotes grantees through all NGS/NGP departments by notifying them of new grants and highlighting projects with good media potential. Draws on expertise to provide scientific context to interested media units. Communicates with grantees to identify story/media opportunities and stays apprised of new discoveries, high profile academic publications, and/or media-friendly results. Serves as point of contact or liaison between grantees and NG media units, and tracks media coverage of grantees (25%)

4. Recruits potential explorers and projects through domestic and international professional conferences, meetings, special events, and site visits (10%)

5. Supports Lens Lead (Senior Director) of the Changing Planet lens on designing strategic priorities, planning of new initiatives, and adaptively managing overall mission and metrics of grant portfolio (5%)

6. From the grantee pool, works with Lens Lead to identify potential projects to scale up, especially those that align within the lens’ current strategic framework (5%)

7. Provides scientific support to management team through the pipeline for scale projects related to the Changing Planet lens (5%)

Details

Employer

National Geographic Society

Location

Washington D.C.

Salary

$66,000 - $70,000

Posted

Aug 22, 2016

Closes

Sep 21, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Geodesy,Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Seismology,Social Sciences , Solid Earth Geophysics, Space Physics

Career Level

Any Experience Level Considered

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://careers.agu.org/jobs/non-government-organization-non-profit/

3. Graduate Positions in Atmospheric Chemistry

Graduate Positions in Atmospheric Chemistry at UC Irvine

The UC Irvine Chemistry Department has a number of openings it the atmospheric chemistry graduate program. Twelve groups in the Department are actively working on atmospheric chemistry problems. The students will be involved in interdisciplinary research in a number of areas including chemistry of atmospheric reaction intermediates, aerosol science, multi-phase chemistry, air pollution and process modeling, first-principle calculations, molecular dynamics, etc. Learn more at http://www.chem.uci.edu/research/problems/air

Details

Employer

University of California, Irvine

Location

Irvine, California (US)

Posted

Aug 22, 2016

Closes

Sep 21, 2016

Contact

Prof Sergey Nizkorodov

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999101/graduate-positions-in-atmospheric-chemistry/

4. Faculty Position – Earthquake Geologist

The Earth Observatory of Singapore and the Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University seek a geologist whose focus has been the application of modern stratigraphic, geomorphologic and structural methods to understand earthquakes and related phenomena. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with geochronologists, seismologists, and geodesists at the Observatory. Demonstration of a strong interest in the earthquake geology of Southeast Asia will be essential. The successful applicant will be appointed as both a Principal Investigator within the Observatory and a tenure-track professor in the School. Preference will be given to early- and mid-career applicants.

Details:

Employer

Earth Observatory of Singapore/Asian School of the Environment

Location

Singapore (SG)

Posted

Aug 21, 2016

Closes

Sep 20, 2016

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other,Natural Hazards, Seismology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Contract

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999099/faculty-position-earthquake-geologist/

5. Research Associate, Petroleum Geosciences

The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class university and research center in engineering and applied sciences in areas of significance to the oil, gas and the broader energy industries. The PI’s sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies. The Petroleum Geosciences department currently has 16 faculty, and utilizes modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities. A major research center is constructed and will be operational in fall 2016.

Details:

Employer

The Petroleum Institute

Location

Abu Dhabi (AE)

Posted

Aug 21, 2016

Closes

Sep 20, 2016

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999098/research-associate-petroleum-geosciences/

6. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment & Society

Brown University: The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) seeks candidates for one or more distinguished postdoctoral positions in interdisciplinary environmental science. IBES was founded in 2014, building on strength across campus in interdisciplinary environmental research. It includes over 30 Faculty Fellows from 12 Departments across Schools and Divisions at Brown. IBES organizes its research activities into four themes: Natural Systems, Food and Water, Human Health and Well-Being, and Equity and Governance. Postdoctoral Fellows will be expected to work within one or more of these themes, and to be mentored by at least one IBES Faculty Fellow.

Details:

Employer

Brown University, Institute at Brown for Environment & Society

Location

Providence, Providence County

Salary

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

Posted

Aug 19, 2016

Closes

Sep 18, 2016

Ref

36468

Discipline

Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

LINK:

https://careers.agu.org/job/7999095/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-environment-and-society/

7. Student Assistantship in Agroclimatology

The Agroclimatology Group in the Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University is seeking several highly-motivated graduate students (PhD or Master). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and conduct agroclimatology research in one or more of the following areas:

1) use of climate forecasts to improve crop, water, and nutrient management;

2) assessing impacts of climate change and variability on agricultural systems and food security;

3) improving crop and/or hydrologic forecasting and modeling using climate and remote sensing information. The new student will be expected to conduct research, assist teaching, present in national or international conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A competitive stipend and tuition waiver will be provided to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline related to climate, such as agronomy or agricultural engineering, environmental science or engineering, climatology, meteorology, hydrology, or a closely related field

2. Commitment to a successful career in either academia or industry and strong interests in agroclimatology and modeling

3. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

4. Computing expertise (such as R, Matlab, or Python) and experience with climate data analysis, crop modeling, and/or hydrologic modeling are preferred but not required

Details:

Employer

Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University

Location

Main Campus

Posted

Aug 19, 2016

Closes

Sep 18, 2016

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Internship

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999093/student-assistantship-in-agroclimatology/

8. Assistant Professor in Soil Biophysics

The Department of Land, Air and Water Resources (LAWR) in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis invites applications for a 9-month tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level in Soil Biophysics. Research and outreach consistent with the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment Station are also expected. We seek an outstanding scholar to establish a soil biophysics research program to investigate the complex interactions between the physical and biological processes that govern the flow and transport of water, gases, nutrients, and contaminants in the soil and vadose zone. A Ph.D. in soil science or closely related field (hydrology, environmental science/engineering) is required, as is a record of research related to soil biophysics.

Details:

Employer

University of California, Davis

Location

Davis, California

Posted

Aug 19, 2016

Closes

Oct 18, 2016

Contact

Dr Sanjai Parikh

Discipline

Biogeosciences, Hydrology,Mineral and Rock Physics

Career Level

Experienced

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Tenure Track

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999091/assistant-professor-in-soil-biophysics/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

9. Executive Director of the CLIVAR International Project Office

The First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) invite applications for the post of Executive Director of the International CLIVAR (Climate and Ocean - Variability, Predictability, and Change) Project Office.

Candidates should hold at least an MSc in oceanography, climate or closely relate field. Required skills include a broad knowledge of oceanography and climatescience, ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders, and demonstrated team leadership. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English are essential.

Details:

Employer

World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)

Location

Qingdao, Shandong (CN)

Salary

600,000 to 680,000 Chinese RMB (～US$90-100,000), depending on experience

Posted

Aug 19, 2016

Closes

Sep 19, 2016

Discipline

Global Environmental Change,Ocean Science

Career Level

Any Experience Level Considered

Education Level

Masters

Link:https://careers.agu.org/job/7999077/executive-director-of-the-clivar-international-project-office/