1. Post-doc Positions In Meso/Convective Scale Data Assimilation and Ensemble Prediction

The School of Meteorology of University of Oklahoma invites applicants for post-doctoral positions in the area of Meso/convective scale (e.g., continental Mesoscale Convective Systems, supercell, hurricanes, etc.) data assimilation and ensemble prediction. Successful candidates will work with the Multiscale data Assimilation and Predictability (MAP) Laboratory, one of the leading, vibrant and productive labs conducting active research and development in data assimilation and ensemble prediction for various scales and atmospheric phenomena. Successful candidates will conduct research to advance the assimilation of radar, satellite and other convective and meso-scale observations using advanced ensemble-variational hybrid data assimilation method developed based on the US National Weather Service operational data assimilation system GSI.

Desired Qualification:

• Education and Experience:

• Ph. D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Physics, Mathematics or related disciplines

• Experience in numerical modeling

• Skills and Proficiencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Fortran programming experience in UNIX/LINUX environment

• Familiarity with scripting and plotting languages

  Details

  Employer

  University of Oklahoma - Norman

  Location

  Norman, Oklahoma (US)

  Norman

  Oklahoma

  Posted

  May 01, 2018

  Closes

  May 31, 2018

  Discipline

  Atmospheric Sciences

  Career Level

  Postdoctoral

  Education Level

  PhD

  Job Type

  Full-time

  Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005013/post-doc-positions-in-meso-convective-scale-data-assimilation-and-ensemble-prediction/

2. Post-doctoral position in Computational Biology and Modeling

A postdoctoral position is available in the Data Exploration Lab at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) in association with the department of Plant Biology, in the School of Integrative Biology, at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Matthew Turk and Dr. Amy Marshall-Colon are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to work on a project funded by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) aimed at generating virtual crops. This project includes development of a computational framework with a web-based user interface for integrating existing biological models and visualizing the output of the combined model network. The project postdoc will work closely with faculty and staff at NCSA as well as Dr. Marshall-Colon’s team in the department of Plant Biology, and collaborators in the labs of Dr. Stephen Long, UIUC, Dr. Jonathan Lynch, Penn State.

The duties of the project postdoc will focus on model integration and development of the computational framework for combining biological models including the model integration package, web-based user interface, and model visualization.

Details

Employer

National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Location

Urbana, Illinois

Urbana

Illinois

Salary

Additional Salary Information: As of November 16, 2016, all Postdoctoral Research Associates at the

Posted

Apr 25, 2018

Closes

May 25, 2018

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005009/post-doctoral-position-in-computational-biology-and-modeling-/

3. Postdoctoral Research Associate – X-ray/Neutron Scattering Geochemist

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quantify atomic structure and reactivity of minerals, amorphous phases, porous geomaterials, and liquids under cold, ambient and elevated temperatures and pressures using X-ray and neutron scattering

• Reduce and model the data obtained in the experiments discussed above

• Utilize microscopy, spectroscopy and other analytical equipment to characterize natural and synthetic samples

• Develop high-quality beamtime proposals to use X-ray and/or neutron scattering user facilities

• Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner

• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements

• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or related fields completed within the last five years

• Experience in X-ray and/or neutron scattering and data analysis

  PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative and frequently interacting teams of researchers

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

  Details：

  Employer

  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  Location

  Oak Ridge, Tennessee

  Oak Ridge

  Tennessee

  Posted

  Apr 25, 2018

  Closes

  May 25, 2018

  Discipline

  Geochemistry

  Career Level

  Postdoctoral

  Education Level

  PhD

  Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005008/postdoctoral-research-associate-x-ray-neutron-scattering-geochemist/

4. Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Physical Oceanography

The Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University is seeking applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Physical Oceanography. Applicants must hold a PhD in Physical Oceanography or a closely related discipline, and have a strong record of research excellence. The applicants' research should address ocean dynamics on a range of temporal and spatial scales, and it should complement the existing research activities by physical oceanography faculty in the Department, e.g., ocean models and observational analyses, shelf and deep ocean circulation, nearshore processes, air-sea interactions, climate variability, ocean acoustics, and mixing. Interests in cross-disciplinary oceanographic research are an asset.

The successful applicant may find research support from existing centres of excellence at Dalhousie (e.g., MEOPAR) and from the newly created Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI). OFI brings together elite researchers and institutes from across the globe to understand our changing oceans and create safe, sustainable solutions for ocean development. Including a $93.7M award through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund program (CFREF), government, private and partner contributions, the OFI is a $220M enterprise.

The successful applicant will be appointed to a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is 1 July 2019, or as negotiated. The application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, a two- to three-page statement of research interests, three representative publications, the names and contact information of three references, and a completed Self-ID questionnaire (www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid).

Details:

Employer

Dalhousie University

Location

Halifax (City), Nova Scotia (CA)

Halifax

Nova Scotia

Posted

Apr 25, 2018

Closes

Jun 24, 2018

Discipline

Ocean Science

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005007/tier-2-canada-research-chair-in-physical-oceanography/

5. Geology Lecturer and Laboratory Director

Description: The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks to hire a Geology Lecturer and Laboratory Director to start August 1, 2018. The initial appointment is a 12-month full-time non-tenure track academic faculty position with a competitive salary and full benefits. Although the initial appointment is for one year, the contract is renewable contingent on performance. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has a three-tiered promotional structure for lecturers, so career advancement and wage increases are expected, contingent upon performance evaluations. A primary duty of the position is to teach introductory geology courses in either physical, historical, environmental, or planetary geology. A second primary duty will be to coordinate laboratory sections for the undergraduate classes (~100 lab sections per year), manage the lab supplies and equipment, and to continuously develop the content of the labs. Field trips, experiential learning, and on-line courses are areas of special interest for development. A particularly important goal is to support our educational mission through the mentoring of graduate teaching assistants, including pedagogical training and classroom assessment. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state’s flagship research institution, located in East Tennessee close to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences comprises an energetic group of tenure-track and research faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and ~180 graduate and undergraduate students. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications:A Master’s degree in geoscience or a related field, strong interpersonal skills, two years of relevant teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:A Ph.D. in geoscience or a related field; demonstrated excellence teaching college level geoscience, environmental science, or a related field; experience using technology as a teaching tool; experience mentoring students.

Selection Process:A search committee will begin reviewing applications May 15, 2018. A select group of applicants will be invited to interview by phone and/on campus.

Required application documents:Curriculum vitae, cover letter, two-page teaching statement, unofficial transcript from the candidate’s graduate program and the names of three references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. All application materials and any additional questions should be submitted to the search committee chair, Molly McCanta (mmccanta@utk.edu).

Details:

Employer

University of Tennessee Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville

Tennessee

Posted

Apr 25, 2018

Closes

May 25, 2018

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Full-time

Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005006/geology-lecturer-and-laboratory-director/