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AGU Job Information (Aug 31-Sep 06, 2018)

2018-09-06 20:16:12

1.Assistant Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Hycrogeology/Groundwater Modeling)

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The position forms part of a cluster hire (Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation) that involves multiple departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. It is expected that the research program will focus on relationships between the hydrosphere and climate. The ability to contribute to multidisciplinary water and climate research efforts in the department and college will be considered as an advantage. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field at the time of appointment.

Employer

UNL - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted

Sep 05, 2018

Closes

Oct 05, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005460/assistant-professor-of-earth-and-atmospheric-sciences-hycrogeology-groundwater-modeling-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

2.Assistant Professor, Physics

Monmouth University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor in Physics in the Department of Chemistry and Physics. This position is for the 2019-2020 academic year and is tenure track. Applicants must apply on-line and should submit a cover letter, CV, a research plan, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references.

Applicants must possess a doctorate in physics or closely field, and demonstrated experience in the area of biophysics research. This will be critically important in order to maximize the potential for research collaborations with undergraduates and colleagues within the School of Science. A postdoctoral or comparable research experience is highly preferred. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in, or the strong potential for, research collaborations with undergraduates and the potential to bring in external support for their research.

Employer

Monmouth University

Location

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Posted

Sep 05, 2018

Closes

Oct 05, 2018

Discipline

Interdisciplinary/Other

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005461/assistant-professor-physics/

3.Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Earth and Environmental Sciences

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in the fields of Earth and environmental sciences. Candidates should have recently completed their Ph.D. or should expect to complete their degree requirements by September 2019.

Researchers at the Observatory work to understand the dynamics of the Earth’s chemical, physical, and biological systems, from the core to the upper atmosphere, including Earth’s interactions with human society. Our scientists lead research in the fields of solid Earth dynamics; ocean, atmospheric, and climate systems; cryospheric dynamics; paleoclimate; and biogeoscience. There is also an opportunity for a fellowship in forest ecology with a fieldwork component at the Black Rock Forest Consortium, a research facility near the Lamont Campus.

The principal selection criteria for Fellows are scientific excellence and a clearly expressed plan to investigate problems at the forefront of Earth science. Applications from all related fields are welcomed.

Fellowships are supported institutionally for 24 months, include a $7,500 research allowance, and carry an annual salary of $66,000. Successful candidates will be encouraged to apply for external funding and may be eligible for further internal awards and positions. Lamont is especially interested in qualified candidates whose record of achievement will contribute to the diversity of the Observatory’s scientific personnel.

Employer

Columbia University

Location

Palisades, New York

Posted

Sep 05, 2018

Closes

Oct 05, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Solid Earth Geophysics

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Contract

Relocation Cost

No Relocation

Sector Type

Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005458/postdoctoral-research-scientist/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

4. Sr. Research Associate & Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami invites applications for two positions in ocean modeling and forecasting systems, dedicated to improving ocean observation strategies.

The first position is for a Post Doctoral Associate, who will contribute to the development of an observing system evaluation capability to improve ocean prediction for a broad range of applications. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in oceanography, meteorology, or a related field.

The second position is for a Senior Research Associate who will provide computer programming support for the implementation of numerical simulations and will take part in the analysis of the results. We seek candidates wit a M.S. in computer science, oceanography, meteorology, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

For more details and to make application, please visit www.miami.edu/careers (Position #P100039284 and P100039249. IF you have any questions, please contact Matthieu Le Henaff (m.lehenaff@miami.edu).

Employer

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Location

Miami, Florida (US)

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes

Nov 03, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Ocean Science

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

Masters

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005457/sr-research-associate-and-post-doctoral-associate/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

5. Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate

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. These faculty have expertise in a wide variety of disciplines: Anthropology, Biogeochemistry, Climate Modeling, Ecology, Economics, Environmental History, Epidemiology, Hydrology, and Sociology (for a complete list of IBES affiliated faculty see https://www.brown.edu/academics/institute-environment-society/people).

Appointments will have an expected term of two years starting in July 2019 or soon thereafter. Postdoctoral research associates receive a salary of $60,000, plus benefits and a discretionary fund of $2,000/year in addition to any research funds that may be directed to the project by mentors. Postdoctoral RAs are expected to devote their appointment to research activities, but in special cases postdoctoral RAs may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses.

Employer

Brown University, Institute at Brown for Environment & Society

Location

Providence, Rhode Island (US)

Salary

Postdoc RAs receive a salary of $60,000, plus benefits and a discretionary fund of $2,000/year

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes

Oct 04, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other,Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Social Sciences , Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005408/voss-postdoctoral-research-associate/

6. Post-doctoral Researcher at IU Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University invites applicants for a post‐doctoral research position in the lab of Professor Douglas Edmonds. The successful candidate will be involved in a large, multidisciplinary National Science Foundation Coastal Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability project on the sustainability of deltaic coastlines, with particular reference to the Mississippi River Delta. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a basin‐scale morphodynamic model using Delft3D based on the Mississippi Delta. The goal is to understand how deltaic land building evolves under different conditions of sediment supply by rivers, subsidence, vegetation growth, and ocean conditions. A Ph.D. by time of appointment in geology (or earth science equivalent), geography, oceanography, or engineering is required. Experience or training in one or more of the following is strongly preferred: numerical modeling (especially morphodynamic modeling), coastal geomorphology, or familiarity with the dynamics of the Mississippi Delta.

The position is for one year, with the opportunity of renewal depending on progress and funding availability. For full consideration, we request a statement of research, vita, and contact information for three referees. Applications received by Jan. 1, 2019, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but it cannot be later than Sept. 1, 2019.

Employer

Indiana University Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Salary

$40,000 - $50,000 per year, salary commensurate with experience.

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes

Oct 04, 2018

Ref

Post-doctoral Researcher

Discipline

Hydrology

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005456/post-doctoral-researcher-at-iu-earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/

7. Research Assistant Professor

The Department of Physics, Atmospheric Physics Program (ATPH), at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for the Atmospheric Physics Pre-Professoriate Fellowship. Candidates with research and teaching interests in the broad area of numerical climate and/or weather modeling will be considered. Candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the department and group through research, teaching and service. We seek candidates who have the potential to establish a vigorous, externally funded, research program that complements existing faculty research interests, and who are able to teach effectively both the undergraduate physics curricula and graduate atmospheric courses in the ATPH program. A PhD in Atmospheric Physics or in a closely related field is required. A list of course syllabi can be found in https://physics.umbc.edu/undergrad/syllabi/. The profile of the current Atmospheric Physics faculty of UMBC can be found inhttps://physics.umbc.edu/research/atmospheric/

Employer

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Location Baltimore, Maryland (US)

Salary

50,000

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes Oct 03, 2018

Ref

52210

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005438/research-assistant-professor/

8. Postdoctoral Researcher

The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development.

The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.

Candidates must complete the online application and submit a proposal for research that would contribute to global, sustainable development. Candidates may suggest contributing to or expanding on existing Earth Institute programs or developing new projects that integrate the breadth of expertise of the Earth Institute. Candidates are strongly encouraged to identify and contact a mentor prior to submitting an application.

The deadline to submit an application is October 31, 2018 for 24-month appointments starting in the fall of 2019.

Employer

Earth Institute, Columbia University

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$65,560

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes Nov 03, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeosciences, Cryosphere Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change, Hydrology, Interdisciplinary/Other, Natural Hazards, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Planetary Sciences, Social Sciences

Career Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Temporary

Relocation Cost

Paid

Sector Type Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005454/postdoctoral-researcher/

9. PhD/MS Assistantship in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Urban Stormwater

Dr. Walter McDonald and Dr. Anthony Parolari in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University are seeking a PhD or M.S. student for a newly funded research project through the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to start January 2019. The goal of the project is to develop low-cost active controls that can augment green infrastructure practices to improve volume and peak flow mitigation. The graduate research assistant will work on active control development (hardware, software, power, etc.) and field implementation of controls within green infrastructure practices. Strong candidates will have a background in civil engineering, stormwater management, field monitoring, and/or electrical and mechanical systems.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with the ability to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. In addition to the desired project-specific qualifications, the successful candidates will have a Bachelors or Masters degree in civil and environmental engineering or other related field, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

The position has an anticipated start date of Spring 2019. Interested candidates should send a statement of interest and a resume to Dr. Walter McDonald (walter.mcdonald@marquette.edu), as well as complete a graduate school application athttp://www.marquette.edu/grad/futureapply.php/.

Employer

Marquette University

Location

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes Oct 04, 2018

Discipline

Hydrology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Relocation Cost

No Relocation

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005439/phd-ms-assistantship-in-civil-and-environmental-engineering-urban-stormwater/

10. NSF-funded graduate student positions in climatology

We have Graduate Research Assistantships available for students interested in developing research related to our NSF-funded project, “High Frequency Hydroclimate Extremes and Synoptic Climate Drivers in Western North America at the End of the Little Ice Age.”

One of these positions will be with Dr. Erika Wise in the Climate & Tree-Ring Environmental Science lab in the Department of Geography at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. This student will focus on tree-ring science and data-model integration toanswer questions concerning pre-instrumental synoptic climatology and hydroclimate extremes. UNC-CH offers opportunities for field & lab research and for classes and collaborations with Duke and NC State universities.

The other position will be in the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina-Columbia with Dr. Cary Mock, focusing on historical geography, synoptic climatology, and extreme climate and weather events. This position will include opportunities to conduct international archival research.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be trained in multiple approaches to climatology at both universities through funded summer research exchanges. Students will also take part in science communication training through the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center and be able to participate in science education and outreach in the Carolinas. Both positions will provide academic-year and summer salary, conference travel funding, publication costs, and tuition & fees.

We are seeking applicants to begin the graduate program in August 2019. Students interested in these positions should send their c.v. and information about their background, skills, and research interests to Dr. Erika Wise at ekwise@email.unc.edu and / or Dr. Cary Mock at mockcj@sc.edu before the application deadline (Dec. 12, 2018 for UNC and Jan 15, 2019 for USC). Please follow links below for additional information.

Employer

Dept. of Geography, UNC-Chapel Hill

Location

Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US) or Columbia, South Carolina (US)

Columbia

South Carolina

Salary

academic-year and summer salary; & pays student tuition and fees

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes Oct 04, 2018

Discipline Atmospheric Sciences, Global Environmental Change, Hydrology, Interdisciplinary/Other, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology

Career Level

Student / Graduate

Education Level

Bachelors

Job Type

Internship

Relocation Cost

No Relocation

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005450/nsf-funded-graduate-student-positions-in-climatology/

11. Tenure Track Professorship (W1/W2) in Energy Meteorology

This call is part of the Federal Tenure Track Programme. It addresses researchers at an early career stage. We seek a candidate with experience in basic research related to the potential of solar and wind energy, with focus on climate diagnostics characterizing the variability of solar radiation and wind. Collaboration with the Faculty of Economics regarding the development of new methods for using meteorological variables for advanced energy models, e.g. networks, energy markets, is desired.

The candidate will be involved in the bachelor programme "Geophysik und Meteorologie" (in German) and the master program "Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere" (in English). In addition to teaching basic meteorological modules, teaching connected to the research fields energy meteorology and climate diagnostics is expected.

More details on the qualification requirements and the evaluation process are available in the full announcement on the Academic Job Portal of the University of Cologne (https://berufungen.uni-koeln.de).

The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer. Applications of women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Applications should include a letter of motivation with teaching and research statements accompanied by supporting documents. Applications should be submitted via the Academic Job Portal of the University of Cologne (https://berufungen.uni-koeln.de) no later than 15 October 2018.

Employer

University of Cologne, Institute for Geosciences and Meteorology

Location Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)

Posted

Sep 04, 2018

Closes Oct 04, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences

Career Level

Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005449/tenure-track-professorship-w1-w2-in-energy-meteorology/

12. Tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Climatology

The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in climatology beginning August 1, 2019. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in climatology, climate change, Earth science, physical geography, and related disciplines. Applicants with abilities to teach courses in meteorology and develop discipline-related courses for the Department’s new Environmental Science major will receive special consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake collaborative and multi-disciplinary research within the department and university, and to be actively involved in university and professional service. Candidates must have completed a PhD in geosciences or related field at time of appointment.

MTSU Geosciences offers BS degrees in Geoscience with concentrations in Geology, Physical Geography, Environmental Science, and a MS concentration in Geosciences. The Department is comprised of 12 faculty and research staff, approximately 100 undergraduate majors, and 20 graduate students. In 2017, the Department moved into new teaching and research facilities, including specialized laboratories in GIS, remote sensing, hydrology and geochemistry. The Department emphasizes excellence in teaching, while also supporting the development of new and innovative research programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required documents for application include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research experience and interest. Three letters of recommendation and official university transcripts (not issued to student) of all degrees received will be required of all applicants selected for an interview. Please contact Dr. Henrique Momm (henrique.momm@mtsu.edu, 615-904-8372) with questions.

To apply for this position, go to http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu and follow the instructions on how to complete an application, attach documents, and submit online. Review of applications begins September 3 and continues until position is filled. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm. or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at 615-898-2424. EO/AA employer.

Employer

Middle Tennessee State University

Location

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Posted Sep 03, 2018

Closes Oct 03, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Global Environmental Change, Hydrology, Natural Hazards

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005331/tenure-track-assistant-or-associate-professor-climatology/

13. Chair, Department of Geosciences, Tenure-track Faculty

The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Department of Geosciences invites applications for an innovative leader to chair the Department of Geosciences. The department offers baccalaureate programs in geology, physical geography, and environmental science, and master's programs in geospatial analysis and environmental geosystems. Responsibilities of the chair will include providing strong academic leadership for the Department, budgetary coordination, faculty/staff hiring and evaluations, facilitating planning and assessment, community advancement, fundraising, facilitating the acquisition and implementation of external grants, teaching and mentoring students, and providing leadership in the development and oversight of instructional programs, research, and service commitments. The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service in the geosciences, environmental sciences, or closely related area. Candidate must also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated vision, leadership, administrative experience and ability to work productively with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must be eligible for the rank of associate professor or full professor, with tenure upon appointment possible. Start date for the position is negotiable but not later than August 1, 2019.

Employer

Middle Tennessee State University

Location

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Posted

Sep 03, 2018

Closes Oct 03, 2018

Discipline

Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeosciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics, Global Environmental Change, Hydrology, Natural Hazards, Solid Earth Geophysics, Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology

Career Level

Faculty

Education Level

PhD

Job Type

Full-time

Relocation Cost

Negotiable

Sector Type

Academia

https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005338/chair-department-of-geosciences-tenure-track-faculty/

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