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September 16, 2009
7:35
Polar Jobs can now be found on the APECS Website
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Thanks to all of you that follow this blog on polar related jobs - we have now created a feature on the APECS website to display jobs and it allows people to post open positions.

Please check it out at www.apecs.is/jobs
We will not be posting to this blog any further.
March 24, 2009
14:32
Graduate Assistantship, Microbial Ecology, Antarctica
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A graduate research assistantship is available for a highly qualified student at Montana State University. The successful applicant will be involved in an NSF-funded project that examines microbial communities and dissolved organic matter in the Transantarctic Mountains and McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica. The student will be based at MSU, but will collaborate with students and PI’s at the University of Colorado-Boulder (McKnight) and The Ohio State University (Chin). Field work will be conducted in Antarctica.

Ph.D. students are preferred, but M.S. students may apply. The assistantship includes a stipend, tuition, health insurance and expenses for research. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Christine Foreman (cforeman@montana.edu) and send a letter of interest (prior accomplishments, research experience and interests, future career goals), a CV, transcripts, and GRE scores. Details about the graduate program at Montana State University can be found through the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences [landresources.montana.edu),] and the graduate school [www.montana.edu] Start date is summer/fall 2009.

Founded in 1893 in the scenic Gallatin Valley just north of Yellowstone National Park, Montana State University has a total enrollment of 12,000 students, including ~ 1,200 graduate students. MSU is recognized as one of 94 U.S. research universities representing the top tier of the Carnegie Foundation rankings. Research funding currently exceeds $100 million annually and has been growing steadily. For more information see the MSU website at [www.montana.edu.] Named an All-American City, Bozeman is an attractive, culturally alive city located in the northern Rocky Mountain region. The 70,000 residents of Bozeman and nearby communities enjoy excellent schools, diversified medical facilities, a vibrant cultural and arts scene, and one of the most superb year-round recreational areas in the nation, including two world-class ski areas, blue ribbon trout fishing streams and the Gallatin National Forest.

Bozeman, Montana and McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica
March 12, 2009
8:49
PhD student position at AWI Potsdam, Germany
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Determining energy and water fluxes in the Lena River Delta, Siberia, with micrometeorological methods and downscaling from satellite remote sensing data

The Alfred Wegener Institute of Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is a member of the EOS Helmholtz Research Network „Integrated Earth Observing System“ ( [helmholtz-eos.dlr.de] ) offering an educational Ph.D. program. The purpose of the EOS research topic "Processes of the Land Surface" is to help optimize and improve earth observation technologies.

Within the EOS-II framework we are looking for a Ph.D. student to establish spatial and temporal linkages between water and energy fluxes at the landscape scale using micrometeorological and earth observation (satellite) data in the Lena River Delta (Arctic Siberia, RU).

The tasks of the Ph.D. include:
-exploring the spatial dynamic of water and heat fluxes using micrometeorologic methods (eddy covariance);
-evaluation of EO-parameters (surface temperature, PAR, Albedo) (mainly ENIVSAT-A(ATSR), ENIVSAT-MERIS, MODIS, LANDSAT) for the studied field sites.

The overall research questions are to identify
- water and energy fluxes at the landscape scale for heterogeneous polygonal tundra landscape
- methods that can be used to scale from satellite to ground for heterogeneous polygonal tundra landscape.

Requirements:
Master/Diplom in physics, meteorology, geosciences or similar discipline; Arctic field work experience; excellent team work capabilities in a multidisciplinary team; fluency in English (written and spoken)

Beneficial:
Eddy covariance experience, programming skills, raster data analysis, EO-data processing; Russian language

The PhD project will be carried out in AWI’s periglacial section, located in Potsdam, Germany, within the SPARC Helmholtz University young investigator group, and in cooperation with the University of Hamburg (Department of Soil Sciences), Germany, and the EOS-II PhD student of the German Space Agency (DLR).

The position will be funded for 3 years. The salary will be paid following the German TVoD.

AWI is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages female scientists to apply. AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives. Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers/ jobs.

Applications are accepted until position is filled. For further information please contact: Dr. Birgit Heim (birgit.heim@awi.de).

Qualified applicants should send applications with the reference 83/P (including CV, a brief letter of motivation, and two references) to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut fuer Polar- und Meeresforschung, Forschungsstelle Potsdam, PO Box 60 01 49, D-14401 Potsdam; www.awi.de

Potsdam, Germany
March 09, 2009
13:35
PhD on greenhouse gas production by aquatic microbes
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MASTER or PhD project offer (PhD favoured)

Study of the microbial processes which regulate the production of CO2 and CH4 in ponds formed by the melting of permafrost and the factors sensitive to climate that control these processes.

Research context: Close to a quarter of northern hemisphere is covered by permafrost, a region where more than half of the organic carbon on Earth is stored. With the warming climate, the permafrost is melting which liberates this carbon that becomes available to microbial and photochemical transformations. The melting of permafrost creates the formation of lakes and ponds that are quite diverse and present high microbial productivity by comparison to oligotrophic lakes more typical of these regions. In these systems exposed to high solar irradiance during the polar summer, photochemical processes can accelerate the microbial utilisation of dissolved organic carbon or directly produce CO2. Northern regions can thus participate to the global climate through a positive feedback mechanism. It is necessary to better understand the processes that regulate this new circulation of carbon in the polar regions, but also to know the actual state of these systems in order to follow the changes that they will be experiencing. Microbial communities in polar ecosystems and their function in carbon cycling are not very well known even though they are often dominating in these regions. Theses communities play an important role on the production of greenhouse gases and in the transformation and sequestration of carbon.

Study sites: Two sites will likely be sampled: 1- Nunavik close to the village of Whapmagoostui-Kuujjuarapik on the discontinuous permafrost region, 2- Nunavut National Park Sirmilik, close to the village of Pond Inlet in the continuous permafrost region.

This study is part of a ArcticNet project untitled Freshwater resources of the Eastern Canadian Arctic: quantity, quality and indicators of ecological change with the participation of Warwick F. Vincent (University Laval, structure and dynamics of polar aquatic ecosystems), Isabelle Laurion (INRS-ETE, tundra lake-wetland metabolism), Connie Lovejoy (University Laval, biodiversity and ecological function of aquatic microbes), Reinhard Pienitz (University Laval, paleomonitoring of aquatic ecosystems), Kathy Young (York University, snowfall and water balance of wetlands). The global objectives of the team are to identify northern aquatic indicators of change, document past and present changes in the eastern Arctic aquatic environment, identify present vulnerabilities in northern freshwater resources, develop impact models, identify links between environmental change and Inuit health/societal impacts and compare the regional climate predictions with palaeolimnological records of the variability among regional responses to climate that actually occurred in the past.

Aptitudes et prerequisites: Academic formation and practical research experience in biology, microbiology, ecology or oceanography. If elligible, the student will be invited to apply to scholarship programs (e.g., FQRNT, NSERC). If candidate is not bilingual, he(she) will need to learn French during the first year.

What we are offering: A specialised formation in polar limnology, an occasion to realise a research project in a modern institute and participate to a large network of researchers interested to the North, an unforgettable experience in magnificent places.

Starting date of project: May 2009.

Deadline to apply: Until position is filled.

Send your CV along with a letter explaining your motivations to Isabelle Laurion (isabelle.laurion@ete.inrs.ca)

Quebec, Canada
March 07, 2009
5:15
MSc Project: What Shapes the Vegetation in an Arctic Mining Area?
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MSc Project Announcement

What Shapes the Vegetation in an Arctic Mining Area?

Svea, Svalbard, Norway

Application Deadline: Thursday, 2 April 2009

The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) seeks two highly motivated students with backgrounds in botany/ecology, evolution/molecular ecology, or similar subjects for two master projects within a vegetation monitoring project from gene level to landscape level in a mining area, in Svea, Svalbard. Experience in fieldwork and molecular analysis/GIS software would be an asset, but is not a requirement. Fieldwork in Svea, Svalbard is planned for July 2009

Applications, including a CV, transcripts of all university courses with grades, a copy of university degrees, a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest for this position, and the names and contact information for two references, should be submitted, no later than Thursday, 2 April 2009 to:

Assoc. Prof. Pernille Bronken Eidesen

UNIS - The University Centre in Svalbard P.O. Box 156

NO-9171 Longyearbyen

Norway

For further information, please contact:

Pernille Bronken Eidesen

Email: pernillee@unis.no

Further information can also be found at:

[www.unis.no] .

Svea, Svalbard, Norway
5:13
Research Professional in Hydrology
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Position Available

Research Professional in Hydrology

Institute of Northern Engineering

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska

Application Deadline: Friday, 20 March 2009

To apply, please search for position number 0057042 at:

https://www.uakjobs.com

The Institute of Northern Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a Research Professional in Hydrology through September 2009 with the intent of two one-year extensions. Researchers with skills in hydro-meteorological data analysis, an interest in modeling environmental processes, and an ability to work outdoors in remote arctic conditions are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to have general mechanical aptitude with skills to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems associated with field instrumentation.

To apply, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com, click on Staff Jobs and scroll down to Research Professional 4 at F-CEM INE Water Research Center, posting number 0057042. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date of Friday, 20 March 2009.

For additional information, please contact:

Sveta Berezovskaya

Email sveta.berezovskaya@uaf.edu

Fairbanks, Alaska
February 20, 2009
12:23
Archaeological field crew positions for interested students.
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Archaeological field crew positions for interested students.

Applications and information are available at:
[students.washington.edu]

Applications are due March 31, 2009. Please contact Shelby Anderson
(shelbya@u.washington.edu) for additional information.

Shelby Anderson and Ben Fitzhugh
University of Washington
Department of Anthropology
shelbya@u.washington.edu
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Human-Environmental Dynamics at Cape Krusenstern, Alaska.

The University of Washington (UW) is looking for students to join our field
crew this summer in Northwest Alaska as part of a joint UW - National Park
Service research project. We will be conducting archaeological survey,
testing, and GPS mapping at Cape Krusenstern for approximately 6 weeks from
late June to early August. Project participants will live at a remote field
camp for the duration of the project and will have the opportunity to work
with an interdisciplinary team that includes archaeologists, geologists and
community volunteers who will join us for part of our field season. The
project will provide travel, food, lodging and a stipend. Applications and
more information can be found at:
[students.washington.edu]

Applications are due March 31, 2009. Please contact Shelby Anderson
(shelbya@u.washington.edu) for additional information.

Shelby Anderson and Ben Fitzhugh
University of Washington
Department of Anthropology
shelbya@u.washington.edu
February 19, 2009
14:11
5 PhD positions at the International Research Education Programme for Soil Technology
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Five PhD positions open for inquisitive and ambitious candidates within the International Research Education Programme for Soil Technology and Inter-disciplinary Research in Soil and Environmental Sciences, STAiR The focus of STAiR (www.stair.agrproject.dk) is on the soil critical zone between the Earth's atmosphere and groundwater. STAiR combines research in soil science on the fundamental scale – within themes of (i) Soil Physics, (ii) Soil Chemistry, and (iii) Soil Biology – with themes on a larger and more applied scale (iv) Hydropedology & Climate, and (v) Emerging Soil Technologies. STAiR is the first inter-disciplinary Soil and Environmental Sciences programme in Denmark, uniting PhD students and internationally recognized scientists as their supervisors and teachers at seven research units in Denmark. Internationally, PhD students and leading researchers from 14 research units in six countries join in a tight research education programme, enabling both Danish and international Ph.D. students to freely access state-of-the-art laboratory and field facilities spanning different soil and climate zones. As an integral part of STAiR, we have established a young scientist forum where the students can exchange knowledge. The STAiR supervisors are soil scientists, agronomists, environmental engineers, geologists, biologists, biotechnologists, and chemists, with strong international reputation. Scientists and facilities at the 11 STAiR partners provide an excellent and interdisciplinary research platform for the PhD students. STAiR is now looking for a number of bright and enthusiastic people with excellent MSc degrees in relevant natural science, agricultural or engineering disciplines to fill the following five PhD positions: STAiR012009. Soil pore characteristics and its hydraulic properties as affected by traffic-induced compaction and distortion: Subsoil compaction is a major threat to sustainable soil quality. It reduces the saturated hydraulic conductivity and may induce preferential flow. Soil compaction also reduces soil aeration and increases emissions of the greenhouse gas N2O through denitrification at anaerobic sites. Preferential flow in macropores has been shown to facilitate the transport of otherwise immobile pollutants such as phosphorus, pesticides, and PAHs to receiving water bodies. Many studies have investigated the effects of agricultural field traffic on soil stresses and strains in the subsoil, as well as soil compaction effects on crop yield. However, studies of the effects of compaction on soil pore functioning and transport processes are sparse and the effects are still poorly understood. We are looking for a strong PhD candidate to work within an inter-Nordic team of researchers and PhD students who are exploring compaction effects on soil aeration and hydrological processes. We wish the PhD student to focus on pore volume reduction and distortion and its effect on hydraulic properties. The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark. Main Supervisor: Senior Scientist Per Schjønning per.schjonning@agrsci.dk STAiR022009. Linking the toxicity of organic soil contaminants to their chemical activity: The strong sorption of many contaminants to the soil matrix reduces their environmental and human risk as well as the opportunities for their remediation. Substantial efforts are currently directed at the clean-up of strongly adsorbed contaminants such as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), which might not be sufficiently mobile and active to justify this effort. The exposure and ecotoxicity of strongly bound organic contaminants will be studied using soil organisms as models with the working hypothesis that toxicity is closely related to the chemical activities of the soil contaminants. The overall aim of this research will be to determine whether non-accessible contaminants remain bound or whether they might lead to a significant environmental and human exposure. The successful candidate will be employed at the National Environmental Research Institute, Aarhus University, Denmark. Main supervisor: Senior Scientist Philipp Mayer phm@dmu.dk STAiR032009. Self-organization in the soil-microbe system: The thin soil vadose zone regulates water and chemical fluxes between the atmosphere and water aquifers and thereby controls their quality. Vital economic, environmental, and human health issues are linked to the biophysical properties and functionality of the soil vadose zone. Given this importance, it is surprising how little we know about our most important natural resource. It has recently been suggested that the soil-microbe system should be regarded as self-organized, i.e., that the organization will increase, without being controlled by environmental factors or an encompassing or otherwise external system. When such a self-organized system is disturbed by e.g. physical or chemical stress, its resistance to change from the equilibrium state as well as its resilience to return to this equilibrium state is challenged. These classical concepts from ecosystem research extend our framework for interpretation of soil behaviour and help identify thresholds of soil disturbance that may be critical to a continued soil function. We are looking for a strong PhD candidate to work within an international team of researchers and PhD students who are exploring soil architecture and infrastructure; i.e., the soil's inner space. We wish the PhD student to focus on the area of soil-microbe self-organization, this having potentially major impact on understanding the soil architectural development. The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark. Main supervisor: Senior scientist Lis Wollesen de Jonge Lis.W.de.Jonge@agrsci.dk STAiR042009. Long-term climate change effects on dynamics of microorganisms and carbon in the root zone: Climate change including higher temperatures, changed precipitation patterns and elevated atmospheric CO2 is expected to change the intensity and pathways for gains and losses of soil carbon. Each climate change factor can alter function and composition of soil microbial communities and thereby influence the decomposition of plant litter in the root zone. The objective of this PhD work is to identify the microbial communities actively involved in C-assimilation in the root zone and clarify and quantify the community shifts in response to several years of climatic perturbation combining extended summer drought, increased temperature and elevated CO2.The PhD-project is linked to CLIMAITE, the world's biggest in situ experiment to investigate the combined effects of climate change factors on ecosystem processes and functions (climaite.dk). The successful candidate will be employed at the National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark. Main supervisor: Professor Per Ambus peam@risoe.dtu.dk STAiR052009: Wetland hydro-biogeochemical phosphorus cycling: Restoration of riparian wetlands on agricultural land has a high priority in the control of diffuse nutrient losses to surface waters. Predictions of phosphorus retention or release in restored wetlands are, however, extremely challenging because of the complex interactions and feedbacks between hydrology and sediment biogeochemistry. This project aims to provide the basis for scientifically based solutions for predictions of phosphorus dynamics in restored wetlands. In order to cope with the complex hydro-geochemical nature of wetlands, this project applies a new approach by defining a wetland typology containing hydrological and geochemical classes, based on the hypothesis that key biogeochemical and hydro-physical characteristics can be used to predict phosphorus behaviour. The objectives are to investigate, identify and quantify key biogeochemical and hydro-physical parameters controlling phosphorus cycling, and establish quantitative relations for predicting phosphorus dynamics. The successful candidate will be employed at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark. Main supervisor: Senior scientist Charlotte Kjærgaard C.Kjaergaard@agrsci.dk You can read much more about the individual PhD positions and link to the official job announcements for each position at www.stair.agrproject.dk Qualifications The PhD positions are three-year positions. Applicants to the PhD positions must have a Master's degree or graduate in the very near future (documentation for final thesis and date of examination must be enclosed in the application). Matriculation as a PhD student will be in accordance with Ministerial Order no. 18 of 14 January 2008 on the PhD Programme at Universities. Employment will be as soon as possible and latest by September 1, 2009. Closing date for applications is March 30, 2009 at 12.00 noon. Applications received after the closing date for applications will not be considered!
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Global Environmental Change Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Global Environmental Change
Department of Geography
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information, please go to:
[www.uoguelph.ca]

Or contact:
Mark Andrachuk
Email: mandrach@uoguelph.ca

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The Global Environmental Change Group (GECG) in the Department of
Geography at the University of Guelph announces a postdoctoral
fellowship in the field of community vulnerability and adaptation to
global environmental change. The position is located in Guelph, Ontario,
Canada.

Salary for the year includes $40,000 plus financial support for travel
and research. The department seeks an applicant who could begin as early
as April 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

GECG is directed by Dr. Barry Smit. Information about the GECG's ongoing
research in the Arctic, developing countries, agriculture, and
adaptation policy can be found on the website:
[www.uoguelph.ca]

Interested candidates should send a statement of research interests and
their curriculum vitae to:
Mark Andrachuk
Department of Geography
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
Email: mandrach@uoguelph.ca
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Summer Positions: Contribute to research on Ice Sheets and Sea Level
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU)SUMMER 2009 [https:]]

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): This summer internship provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research on topics of global significance. Students work closely with faculty advisors and other student researchers.
If selected, students will receive:
* $3800 Stipend * On-campus room and board * Tuition for one hour of college credit * Transportation costs from their home to campus.
Eligibility: Highly motivated undergraduates who can successfully complete independent work and have a strong interest in climate-related studies and polar science are encouraged to apply. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students completing their sophomore or junior year. Students majoring in physics, engineering (electrical, aeronautical or mechanical), geography, atmospheric science, geology, geophysics, computer science or mathematics are eligible. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Location: CReSIS REU students can spend the summer at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS), Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) or Indiana University (Bloomington, IN).

Our Research: Do you know people who have been impacted by hurricanes or big storms? As coastal development expands with a growing global population and increased urbanization, the number of people living near the coast will expand, and the need to understand and predict future sea level rise is becoming increasingly important. The future of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are the largest uncertainty in current sea level predictions. CReSIS is addressing this global need to understand and predict the role of polar ice sheets in sea level change.

Who? A team of world-class scientists and engineers working together is required to address the important issue of how the polar ice sheets will respond to climate change. CReSIS electrical engineers are developing innovative radars and seismic sensors to provide a three-dimensional image of what lies below the surface of these ice sheets. Other engineers are designing and building remote controlled, uncrewed aircraft to carry these sensors over the ice sheets. Glaciologists, geophysicists and GIS experts are using these results to create maps of the base of the ice sheet, and model ice sheet dynamics. Computer scientists are designing mobile units which can be used in polar regions to rapidly store, process and back-up data.

"Being able to do original research in my field was very fulfilling because I was able to learn at the same time as creating something useful". -REU student

Contribute to research on Ice Sheets and Sea Level – apply to work at CReSIS this summer!Questions? email reu@cresis.ku.eduApplications available in late November
February 16, 2009
8:40
2009 Fulbright International Science and Technology Award
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2009 Fulbright International Science and Technology Award
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the International Fulbright
Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students. The
award is designed to be among the most prestigious international
scholarships in science and technology. The International Fulbright
Science and Technology Award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions
in science, technology, or engineering.
Approximately 40 awards will be competed worldwide for candidates who
demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.
Fields of Study
Grantees will be enrolled for PhD study at top U.S. universities in
the fields of science, technology, or engineering for academic year
2009-10. Eligible fields include:
* Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering
* Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
* Agriculture (theoretical or research-based focus only)
* Biology
* Biomedical engineering
* Chemistry
* Computer Sciences/Engineering
* Energy
* Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean,
and petroleum)
* Environmental Science/Engineering
* Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
* Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only)
* Materials Science/Engineering
* Mathematics
* Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Public Health (theoretical research focus only)
A brief description of each field is available at [foreign.fulbrightonline.org]
February 15, 2009
23:46
Post Doc position in Aquatic Ecology
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Post Doc position in Aquatic Ecology

A two-year postdoc position is available at the Marine Science Centre, School of Pure and Applied Natural Sciences, University of Kalmar, Sweden.

Project: MIDTAL Microarrays for the Detection of Toxic Algae

MIDTAL is a EU project aiming to make universal microarray for the detection of toxic microalgae and their toxins in European marine coastal waters.
Microarrays are the state of the art technology in molecular biology for the processing of bulk samples for detection of target RNA/DNA sequences.
Existing rRNA probes and antibodies for toxic algal species/strains and their toxins will be adapted and optimized for microarray use to strengthened the EU¹s ability to monitor for toxic microalgae.

Basic requirement: The applicant must have received a PhD (awarded in the last 3 years) in Marine Ecology, Limnology or similar, preferably with emphasis on phytoplankton ecology/physiology.
Experience in setting up and executing laboratory experiments, field sampling, and culturing microalgae is important. Basic skills on molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics are desirable. Good English skills, motivation, and ability to publish results in scientific journals are expected.

For further information please contact Prof. Edna Granéli (edna.granéli@hik.se), or Ass. Prof. Paulo Salomon (Paulo.salomon@hik.se) or Personnel Officer Leif Eriksson, at +46 (0)480-446028 (leif.eriksson@hik.se). Union representatives may be contacted via the university switchboard at +46 (0)480-446000.

The application should be addressed to: Registrator, University of Kalmar,
S-391 82 Kalmar, Sweden, and should arrive no later than March 16, 2009.
Mark your application with reference number 2009/116. The application (in
English) shall include a short description of yourself and why you are interested in this project, CV, documentations of exams and grades, letters of recommendations, names and addresses of at least two reference persons (incl. phone and e-mail), and a copy of thesis and other possible publications.

[www.hik.se]

Högskolan i Kalmar ? SE-391 82 Kalmar ? Tel: 0480-44 60 00 www.hik.se< [www.hik.se] >
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Agricultural Engineer/Civil Engineer/Research Hydrologist
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Agricultural Engineer/Civil Engineer/Research Hydrologist
LOCATION:
Bushland, Texas
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Soil and Water Management Research Unit
(SWMRU), Conservation and Production Laboratory, Bushland, Texas is
seeking candidates for a post-doctoral position to merge and process
aircraft/satellite data at field to regional scales. The research will
include the integration of coarser thermal infrared data with high
resolution visible and near-infrared data to improve spatial resolution of
surface temperature maps and use those maps with energy balance models
such as METRIC, SEBAL, and TSEB for evapotranspiration mapping at regional
scales. Research will focus upon practical integration of aircraft,
satellite (ASTER, Landsat, and MODIS) thermal and visible/near infrared
data at 4-1000 m resolutions.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A recent Ph.D. in Agricultural, Civil
Engineering or Hydrology, or a closely related hydrologic science field is
required. Knowledge of soil-plant-atmosphere-continuum modeling, computer
programming, and remote sensing are required. Knowledge of land surface
hydrology, data assimilation, and skill in GIS are desirable.
CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS APPLY: Applicants must clearly indicate in their
resume/CV their country of citizenship. To be employed as a Postdoctoral
Research Associate with ARS, applicants must be a citizen from a country
listed on the following link:
[www.afm.ars.usda.gov]
INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is
available at:
[www.afm.ars.usda.gov]
INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at:
[www.usajobs.opm.gov]
FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPOSNIBILITIES OF THIS
POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Prasanna Gowda
Soil and Water Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS
P.O. Drawer 10
2300 Experiment Station Road
Bushland, TX 79012
Phone: 806-356-5730
Fax: 806-356-5750
E-Mail: Prasanna.Gowda@ars.usda.gov
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Summer Internship Awards on Inuit environmental health
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The Nasivvik Centre, Laval University, is pleased to announce its sixth call for applications for Summer Internship Awards on Inuit environmental health. For further information, please consult the attached English- and French-language brochures.
Application Deadline: Friday, 3 April 2009.

For application details and other information, contact: Susie Bernier, M.Sc.
Directrice Exécutive/Executive director
Centre Nasivvik Centre (ERRSA Laval NEAHR )
2875, Laurier
Delta 2, Suite 600
Québec, Québec
G1V 2M2
T: 1 418-656-4141, 46516#
F: 1 418-654-2726
susie.bernier@crchul.ulaval.ca
www.nasivvik.ulaval.ca
February 12, 2009
0:24
Graduate Student Positions Available in Surface Wind Field Simulations
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Graduate Student Positions Available
Surface Wind Field Simulations
Department of Atmospheric Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska

Applications will be accepted until both positions have been filled.

For further information, please contact:
Jing Zhang
Email: ffjz@uaf.edu

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The Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks is seeking applications from graduate students whose work will
focus on surface wind field simulation and analysis. There is no
deadline for application, but the positions are slated to begin as soon
as possible.

The students will provide accurate specification of the surface wind
fields in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, which in turn will ultimately
be used for oil spill risk analysis. The major components for this study
include data collection (both in situ observations and satellite
retrievals), model simulations (both sensitivity tests and long-term
production simulation), and synthesis analysis of observational data and
model simulations. The climatology, interannual variability, and
long-term change in the features of the observed and modeled surface
winds will be documented.

The department seeks dedicated candidates with a degree in atmospheric /
geoscience, natural science, or other relevant subjects, including
university level mathematics and physics. Modeling and programming
experience is desirable. Applications will be accepted until both
positions have been filled.

For more information about the positions, including application
guidelines, please contact:
Jing Zhang,
Email: ffjz@uaf.edu
February 11, 2009
9:54
Undergraduate Research Opportunity at Toolik Lake Research Site
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Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Toolik Lake Research Site
Brooks Range, Alaska
5 June - 25 August 2009

Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 March 2009

For further information, please contact:
George Kling
Email: gwk@umich.edu
Website: [www-personal.umich.edu]

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The Kling Laboratory at the University of Michigan seeks applicants to
assist in ecological research at the Toolik Lake Long Term Ecological
Research (LTER) site this summer. Applicants are sought for both paid
research assistant positions (RA) and paid educational fellowships
through the NSF Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) program. The
field site is located in the foothills of the Brooks Range in northern
Alaska. Fieldwork will run from 5 June through 25 August 2009. For
further information about the LTER site, please go to:
[ecosystems.mbl.edu] or [www.uaf.edu] .

The positions offer an excellent opportunity to gain research experience
in ecology and meet outstanding research scientists from around the
world. Applicants to both the REU and RA positions will work closely
with a group of scientists on projects from microbial ecology to the
linkage of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems via the movement of carbon
and nitrogen. The broad goals of the projects are to understand the
dynamics of ecosystem function in soils, streams, and lakes, and how
tundra ecosystems will respond to climate change.

The RA positions involve a variety of field sampling, laboratory
analysis of nutrients, computer data entry, and involve working in small
to medium sized research groups. The REU positions are similar, but
students do an individual research project. The REU positions are for
second and third year undergraduates only, and applicants must be U.S.
citizens. The RA positions are open to both U.S. and international
applicants. Experience in ecology, chemistry, and microbiology is
desirable.

If you are interested in applying, please send a resume, names and
contact information for references, and a one-page description of your
background, including courses, field experience, and goals, to:
George Kling
Email: gwk@umich.edu
Fax: 734-763-0544
Website: [www-personal.umich.edu]

The deadline for applications is Sunday, 15 March 2009.
0:48
CLIMATE/AGRICULTURE SCIENTIST in FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
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UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS JOB OPENING: CLIMATE/AGRICULTURE
SCIENTIST FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a climate and
agriculture scientist for the Food and Environment Program*s exciting
campaigns advocating fundamental changes in government policy, corporate
practices, and consumer choices to enable America*s farmers to produce
healthy food in a safe and sustainable manner.

An independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned
citizens and scientists, UCS, for over 30 years, has creatively and
successfully combined rigorous scientific analysis and passionate
citizen action to gain a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer
world.

Duties:The successful candidate for this position will work with the
Food and Environment Program staff*scientists/policy analysts, lawyer,
lobbyist, and outreach organizer*to transform U.S. agriculture by
encouraging and enabling sustainable food systems; exposing and
correcting defects in the current industrial food production system,
including the impacts on climate; and changing public opinion of
industrialized agriculture.

In particular, the new scientist will:
·          research and write technical and policy reports that advance
the program*s advocacy goals on climate and agriculture issues;
·          provide research and other technical support to advance
program goals promoting sustainable food systems;
·          research and write technical comments, statements, and
testimony on program issues;
·          participate in developing campaign goals, strategies, and
tactics; and
·          represent UCS in scientific, press, and public sectors.

Basic knowledge and abilities desired:
·          Comprehensive knowledge of the scientific and public policy
issues associated with climate and agriculture
·          Ph.D. in biogeochemistry or an agricultural or biological
science, including expertise in climate gases, modeling, agriculture,
soils, and a strong background in chemistry
·          Capacity to conduct full life cycle analyses of agricultural
systems in terms of their contributions to greenhouse gases
·          Understanding the role of science and advocacy in shaping
public opinion and policy debates
·          Strong analytic and project management skills
·          Excellent writing and public speaking skills
·          Ability to communicate and work effectively in groups

Experience desired:
·          Three or more years of progressively responsible experience
in scientific and/or public policy work in climate and agriculture
·          Familiarity with public policy process regarding climate and
agriculture
·          Demonstrated ability to produce reports on science policy
issues and write about complex policy and scientific matters for a lay
audience
·          Evidence of strong analytical skills

Salary and benefits:Competitive.

To apply:Send a cover letter (referencing where you learned of the job
opening) and résumé via email to jobs@ucsusa.org (
[mailto:food@ucsusa.org] ) by April 1. Electronic submissions only. No
phone calls.
February 10, 2009
16:50
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGEDepartment of GeographyUniversity of GuelphGuelph, Ontario, Canada
A postdoctoral fellowship is available with the Global Environmental Change Group (GECG) in the Department of Geography, University of Guelph, in the field of community vulnerability and adaptation to global environmental change, including climate change. GECG is directed by Dr. Barry Smit. Information about the GECG's ongoing research in the Arctic, developing countries, agriculture, and adaptation policy can be found on our website: www.uoguelph.ca/gecg.
The value of the position is $40,000 per year, plus financial support for travel and research. Interested candidates should send a statement of research interests and their curriculum vitae. The preferred start time is April 2009, with a commitment for one year and potential for extension. Applications will be considered as received.
Contact:
Mark Andrachuk
Department of Geography
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
mandrach@uoguelph.ca
3:05
Tenure Track, Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Soil Science - Pedology
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Tenure Track, Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Soil Science - Pedology

Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
University of Minnesota

Position: The Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University
of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Soil Scientist
with an emphasis in Pedology. This is a tenure-track Assistant /
Associate Professor, 50% teaching, 50% research, nine-month (B term)
appointment located on the Saint Paul Campus of the University of
Minnesota.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on April 6th, 2009
and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Responsibilities: Develop a strong pedology-based research and
teaching program. Suitable areas of research include, but are not
limited to, wetlands and peatlands, hydropedology, soil geomorphology
and landscape evolution, landscape scale biogeochemistry, soil
mineralogy, forest soils, remote sensing and GIS, pedometrics, and
Quaternary processes and paleoenvironment reconstruction.
Responsibilities include (1) seeking and securing extramural research
funding, (2) teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
on topics such as soil genesis and morphology, geomorphology, forest
soils, hydropedology, or environmental science, as well as in the
candidate's own area of interest, (3) contributing to the
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management undergraduate major and
the Soil Science Graduate Program and other graduate programs as
appropriate, (4) recruiting and advising undergraduate, graduate, and
post-doctoral students, and (5) participating in faculty governance
and in college and University outreach efforts as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. (required by start of appointment) in
soil science, geography, environmental science, earth system science,
or related field with a strong foundation in soil science. Strong oral
and written communication skills are essential. Must have experience
designing and conducting research, as well as some experience in
teaching (e.g., teaching assistance, teaching enrichment programs,
guest lectures). To be considered at the associate level, the
candidate will also have demonstrated success publishing in leading
peer-reviewed scientific journals and strong student evaluations of
teaching.

Desired Qualifications: Research experience related to pedology and a
demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Have
experience developing research proposals and a commitment to
excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the
desire to advise and train graduate and post-doctoral students. At the
associate level, the candidate should have demonstrated leadership
ability in research and teaching and successful experience with
project and budget management.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with
experience and qualifications. Benefits include employee health,
dental, and faculty life/disability insurance, social security,
faculty retirement and opportunities for professional development,
including sabbatical and semester leave opportunities. Salary will be
supplemented with 2 months of summer salary for the first two years of
appointment. Additional start up support will be available. The
University is located on one of the most vibrant urban campuses. The
Twin City area offers activities and architecture of a big city
surrounded by lakes and green spaces.

Application Instructions: As an institution committed to demonstrating
excellence through diversity, the College of Food, Agricultural and
Natural Resource Sciences is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and
actively encourages candidates from historically underrepresented
groups to apply. Applicants must submit their application materials
online at https://employment.umn.edu search for Requisition# 159901.
Documents that must be attached include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interests (two
pages), a statement of teaching experience and/or interests (one
page), and the names, addresses, and email contact information for
three professional references. References will be contacted only for
those applicants judged most appropriate.

For further information, please contact Jay Bell, Search Committee
Chair, at 612-625-6703 or jaybell@umn.edu. Information about the
Department of Soil, Water, and Climate may be found at
[www.soils.umn.edu] . Benefits are described at
[www1.umn.edu]

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all
persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
February 09, 2009
9:13
Archaeologist, National Park Service - Kotzebue, Alaska
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Position Announcement
Archaeologist
National Park Service
Kotzebue, Alaska

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 24 February 2009

For further information, please search for announcement number FS-233925-SW09 at:
[www.usajobs.opm.gov]

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The National Park Service announces the availability of an archaeologist
position at the National Park Service, Western Arctic National Parklands
(WEAR), in Kotzebue, Alaska. The archeologist serves as a cultural
resources specialist where archeological resources comprise a major part
of the park story.

WEAR, headquartered in Kotzebue, Alaska, is a four-park unit, which is
made up of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (BELA), Cape Krusenstern
National Monument (CAKR), Kobuk Valley National Park (KOVA), and Noatak
National Preserve (NOAT). These four park units encompass 11.8 million
acres in western Alaska with visitor information facilities in Nome and
Kotzebue. These parklands were established by Congress for the
preservation of arctic and sub-arctic environments and their cultural
and natural resources. Archeologists have found evidence of 11,000 years
of human habitation in WEAR. The Inupiat continue to utilize these lands
for subsistence; this continuity of indigenous people on this landscape
is a national cultural treasure.

The archaeologist will serve as an advisor to park management on
cultural resources, and will be responsible for identifying, evaluating,
and monitoring cultural resources and potential threats. S/He will make
recommendations to management regarding status and mitigation of impacts
(present and future).

To be considered for the position, a complete application package must
be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, 24 February 2009.

Further information, including qualifications, salary information, and
the application guidelines can be found by searching for announcement
number FS-233925-SW09 at:
[www.usajobs.opm.gov] .
5:58
Summer Institute for Norwegian Undergrad Students in the Sciences
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Summer Institute for Norwegian Undergrad Students in the Sciences The Summer Institute for Norwegian Students in the Sciences will offer twelve (12) scholarships to undergraduates majoring in the natural sciences. The students will be offered a six-week institute focusing on the scientific work being undertaken in the polar regions in conjunction with the International Polar Year. All Institute activities will be conducted in English. Participants will travel to the United States in early July 2009 (the program starts July 5, 2009) and stay for six weeks (42 days). The program will be hosted by a U.S. university, which will be announced in March 2009. All participants will attend a debriefing and evaluation session in Washington, D.C., at the conclusion of the Institute before returning to Norway. Eligibility Requirements Individuals interested in participating in the Summer Institute for Norwegian Students in the Sciences must meet the following eligibility requirements. Applicants must:
·       have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in the natural sciences (fields of study include biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics)
·       be highly proficient or fluent in English;
·       have a demonstrated interest in the polar regions, including the circumpolar region and the High North;
·       be able to participate in the program in its entirety;
·       be committed to returning to their home university in the fall of 2009;
·       have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by academic grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
·       and be willing and able to participate fully in the Institute academic program, including attending all sessions, completing all assignments, and contributing to classroom discussions.
Financial Provisions Awards will cover all participant costs. Participants will be provided with the following:
·       round-trip airfare from home city to the host university in the United States, including a stop in Washington, D.C., at the conclusion of the program to participate in a debriefing session;
·       visa sponsorship;
·       tuition and fees at the host university;
·       lodging and meals on the host university campus;
·       a small daily allowance for incidental expenses;
·       health and accident coverage in accord with United States Government guidelines; and
·       a book and educational materials allowance.
Application Information The application deadline is April 14, 2009. For more information please see www.fulbright.no Questions about the program should be directed to: Sara Ullerø, Program Officer/ Student Adviser        sara@fulbright.no    Tel: +47 22 01 40 11
4:43
Mobility Program for foreign Ph.D students and young researchers (IS-MOBILE)
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Mobility Program for foreign Ph.D students and young researchers (IS-
MOBILE)

Frist Deadline 22 April 2009
A new, simpler application form, personal mobility scholarship,
developed at the deadline 22 A new, simpler application form, personal
mobility scholarship, developed at the deadline 22 April 2009. April
2009. The form will be posted within 12 weeks (16 - 22 March). The
form will be posted within 12 weeks (16 - 22 March).
Objectives: Objectives:
Yggdrasil, the Norwegian Research Council's mobility program for
foreign Ph.D students and young scientists, to contribute to the
internationalization of Norwegian research, to facilitate research in
this country. Yggdrasil, the Norwegian Research Council's mobility
program for foreign Ph.D students and young scientists, to contribute
to the internationalization of Norwegian research, to facilitate
research in this country. The program will make Norway an attractive
research destination for highly qualified foreign scientists and young
researchers in all disciplines, and thus at the same time strengthen
the involved Norwegian research. The program will make Norway an
attractive research destination for highly qualified foreign
scientists and young researchers in all disciplines, and thus at the
same time strengthen the involved Norwegian research.
Applications received from the following 25 countries: Applications
received from the following 25 countries:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia,
Slovakia, Spain, Britain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Turkey,
Germany, Hungary and Austria. Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, France,
Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Britain,
Switzerland, Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany, Hungary and Austria .
This program / activity from the application: This program / activity
application from:
PhD students who are admitted in an organized doctoral program, and
younger researchers who have completed a Ph.D degree that is not older
than 6 years. PhD students who are admitted in an organized doctoral
program, and younger researchers who have completed a Ph.D. degree
that is not older than 6 years.
Applicants must be affiliated with an institution of higher education
and / or research in one of the countries covered by the program.
Applicants must be affiliated with an institution of higher education
and / or research in one of the countries covered by the program.
Moreover, the applicants must be citizens or have permanent residence
permits, in one of these countries. Moreover, the applicants must be
citizens or have permanent residence permits, in one of these countries.
Total Budget: Total Budget:
Annual budget of approximately 8 million. Annual budget of
approximately 8 million
For more information, visit [www.forskningsradet.no]
If you are not familiar with Norwegian, Google Translate works wonders
February 05, 2009
13:24
Two Research Engineers Stockholm University core facility for compound-specific isotope analysis
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Two Research Engineers

for the Stockholm University core facility for compound-specific
isotope analysis (The Delta Facility), Department of Applied
Environmental Science and Department of Geology and Geochemistry.
Reference number see resp. position. Deadline for application: Mars 1,
2009.

Stockholm University holds the largest natural science faculty in
Sweden with emphasized strengths in the science of the Environment and
Climate. The science faculty has selected for strategic funding the
formal establishment of a core facility for advanced isotope analysis
with one permanent position each in the collaborating and recently
co-located departments of Applied Environmental Science (ITM) and
Geology and Geochemistry (IGG). The successful candidates would join
closely collaborating research groups at ITM and IGG that are actively
contributing at the international forefront by applying
molecular-isotope techniques to key questions in the Earth,
Environmental and Climate Sciences. The beautiful GeoHus Building
offers a work place with a critical mass of experienced scientific and
technical colleagues. Large state-of-the art laboratories, excellent
field-sampling equipment and modern instruments for chemical and
isotope analyses provide a stimulating work environment.
Position 1: Senior Research Engineer

(placement: Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM); Dnr. SU
619-0252-09)

The position requires a person with a Ph.D. or equivalent expertise,
with proven hands-on experience with advanced isotope instrumentation
and good project management / organization skills. We look for a
person who, in close collaboration with others in the research
environment, would:

   * Coordinate the facility secretariat; schedule and document core
facility activities
   * Lead method development
   * Lead instrument management and service and train others in
service and operation
   * Perform critical and advanced analyses of compound-specific
isotope measurements
   * Contribute to scientific publications and proposals for new funding

For additional information, please contact Prof. Örjan Gustafsson,
tel. +46 (0)8 674 7317 / +46 (0)70 3247317,
((orjan.gustafsson@itm.su.se)) or Assoc. Prof. Christoph Humborg, tel.
+46 (0)8 6747668/+46 (0)8 674 7334, ((christoph.humborg@itm.su.se)).
Position 2: Research Engineer

(placement: Department of Geology and Geochemistry (IGG); Dnr. SU 619-0257-09)

The position requires a person with proven experience in instrumental
analysis and skills in service and organization. Applicants should
have an undergraduate exam in natural sciences or engineering.
Demonstrable competence in the sampling, handling and instrumental
analysis of environmental samples, particularly isotopic analysis, is
desired. The person will specifically work with;

   * contribute to method development
   * perform isotope ratio analyzes
   * coordinate and perform field sampling

The person that we seek will work in a creative environment with many
contacts with end users.

For additional information contact Prof. Patrick Crill, IGG/SU, tel.
+46 (0)8 16 4740, (patrick.crill@geo.su.se) or Assoc. Prof.
Carl-Magnus Mörth, IGG/SU, tel. +46 (0)8 16 4731,
(magnus.morth@geo.su.se).
Further information

Preferred starting date is April 1, 2009.
The initial period of project is until 30 June 2012 with expected
continuance. Both positions are tied to the core facility and are
thereafter dependent on the facility's continued financing from the
faculty of science.

Application
Please indicate on your application to which position you are applying
and include CV, a copy of your university degree(s), a cover letter
outlining your qualifications, relevant experiences and interest in
the position, name and contact information to three reference persons,
and any other documents you would like to include should be submitted
to

Stockholms universitet
Registrator/PÄ
Position Nr. SU 619-0252-09 or SU 619-0257-09
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM

or e-mail: registrator@su.se
or fax (+46-8-163866)

The application should arrive no later than Mars 1, 2009

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (ST),
tel +46 (0)8-16 20 00 , and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), tel +46 (0)70-316
43 41.

Skriv ut

Redaktör: Olof Liljefors, Personalavdelningen

Källa: Institutionen för geologi och geokemi

Uppdaterad: 2009-02-04
13:16
Glaciology POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH OFFICER
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH OFFICER - SWANSEA UNIVERSITY - GLACIOLOGY GROUP, SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
The School wishes to appoint a creative and innovative Research Officer, reference 5044 for a fixed term of 36 months to work on a Leverhulme Trust Research Leadership project GLIMPSE "Stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet" within the Glaciology Group. Details of the post and how to apply are on the www here: [www.swan.ac.uk]
The research fellow will work closely with others on the innovative use of a wide variety of remotely sensed data (both optical and SAR) to monitor the impact of climate change on the Greenland Ice Sheet, and to identify the controls and processes operating. In particular it is likely the postholder will: (i) create time-series of Greenland outlet glacier velocities from optical data and SAR; (ii) develop methods for measuring fjord sea ice coverage; (iii) investigate novel methods for monitoring thickness changes at the margin of the Greenland Ice Sheet; (iv) identify new opportunities and project areas and assist in bidding for funds to support these.
The GLIMPSE team forms part of Swansea Glaciology Group, and currently is comprised of 4 PhD students and 4 postdoctoral researchers. The Glaciology Group is currently 22 strong. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic, friendly, and scientifically ambitious group. We are looking for a creative and innovative individual, with a PhD in geophysics, glaciology or a numerate geoscience discipline to join our team. You will be highly motivated, a natural and co-operative team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills (including written).
Salary on the scale for Grade 8 (likely starting salary, point 8, point 31 (current salary £30594, but may vary according to qualifications and relevant experience).
Informal enquiries on the post to Professor Tavi Murray (email: t.murray@swansea.ac.uk; 01792 602269). Information about the project, university, department and research group is available on the www at:
[www.greenlandice.org] and [geography.swan.ac.uk]

[www.swansea.ac.uk]
[www.swansea.ac.uk]
[www.swan.ac.uk]
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February 04, 2009
2:20
Science Technician Positions Available for WAIS Divide
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Science Technician Positions Available
WAIS Divide
West Antarctica
2009 / 2010 Antarctic Field Season

Review of Applications Will Begin: Early March 2009

For further information, please go to:
[www.waisdivide.unh.edu]

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The Science Coordination Office at WAIS Divide is seeking applicants for
science technicians to help in the drilling and ice core recovery
process during the 2009 / 2010 Antarctic Field Season in West
Antarctica.

Science technicians will receive ice cores as they are removed from the
drill, measure the length and quality of the cores, and pack the cores
for shipping. You must be able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis and
occasionally 40 pounds. The work takes place inside a building with an
internal temperature of -30 C. Although there are ample opportunities
for breaks in a warm building, you must be comfortable working in a cold
environment. The field season will start in late October / early
November 2009 and will continue through late January / early February
2010.

WAIS Divide is a United States deep ice coring project in West
Antarctica funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is the
second component to the larger WAISCORES initiative. The purpose of the
WAIS Divide project is to collect a deep ice core from the flow divide
in central West Antarctica in order to develop a unique series of
interrelated climate, ice dynamics, and biologic records focused on
understanding interactions among global earth systems.

Review of applications will begin in early March 2009, and will continue
until all positions are filled. To apply, please complete the online
application form after reviewing the job description at:
[www.waisdivide.unh.edu] .

Apologies for any cross posting.

Please direct queries about this position to:
Ken Taylor, Chief Scientist
Desert Research Institute
Phone: 775-673-7375
Email: Kendrick@dri.edu

Or:
Mark Twickler, University of New Hampshire
Phone: 603-862-1991
Email: mark.twickler@unh.edu

Or:
Joe Souney, University of New Hampshire
Phone: 603-862-0591
Email: jmsouney@ccrc.sr.unh.edu

Or:
Bruce Vaughn, University of Colorado
Phone: 303-492-7985
Email: bruce.vaughn@colorado.edu

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