US Carbon Cycle Science Program - Funding Opportunities Archive

2009

Requests for Proposals

Department of Energy

National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR)
Pre-Proposals Due: May 15, 2009
Proposals Due: August 14, 2009
More Information: http://www.niccr.nau.edu/

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR) hereby announces its request for research proposals. Proposed research is requested that would answer important questions about potential effects of contemporary climatic change on the structure and functioning of important U.S. terrestrial ecosystems, or that would answer important questions about possible feedbacks from terrestrial ecosystems to changes in climate or atmospheric composition.

This request for proposals is to (1) perform one-year synthesis activities that address a clearly defined gap in scientific knowledge of terrestrial ecosystems and climate change, (2) renew ongoing NICCR research projects for one year, or (3) carry out value-added additions to existing NICCR or non-NICCR-funded experiments that can be completed in one year. The question(s) proposed by investigators should be answerable within the one-year project period.

NICCR divides terrestrial ecosystems into two groups: inland (not adjacent to an ocean) and coastal (adjacent to an ocean, including barrier islands).

NASA

Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) Omnibus
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N

ROSES-2009 is an omnibus NASA Research Announcement. It contains over 50 different proposal opportunities. The document 'Summary of Solicitation' describes the common requirements for all ROSES-2009 proposal opportunities. The documents 'Table 2' and 'Table 3' contain the list of all proposal opportunities and their due dates. The document 'Complete ROSES 2009' contains the Summary of Solicitation, Tables 2 and 3, and the description of all proposal opportunities; bookmarks within the document can help in navigation. Proposers interested in a single proposal opportunity may find the home page for that proposal opportunity by opening 'Table 2' (sorted by proposal due date) or 'Table 3' (sorted by appendix number in the full ROSES document) and clicking on the appropriate hyperlink. All ROSES documents are kept up to date and incorporate amendments in a clearly identifiable manner.

Atmospheric Composition: Modeling and Analysis
Notice of Intent Due Date: March 16, 2009
Proposal Due Date: May 1, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-ACMA

Ocean Biology and Biogoechemistry
Notice of Intent Due Date: April 1, 2009
Proposal Due Date: June 1, 2009
More Information:Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-OBB

Terrestrial Ecology
Notice of Intent Due Date: April 28, 2009
Proposal Due Date: June 12, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-TE

Advancing Collaborative Connections for Earth System Science
Notice of Intent Due Date: April 1, 2009
Proposal Due Date: June 26, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-ACCESS

Physical Oceanography
Notice of Intent Due Date: April 30, 2009
Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-PO

New Investigator Program in Earth Science
Notice of Intent Due Date: June 30, 2009
Proposal Due Date: August 31, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-NIP

Interdisciplinary Research in Earth Science
Notice of Intent Due Date: July 10, 2009
Proposal Due Date: September 10, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-IDS

Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) Omnibus
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N

Earth Science for Decision Making: Gulf of Mexico Region
Proposal Due Date: November 19, 2009
More Information: Solicitation NNH09ZDA001N-GULF

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program
Proposals Due: July 13, 2009
More Information: http://www.nist.gov/recovery/measurement_ffo.html

In response to the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (P.L. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will provide grants and cooperative agreements for measurement science and engineering research in the following six focus areas of critical national importance: energy, environment and climate change, information technology/cybersecurity, biosciences/healthcare, manufacturing, and physical infrastructure, with priority funding in areas of special interest to NIST as described below. The program is intended to advance the state of knowledge and practice in these areas of critical national importance, in support of NIST’s mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. The program will advance purposes established in Section 3 of the Recovery Act by:

creating jobs,

promoting economic recovery,

providing investments needed to increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science and health,

making investments in research areas such as environmental protection and infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits, and

helping to stabilize state and local government budgets, in order to minimize and avoid reductions in essential services and counterproductive state and local tax increases.

Competitive proposals will also result in achieving commencement of activities as quickly as possible consistent with prudent management. Applicants may propose projects that include collaboration between scientific staff and NIST to help advance these program objectives. Please see information in Award Administration Information section regarding collaborations with NIST employees.

In the area of environment and climate change, the sub-topics are:

Research to support the accurate measuring and modeling of aerosols and their impact on climate change.

Research to develop advanced measurement capabilities to monitor greenhouse gas emissions.

Research to improve the measurement of the vertical transmittance of the atmosphere from the near-infrared to the ultraviolet spectral regions.

Research to develop optical radiation measurement technology to improve the calibration of climate and weather satellites operating from the far-infrared to the ultraviolet.

Research on advanced buoy sensor technology to support accurate ocean color, ocean chemistry, and other critical measurements.

Research to better characterize environmental, health, and safety aspects of nanomaterials, including nanomaterial physical and chemical properties, measurements of fate, transport, and environmental stability of nanomaterials, and of the in vitro and in vivo toxicity of well characterized nanomaterials.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Global Carbon Cycle Program
Letters of Intent Due: June 12, 2009
More Information: http://www.cpo.noaa.gov/opportunities/2010/pdf/FY10_GCC_Information_Sheet.pdf

The purpose of the LOI process is to provide information to potential applicants on the relevance of their proposed project to the Climate Program and the likelihood of it being funded in advance of preparing a full application. While it is in the best interest of the applicants and their institutions to submit an LOI, it is not a requirement; applicants who do not submit an LOI are allowed to submit a full application. Full applications will be encouraged only for those LOIs deemed relevant.

The LOI should provide a concise description of the proposed work and its relevance to the targeted Competition. The LOI should be no more than two pages in length and should include the components listed below. If these components are not included, the LOI risks a delayed response and may not be considered.

Identification of the program that is being targeted in the LOI.

Specification of a tentative project title in the LOI.

Name(s) and institution(s) of all Principal Investigator(s), and specification of which individual is the Lead Principal Investigator.

Statement of the problem.

Brief summary of work to be completed, methodology to be used, data sets needed or to be collected, data sharing provisions, and approximate cost of the project.

The GCC Program Manager will review each LOI to determine whether it is responsive to the GCC Program’s goals. An LOI response (e-mail or letter) will be sent back to the investigator within three weeks encouraging or discouraging a full application. The final decision to submit a full application will be made by the investigator. Letters of Intent should be submitted by email to the GCC Program Manager listed below. If an applicant does not have Internet access, LOI hard copies may be sent to the GCC Program Manager. Hard copies should be sent to NOAA Climate Program Office (R/CP1), 1315 East- West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Climate Program Office for FY2010
Proposals Due: August 31, 2009
More Information: http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/2010/pdf/FY10_FFO_FINAL.pdf

NOAA's Climate Mission is to understand climate variability and change to enhance society's ability to plan and respond. The long-term climate efforts of NOAA are designed to develop a predictive understanding of variability and change in the global climate system, and to advance the application of this information in climate-sensitive sectors through a suite of process research, observations and modeling, and application and assessment activities.

The NOAA Climate Program Office coordinates climate activities across all NOAA in fulfillment of NOAA's Climate Mission. The Program partners with Federal, academic, private, and international research institutions; the Program is also a key contributing element of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP).

In FY 2010, NOAA will accept individual applications for the Competitions listed below.

1. Atmospheric Composition and Climate (ACC), An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 ACC priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/acc.html. For additional information, investigators should contact Edward Dunlea (edward.dunlea@noaa.gov, 301-734-1202).

Participation in the proposed CalNex field campaign in California in 2010 (http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/fieldstudy2010/fieldstudy2010.htm)

Innovative research pertaining to the improvement of understanding of aerosol direct and indirect (aerosol-cloud) forcings, through studies targeting processes or measurements related to atmospheric composition or studies aimed at improving the capability of climate models to simulate the influence of aerosol effects on the Earth’s radiative balance

2. Climate Change Data and Detection (CCDD). Information sheets containing further details on FY 2010 CCDD priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/ccdd.html. For additional information, investigators should contact the NOAA program managers, Chris Miller (christopher.d.miller@noaa.gov, 301-734-1241) or Bill Murray (william.l.murray@noaa.gov, 301-734-1243), and, for detection and attribution studies, the NOAA program managers and/or Anjuli Bamzai at DoE (anjuli.bamzai@science.doe.gov, 301-903-0294, fax: 301-903-8519). Each of the following three theme areas incorporates the broad use of observational data and modeling results at global and regional scales and the development of uncertainty estimates. Historical and projected weather and climate extremes that have significant impacts on natural and human systems are an area of emphasis across the themes.

Development of climate reference data sets and analyses of these data sets to identify variability and trends

Climate change detection and attribution studies, in joint sponsorship with the Department of Energy’s Climate Change Prediction Program

Paleoclimate studies, with an emphasis on high-resolution, multiproxy reconstructions of key climate variables for the period of the Holocene to support the interpretation of the modern climate record

3. Climate Prediction Program for the Americas (CPPA). An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 CPPA priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/cpo_pa/cppa/. For additional information, investigators should contact Jin Huang (jin.huang@noaa.gov, 301-734-1226,) or Annarita Mariotti (annarita.mariotti@noaa.gov, 301-734-1237).

4. Climate Test Bed (CTB) Research Program. For further details on the Climate Test Bed, visit http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/ctb/. An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 CTB priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/CTB.html. For additional information, investigators should contact Jin Huang (jin.huang@noaa.gov, 301-734-1226,) or Annarita Mariotti (annarita.mariotti@noaa.gov, 301-734-1237).

Climate Forecast System Improvements

Evaluation of Multi-Model Ensembles

Drought Forecast Products with an emphasis on support of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

5. Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP). An information sheet containing further details can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/cvp.html. For additional information, investigators should contact James Todd (james.todd@noaa.gov, 301-734-1258).

For FY 2010, in consideration of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment, the CVP Program is soliciting proposals that aim to advance our understanding of decadal climate predictability, with a particular focus on coupled ocean-atmosphere interactions in the Atlantic and Pacific sectors that influence North American climate. Priority will be given to those proposals that have the greatest likelihood to contribute directly to NOAA's goal of developing a decadal climate prediction system.

6. Global Carbon Cycle. An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 GCC priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/gcc.html. For additional information, investigators should contact Kenneth Mooney (kenneth.mooney@noaa.gov, 301-734- 1242).

Research leading to better understanding of key processes and sources of uncertainty for projections of future greenhouse gas concentrations, such as the impacts of ocean acidification on the carbon cycle, or CO2 and CH4 fluxes from rapidly warming high latitudes.

Specific improvements on how key processes or parts of the carbon cycle are represented in climate or earth system models so that the models are not limited to the present day conditions but can perform well under scenarios involving significant change.

Novel ways to measure biogeochemical variables crucial for the global carbon cycle in the ocean or the atmosphere, which would drastically reduce the cost per measurement and enable much higher spatial and temporal resolution than what is feasible today. These may include but are not limited to low-power, stable sensors that could be deployed in large numbers on autonomous platforms, drifters, profiling floats, towers or commercial aircraft.

7. Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA). An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 RISA priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/risa.html. For additional information, investigators should contact Caitlin Simpson (caitlin.simpson@noaa.gov, 301-734-1251).

Proposals from the following regions will not be considered (the RISAs in these regions are not up for re-competition at this time):

Alaska/Arctic

Carolinas

Southern Plains

Desert Southwest

8. Sector Applications and Research Program (SARP). An information sheet containing further details on FY 2010 SARP priorities can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/sarp.html. For additional information regarding SARP - Coasts, investigators should contact Adrienne Antoine (Adrienne.Antoine@noaa.gov, 301-734-1201) and for SARP – Water or Drought
investigators should contact Nancy Beller-Simms (nancy.beller-simms@noaa.gov, 301-734-1205).

In FY 2010, the SARP Program is soliciting proposals in the following sectors/areas:

Coasts

Water

Coping with Drought in support of the National Integrated Drought Information System (Drought)

9. U.S. CLIVAR Climate Process Teams. In collaboration with interagency partners, in FY 2010, NOAA CPO is soliciting proposals for one or more CPTs. An information sheet containing further details can be found at http://www.climate.noaa.gov. For additional information, investigators should contact Jin Huang (jin.huang@noaa.gov, 301-734-1226) or James Todd (james.todd@noaa.gov, 301-734-1258).

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / National Science Foundation

Comparative Analysis of Marine Ecosystem Organization (CAMEO)
Proposals Due: October 5, 2009
More Information: NOAA - Mike Ford (Michael.Ford@noaa.gov) or Lora Clarke (Lora.Clarke@noaa.gov); NSF - Cynthia Suchman (csuchman@nsf.gov) or Dave Garrison (dgarriso@nsf.gov); CAMEO Website - http://cameo.noaa.gov

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service and National Science Foundation Division of Ocean Sciences are pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Comparative Analysis of Marine Ecosystem Organization (CAMEO) Program which is implemented as a partnership between the two agencies. The purpose of CAMEO is to strengthen the scientific basis for an ecosystem approach to the stewardship of our ocean and coastal living marine resources. The program will support fundamental research to understand complex dynamics controlling ecosystem structure, productivity, behavior, resilience, and population connectivity, as well as effects of climate variability and anthropogenic pressures on living marine resources and critical habitats. CAMEO encourages the development of multiple approaches, such as ecosystem models and comparative analyses of managed and unmanaged areas (e.g., marine protected areas) that can ultimately form a basis for forecasting and decision support. Further information is available on the CAMEO web site (http://cameo.noaa.gov).

This funding opportunity will implement CAMEO research by supporting the development of research tools and strategic approaches. The following types of proposals are encouraged:

Development of strategies and methodologies for comparative analyses that can be applied consistently across spatial and temporal scales and ecosystems, and that facilitate the design of decision support tools for marine populations, ecosystems and habitats.

Development of models that address key scientific questions by comparing ecosystems and ecosystem processes. Models that are geographically and temporally portable, and that incorporate assessment of modeling skill, are particularly encouraged.

Retrospective studies that analyze, re-analyze or synthesize existing information (historic, time-series, ongoing program, etc.) using a comparative approach.

Studies that integrate the human dimension within ecosystem dynamics. The CAMEO program seeks to promote interdisciplinary research using comparative approaches to link marine ecosystem research with the social and behavioral sciences in new and vital ways.

A key aspect of these proposals is the emphasis on collaborative partnerships between the academic and private research communities and federal agency scientists with mission responsibilities to inform ecosystem management activities.

The full Federal Funding Opportunity is available on the CAMEO website (http://cameo.noaa.gov). Proposals must be submitted through grants.gov no later than October 5, 2009.

US Department of Agriculture

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program
Proposals Due: September 30, 2009
More Information: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/agriculturalandfoodresearchinitiativeafri.cfm

Section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246) amends subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)) to authorize the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). AFRI is a new competitive grant program to provide funding for fundamental and applied research, extension, and education to address food and agricultural sciences. While AFRI covers an equally broad scope of topics and will support many of the grant types offered by the former National Research Initiative (NRI), the new authority allows greater flexibility in the types of projects funded to include: single function projects in research, education and extension, and integrated research, education and/or extension awards. AFRI is the new core competitive grant program for research, education, and extension.

Employment Opportunities

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Principal Investigator
Application Closing Date: September 15, 2009
More Information: Ms Jane Gardner (207-633-9600, jgardner@bigelow.org)

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Principal Investigator (PI) in any of the following three areas: 1) Ocean observing (e.g., specialties could include, but are not limited to, sensing of optical, acoustical, chemical, biogeochemical or molecular properties, from a variety of platforms such as satellites, buoys or autonomous vehicles); 2) Ocean acidification (e.g., carbon/carbonate chemistry, algal, microbial or molecular impacts) and 3) Biogeochemical/ecosystem modeling (e.g., coupled biogeochemistry/GCM models, ecosystem/mass balance models, trophodynamic models). Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a primarily soft money institution with the expectation that the PI generates 9 months support per year through research grants. Duties are primarily basic research with a minimum of administration. Opportunities exist for acquiring added salary coverage through educational activities. Salary and start-up packages are negotiable. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences provides a generous benefits package including family medical and dental and pension/403c retirement plan. Applicants should consult the laboratory's recently-updated strategic plan, available at http://www.bigelow.org/news/general-publications.php.

Application Procedure: Send application, including contact information, curriculum vitae, description of research interests, names and contact information of three references to: Chair - PI Search Committee, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, P.O.B. 475, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575. Please reference #SRS10-1 in the subject line. Alternatively, materials can be emailed to jgardner@bigelow.org.

Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research

Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Carbon Cycle Modeling
Applciation Closing Date: August 28, 2009
More Information: Professor Christoph Heinze at the Geophysical institute, christoph.heinze@gfi.uib.no, phone: +47 55589844 or http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/pages.asp?kat=6&id=1747&lang=2

At the Geophysical Institute there is a vacant position as postdoctoral fellow in global carbon cycle modelling, the place of work being at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR).

The postdoctoral position is a fixed-term post, the chief objective being to qualify the selected candidate for work in senior positions in their disciplines. The term of employment for this position is 2 years.

It is not possible for any person to work under more than one temporary appointment as postdoctoral fellow for the same institution. However, it is possible to apply for potential vacant researcher positions at the University of Bergen after the postdoctoral contract.

The Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR; http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/) is a joint climate research venture between the University of Bergen (UiB), the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC) and Unifob AS. The BCCR integrates observationalists and modelers in a concerted interdisciplinary research effort. The BCCR comprises the largest climate research group in Norway and has the status of national Center of Excellence.

A 2-year post-doctoral position in global carbon cycle climate modelling is available at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR). The candidate will work with coupled Earth system models. Research will focus on the coupling between the carbon and nitrogen cycles as well as on ocean acidification due to rising CO2. Scenarios under given anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions will be carried out and analysed. Experience with numerical models of the climate system or its components is desirable. Good knowledge of the programming language FORTRAN and the operating system UNIX are required. The candidate will work in a lively research environment and should have good team working skills.

Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian doctorate in oceanography, meteorology, geosciences, biology, physics, mathematics (or other relevant natural sciences) or equivalent education abroad, or have presented the dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment is granted.

Initial salaries at grade 57 (code 1352/pay framework 24.1) in the Civil Service pay grade table; currently NOK 435,700 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (wage range 57–64). In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants a higher salary may be considered.

Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. We have therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.

Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

Application, including CV, list of publications, certified copies of diplomas and testimonials, as well as the names and contact information for 2 scientific referees should be sent via https://secure.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=59532.

Supplementary information such as selected reprints of scientific studies or other material (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) may be sent by ordinary mail to Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, Allegaten 55, 5007 Bergen, Norway, marked with 09/7767.

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)

Science Policy Assessment and Research on Climate (SPARC) Research Associate
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
More Information: http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/sparc/

The Science Policy Assessment and Research on Climate (SPARC) project is currently recruiting for a research associate. The successful candidate will conduct research on science policies for adaptation to climate change. This research will include evaluating the current supply of scientific and other information being generated for adaptation, as well as examining the demand for such information from those sectors and individuals who might be in a position to make decisions about adaptation on the ground. The research will therefore include a wide variety of methods, including reviewing reports, policy documents, scholarship and workshop findings, interviewing science policy decision makers as well as resource managers and others who may be considering or implementing adaptation measures, and other methods as appropriate. Institutional relationships, programmatic processes, and topic areas will also be examined.

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) has an opening for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate under an NSF-sponsored project called Science Policy Assessment and Research on Climate that is investigating climate science policy. The position will be located in the CIRES Center for Science and Technology Policy Research at the University of Colorado in Boulder.

Duties: Engage in original research to characterize the existing funding structure and science policies for climate change adaptation-related research; Engage in original research on the needs of decision makers at various scales and in various sectors for new information on adapting to climate change; Collaborate with colleagues within CIRES on research; Collaborate with national and international partners; Publish research results in peer-reviewed fora; Assist and lead in the development of meetings and workshops in support of project objectives; Contribute to other, related Center projects in research, education and outreach.

Requirements: Recent Ph.D. in a related field; Knowledge of climate science and climate policies; Experience working on interdisciplinary projects; Demonstrated ability to present and perform on a professional level through use of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated ability to work within a team of researchers; Publication of articles in refereed journals and in the non-academic literature; Presentation of papers at national or international scientific meetings; International interests and experience.

Application Procedure: The position will be filled as a Research Associate in CIRES, University of Colorado at Boulder, and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants need to go to jobs@CU using this link to apply: http://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59823. Applicants need to upload a letter of interest, complete resume and salary history, a letter of recommendation, and proof of degree/or transcripts confirming degree. In addition, the applicant should furnish the names of three individuals familiar with the applicant's professional qualifications for the position to provide references.

Cornell University

Post-doctoral Associate for Black Carbon Stocks in Soils of the United States
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
More Information: Johannes Lehmann, 607-254-1236, CL273@cornell.edu

Within a USDA-NASA-funded project, a post-doctoral associate will develop a spatial analysis of black (pyrogenic) carbon stocks of soils throughout the United States. Black carbon may constitute a large proportion of total organic matter in soils, but little information is available about the magnitude and its regional or global distribution. Through collaboration with CSIRO in Australia, USGS, the Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) funded by the National Science Foundation and various academic institutions in the US, this project seeks to make the first step in providing an assessment of the black carbon stocks in US soils. The candidate will use geographic information systems, develop a spatial understanding of the sources and sinks of black carbon in soils through assessments of fire frequency, severity, biomass production, transport and decomposition on a regional scale. The long-term goal is to integrate black carbon fluxes into climate models.

Requirements: PhD in environmental or earth sciences, strong skills in spatial modeling at continental or global scale with respect to carbon cycles, basic understanding of vegetation and soil processes and the ability to integrate between disciplines.

Review of applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is initially for one year with possibility for continuation.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, and names of three references. Please contact and send applications to: Johannes Lehmann, Cornell University, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Ithaca, NY, USA; Phone: 1-607-254-1236, Email: CL273@cornell.edu.

Department of Energy

Biologist
Application Closing Date: November 16, 2009
More Information: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=83484851

The Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Climate and Environmental Sciences Division, is seeking a motivated and highly qualified individual to serve as the Biologist responsible for assigned program areas which may consist of cycling of carbon, water, nutrients, and energy through terrestrial ecosystems research.

Grand Valley State University

Natural Resources Management Graduate Assistantship (MS)
Application Closing Date: Untill Filled
More Information: Dr. Erik Nordman, nordmane@gvsu.edu

The Biology Department seeks applicants for a Masters-level graduate research assistantship to collaborate on an integrated assessment of wind energy potential in West Michigan. The research assistant will assist in analyzing regional, national, and global trends in wind energy; using GIS to integrate environmental, social, and economic data; modeling possible scenarios; and helping organize stakeholder workshops. Precise duties will depend on the applicant’s particular qualifications and interests. The successful applicant will be admitted to Grand Valley State University beginning in the Fall Semester 2009. Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, Michigan, just west of Grand Rapids. The successful applicant will enroll in the Master of Science degree program in Biology with an emphasis in Natural Resources Management. The full-time assistantship includes two years of annual stipend and a tuition grant. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources management field, including environmental economics and / or policy. Desirable qualifications include strong GIS skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, policy-oriented science.

Review of candidates will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Graduate admission applications are available online (http://admissions.gvsu.edu/admissions/grad.asp).

International Geosphere - biosphere Program

Director of Communications
Application Closing Date: January 30, 2009
More Information: http://www.igbp.net/page.php?pid=451

Applications are invited for the position of Director of Communications for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). IGBP is an international research programme that provides scientific knowledge about the Earth System in response to the challenges of global sustainability (www.igbp.kva.se/). Its 9-person Secretariat is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.The Communications Director will direct the communications efforts of IGBP, including internal communications amongst IGBP projects and project scientists, and outward communications with the wider science community, the education sector, policy makers, the media and the public. A key function of the Communications Director is to assist IGBP in generating and communicating impartial, policy-relevant science, through a wide range of products and processes (e.g., Global Change Newsletter, email bulletin, website, annual report, press releases). The Communications Director will oversee a small communications team.

The Director of Communications will be appointed initially for a 3-year period, will be an employee of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and will report to the IGBP Executive Director. The salary will be based on the salary structure of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (roughly equivalent to Swedish academic salary structure) and will consider the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Application procedure: Send a CV, a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, names and contact information for 3 references, and 3 examples of work that reflect your communication ability, to Charlotte Boss-Wilson at Admin@IGBP.kva.se.

Science Editor
Application Closing Date: February 6, 2009
More Information: http://www.igbp.net/page.php?pid=452

Applications are invited for the position of Science Editor for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). IGBP is an international research programme that provides scientific knowledge to improve the sustainability of the living Earth (www.igbp.kva.se/). Its 9-person Secretariat is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

The identified candidate will divide their time approximately 50:50 between: scientific liaison activities with several IGBP core science projects, and development of IGBP communications products under the guidance of the Communications Director. Examples of our current suite of communication products are a Global Change Newsletter, e-mail bulletin, website, annual report, scientific reports and summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and press releases, which are designed to communicate impartial, policy-relevant science to a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., wider science community, the education sector, policy makers, the media and the public). Selection criteria include: excellent editing and writing skills, fluency in spoken and written English, academic qualifications (pref. MSc or higher) in a relevant field of science, interest in global environmental change research, willingness to undertake some international travel, experience interacting with graphic designers, web skills, and experience communicating with scientific and lay audiences. Experience of interaction with policymakers and/or journalists an advantage.

The individual will be appointed initially for a 3-year period and be an employee of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Salary will be based on the salary structure of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (roughly equivalent to Swedish academic salary structure) and will consider the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Application Procedure: Send a CV, a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, names and contact information for 3 references, and 3 examples of work that reflect your communication ability, to Charlotte Boss-Wilson at Comms@IGBP.kva.se.

IPCC Working Group II - Technical Support Unit

Head of WGII Technical Support Unit
Application Closing Date: January 23, 2009
More Information: http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/vacancies/ipcc-wg-2-head-tsu-ad.pdf

The IPCC prepares comprehensive and up-to-date assessments of policy-relevant scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant for understanding the scientific basis of climate change, potential impacts, and options for mitigation and adaptation. Working Group II assesses the vulnerability of socioeconomic and natural systems to climate change, potential negative and positive consequences, and options for adapting to it. The Technical Support Unit (TSU) provides technical and administrative services in support of assessment deliverables.

The Working Group II Co-Chairs (USA and Argentina) seek qualified applicants for the position of TSU Head. The position will be co-located with the U.S. co-chair at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California, USA. The TSU Head is a professorial-level position that provides senior level scientific leadership for the assessment programs of IPCC Working Group II; works with the co-chairs to structure, summarize, and disseminate scientific content of findings generated by and during the assessment process; and provides scientific leadership and direction to TSU staff in support of IPCC-wide commitments. The TSU Head reports to the co-chairs of Working Group II. Primary emphasis will be on scoping, preparation, and review of the Working Group II contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), to be published in 2014. The TSU head will have opportunities for authoring scientific publications, especially publications related to the IPCC assessments.

Requires Ph.D. in social or natural science discipline relevant to the assessment of global climate change and climate variability, as well as 10 or more years’ experience conducting research on climate impacts. Experience with management of multidisciplinary scientific groups and a distinguished impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability (IAV) publication record are required. Experience working within IPCC or comparable United Nations processes is desired.

The TSU Head will lead a team that will include a Director of Operations, a Project Scientist, a Program Administrator, a part-time Office Manager, an Administrative Assistant, and IT and Web specialists, plus graduate students and visiting scientists who are combining training with support for specific science components of the assessment process.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) administers the TSU. The TSU Head post is classified as a Technical Program Manager, and is a fixed term position (annual renewals) via UCAR through FY2014. Relocation expenses will be covered.

Application Procedure: Applications are being accepted through 23 January 2009, with possibility of extension depending on candidate pool. To view the complete job description and apply, visit http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment (reference job #9047 under ‘Current Job Openings/Scientific’). Application packages should consist of a cover letter, CV, publications listing, and contact details for three referees. The position will be filled as soon as practicable.

Project Scientist
Application Closing Date: February 20, 2009
More Information: http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment (reference job #9068 under ‘Current Job Openings/Scientific’)

Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assesses the vulnerability of socio-economic and natural systems to climate change, potential negative and positive consequences, and options for adapting to it. A Technical Support Unit (TSU) provides technical and administrative services in support of assessment deliverables. The TSU is located at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Stanford, California, USA. As a core member of the TSU, a Project Scientist is sought to provide scientific expertise to both the IPCC WG2 co-chairs and to the Task Group on Data and Scenario Support for Impact and Climate Analysis (TGICA). Emphasis will be on scoping, preparing, and reviewing the WG2 contribution to the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and any Special Reports agreed upon by the Panel in response to specific requests of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The incumbent will serve as TSU focal point for support of the TGICA work program, including the New Scenarios development process, ongoing data archiving and distribution mechanisms, and training and capacity building. Requires a Ph.D. in social or natural science discipline and 3 or more years’ experience relevant to the development and use of scenarios in assessment of impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability to global climate change. The specific academic discipline of the successful applicant may be less important than practical training and experience in interdisciplinary climate change research. This is a term position through 30 September 2009, with possibility of annual extensions through FY2014. Relocation expenses will be covered.

Lund University

Professor in Climatology (Focus on Atmosphere - Earth Surface Interactions)
Application Closing Date: September 15, 2009
More Information: Head of Department, Professor Anders Lindroth, +46-(0)46-222 0474 or +46-(0)70-5738 633, anders.lindroth@nateko.lu.se

Despcription of Responsibilities: Research and teaching in the department have a strong emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems, their interaction with climate systems and their role as suppliers of ecosystem services. Our current aim is further to reinforce and widen research and teaching in this area by the appointment of a professor with strengths in the subject area of climatology, specializing in inverse modelling of the interaction between the atmosphere and the earth’s surface, particularly regarding large-scale exchange of greenhouse gases. This specialization will afford valuable synergies with existing work directed towards the measurement and modelling of carbon exchange processes in terrestrial ecosystems and their interactions with the climate system. It will also form an important part of research based on the new European infrastructure ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System), that is currently under construction (see http://icos-infrastructure.ipsl.jussieu.fr). The major focus of the position is placed on research and postgraduate education, but the successful candidate is also expected to share the teaching at basic and advanced levels, develop and direct courses in the subject area and supervise degree project and research students. The successful candidate is expected to generate substantial external funding in her/his subject area, both from bodies funding basic research and those funding more applied research. S/he is also expected to have the scientific capacity to be able to develop and pursue new research projects, thereby building up a new specialist area of cutting-edge climate research at Lund University.

Qualifications: To be eligible for an appointment as professor in a subject other than art, a person must, according to Chapter 4, Paragraph 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance, have demonstrated both academic and teaching skills. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching skills as to the assessment of academic skills. Our preferred candidate should have excellent qualifications in the field of climatology and wide experience in modelling atmospheric processes, particularly mass transport. Of particular importance is experience in inverse modelling with the aim of quantifying on the earth’s surface sources and sinks of greenhouse gases. The successful candidate will be able to display good teaching skills and preferably have teaching experience at different levels. Of special relevance is proven ability to be dynamic, creative, open and to demonstrate a willingness to co-operate. It is also important to be communicative and independent, to show social competence and to be sensitive to the requirements of the work areas comprised in the position. Regulations for evaluation of qualifications for teaching positions are given in Chapter 4, Paragraph 15 of the Higher Education Ordinance. When making the appointment, consideration will also be given to the viewpoints expressed in the strategic plan adopted by Lund University (http://www.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/Om_LU/Strategicplan_2007_2011.pdf) and in Lund University Teacher Appointment Regulations (http://www3.lu.se/pers/Regler/aolu02_en.pdf). In the overall assessment we will also take into consideration any personal ability regarded as valuable in fulfilling the requirements of the position, and the fact that the university strives to achieve an even gender balance in this type of position.

Required Content of Application: The Faculty Board has specified instructions for the application and its accompanying documents. These can be found at the Internet address: http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729 (English) or http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11728 (Swedish). They can also be obtained from Kansli N, Anders Lindahl, Box 118, 221 00 Lund or by email: Anders.Lindahl@kanslin.lu.se.

Associate Senior Lecturer in Geobiosphere Science (Specializing in Marine Carbon Cycling Modeling and Processes)
Application Closing Date: September 15, 2009
More Information: Head of Department, Professor Anders Lindroth, +46-(0)46-222 0474 or +46-(0)70-5738 633, anders.lindroth@nateko.lu.se; Professor Martin Sykes, +46-(0)46-222 9298 or +46-(0)707-412 213, martin.sykes@nateko.lu.se

Description: The appointment is initially limited to four years, but can be made permanent following an evaluation procedure. Research and supervision of doctoral students in the subject area of marine carbon cycle modelling and processes (at least 80%). The focus of the research has purposely been left relatively open to allow applications from candidates from a wider range of interests. Undergraduate teaching of the courses associated with the subject area. Some development of course content where relevant. The successful candidate is expected to actively seek participation in international collaborative projects within the subject area. The content of the job description, as well as the balance between research and teaching, may change over time.

Qualifications: To be eligible for an appointment as associate senior lecturer, a person must, according to Chapter 4, Sekt 8a of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100), have successfully completed a PhD degree or have corresponding scientific competence in a relevant subject area. A person who holds a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctorate shall be qualified for appointment as associate senior lecturer. Priority should be given to candidates who have completed their degree no more than five years before the last date for applications. Candidates who have completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if special grounds exist, for example leave of absence because of sickness, parental leave and other similar circumstances. The main assessment criteria for appointment are scientific and teaching skills, greater weight being attached to scientific skills. In evaluating the latter, experience in marine carbon cycle modelling plus proven ability in successfully applying for research funds from external funding sources are particularly relevant. An important element of the candidate’s assessment is the extent to which the candidate, through her/his experience and skills, is considered to be able to complement and strengthen research and teaching at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis. Considerable importance is also attached to documented co-operative skills. Several years’ post-doctoral experience as well as experience of planning, developing and teaching courses are favorable. Excellent English language skills and good communication skills are required. Regulations for evaluation of qualifications for teaching positions are given in Ch. 4, Sect. 15 Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1998:1003), in Lund University Teacher Appointment Regulations (http://www3.lu.se/pers/Regler/aolu02_en.pdf), and in the Strategic plan of Lund University (http://www.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/Om_LU/Strategicplan_2007_2011.pdf). The University strives to achieve an even gender balance. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged.

Evaluation of merits for promotion to a permanent position as senior lecturer: An associate senior lecturer shall on application be promoted to a permanent position as senior lecturer, if he or she is qualified for such an appointment and is in addition deemed suitable in the light of the grounds of assessment established by the institution for promotion to senior lecturer. The assessments for promotion to a permanent position are:

Well documented scientific competence or other skills important for the subject of the position or the tasks included. The Faculty of Science will place great emphasis on the applicant having been appointed to docent (habilitation).

Well documented pedagogical skills. The Faculty of Science will place great emphasis on the applicant having shown interest for pedagogical development, for example by attending classes in university teaching, and an ability to teach in Swedish and English.

Good standing as a scientist, nationally and internationally. The Faculty will, with consideration to the character of the subject, place great emphasis on the ability to successfully apply for research grants from national and/or international funders.

Ability to advise graduate students. When judging the ability to advise students, the Faculty will also place emphasis on the ability to advise master’s theses.

Ability to develop, lead and carry out education and research.

Good academic leadership abilities and other personal abilities of importance for the position.

Ability to interact with society and inform on research and development.

An application for promotion to a permanent position as senior lecturer is to be submitted to the relevant teacher’s appointment board at the latest 8 months before the appointment as associate senior lecturer ends. The application for promotion is to be judged by the teacher’s appointment board after acquisition of the opinion of at least two experts on the subject.

Required content of the application: The Faculty Board has specified instructions for the application and its accompanying documents. These can be found at the internet addresses: http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729 (instructions in English) or http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11728 (instructions in Swedish). They can also be obtained from Kansli N, Anders Lindahl, Box 118, 221 00 Lund or E-mail: Anders.Lindahl@kanslin.lu.se.

Michigan Technological University, Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science (NIACS)

Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil Carbon Cycling
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
More Information: Dr. Chris Swanston (cswanston@fs.fed.us)

Applications are invited for the position of post-doctoral researcher to study soil carbon cycling at broad spatial scales and coordinate activities of the National Soil Carbon Network (NSCN). This position is jointly funded by the USDA Forest Service, US Geological Survey, and Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science. General responsibilities will include: 1) Database development: Support the development of a coherent, searchable, and expandable database with an advanced analysis environment. This database will be oriented to a wide range of individual investigators, small networks, and national agencies interested in spatially explicit soil C information. 2) Data synthesis: Test the efficacy of the database and interface by combining data from multiple large datasets and individual users, comparing multiple data input forms (isotopes, spectral analysis, etc), and producing a distinct synthesis product related to soil C distribution and vulnerability. 3) Community organization: Support NSCN workshops focused on data-sharing, protocol-development, and advanced website engineering for database interaction and community discussion; disseminate Network products and draw increased participation and collaboration through the web and NACP activities.

A PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, ecology, environmental engineering, or related field is required, as is a proven capacity to modify and run models and to design and manipulate large databases. The candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational capabilities related to multi-investigator and large-scale studies. Experience with any of the following will be an asset: GIS, ecosystem modeling (CLM, CLM-CN, CASA, IBIS, DayCENT, etc), uncertainty analysis, or software engineering.

This position will be located with the Northern Institute of Applied Carbon Science (NIACS) at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, on the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. Proximity to beautiful Lake Superior and extensive forests, lakes and rivers provides opportunities for a range of recreational activities, including hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and cross-country skiing. Houghton has been ranked as one of the 100 best places to live.

Funding is available for two years of support with possibility of a third, renewable annually. Salary is $36,000/yr plus benefits and the post-doc would be funded through Michigan Tech. Funding is available now, and the position is open until filled. Start date is negotiable, but will ideally occur in Fall 2009.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send CV, letter of interest and experience (two pages maximum), and contact information for three references by e-mail to Dr. Chris Swanston (cswanston@fs.fed.us); all files should include the candidate’s name in the file name. Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

National Center for Atmospheric Research

Biogeochemical Modeling Scientist II/III, Climate and Global Dynamics Division (CGD)
Applciation Closing Date: September 30, 2009
More Information: UCAR Job Reference #9162

Basic Job Function: Provides leadership and guidance to a program devoted to addressing scientific questions that are germane to understanding global biogeochemical cycles, their interactions with climate, and improving their numerical simulation and prediction in Earth system models. Carries out research that is aimed at improving or introducing parameterization of major biogeochemical processes in global scale Earth system models and specifically in NCAR’s Community Climate System Model (CCSM). These processes include: terrestrial carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles; wildfires, land cover change, and land use management; biogenic aerosols; marine ecosystems; and oceanic biogeochemical cycles. Is instrumental in setting the biogeochemical research directions of the CCSM project and of the Climate and Global Dynamics Division. Communicates research results by publishing papers in scientific journals and by giving presentations at national and international meetings.

Duties Include: Conducts high-quality, independent and collaborative research devoted to understanding, modeling and ultimately parameterizing key biogeochemical processes that influence the Earth system. Contributes to advances in various fields of biogeochemical research germane to the development of Earth system models and specifically to CCSM and its land and/or ocean ecosystem component models as a leader of the CCSM biogeochemical model development team. Poses appropriate scientific questions about the coupled climate-biogeochemical system and leads the analysis of results of the coupled model. An important goal of these research activities will be improvements in the simulation of mean present day biogeochemical cycles, their responses to human perturbations, climate variability, and climate change, and in predictions of climate evolution in CCSM.

Collaborates with members of the university and laboratory communities to improve our understanding of major biogeochemical processes that influence the large-scale climate and to ultimately improve their parameterization in global biogeochemical models and Earth system models.

Develops and enhances an international reputation by writing papers describing research results and publishing them in scientific journals and by communicating results at national and international scientific meetings.

Reviews research papers in-house and for professional journals. Reviews proposals, serves on professional committees, and organizes scientific meetings. May interact with and help educate the public about research pertaining to the goals and objectives of the NCAR science program.

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in atmospheric science, earth system science, environmental sciences, oceanography, or ecology, or a related science.

For Scientist II: Five to eight years experience beyond the Ph.D. and evidence of a developing national scientific reputation.

For Scientist III: Eight to thirteen years experience beyond the Ph.D. and strong evidence of a national scientific reputation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality, independent and collaborative research in one or more of the areas indicated above.

Demonstrated ability to effectively convey research results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national and international meetings.

Demonstrated technical ability to work with both global scale biogeochemical models and with complex geophysical models.

Ability to work on a team of NCAR and non-NCAR scientists.

Skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of NCAR.

Additional knowledge/skills/abilities for Scientist III:

Ability to manage a team of NCAR and non-NCAR scientists.

Ability to prepare proposals for research and outreach opportunities and to manage awarded projects.

Oregon State University

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Application Closing Date: April 20, 2009
More Information: Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

Location: Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.

Position summary: We invite applicants for a Post Doctorate Research Associate to ensure a high degree of QA/QC and consistency of AmeriFlux measurements among and within network sites, and to lead and participate in network-wide syntheses of data. AmeriFlux is a network of ~90 sites in the Americas where the goals are to investigate carbon dioxide, water and energy exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The AmeriFlux objectives are to: 1) establish an infrastructure for guiding, collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating long-term measurements of CO2, water, and energy exchange from a variety of ecosystems; 2) collect critical new information to help define the current global CO2 budget; 3) enable improved predictions of future concentrations of atmospheric CO2; 4) enhance understanding of carbon fluxes, Net Ecosystem Production (NEP), and carbon sequestration in the terrestrial biosphere.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will have primary responsibility to conduct comparisons of eddy covariance measurements made with a portable system and instruments at the AmeriFlux sites, analyze the data and act as a liaison between the OSU QA/QC research lab and the site Principal Investigators. In consultation with the AmeriFlux Science Chair and supporting Steering Group, this includes development of protocols and QA/QC of EC data and ancillary physical and micrometeorological measurements for interpreting NEE and associated flux properties and processes. The person will assist in organizing workshops and the annual AmeriFlux meeting, contribute to reports to the agency, and participate in synthesis publications deemed important to addressing network science questions. The incumbent will travel extensively through the summer months, setting up the portable system next to existing tower instruments and making measurements for short durations at sites, analyze the data and provide reports to the Principal Investigators.

Required qualifications: The candidate must hold a PhD degree in biometeorology, micrometeorology, environmental physics, or similar field. Proven ability to conduct independent research, and to work as part of a scientific team. Experience in analysis, interpretation and synthesis of eddy covariance data. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to work extensively thought the summer months at remote field sites with little or no supervision, and demonstrated ability to produce high quality publications. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate University vehicle(s).

Preferred qualifications: Tower experience desirable. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. View posting for additional preferred qualifications.

Employment conditions: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, fixed term faculty position with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head. Full-time annual salary starting at $42,000–$45,000 (U.S.) commensurate with education and experience. Medical, dental, and life insurance group plans are available.

Application procedure: When applying, qualified applicants will be required to upload a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, up to two examples of your senior authored publications, unofficial copies of transcripts of university work, and at least one letter of recommendation and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of 2 additional references by April 20, 2009. http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting Number: 0004009

Research Associate (Post Doctoral), Biosphere - Atmosphere Exchange
Application Closing Date: September 1, 2009
More Information: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55356 or Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu

Context: The postdoctoral research associate will be responsible for activities of the AmeriFlux network. Primary responsibility is analyzing and manipulating long-term AmeriFlux data sets on carbon, water and energy exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in support of AmeriFlux goals and objectives. AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/; www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~100 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program. There are 140 principal investigators, a Science Chair, Steering Committee, and Data Management team that contribute to the common goals of the network, as outlined in the strategic plan (see AmeriFlux web site).

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Analyze and interpret comprehensive data sets on carbon, water and energy exchange, and biological data on carbon stocks and NEP to fulfill AmeriFlux network goals; (2) Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address AmeriFlux science questions, and highlight AmeriFlux research results. Analyses include modeling and scaling exercises, and collaborative syntheses with the North American Carbon Program initiative, the Fluxnet project, and other research networks to enhance understanding of carbon cycling globally; (3) Organize workshops for data synthesis and modeling activities; (4) Aid investigators and data management group in the documentation and submission of data to CDIAC, and the production of value-added data sets.

Required qualifications: A PhD in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Candidates will possess an understanding of micrometeorology and eddy covariance flux measurements, and biological processes contributing to fluxes. Substantiated knowledge and experience programming in languages such as C, MatLab, or FORTRAN, and statistical analysis. Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data sets, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. A valid driver’s license is required to travel to field research sites for data collection.

Desired qualifications: Additional skills in geographical information system, and experience processing remote sensing data. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $42,000–$45,000, depending on qualifications. Funding available for the period of October 2009 to September 2011. Twelve-month, fixed-term, full-time position (1.0 FTE). Re-appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.

Application procedure: To view posting and apply go to http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55356. Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter summarizing qualifications for this position; 3) names and contact information for three professional references; 4) examples of writing; and 5) official or unofficial transcripts of your college or university coursework. For questions regarding the application process, contact: Jeannette Harper, jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; or by phone at: 541-737-6554.

Research Associate (Postdoctoral) in Marine Biogeochemistry/Oceanography, College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Application Closing Date: December 31, 2009
More Information: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0004910

Position: The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at the Oregon State University (OSU) announces the availability of a full-time position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, to work on a new research program under the umbrella of a grant by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Microbial diversity and activity in the seasonal hypoxic coastal waters off Central Chile and Oregon: a comparative study.

Background Information: COAS is one of the world’s leading oceanographic and atmospheric sciences graduate research institutions, with more than 200 faculty and staff members, more than 90 graduate students, and a wide variety of assets including an excellent computing infrastructure, state-of-the-art analytical facilities, and two research vessels. The supervisor for this position has a well-equipped laboratory at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center that offers direct ocean access for the project.

Appointment: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment, with possibility of renewal for a total of two years subject to performance and availability of funds. Salary range is $45,000-$50,000 year.

Responsibilities and Duties: The successful candidate will help to characterize the metabolic activity of pelagic microbial assemblages in the water column as a function of changes in oxygen concentration associated to seasonal hypoxic events in the upwelling regions of Oregon and Central Chile. This individual is expected to contribute to the design and implementation of laboratory experiments carried out at the main OSU campus to assess carbon and nitrogen transformation mediated by microbial assemblages, to participate in field activities and develop close collaborations with researchers from the Universidad de Concepción who are developing mirror efforts off the Coast of Central Chile.

Required Qualifications: A PhD in biological or chemical oceanography with a solid knowledge in biogeochemistry and strong oral and written communication skills. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the use of stable isotope techniques to assess denitrification and annamox activity in hypoxic pelagic environments. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience sampling and analyzing data collected in suboxic and anoxic systems. The candidate is also expected to help lead this research effort, produce at least one manuscript for publication in a peer reviewed journal, and demonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

University and Community: OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution recognized for its “very high research activity” (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is comprised of 11 academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences. OSU has facilities and/or programs in every county in the state, including 12 regional experiment stations, 41 county extension offices, a branch campus in Bend, a major marine science center in Newport, and a range of programs and facilities in Portland. OSU is Oregon’s largest public research university, conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the state’s university system. OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100 mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 16,000 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,900 U.S. students of color and 930 international students.

The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

To Apply: Applications for employment should consist of a letter of scientific interest, a detailed curriculum vita that includes a description of relevant skills and experiences, and the names and addresses of at least three references. To access application instructions, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0004910, and for the position announcement, go to http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/ Inquiries about the position may be directed via email to Dr. Ricardo Letelier (541)737-3890 or letelier@coas.oregonstate.edu.

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Research Assistant
Application Closing Date: Not Listed
More Information: http://www.ssaihq.com

SSAI is seeking a qualified Research Assistant (RA) to work on a new NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD) project entitled, "The Impact of Climate Variability on Primary Productivity and Carbon Distributions in the Middle Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Maine." The RA will assist with field sampling; lab measurements (of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), particulate organic carbon (POC) and nitrogen (PN), absorption spectra of particles and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM), etc.); experiments; and data analysis. The position requires 3 deployments at sea/yr on cruises (15-18 days each) to conduct biogeochemical and optical measurements in the coastal ocean.

Position Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology and/or chemistry with some related experience or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry, marine science, oceanography or another closely related field. Lab skills in chemistry and/or biology are required, including experience with spectrophotometers, elemental analyzers, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and/or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). An individual with previous experience working on research cruises is highly desirable. U.S. citizenship is required due to badging and IT security requirements at NASA GSFC.

Application Procedure: Please visit our website at www.ssaihq.com under Employment Opportunities in Greenbelt/Lanham to apply for this position directly on-line.

University of Alaska - Fairbanks

Assistant Professor of Oceanography (Marine Biogeochemistry)
Application Closing Date:Review of applications will begin January 5, 2009 and continue until the position is filled
More Information: Dr. Jeremy Mathis, Search Committee Chair, jmathis@sfos.uaf.edu

The School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in either Chemical or Geological Oceanography with a primary interest in marine biogeochemistry. The position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Alaska's marine regions and ecosystems offer phenomenal opportunities for research. The applicant should be interested in interdisciplinary marine research, preferably in collaborative programs in the northern North Pacific, Bering Sea and/or Arctic Ocean regions.

Applications are encouraged from creative individuals with strong scientific and academic expertise who will complement the existing faculty at SFOS. The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate classes and build an externally-funded, field-oriented research program. SFOS anticipates receiving and operating the Alaska Region Research Vessel (AARV) within the next three years. Candidates should consider how their research could be conducted at sea utilizing this resource. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching, and will be expected to teach core and specialty oceanography courses and to mentor graduate students. SFOS faculty are expected to provide public service to the nation, state, and local communities by serving on advisory committees and participating in other university and community activities.

UAF is Alaska’s research university. Campus facilities provide state-of-the-art instrumentation in support of research (e.g. Alaska Stable Isotope Facility: http://www.uaf.edu/water/ASIF, Advanced Instrumentation Lab: http://www.uaf.edu/ail, Core Facility for Nucleic Acid Analysis: http://www.core.uaf.edu/). SFOS has over 60 faculty at the various locations and over 125 graduate students engaged in thesis research in Alaska waters and throughout the world (www.sfos.uaf.edu). This hire is part of our vision to strengthen our fisheries and marine science programs in the school. We added seven new faculty members in 2008 and expect to add several additional faculty during the coming year. Additional information about the position can be found on the SFOS website at www.sfos.uaf.edu/employment.

Qualified applicants must possess a Ph.D. in oceanography or related field from an accredited university by the time of hire, must be proficient in English, have university-level teaching ability, and have a strong research and publication record appropriate to their experience and date of degree. Post doctoral experience is highly desirable.

Application Procedure: To apply, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com and click on the “Create Application” link to select a User Name and Password and to create your application. Once you have completed this step you can begin applying for jobs online by clicking “Job Posting Search” and go to posting number 0056704. You will be asked to attach a statement of interest, a CV, and contact information for three references. If you need assistance, please contact UAF Human Resources at 907-474-7700.

University of Bergen

Researcher in Carbon Cycle Modelling at the Geophysical Institute
Application Closing Date: April 20, 2009
More Information: Professor Christoph Heinze, Geophysical Institute (e-mail: christoph.heinze@gfi.uib.no)

At the Geophysical Institute there is a temporary position vacant as Researcher in Carbon Cycle Modelling. The duration of the position is up to 3 years. The position is financed by the European Commission and the Research Council of Norway. The candidate will work with land and ocean carbon cycle model components within the framework of the emerging Norwegian Earth system model NorESM. The goal of the project is to optimize carbon cycle models with respect to the observations and to
contribute to improved future climate scenarios.

For further information about the position and how to apply, please see: https://secure.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=56309

Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian (or equivalent) doctorate in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines. Copies of diplomas and testimonials as well as documentation of scientific achievements including a list of publications (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) and the names and contact details of two referees should be sent to the Department of Geophysics, the University of Bergen, Allégaten 70, 5007 Bergen, Norway. Quote reference number: 09/2816.

University of Chicago

Postdoctoral Position: Modeling Economic Consequences of Climate Change
More Information: CIM-EARTH web site, http://www.cimearth.org/

The University of Chicago Computation Institute and the CIM-EARTH project are seeking applicants for a number of postdoctoral fellow or research staff level positions in socio-economic modeling of the consequences of climate-related policies. The interdisciplinary nature of the work means that appropriate candidates may come from a variety of disciplines, including economics, statistics, computer science, physics, or geophysical sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in dynamic computable general equilibrium economic models, but broad interest and suitable background skills can be as important as discipline-specific training. Specific projects that might be addressed, depending on the fit of the candidate, include: improving representation of trade, technology, and stochasticity in economic models; monetizing local and regional impacts of climate change; improving economic databases to include factors of importance to energy and agricultural sectors (including biofuels and alternative energy); database management; measuring, studying and communicating uncertainty in economic and climate modeling. Ability and interest in working with students is a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to both interact in large teams and to publish results in the peer-reviewed literature.

To apply: please send CV to Heidi Levin at hjlevin@ci.uchicago.edu, with the subject line: Modeling Position. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Ireland

PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities, Development of a Greenhouse Gas Ocean-Atmosphere Flux Sensor with MEMS-based Photoacoustic Technology
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
More Information: Dr. Brian Ward, bward@nuigalway.ie

Details: Accurate measurements of the atmosphere-ocean fluxes of trace gases are important to an improved understanding of the cycling of climatically relevant gases. The direct eddy correlation (EC) method, which is considered to be the benchmark for accurate determination of air-sea fluxes of trace gases, relies on high-frequency measurements of the fluctuations of vertical wind velocity and gas concentration, and requires fast response sensors in combination with high sensitivity. These twin requirements have precluded oceanographic use of the EC technique for many species of interest, and direct measurements have been limited mainly to carbon dioxide at relatively high ux levels. The main objective of this proposal is to develop a fast, highly sensitive, gas concentration sensor, and to integrate it with a sonic anemometer, motion sensing, and data acquisition into an EC ux package suitable for operation from buoys and other platforms, such as ships. Our gas sensor is based on infrared (IR) absorption, but utilizes a novel, highly sensitive, photoacoustic detector. We expect that this combination will result in an improvement in sensitivity of several orders of magnitude over the IR absorption sensors that are currently in oceanographic use.

PhD candidates: should have a degree in physics, engineering, environmental science, or closely-related discipline, and a strong motivation for research. A fixed stipend of €18,000 euro per year (€1500 per month tax exempt) is available. Tuition fees will be covered by the project, and there is a generous travel grant for the attendance at international meetings. It is anticipated that the PhD candiate will commence in September 2009.

Post-doctoral candidates: should have completed a PhD in atmospheric science or oceanography or a related field with proven research record or evidence of high research potential. An annual salary of up to €47,215 is offered on this project, dependent on the candidate's experience. There is also a pension contribution. It is anticipated that the Post-doctoral candiate will commence in 2010.

Applications: (curriculum vitae, academic degrees, references, research statement) should be sent to Dr. Brian Ward (bward@nuigalway.ie), National University of Ireland, Galway, School of Physics, University Road, Galway, Ireland.

This project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland under the US-Ireland Partnership Programme with partners at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Queens University Belfast.

National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunity employer.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Postdoctoral Investigator, Horn Point Laboratory
Applications Due: December 15, 2009

A multi-institutional, NSF-Funded, 3 year project involving field and modeling studies seeks a postdoctoral investigator to work at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory (http://hpl.umces.edu/). The project involves three dimensional coupled biogeochemical modeling of the role of the Amazon River plume in regional oceanography, climate, carbon biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications should include: CV, statement of research interests, and references emailed to Victoria Coles (vcoles@umces.edu).

University of Maryland, College Park

Professor, Director of Climate Information: Responding to User Needs
Application Closing Date: August 15, 2009
More Information: http://essic.umd.edu/

The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenured Full Professor pertaining to climate applications and decision support.

ESSIC is a joint center between the University of Maryland Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Geography together with the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. It is located at M-Square, a new research park three miles from the main campus and future home to NOAA’s new National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS), which is a joint center with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). The goal of ESSIC is to enhance our understanding of the interactions of the coupled atmosphere-ocean-land-biosphere components of the Earth system as well as the influence of human activities on the system. The ESSIC staff is currently composed of approximately 60 academic and research faculty spanning meteorology, oceanography, geology, and geography. The Director of ESSIC is Prof. Antonio Busalacchi.

Applications are solicited for the Director of CIRUN (Climate Information: Responding to User Needs). Through CIRUN the University of Maryland is working with partners to mobilize a national effort to build the capacity to predict major climate changes on time scales of seasons to decades, and to convert these predictions into information that government and industry can use to plan and adapt. Information on CIRUN may be found at http://www.climateneeds.umd.edu/.

The appointee shall have a high level of competence in teaching and advisement in relevant climate disciplines, and shall have demonstrated significant research and scholarship across basic research, applied research, and engagement with stakeholders needing climate information. The appointee shall have established a national and international reputation for outstanding research, scholarship and a distinguished record of teaching. There also must be a record of continuing evidence of relevant and effective professional service. The responsibilities of the position include the need to:

Research effective means of the provision of climate information

Develop decision support tools for climate services

Coordinate cross campus efforts pertaining to the application of climate information

In collaboration with NOAA and NASA partners, lead the university’s efforts to support a National Climate Service

Engage a wide range of stakeholders in researching, assessing, and supporting their needs for climate information

Focus on the provision of environmental information, with an emphasis on the atmospheric, climate, hydrological and oceanographic areas

Support early and informed response by government, industry and the general public to significant events and/or changes in the climate system that will be occurring on a regional, national or global scale over the coming decades

Communicate with regional and national policy makers

Lead fund raising efforts to public and private organizations in support of CIRUN

The position will be filled at the tenured Full Professor level. The appointment is state-funded for the academic year. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline of Earth System Science is required. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

In order to ensure full consideration, curriculum vitae, statement of professional goals, and the names of at least three references should be sent (by email) August 15, 2009 to:
Andrew Negri
Assistant Director/ESSIC
anegri@essic.umd.edu
Attention: ESSIC Full Professor Faculty Position

Assistant/Associate Professor, Land Surface Hydrology or Regional Climate Modeling
Application Closing Date: August 15, 2009
More Information: http://essic.umd.edu/

The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track academic faculty position pertaining to interactions of the land-atmosphere-ocean system.

ESSIC is a joint center between the University of Maryland Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, and Geography together with the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. It is located at M-Square, a new research park three miles from the main campus, and future home to NOAA’s new National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Climate Studies (CICS), which is a joint center with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). The goal of ESSIC is to enhance our understanding of the interactions of the coupled atmosphere-ocean-land-biosphere components of the Earth system as well as the influence of human activities on the system. The Director of ESSIC is Prof. Antonio Busalacchi.

The ESSIC staff is currently composed of approximately 60 academic and research faculty spanning meteorology, oceanography, geology, and geography. Applications are solicited in the following general areas:

Land Surface Hydrology

Regional Climate Modeling

ESSIC leads the campus-wide Climate Initiative, a component of which is an end-to-end predictive Regional Earth System Model (RESM) for dynamic downscaling from days to decades. ESSIC seeks candidates who: a) can play a leading role in the research and continued development of such a system, or b) have demonstrable research experience in land surface hydrology and the study of land-atmosphere interactions on global to regional scales. Depending on experience, the candidate will be expected to contribute to, if not lead, RESM efforts and will interact with the ongoing Chesapeake Bay Forecast System team to develop the fully coupled downscaling with applications for management of resources such as water, food, and energy, forecasts and projections for human health, for air and water-quality, agriculture, and fisheries. End-user products, decision-making tools, and input to data gathering efforts for empirical forecasting of linked products, data assimilation, parameter optimization, and Observing Systems Simulation Experiment (OSSE’s), are within the purview of the candidate’s research agenda in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Forecast team and researchers in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Public Health, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Resources and Economics, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences, and national agencies such as NASA and NOAA.

The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, but applications from senior distinguished candidates will be considered as well. The appointment is state-funded for the nine-month academic year. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline of Earth System Science is required. The successful applicant expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. The successful applicant is expected to participate in the teaching program of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Geology, or Geography to guide graduate students toward advanced degrees, to conduct independent, cross-discipline research, to publish research results, and to compete for grants and contracts.

In order to ensure full consideration, curriculum vitae, statement of professional goals, and the names of at least three references should be sent by August 15, 2009 to:
Andrew Negri
Assistant Director/ESSIC
anegri@essic.umd.edu
Attention: ESSIC Assistant/Associate Faculty Position

University of South Carolina

Assistant Professor in Marine Biogeochemistry/Marine Organic Geochemistry
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
More Information: http://www.msci.sc.edu and http://www.geol.sc.edu

The Marine Science Program and the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of South Carolina invite applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in marine biogeochemistry/marine organic geochemistry. This position is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance ocean sciences at the University of South Carolina. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Post-Doctoral experience is desirable.

We are looking for an individual with outstanding research and teaching capabilities that will complement our existing programs in physical, chemical, biological and geological oceanography. Applications are encouraged from individuals whose research interests fall in areas including, but not limited to, characterization of the sources, transformations and preservation of sedimentary organic matter, and biogeochemical cycling in marine environments. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marine science, and to direct an active externally funded research program.

The Marine Science Program at USC is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 40 faculty from various departments including Earth and ocean sciences, biology, chemistry and environmental health. The program is associated with the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences at USC, which has a field laboratory near Georgetown, SC.

Application Procedure: Applicants should include with their application their vita, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references. A pdf file containing this information should be sent electronically to: biogeochem@geol.sc.edu. For more information please contact: Biogeochemistry Search Committee, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

University of Southern California

Biological/Chemical Oceanography Research Technician
More Information and To Apply: Professor Doug Capone, Marine Environmental Biology Section, University of Southern California (capone@usc.edu)

We are seeking applications to fill a technical position in bio/chemical oceanography to assist on several new NSF funded field projects. Responsibilities will include cruise preparation, participation on research cruises and at field sites, equipment deployment and analytical tasks at sea, and post cruise sample and data analysis. Experience in nutrient chemistry, microbial ecology, isotopic tracers and/ or oceanography useful. Initial appointment will be for 1 year and is renewable for up to 3 y. Salary commensurate with experience. Available immediately.

Postdoctoral Researcher/ Biol/ Chem Oceanography
More Information and To Apply: Professor Doug Capone, Marine Environmental Biology Section, University of Southern California (capone@usc.edu)

We are seeking a postdoctoral associate to participate in several new field projects exploring the role of nitrogen fixing organism in the tropical ocean and in lakes. Background in microbial ecology and/ or biological or chemical oceanography preferred. Position available immediately. Salary level $45,000 per year. Renewable for up to 3 years with satisfactory progress.

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Postdoctoral Scientist, Carbon Cycling in the U.S. Rocky Mountains
Application Closing Date: July 15, 2009
More Information: Dr. Ankur Desai, desai@aos.wisc.edu

The Center for Climatic Research (CCR), Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison has an opening for a postdoctoral scientist beginning late summer/early fall 2009 to study how atmospheric trace gas observations can be used to better constrain the effects of drought, fire, and insect disturbance on land-atmosphere CO2 exchange in the U.S. Mountain West. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team working on a NOAA-funded collaboration between CCR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research Earth Observing Laboratory (NCAR/EOL), and NOAA Earth Systems Research Lab (ESRL). A variety of tools including influence function mapping with dispersion models (Flexpart/STILT), boundary layer airmass characterization with mesoscale models (WRF), carbon cycle inverse modeling (CarbonTracker), and ecosystem modeling (SipNET) will be applied to explain variations in mountaintop and valley CO2 at ongoing observing sites in the Rocky Mountains. The postdoctoral scientist is expected to develop independent research within the objectives of the project. Involvement in field observations is also a possibility. The appointment is for one year with up to two years extension based on progress and available funding. Qualified applicants should possess a Ph.D. in the atmospheric sciences or related field. Familiarity with scientific programming in Fortran or C and observational data analysis with IDL, Matlab, or similar tools is expected. Specific research experience with particle dispersion models, boundary layer meteorology, carbon cycle processes, inverse modeling, trace gas measurements, mountain ecology, and/or mesoscale atmospheric models in complex terrain are all highly desirable. The position will be based in Madison, WI, but regular travel to Boulder, CO and other locations is expected.

Application Procedure: Please send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest with the names of three references to: Dr. Ankur Desai, desai@aos.wisc.edu by July 15, 2009. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Assistant, Associate and/or Senior Scientist - Benthic/Seafloor Biogeochemistry
Application Closing Date: December 1, 2009
More Information and To Apply: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YWWY&sid=FDB&jid=FBBDUW&site=Scientific

Assistant, Associate and/or Senior Scientist - Carbon Cycle Geochemistry
Application Closing Date: December 1, 2009
More Information and To Apply: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YWWY&sid=FDB&jid=FBBDUEV&site=Scientific

Scientific Staff Positions in Climate Research
Application Closing Date: December 1, 2009
More Information and To Apply: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YWWY&sid=FDB&jid=FAZGTYFY&site=Scientific

Fellowships

Department of Energy

Office of Science Graduate Fellowship
Application Deadline: November 30, 2009
More Information: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF/overview.html

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship ( DOE SCGF) program to support outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S.

The Fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research stipend for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for three years. The DOE SCGF program is managed by the Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) and administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

The DOE Office of Science supports the training of scientists and engineers to prepare them for careers in fields that will make significant contribution in the areas of discovery-driven science and science for national needs in energy, environment, and national security.

DISCCRS V: Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium

Symposium V: March 13-20, 2010
Application Deadline: August 31, 2009
More Information: http://www.disccrs.org or info@disccrs.org

DISCCRS (pronounced “discourse”) catalyzes interdisciplinary collegial interactions and professional development necessary for successful careers dedicated to understanding climate change and mitigating its impacts. Through its e-newsletter, website, and annual symposia for selected scholars, DISCCRS is building a global community dedicated to promoting scientific and social progress in addressing climate change. Since 2002, almost 1,000 PhDs have registered dissertations with DISCCRS and over 140 scholars from 20 countries have benefitted from DISCCRS symposia. We invite scholars in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, mathematics, engineering, and other fields to apply for the upcoming DISCCRS V symposium.

During the week-long symposium -- held in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will present and discuss their research, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Confirmed mentors include Julia E. Cole (University of Arizona), Jonathan T. Overpeck (University of Arizona), Billie L. Turner (Arizona State University), and David A. Randall (Colorado State University). Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications.

Eligibility: PhD requirements completed April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009. Selection will favor applicants who plan to engage in interdisciplinary research careers in any subject within or relevant to climate change, its impacts and solutions. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, we welcome applicants from all countries who are interested in learning about the U.S. research system and connecting with U.S. researchers.

National Center for Atmospheric Research

Advanced Study Program: Marine Ecosystems and Climate
Program Dates and Location: August 2-14, 2009 in Boulder, CO
Application Closing Date: March 31, 2009
More Information: http://www.asp.ucar.edu/colloquium/2009/CGD/index.php

Motivation and Overview: Global climate change is altering the structure and functioning of ecosystems, which in turn affects availability of ecological resources and benefits, interactions between ecosystems and the climate system, and could affect economic systems that depend on ecosystems. A grand challenge is to understand and project the effects of global climate variability and change on ecosystems, the goods and services they provide, the drivers and consequences of human responses to ecosystem variability and change, and ecosystem links to the climate system.

The colloquium will focus on interactions between climate and marine ecosystems. It will include graduate student participants in approximately equal numbers from both the marine ecosystem and climate communities. It will feature lectures from more than one dozen international experts on observed variability and change in both climate and marine ecosystems, including the influence of climate on benthic, coastal and open-ocean ecosystems. Lectures will also be given on modes of tropical and extratropical climate variability, statistical analysis techniques, earth system modeling, regional ocean models, fisheries, marine protected areas and other socio-economic issues. Tutorials and computer based exercises will also enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of the models and analysis tools available to tackle cross-disciplinary research problems.

Expected Outcome: This colloquium will provide climate and marine ecosystem graduate students with a comprehensive introduction to issues surrounding the development of and hands-on experience with observational datasets and state-of-the-art marine ecosystem modeling approaches in the context of climate models, and the techniques of testing models verses existing datasets. An integrated approach to studying climate-ecosystem interactions is typically not offered in standard university courses; accordingly, the colloquium will provide unique and unprecedented opportunity to study and apply these research tools. As importantly, this colloquium will provide an opportunity for graduate students in the marine ecosystem, climate and climate impact sciences to collaborate.

Apply Online: https://www.regonline.com/NCAR-marine_ecosystems_climate

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2008

Requests for Proposals

Department of Energy

Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Implementation Awards
Proposals Due: January 25, 2008
More Information: http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN08-04.html

The U.S. Department of Energy's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DOE EPSCoR) is interested in receiving grant applications for its Implementation Awards program from states and territories eligible for the program. The program is a federal-state partnership program supporting basic and applied research and development across a wide range of interdisciplinary Department Program Offices (including Biological and Environmental Research, which has climate change research as a subcategory). Applications are sought for improvement of the state's academic research infrastructure in key science and technology energy-related areas identified by the state's EPSCoR governing committee. Awards under this program are meant to support a group of scientists and researchers working on a common scientific theme across the state, and are not appropriate mechanisms to provide support for individual faculty science and technology research projects. Eligible states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wyoming, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

National Institute for Climatic Change Research
Pre-Proposals Due: May 16, 2008
Proposals Due: August 15, 2008
More Information: http://niccr2.bio.nau.edu/niccr/forms.html

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR) hereby announces its request for research proposals. Proposed research is requested that would answer important questions about potential effects of contemporary climatic change on the structure and functioning of important U.S. terrestrial ecosystems, or that would answer important questions about possible feedbacks from terrestrial ecosystems to changes in climate or atmospheric composition.

This request for proposals is to either (1) renew ongoing NICCR research projects for one or two years or (2) carry out new research projects for one or two years. The question(s) proposed by investigators should be answerable within the one- or two-year proposed project period.

Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Proposals Due: September 30, 2008
More Information: http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN08-01.html

The Office of Science of the Department of Energy hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.

Biological and Environmental Research Program

For over 50 years the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) Program has been investing in the biological and environmental sciences related to energy production. The BER program provides fundamental science to underpin the Department's strategic plan.

Specifically - Strategic Theme 3, Scientific Discovery & Innovation

Strategic Goal 3.1, Scientific Breakthroughs: Achieve the major scientific discoveries that will drive U.S. competitiveness; inspire America; and revolutionize our approaches to the Nation's energy, national security, and environmental quality challenges.

Strategic Goal 3.2, Foundations of Science: Deliver the scientific facilities, train the next generation of scientists and engineers, and provide the laboratory infrastructure required for U.S. scientific primacy.

Through its support of peer-reviewed research at national laboratories, universities, and private institutions, the program develops the basic knowledge needed to address the following established indicators that the BER program is committed to, and progress can be measured against:

Life Sciences: Provide the fundamental scientific understanding of plants and microbes necessary to develop new robust and transformational basic research strategies for producing biofuels, cleaning up waste, and sequestering carbon.

Medical Applications: Develop intelligent biomimetic electronics that can both sense and correctly stimulate the nervous system.

Environmental Remediation: Provide sufficient scientific understanding such that DOE sites would be able to incorporate coupled physical, chemical and biological processes into decision making for environmental remediation and long-term stewardship.

Climate Change Research: Deliver improved scientific data and models about the potential response of the Earth's climate and terrestrial biosphere to increased greenhouse gas levels for policy makers to determine safe levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

NASA

Terrestrial Ecology [posted 07.11.08]
Notices of Intent Due: August 13, 2008
Proposals Due: October 2, 2008
More Information: NSPIRES Solicitation NNH08ZDA001N-TE or PDF Announcement

NASA Terrestrial Ecology research addresses changes in Earth’s carbon cycle and ecosystems using space-based observations. The goals of NASA’s Terrestrial Ecology research are to improve understanding of the structure and function of global terrestrial ecosystems, their interactions with the atmosphere and hydrosphere, and their role in the cycling of the major biogeochemical elements and water. This program of research addresses variability in terrestrial ecosystems, how terrestrial ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles respond to and affect global environmental change, and future changes in carbon-cycle dynamics and terrestrial ecosystems. The research approach combines (i) use of remote sensing to observe terrestrial ecosystems and their responses; (ii) field campaigns and related process studies to elucidate ecosystem function; and (iii) ecosystem and biogeochemical cycle modeling to analyze and predict responses. Research to establish a theoretical basis for measuring Earth surface properties using reflected, emitted, and scattered electromagnetic radiation and to develop the methodologies and technical approaches to analyze and interpret such measurements is an important component of the Terrestrial Ecology research program.

Priorities for new research within NASA’s Terrestrial Ecology program are to prepare scientifically for new measurements from the missions recommended by the National Research Council’s Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space; foster continued integrative and synthetic studies to further advance the science from past field campaigns, particularly the North American Carbon Program (NACP,) but also the Large-Scale Biosphere-Atmosphere Experiment in Amazonia (LBA-ECO); improve the availability, accessibility, and scientific utility of existing NASA observational data sets (i.e., satellite data products, airborne remote sensing data, and related in situ measurements used to analyze and/or validate remote sensing data); and address the research agendas of the ecosystem and carbon cycle elements of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). There also is a need to develop new ideas for consideration as future field campaigns or analogous focused projects that require a coordinated, interacting team of researchers (the latter to be hereafter referred to as “related team projects”) to address an important science question or set of interrelated questions. The NASA Terrestrial Ecology program solicits the following types of research investigations:

Subelement 1: Focused studies to prepare for ecological applications of data from Decadal Survey missions. Of highest priority is the development of algorithms that combine radar and lidar data to estimate aboveground biomass and carbon stocks and are directly relevant to the Deformation, Ecosystem Structure, and Dynamics of Ice (DESDynI) mission.

Subelement 2: Scoping studies to identify the scientific questions and develop the initial study design and implementation concept for a new NASA Terrestrial Ecology field campaign or related team project.

Subelement 3: Research on terrestrial ecosystem functioning and carbon cycle dynamics in Northern Hemisphere high latitudes that focuses on whole-system response and feedback to global change and that contributes to CCSP priorities for enhanced research on high latitude systems.

Subelement 4: Synthesis research to (1) add to the scientific knowledge gained from past NASA Terrestrial Ecology field campaigns, (2) develop integrated data sets and data products to enable synthesis studies, or (3) conduct integrated impact analyses of ecosystem and biogeochemical responses to global change.

Earth Science for Decision Making: Gulf of Mexico Region [posted 07.23.08, amended 09.29.08]
Proposals Due: October 30, 2008
More Information: NSPIRES Solicitation NNH08ZDA001N-GULF or PDF Announcement

The NASA Earth Science Division Applied Sciences Program solicits proposals that develop and demonstrate innovative and practicable applications of NASA Earth science observations, models, and research to support resource management, planning, and decision making activities in the Gulf of Mexico Region.

The overall objective of this solicitation is to create a suite of projects that will enhance the Gulf of Mexico region’s ability to recover from the devastating hurricanes of 2005 and to plan for a sustainable and prosperous future through the use of NASA Earth science observations and research.

The Gulf of Mexico is the world’s 9th largest water body and the location of seven out of 10 top ports in the United States. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast maintains a $20 B annual tourism industry. Hundreds of oil and gas platforms and drilling operations throughout the Gulf potentially affect the environmental health of the region. The impact of hurricanes on these activities directly affects the potential for environmental and economic disaster for the entire United States. Additionally, two NASA centers and one NASA assembly facility are located along the Gulf of Mexico.

This solicitation is specifically focused on addressing needs identified by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance1 (GOMA), which was formed in 2004. GOMA is a partnership of the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, intent on significantly increasing regional collaboration to enhance the ecological and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico. The governors of the five GOMA States have endorsed the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts2 as blueprint for actions under the five priority issues of regional significance:

Water quality for healthy beaches and shellfish beds (including reducing nutrient input to coastal ecosystems);

Wetland and coastal conservation restoration (including sediment management);

Environmental education;

Identification and characterization of Gulf habitats; and

Reductions in nutrient inputs to coastal ecosystems.

In support of the Alliance, a Gulf of Mexico Regional Partnership Federal Workgroup has been formed, which consists of 13 Federal agencies, including NASA. The Workgroup provides support to the five Gulf States, provides local resource managers with Federal and state data and decision support tools, supplements Gulf coast recovery, and builds on existing partnerships in the Gulf.

Northern Research Forum

Young Researcher Funding
Application Deadline: May 15, 2008
More Information: http://www.nrf.is/

The Northern Research Forum announces special funding for young researchers to attend the 5th NRF Open Assembly, "Seeking Balance in a Changing North," taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, 24-27 September 2008.

Eligibility: Young researchers and professionals, primarily advanced graduate students and those who have recently passed their MA or PhD, are eligible to receive full or partial travel funding from the NRF in order to participate in the Assembly. Applicants should submit a brief statement of interest, a one-page resume, and a presentation abstract.

Application Procedure: Submit applications to gudrunth@unak.is.

US CLIVAR

Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program (CPAPP) Host Institutions
Proposals Due: July 1, 2008
More Information: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/ClivarInstitutions2008.pdf

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is pleased to announce the new US CLIVAR Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program (CPAPP). This program has been developed to encourage and build the pool of scientists qualified to transfer advances in climate science and climate prediction into climate-related decision frameworks and decision tools. As described in the program prospectus (http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/) the postdoctoral applicants vie for fellowships to research and develop tools that will apply climate prediction information to climate-impacted decisions. In each fellowship, the work is conducted under the specification and direction of institutional partners: a Climate-Science institution (hereafter CS partner) and a Decision-Making institution (hereafter DM partner).

This announcement of opportunity is for such collaborating institutions that wish to host CPAPP fellows. A joint statement of intent, which is coordinated between the proposing CS and the DM partners, is required. This statement of intent serves as an application on the part of the institutional partners to participate in CPAPP and to host a postdoctoral fellow, starting work in mid-2009. Note that the DM partner is expected to cover approximately 50% (~$55K) of the cost of the postdoctoral researcher.
The interests, or research themes, of the institutional partners will form the basis of the postdoctoral Announcement of Opportunity released in August 2008. The statements of intent will also inform the short-listed postdoctoral candidates about the research possibilities and working arrangements that exist for each project, and serve as an agreement on the terms and commitments of the participating institutions.

For further information, please visit http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/, where relevant background documents and the CPAPP Announcement can be found.

Employment Opportunities (Including Postdoctoral Positions)

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Postdoctoral Position in Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Interactions
Application Closing Date: March 1, 2008 or until filled
More Information: Paty Matrai, pmatrai@bigelow.org

As part of the VOCALS REx program, a new NSF-funded postdoctoral position is offered at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (W. Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA) to examine the impact of light levels, sea surface temperature, upwelled nutrients, and winds on the production of DMS and its emission to the atmosphere. The ultimate goal is to determine the significance of biotic feedbacks in controlling the radiation budget of the Southeast Pacific Ocean. Bigelow is an international center of excellence for microbial oceanography and holds the world's largest collection of phytoplankton cultures. Applicants should have a PhD in biological or chemical oceanography, atmospheric chemistry, or a related field, a proven research and publication record, and experience in experimental design, gas chromatography and data analysis. The successful candidate will lead the field work in October-November 2008 and therefore must be willing to work flexible hours at sea as well as interact with both PIs, Drs. Patricia Matrai and Barry Huebert (U Hawaii). The appointment is a fixed-term position (up to 2 years).

Application Procedure: Send application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three referees, via email to: jgardner@bigelow.org or by post to: Jane Gardner, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, P.O. B. 475, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575 (tel: 207.633.9600).

Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research

Postdoctoral Position in Land Carbon Cycle Modelling
Application Closing Date: February 11, 2008
More Information: http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/pages.asp?kat=6&id=1525&lang=2#
Contact: Christoph Heinze, +47 55 58 98 44 (phone) or heinze@gfi.uib.no (email)

A postdoctoral position in land carbon cycle modelling is available at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR) from present through the end of year 2009. The candidate will work with a land vegetation carbon cycle module in the framework of the Bergen Climate Model (BCM) and contribute to interactive carbon-cycle climate future scenarios. The goal of the work is a quantification of carbon cycle climate feedbacks and an assessment of the uncertainties in respective predictions. The research activities are part of EU Integrated Project CARBOOCEAN (http://www.carboocean.org), which is coordinated by the University of Bergen.

The potential candidate must have a Ph.D. in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines. Interdisciplinary knowledge of the earth system including carbon cycle biogeochemistry, land surface processes, climate dynamics and numerical mathematics are expected. Ideally the candidate has experience with coupled Earth system models and the LPJ (v1.2) dynamical vegetation model and would be interested in the topics: (a) linking the terrestrial carbon and water cycles, and (b) improving soil carbon parameterisations, including permafrost/peat/wetland implementations. Experience in the programming language FORTRAN and the operating system UNIX must be available. The successful candidate will work in a lively interdisciplinary scientific environment and should have good team working skills. The salary for a postdoctoral researcher will be NOK 409,100 - per annum (approx. 51,000 - Euro). Unifob AS has employee pension and insurance agreement.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted in 3 copies, each with a complete overview of education and previous practice (CV), list of publications, certified copies of certificates and diplomas, as well as names and addresses of 2 scientific references. Applications should be forwarded to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, University of Bergen, Allégt. 55, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway, by 11 February 2008. Do not submit applications by e-mail. The application should be marked: "08/351".

Postdoctoral Position in Terrestrial Carbon Cycle Modeling
Application Closing Date: May 19, 2008
More Information: http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/pages.asp?id=1564&kat=6&lang=1
Contact: Christoph Heinze, heinze@gfi.uib.no (email) or +47 55 58 98 44 (phone)

A 3 years postdoctoral position in land carbon cycle modelling is available at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR, http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/) from 1 July 2008. We are looking for a motivated researcher in order to complete our biogeochemistry team. The person should be eager to firmly establish the field of terrestrial carbon cycle modelling within the research centre. The successful candidate will work with land vegetation carbon cycle modules in the framework of the Bergen Climate Model (BCM) and contribute to interactive carbon cycle climate future scenarios. Goal of the work is a quantification of carbon cycle climate feedbacks and an assessment of the uncertainties in respective predictions. Research foci include links between the terrestrial carbon and water cycles and improvements of soil carbon parameterisations such as permafrost/peat/wetland implementations.

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines. Interdisciplinary knowledge of the earth system including carbon cycle biogeochemistry, land surface processes, climate dynamics and numerical mathematics are expected. Ideally the candidate has experience with coupled Earth system models. Knowledge of the LPJ and NCAR-CLM dynamical vegetation models would be an advantage. Experience in the programming language FORTRAN and the operating system UNIX must be available. The successful candidate will work in a lively interdisciplinary scientific environment and should have good team working skills.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted in 3 copies, each with a complete overview over education and previous practice (CV), list of publications, certified copies of certificates and diplomas, as well as names and addresses of 2 scientific references. Applications should be forwarded to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, University of Bergen, Allégt. 55, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway, by 19 May 2008. The application should be marked: “08/351”. Do not submit applications by e-mail.

Boston University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Lagrangian / Biogeochemical Ocean Modeling and Satellite Data Analysis
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
Contact: Amala Mahadevan (amala@bu.edu)

Seeking a postdoctoral associate, starting September 2008, for studying phytoplankton growth and net community production from satellite ocean color data. The project aims to use Lagrangian modeling to combine satellite (MODIS) data with ocean circulation model fields. Computational modeling and analysis skills, as well as some knowledge of ocean physics and biogeochemistry are a plus. This NASA-sponsored project is collaborative with the University of New Hampshire (Dr. Joseph Salisbury, joe.salisbury@unh.edu) and provides 18 months of postdoctoral support.

European Project on Ocean Acidification (EPOCA) / Laboratoire d'Oceanographie de Villefranche (LOV)

The Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche (LOV) is a leading French oceanographic institution. It is a research unit of CNRS and the Université Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris with a permanent staff of 31 scientists and 20 technicians. The laboratory covers the fields of biogeochemistry, physical oceanography, marine optics, remote sensing, treatment of large datasets, zooplankton ecology and physiology, as well as marine microbial ecology. LOV is involved in many European and National Research Projects. Further information about LOV is available at: http://www.obs-vlfr.fr/LOV/.

EPOCA Project Manager
Application Closing Date: February 29, 2008 or until filled
More Information: Jean-Pierre Gattuso, coord-ocean-acidification@obs-vlfr.fr

Project
CNRS-LOV will be coordinating the large-scale collaborative project EPOCA (European Project on Ocean Acidification) which aims to document the decrease of ocean pH resulting from the uptake of anthropogenic CO2 and investigate its consequences on marine organisms and ecosystems. This 4 year programme (expected to be launched in May 2008) involves 29 research groups from various European countries. The project preliminary web page is at http://epoca-project.eu/

Job description
Due to the organizational structure and the scientific complexity of EPOCA, we are seeking applications for a full-time Project Manager (PM; f/m). The PM will regularly report to the Coordinator. His or her scientific and administrative tasks will be to:

assist the Coordinator by being the overall contact person towards the Commission on scientific matters and reporting, and serve as the link for communication between the partners and the Commission on scientific, administrative and financial matters;

project management of the scientific work programme, including preparation of periodic progress reports for the European Commission and follow-up of deliverables;

administrative and financial coordination of the consortium, including gathering reports from partners and monitoring expenditure against budgets, ensuring that the contract and consortium agreement are correctly implemented and examining possible contract amendments;

organising consortium and committee meetings and taking an active role in these; assist the organizers of the EPOCA training workshops;

assist with project communication, meeting and workshops, as well as any action for training and dissemination purposes;

advising the scientific coordinator on strategy, risk management, conflict resolution and other key issues for the success of the project

Qualifications
Ideally, you have a PhD or Masters degree in oceanography, marine biology or a related subject and experience in the management of a research project. You have excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a flexible management style, with the capacity to work effectively in collaboration with the staff of the CNRS administration and with members of the consortium. You also have an excellent command of English and French. The position is funded on the basis of a fixed term contract for 48 months. Gross monthly salary will be up to 2450 euros, depending on qualification and experience.

Application Procedure: Please send a CV, a cover letter as well as the names and email addresses of 3 referees to coord-ocean-acidification@obs-vlfr.fr, quote job reference 'EPOCA EPM' in subject heading. You may also mail applications to
Jean-Pierre Gattuso
Laboratoire d’Océanographie de Villefranche
181, Chemin du Lazaret, BP 28
062634 Villefranche-sur-Mer

EPOCA Information and Observation Data Manager
Application Closing Date: February 29, 2008 or until filled
More Information: Jean-Pierre Gattuso, coord-ocean-acidification@obs-vlfr.fr

Project
CNRS-LOV will be coordinating the large-scale collaborative project EPOCA (European Project on Ocean Acidification) which aims to study the decrease of ocean pH resulting from the uptake of anthropogenic CO2 and investigate its consequences on marine organisms and ecosystems. This 4 year programme (expected to be launched in May 2008) involves 29 research groups from various European countries. The project preliminary web page is at http://epoca-project.eu/

Job description
We are seeking applications for the position of an Information Manager (f/m) who will fill two half-time activities: Information Technology and Observation Data Management. The tasks of the Information Technology Manager will be to:

design the EPOCA website and update it regularly

assist the Project Manager in her/his communication tasks

maintain on a daily basis the blog on ocean acidification (http://oceanacidification.wordpress.com)

ensure frequent communication within the consortium through the web site as well as through the already existing Google discussion group that is restricted to the EPOCA consortium

assist the leaders of WPs 14 and 15 and for dissemination, web-based data management and training activities

The tasks of the Observation Data Manager and Analyst will require oversight over ongoing project activities and a certain degree of authority. They will include:

maintaining close contacts with PIs and the data center (WDC-MARE)

maintain contact and coordinate with the Model Data Manager

requesting data from PIs, reformatting of data, entering data into the central database and integrating data into larger packages

servicing user requests

Qualifications
Ideally, you have a Masters degree in oceanography, geology, marine biology or a related subject. Experience in computing, data management, web site management and/or communication will be of advantage. You have the capacity to work effectively in collaboration with the partners of the consortium, the coordination office and the data center. You also have an excellent command of English and a reasonable command of French. The position is funded on the basis of a fixed term contract for 48 months. Gross monthly salary will be up to 2225 euros, depending on qualification and experience.

Application Procedure: Please send a CV, a cover letter as well as the names and email addresses of 3 referees to coord-ocean-acidification@obs-vlfr.fr, quote job reference 'EPOCA CDM' in subject heading. You may also mail applications to
Jean-Pierre Gattuso
Laboratoire d’Océanographie de Villefranche
181, Chemin du Lazaret, BP 28
062634 Villefranche-sur-Mer

International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project

Director [posted 08.06.08]
Application Closing Date: September 30, 2008
More Information: http://www.ioccp.org or Dr. Maria Hood, email: m.hood@unesco.org

The International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (www.ioccp.org) promotes the development of a global network of ocean carbon observations for research through technical coordination and communication services, international agreements on standards and methods, and advocacy and links to the global observing systems. The IOCCP is co-sponsored by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research.

The IOCCP is seeking to appoint a director for the project, located at the IOC Secretariat in Paris, France. The director will be assisted by a Ph.D.-level consultant and an administrative assistant. The responsibilities of the director are to assist the IOCCP Scientific Steering Group in developing and implementing targeted workshops; fostering the development of international agreements on global observation strategies, data-sharing practices, and standards; facilitating data collection and syntheses; maintaining an international directory of ocean carbon observations; maintaining a communication network through web and email-based publications; maintaining the Ocean Acidification Network web-site; assisting with implementation of the Ocean in a High CO2 World symposium series; fund-raising and managing the project’s finances; representing the IOCCP at international meetings; reporting to the sponsors regularly; and responding to ocean carbon issues in UN conventions and other intergovernmental activities as requested by IOC Member States.

For this post, we seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in chemical oceanography or closely related field with 7-10 years of experience, preferably with several years’ experience in program management at the international level. The candidate should have a good knowledge of current ocean carbon observation and research priorities, and have excellent IT skills, including web design. The candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written skills, as well as very good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. International travel will be required. The initial appointment is for one year, starting in January 2009, and is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and continued extra-budgetary funding. Starting salary will be approximately US$75,000, paid in euros, and is exempt from income tax. UNESCO offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days’ annual vacation, home travel, pension plan and medical insurance.

Application Procedure: Candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae along with full contact information for 3 professional references no later than 30 September 2008 to Dr. Maria Hood by email (m.hood@unesco.org) or mail (UNESCO – IOC, 1 Rue Miollis, Paris 75732 Cedex 15, France).

National University of Ireland, Galway

Postdoctoral Position in Air-Sea CO2 Flux Measurements
Application Closing Date: July 25, 2008
Contact: Dr. Brian Ward, bward@nuigalway.ie

Seeking an individual with experience in measurements of boundary layer dynamics and/or air-sea exchange processes. Knowledge of flux measurement techniques (gradient, eddy correlation) would be desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an eddy correlation flux system on the R/V Celtic Explorer. This research project is funded by the Irish Marine Institute.

Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD in oceanography, physics, or a related field, and proven research and publication record. Knowledge of flux measurement techniques (gradient, eddy correlation) would be desirable. Salary: €40,578-€42,525, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure: Please send cover letter detailing research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to Dr. Brian Ward (bward@nuigalway.ie).

Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Calibration and Validation Office

Oceanographer (Optics)
Application Closing Date: Not Listed
More Information: Mary Elizabeth Russ, 301.286.9150 (phone) or meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov (email); Stan Hooker, 301.286.9503 (phone) or Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov (email)

The Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Calibration and Validation Office (CVO) at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) (http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/), is currently seeking an oceanographer to conduct studies in ocean color calibration and validation activities in optically complex waters. A variety of research inquiries will be required both in the field, to acquire data, and in the laboratory, to calibrate the field instruments and, subsequently, to analyze data and synthesize the results. Emphasis will be placed on coastal ocean observations from both field sampling and satellite remote sensing sources. The successful candidate should be willing to apply existing competence, acquire new capabilities, and, due to the multi-discipline approach to research at the CVO, be willing to collaborate with the existing CVO science team members to address problems associated with ocean color remote sensing in coastal ocean regions. Activities will include: a) measuring the apparent and inherent optical properties (AOPs and IOPs, respectively) of seawater in the field; b) processing the AOP and IOP data to geophysical units; c) applying processed AOP and IOP data to calibration and validation activities, in particular, matching up field observations with remote sensing parameters and deriving algorithmic relationships; d) performing statistical analysis of field and satellite data with an emphasis on developing quality assurance criteria to maintain calibration and validation uncertainty requirements (this endeavor will most likely benefit from the application of data classification and neural network techniques); and e) utilizing strong computer programming skills commensurate with data acquisition, formatting, processing, visualization, and analysis (items a-d). Ultimately, a more complete understanding of optically complex waters is expected to require radiative transfer modeling, thereby, any experience in the numerical implementation of radiative transfer processes will be beneficial.

The position requires a Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Oceanography, or a closely related degree, and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Participation in scientific cruises is necessary and previous research cruise and field data collection experience is advantageous.

Application Procedure: Please email a statement of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information to either: Mary Elizabeth Russ at meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov or Stan Hooker at Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov.

Oceanographer (Biology)
Application Closing Date: Not Listed
More Information: Mary Elizabeth Russ, 301.286.9150 (phone) or meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov (email); Stan Hooker, 301.286.9503 (phone) or Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov (email)

The Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Calibration and Validation Office (CVO) at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) (http://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/) is responsible for overseeing the execution of a comprehensive plan for the long-term calibration and validation of oceanic biological and biogeochemical satellite data, and is currently seeking an oceanographer with a strong background in biology. Due to the multi-discipline approach to research at the CVO, a variety of research skills, both in the field and the laboratory, will be needed to acquire data, analyze the observations, and synthesize the results. Emphasis will be placed on coastal and shallow-water processes, with a continuing evaluation of new insight with respect to the more established deep-ocean perspective. The CVO has prior established expertise in optical and chemical oceanography, and in order to address problems associated with ocean color remote sensing in coastal ocean regions, the successful candidate should have a willingness to participate in collaboration with the two formerly mentioned disciplines. The successful applicant should be willing to apply existing competence, acquire new capabilities, and collaborate with the existing CVO science team members to address the following scientific topics: a) dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM); b) particle (phytoplankton) functional types (PFTs); c) phytoplankton growth rates and carbon biomass; d) particle size distribution; e) dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and alkalinity; and f) mixed layer depth. Joint activities with the other members of the CVO will include: a) publishing protocols and performance metrics; b) participating in instrument and analysis round robins; c) establishing standards and traceability for scientific methods; and d) coordinating international partnerships.

The position requires a Ph.D. or M.S. in Biology, Oceanography, or a closely related degree, and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in field research cruises and data collection, and laboratory measurements and analyses of biological or chemical properties of seawater, is required.

Application Procedure: Please email a statement of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information to either: Mary Elizabeth Russ at meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov or Stan Hooker at Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov.

Oregon State University

Biosphere-Atmosphere Modeler/Programmer (Masters or Postdoctoral)
Application Closing Date: For full consideration, all materials must be received by October 30, 2007
More Information: Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu.

Applications are invited for a masters or postdoctoral position in analysis of terrestrial carbon processes and responses to climate and disturbance across biomes and regions. Research aims to determine sources or sinks of carbon dioxide and to understand the factors regulating the carbon balance at multiple scales. The incumbent will be involved in research in support of (1) the AmeriFlux network, focusing on network-wide syntheses to understand variation in carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, and (2) a project of the North American Carbon Program, where the goal is to quantify and understand the regional carbon balance of the West Coast states. The work combines biological and micrometeorological observations, satellite imagery, and numerical modeling. It is anticipated that this project will be funded for the period of September 2007 to September 2010. Ph.D. applicants will be hired as a Research Associate (Post-Doctorate) and M.S. applicants will be hired as a Faculty Research Assistant. Responsibilities include: (1) implementation of mathematical solutions to optimize model parameters based on model-data-fusion output; (2) operation of model-data fusion software, optimization of existing programs, modification of codes for operation on a 64-node UNIX cluster; (3) development/implementation of sub-models to extend the existing approach, and/or investigate detailed processes; (4) preparation and organization of complex spatial data sets; (5) contribution to peer-reviewed papers. Ph.D. or M.S. degree within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, including experience with the following: Substantiated knowledge and experience in C++, FORTRAN and R programming languages, statistical analysis (SPLUS, MatLab), training and experience in numerical optimization methods and geographic information systems (ArcGIS, Imagine), experience operating in Windows and UNIX platforms, demonstrated ability to handle extensive data sets, and communicate well in English. Desired experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Training in the analysis of spatial datasets, and processing of remote sensing imagery is a plus. Salary $35,016 - $43,200 (Ph.D. applicants) and $32,004 - $38,004 (M.S. applicants), depending on qualifications.

Application procedure: Electronically submit a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, examples of writing skills, transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), and names and contact information for three references. http://jobs.oregonstate.edu, Posting Number: 0001316. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Ecophysiology
Application Closing Date: April 11, 2008
Earliest Starting Date: May 1, 2008
More Information: Beverly Law, Professor, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu.

Context: The researcher will play a key role in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting long-term data on ecophysiological and soil processes contributing to ecosystem fluxes with a focus on the effects of climate and disturbance on carbon dynamics. The work will be conducted at three AmeriFlux sites in Oregon, the Metolius young and mature ponderosa pine sites on the east side of the Cascades, and the Marys River Douglas-fir site on the edge of the Coast Range, where emphasis is on comparisons of responses to water availability, management and fire.
AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/; www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~100 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Conduct field studies on physiological and soil processes contributing to carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, with emphasis on annual carbon budgets in response to disturbance (fire, harvest), and coupled carbon-water cycling; (2) Analyze biological and ancillary data and integrate with micrometeorological data and models to understand processes influencing carbon, water and energy exchange; (3) Produce data sets for the AmeriFlux archive; (4) Produce peer-reviewed research publications and reports that address project objectives.

Required qualifications: PhD in Ecophysiology and related fields, such as Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Candidates will possess an understanding of physiological (photosynthesis, autotrophic respiration, transpiration) and soil processes (autotrophic and heterotrophic respiration). This includes demonstrated skill in related measurement techniques (sapflux and soil respiration systems, A-ci curves with LiCor 6400), programming data loggers, processing continuous data, and ecosystem scaling techniques. Substantiated knowledge and experience in programming languages (e.g. MatLab), and statistical analysis (SPLUS, R). Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data sets, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Ability to work at heights on towers. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists. Valid driver’s license required for travel to field sites.

Desired qualifications: Additional skills in process modeling and geographical information system are a plus. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Salary $42,000 - $44,404, depending on qualifications. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.

Application Procedure: Electronically submit materials at: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting 0002317. All materials must be received by April 23, 2008. For full consideration, applications must be received by April 11, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete file consists of: (1) Letter summarizing qualifications for the position, (2) Curriculum vitae, (3) Examples of writing skills, (4) Transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), (5) Names and contact information for three references. For information on the application process, contact Jeannette Harper at 541-737-6554. Email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu.

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Application Closing Date: June 30, 2008
More Information: http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/index.cfm?content.display&pageID=653
Contact: Dr. Pete Strutton (strutton@coas.oregonstate.edu)

The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University (OSU) announces the availability of a full-time position for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in biological/chemical oceanography. The successful applicant will develop satellite algorithms for air-sea CO2 fluxes in the Southern Ocean. The successful applicant will work with a large database of in situ CO2 observations, models of carbon dynamics and satellite data to develop satellite algorithms for air-sea CO2 fluxes in the Southern Ocean. The postdoc will disseminate the project results via peer-reviewed publications, departmental seminars, national meetings and progress reports. Applicants should hold a PhD in chemical or biological oceanography or a related discipline, preferably with a background in satellite data processing or carbon cycle modeling. Essential skills include: Experience with Matlab or a similar programming language, good organizational skills, a track record of publication in the peer-reviewed literature, a proven ability to manage large and diverse data sets and strong written and oral communication skills. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred. The appointment is: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month fixed-term appointment, with possibility of renewal for a total of 2 years subject to performance and availability of funds. Starting salary range is $46,000-$48,000.

Application Procedure: Applications for employment should consist of a letter of scientific interest, a detailed curriculum vita that includes a description of relevant skills and experiences, future research interests, a list of publications, and the names and addresses (including email) of at least three references. To access application instructions, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs, posting 0002661, and for the position announcement, go to http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/ Inquiries about the position may be directed via email to Dr. Pete Strutton (strutton@coas.oregonstate.edu).

AmeriFlux Technical Analyst [posted 07.08.08]
Application Closing Date: August 1, 2008 for full consideration, earliest starting date August 15, 2008
More Information: Beverly Law, Professor, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. Email: bev.law@oregonstate.edu.

The AmeriFlux Science Chair seeks a technical analyst to support network activities in fulfillment of AmeriFlux goals. The Technical Analyst will assist the Science Chair in day-to-day activities that include production of technical reports and publications, workshop development, and contribution to network-wide syntheses. It is anticipated that this project will be funded through September 2010.

AmeriFlux (http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/; http://www.fsl.orst.edu/terra) is a network of ~90 research sites in the Americas, where the goal is to quantify and understand processes controlling carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. The network was established in 1996, and plays a key role in the North American Carbon Program of the US Carbon Cycle Science Program. There are 140 principal investigators, a Steering Committee, and Data Management team that contribute to the common goals of the network, as outlined in the strategic plan. The Science Chair, funded by the US Department of Energy, is responsible for the science direction of the network, data quality, and synthesis activities, and supervises the site intercalibration and synthesis groups at Oregon State University.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Contribute to the development of AmeriFlux guidelines; (2) Produce network-wide accomplishment reports; (3) Contribute to network-wide syntheses of data and peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; (4) Assist analyses in support of the North American Carbon Program; (5) Assist logistics of annual AmeriFlux meeting and workshops; (6) Assist with various project management activities.

Required qualifications: Minimum of MS in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. Experience analyzing micrometeorological data, programming, and graphical presentation of data using statistical packages (SPLUS, SigmaPlot, Matlab), outstanding oral and written communication skills in English, including authoring publications.

Desired qualifications: Experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Experience in aspects of producing research proposals to federal agencies, and working with complex budgets. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Employment status, salary, and fringe benefits: Faculty Research Assistant, Salary $33,288 - $41,004, depending on qualifications. Twelve‑month, fixed‑term, full‑time position (1.0 FTE). Re‑appointment is at the discretion of the Dean. Full‑time annual salary rate commensurate with professional qualifications. Benefits include state retirement, group health, dental, life and disability, reduced tuition rates for employee or dependent at Oregon University Systems schools (restrictions apply), annual leave and sick leave.

Application procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online by August 1, 2008 at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. Posting #0002623. Qualified applicants will be required to upload the following documents when applying:

A letter summarizing qualifications for the position;

Curriculum vitae;

Examples of writing skills;

Transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine); and

Names and contact information for three references.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, email: jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; phone: 541-737-6554.

Department Head and Professor, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
Application Closing Date: August 1, 2008
More Information: http://www.cof.orst.edu/employmentdocs/DepartmentHeadRecruitment-FESS.pdf
Contact: John Bliss, Search Committee Chair, john.bliss@oregonstate.edu, 541.737.4427

This is a tenured, full time, 12-month position. The Department Head will play a key role in shaping the culture and future of this new department. She or he will provide leadership in research, teaching, and extended education; administer the personnel, financial and physical resources of the Department; lead in coordinating teaching and departmental curricula, faculty and staff recruitment, budget and operational planning, and; represent the Department to stakeholders and donors.

Requirements include: demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; demonstrated strength in collaborative leadership; excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; strong administrative skills with experience in areas such as personnel management, budget management and fund-raising; earned Ph.D. and an international reputation for achievement meriting appointment as a tenured full professor; professional natural resources experience in science, education, management, policy, or other relevant arena; understanding of and commitment to the research, teaching, and extended education functions of a Land Grant University. Preferred qualifications include: a broad perspective arising from wide experience, including international or other geographically/culturally diverse experiences; commitment to and experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary research; demonstrated understanding of/experience with competitive grant-funding environment.

Application procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online by August 1, 2008. Qualified applicants are required to upload the following documents: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter of interest specifically addressing all position qualifications; 3) names and contact information for five professional references that can provide a variety of perspectives on the applicant's relevant experience and performance under "Other Document" at http://jobs.oregonstate.edu. Posting #0002496. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jeannette Harper (jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu; 541.737.6554).

Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR)

2008 POGO-SCOR Visiting Fellowships for Oceanographic Observations
Application Closing Date: April 15, 2008
More Information: www.ocean-partners.org/POGO_SCOR_Fellowships.htm or Liz Humphreys, +44 (0)1752 633 234 (phone), +44 (0)1752 633 102(fax), pogo@mba.ac.uk (email)

This program is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. The fellowship program is open to scientists, technicians, graduate students (PhD) and Post Doctoral Fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The fellowship provides airfare and a stipend for living expenses for up to three months.

Application Procedure: More information and the application form available here (pdf) and here (Word file-right-click, save target as, click under 'save as type' the option 'all files' and then rename the file "fellowship08.doc"). If you cannot download the application form, please request one by email.

Princeton University

Professional Specialist in Modeling (Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences)
Application Closing Date: Until Filled

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University seeks a professional specialist to develop and run computer models. Candidates should have extensive experience with UNIX and FORTRAN programming, preferably in the area of numerical models. This position is in the Biogeochemistry Modeling Group, which does research on the global carbon cycle, marine biology, and their response to global warming, with a focus on the development of ocean circulation, ecology, and earth system climate models. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in science. Training in oceanic and atmospheric sciences and experience with analysis software (Ferret, Matlab or IDL) is strongly preferred. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send a resume, a statement of research experience and interests, and the names and contact information (phone, e-mail and address) of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento, c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Princeton University, AOS Program, Sayre Hall, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654, USA. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

Postdoctoral Position in Regional Ocean Modeling
Application Closing Date: May 19, 2008 or Until Filled

We invite applications for a post-doctoral research position to i) lead in the development of algorithms for nested regional ocean climate models and ii) apply a nested model in a study of climate impact on coastal marine resources and bio-geochemistry. Particular project goals are to implement the GFDL coupled ocean model in a nested framework to enable regionally enhanced resolution of oceanographic processes critical to fisheries, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms. The intent is to develop a general capability for nested modeling, and to apply the technology to a region of particular scientific interest within a global coupled climate model of IPCC caliber. Possible regions of interest include the North Atlantic Ocean with applications to Cod fisheries, the Scotia Sea and other regions of the Southern Ocean with applications to krill, and the Gulf of Mexico with questions of anoxia and hypoxia. The project will involve intimate development of model algorithms, as well as oceanographic research in the particular region of interest. The successful candidate will join a vigorous research environment and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of ongoing climate related activities both at Princeton University and at GFDL/NOAA. The successful applicant will join the ocean modeling group to work with Prof. Jorge Sarmiento, Charlie Stock and Alistair Adcroft in the AOS Program and Stephen Griffies at GFDL/NOAA. A Ph.D. in oceanography, biogeochemistry or atmospheric sciences is preferred.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and the names and contact information (phone, e-mail and address) of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Princeton University, AOS Program, Sayre Hall, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654, USA. We will begin reviewing applications on May 19th, and continue until the position is filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

Postdoctoral Position in Oceanic and Terrestrial Biogeochemistry and Climate Research
Application Closing Date: Untill Filled

We invite applications for one or more postdoctoral positions involving model and data based studies of ocean, atmosphere, and terrestrial biogeochemical cycles with relevance to the carbon cycle, climate change, and the response of the ocean and terrestrial biosphere to climate change. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: ocean meridional overturning circulation and biogeochemistry; coupled atmosphere-ocean-biogeochemistry earth system modeling; detection and attribution of marine biological interannual variability and response to climate change; and analysis of oceanic and atmospheric carbon system observations. A Ph.D. in physical oceanography, oceanic or terrestrial biogeochemistry, or some related field is required. The successful candidate(s) will join a vigorous interdisciplinary research group and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of related research at Princeton University and GFDL/NOAA.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and names of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program, Princeton University, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and continue until the positions are filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

University of Auckland

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Predicting Climate Change Impacts on Phytoplankton Productivity
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
Contact: Associate Professor Renate Meyer, 64-9-373-7599 ext. 85755 or meyer@stat.auckland.ac.nz

A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately to join an international multidisciplinary collaboration for the development of a new statistical methodology for prediction of climate-change impacts on phytoplankton productivity in coastal marine ecosystems.

Climate change affects New Zealand's coastal marine ecosystems, impacting on an increasing number of people and human activities. Changing climate can cause shifts in both the abundance, community composition and productivity of phytoplankton, single-celled algae at the base of the marine food web. Management strategies for mitigation of and adaptation to climate-change require quantification of risk. The project seeks to refine and advance stochastic simulation-based technology for statistical combination of ecosystem models and observations and involves both statisticians and oceanographers (Renate Meyer (Auckland), Mike Dowd (Dalhousie), Philip Boyd (Otago)).

The post would suit either a statistician who would like to move into ecological and environmental statistics or a physical oceanographer with a strong quantitative aptitude who wishes to apply cutting-edge statistical methodology. Advantageous qualifications include:
- knowledge or interest in data assimilation and marine ecosystems,
- good mathematical modeling, numerical analysis and programming skills,
- knowledge of Bayesian statistics and MCMC or similar techniques,
- excellent written and oral communication skills,
- a good publication record.

The salary will be within the Lecturer scale (L1/L2 at NZ$68,486/NZ$70,540).

Application Procedure: Send cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, with CV and names of three references. Application materials should be sent by email (preferred) to meyer@stat.auckland.ac.nz, or mail to
Dr. Renate Meyer
Department of Statistics
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142, New Zealand

University of Bergen

Postdoctoral Fellow in Carbon Cycle Modeling
Application Closing Date: March 7, 2008
More Information: http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/geoscience/bergen8021.html
Contact: Christophe Heinze, christoph.heinze@gfi.uib.no

At the Department of Geophysics there is a vacant position as Postdoctoral Fellow in carbon cycle modelling within the project «CARBOSEASON» for up to 4 years, financed by The Research Council of Norway. The postdoctoral position is a temporary appointment, the chief objective being to qualify the selected candidate for work in senior positions in their disciplines. The term of employment for this position is up to 4 years.

The candidate will work with ocean and land carbon cycle model components within the framework of the Bergen Climate Model (BCM). The goal of the project is to optimise carbon cycle models with respect to the observed seasonal cycle and thus contribute to improved future climate scenarios. Interdisciplinary knowledge of the earth system including carbon cycle biogeochemistry, climate dynamics and numerical mathematics are expected. Experience in the programming language FORTRAN, the operating system UNIX, and the handling of complex data sets must be available. The successful candidate will work in a lively interdisciplinary scientific environment and should have good team working skills.

Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian doctorate in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines or equivalent education abroad, or have presented the dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment is granted. The teaching language will normally be Norwegian.

Application Procedure: Application and CV are to be sent via Jobbnorge. Copies of diplomas and testimonials as well as scientific works including a list of publications (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) should be sent to The Department of Geophysics, The University of Bergen, Allégaten 70, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered. Quote reference number: 08/2107.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Carbon Cycle Modeling [posted 07.11.08]
Application Closing Date: August 15, 2008
More Information: http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/climate/bergen8071.html or https://secure.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=49578&lang=EN (English) or https://secure.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=49578&lang=NO (Norwegian)

At the Department of Geophysics there is a vacant position as Postdoctoral Fellow in carbon cycle modelling within the project "CARBOSEASON" for until 4 years, financed by The Research Council of Norway. The candidate will work with ocean and land carbon cycle model components within the framework of The Bergen Climate Model (BCM). The goal of the project is to optimize carbon cycle models with respect to the observed seasonal cycle and thus contribute to improved future climate scenarios.

Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian (or equivalent) doctorate in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines.

Application Procedure: Application and CV are to be sent via http://www.jobbnorge.no/Default.aspx?lang=EN or http://www.jobbnorge.no. Copies of diplomas and testimonials as well as documentation of scientific achievements including a list of publications (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) should be sent to Department of Geophysics, The University of Bergen , Allégaten 70, 5007 Bergen, Norway. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered. Quote reference number: 08/2107.

University of Hawaii

Postdoctoral Researcher in Carbon Cycle Modeling [posted 07.11.08]
Application Closing Date: August 29, 2008
Contact: Dr. Richard Zeebe, (808) 956-6473, email: zeebe@hawaii.edu.

Regular, F/T, Limited Term (approximately 1 yr, renewable up to 3 yrs), RCUH Non-Civil Service position w/ the School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology, Dept of Oceanography, located in Honolulu, HI. Responsible for performing research focusing on global climate system-carbon cycle interrelations w/ an emphasis on future marine biogeochemical cycles, including rising atmospheric CO2 & associated effects of ocean acidification on seawater chemistry, carbon fluxes, & carbonate dissolution. Develops subroutines & runs a 3-D Ocean General Circulation Model/Biogeochemical Model.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Oceanography or related field. 0-1 yr of experience in developing & running 3D Ocean General Circulation Models including Biogeochemical Modules. Experience w/ algorithmic computer languages such as FORTRAN. Knowledge of Algorithmic Computer Language & UNIX operating systems to develop & run Ocean Circulation Models.

Minimum Monthly Salary: Commensurate w/ qualifications. Fringe benefit package & travel funds available.

Application Procedure: Go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and search for posting #28235.

University of Montana

Postdoctoral Position in Chemical Sensor Development and Ocean Carbon Cycle Studies [posted 08.06.08]
Application Closing Date: Untill Filled
More Information: http://www.umt.edu/chemistry/faculty/degrandpre.htm

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Professor Mike DeGrandpre. The project will focus on development of autonomous sensors for ocean carbon cycle studies. The successful candidate will also participate in data interpretation, data synthesis and publication of manuscripts based on previous and ongoing field programs. Up to three years of support is available. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in marine science, chemistry, or related field.

Application Procedure: Applicant’s CV, copies of recent publications, and a list of 3 references should be emailed to michael.degrandpre@umontana.edu.

University of South Carolina

Assistant Professor in Marine Organic Chemistry [posted 08.15.08]
Application Closing Date: December 1, 2008
More Information: http://www.msci.sc.edu or http://www.geol.sc.edu

The Marine Science Program and the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of South Carolina invite applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in marine organic geochemistry. This position is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance ocean sciences at the University of South Carolina. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment as Primary Marine Science faculty. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Post-Doctoral experience is desirable.

We are looking for an individual with outstanding research and teaching capabilities who will complement our existing programs in physical, chemical, biological and geological oceanography. Specifically, we seek an individual who will add to our growing expertise in coastal oceanography and land-margin interactions. Applications are encouraged from individuals whose research interests fall in areas including, but not limited to, characterization of the sources, transformations and preservation of sedimentary organic matter, and biogeochemical cycling of organic matter in the oceans. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in marine science, and to direct an active externally funded research program.

The Marine Science Program at USC is a multidisciplinary unit of approximately 40 faculty from various departments including geology, biology, chemistry and environmental health. The program is associated with the Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences at USC, which has a field laboratory near Georgetown, SC.

Application Procedure: Applicants should include with their application their vita, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references. A pdf file containing this information should be sent electronically to: orggeochem@geol.sc.edu. For more information please contact: Organic Geochemistry Search Committee, Department of Geological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

University of Texas at Austin

Faculty Position in Marine Biogeochemistry [posted 10.10.08]
Application Closing Date: November 3, 2008
More Information: http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/institute/recruiting/index.htm

As part of a continuing expansion, The University of Texas at Austin’s Marine Science Institute and Department of Marine Science invite applications for a faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Marine Biogeochemistry, particularly organic geochemistry, the global carbon cycle, and/or microbial biogeochemistry. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise and innovative research who would benefit from the Institute’s excellent shoreside facilities for experimental work and proximity to a variety of unique estuarine and coastal habitats (including the 185,000-acre Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve). The positions include research (75% time), teaching (25%), and 9 months of state-funded salary support. Successful applicants will have freedom to follow their research interests and opportunities to collaborate with a vibrant group of faculty spanning a variety of research areas in one of the largest research universities in the United States. A background check will be conducted on the applicant selected. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Procedure: Applicants should send an application as a PDF file to facsearch@utlists.utexas.edu and have at least three letters of recommendation mailed to: Search Committee Chair, The University of Texas Marine Science Institute, 750 Channel View Dr., Port Aransas, Texas 78373-5015. The application should contain a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests that indicates how the applicant's research activities would take advantage of the Institute's facilities and location (3 pages maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy.

University of Washington

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Organic Geochemistry / Paleoceanography [posted 09.29.08]
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
More Information: Anitra Ingalls aingalls@u.washington.edu

We seek a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington in the field of Organic Geochemistry/Paleoceanography. The successful candidate will be involved in a project that aims to 1) develop and apply a new tool for radiocarbon dating diatom-rich marine sediments (e.g. Antarctic or North Pacific) using compound-specific radiocarbon dating 2) Investigate the age of diatom-derived carbon in sediments relative to other sedimentary components such as foraminifera and organic lipid biomarkers. Lipid biomarkers may include but are not limited to biomarkers from Archaea (GDGTs) and Coccolithophorids (alkenones). Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in HPLC-MS and GC-MS based methods for identifying and/or purifying organic compounds. Interest in radiocarbon dating tools and paleoceanography are also a plus. The position is available immediately and funding is full time for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A PhD is required at the time of appointment. This is a 100% position.

Application Procedure: To apply, please send a CV including a list of three references complete with contact information and a cover letter that includes a statement of research interests, expertise and availability. Electronic applications submitted by e-mail attachment to ktucker@u.washington.edu are preferred.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Postdoctoral Investigator in Ocean and Atmosphere Carbon Cycle Dynamics Data Analysis and Modeling [posted 07.11.08]
Application Closing Date: Not Listed
More Information: http://www.candidatemanager.net/CM/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YWWY&sid=FDB&jid=EVUYFWY&site=Scientific

The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department is searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join their team. Applicants are sought for one or more postdoctoral research positions in the area of ocean and atmosphere carbon dynamics. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension to two years. The position will involve both data analysis and numerical modeling components. The data analysis will involve field data and satellite remote sensing observations, including ocean color and atmospheric carbon dioxide from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (http://oco.jpl.nasa.gov/). The modeling component will involve the development and application of global biogeochemical models within the framework of the NCAR Community Climate System Model (CSSM; http://www.cssm.ucar.edu/). The specific research focus is on the ecology and biochemistry of the Southern Ocean and the interactions with climate change.

Education: Ph.D. is required. Applicants with an interest and experience in environmental numerical modeling, analysis of large data sets and/or data assimilation and a background in a relevant field which could include but is not limited to oceanography, ecology, biochemistry, fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, or atmospheric science are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure: There is a two step application process. [1] Submit curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), statement of research interests, and the names and addresses (including email addresses) of 4 references along with your application to work@whoi.edu (Reference Job #08-07-04) [2] Complete an online application using the "Apply Now" button on the job posting website.

Postdoctoral Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecological Modeling [posted 07.11.08]
Application Closing Date: Not Listed
More Information: http://www.candidatemanager.net/CM/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YWWY&sid=FDB&jid=EVUYEVGTF&site=Scientific

The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department is searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join their team. Applicants are sought for one or more postdoctoral research positions in the areas of marine microbial ecology, microbial genomics, and computational and system biology. The position is for one year with the possibility of extension to two years. The position will involve the development, implementation and data-based evaluation of numerical models within the frameowrk of Center for Microbial Oceanography, Research and Education (C-MORE; http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/). The specific research focus is on the application of genomic and molecular biological observations to ecosystem dynamics.

Education: Ph.D. is required. Applicants with an interest and experience in environmental numerical modeling and/or the analysis of large data sets and a background in a relevant field which could include but is not limited to biological oceanography, marine or aquatic ecology, computational biology, and systems biology are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure: There is a two step application process. [1] Submit curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), statement of research interests, and the names and addresses (including email addresses) of 4 references along with your application to work@whoi.edu (Reference Job #08-07-05) [2] Complete an online application using the "Apply Now" button on the job posting website.

Fellowships

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2008/2009 Professional Development Program [posted 07.28.08]
Application Closing Date: September 1, 2008
More Information: http://www.msphds.org

The MS PHD'S Professions Development Program facilitates mentoring and networking activities for minority undergraduate and graduate Earth system science and engineering (ESSE) majors and provides a supportive environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necesary to excel in ESSE fields. Students are mentored by professional scientists, participate in international professional science meeting and ESSE field trips, gain ESSE exposure, and benefit from netowrking and a virtual community.

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