1. Research Engineering Technician – Bioengineering Lab
Research Engineering Technician – Bioengineering Lab
MBARI’s Bioengineering Lab seeks a Research Engineering Technician for a program focused on deep sea instrumentation and bio-inspired design. The candidate must have a background in a STEM field and demonstrable programming skills (e.g., MATLAB or Python) in data analysis. The candidate will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team with other scientists and engineers developing tools and techniques for studying movement and ecology of marine organisms. Excellent organization and planning skills, experience working in the field or at sea, and demonstrated skills in scientific writing are highly desirable. The position will involve data analysis (e.g., image processing, segmentation, object and landmark tracking), laboratory (e.g., 3D imaging, particle image velocimetry, small-scale robotics), and field work (e.g., ROVs, AUVs), with opportunities to advance over time.
A Master’s degree or higher in a STEM field or equivalent experience is required. Experience with publishing scientific papers is desirable. The candidate must be able to work with diverse groups of people. The position may include occasional, long (approx. 1 month) oceanographic cruises, travel to distant and remote locales, as well as scientific meetings. The earliest start date is January 1, 2018.
Details
Employer
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research
Location
Moss Landing, California
Posted
Oct 02, 2017
Closes
Nov 01, 2017
Discipline
Biogeosciences
Career Level
Researcher
Education Level
Masters
Job Type
Full-time
2.Assistant Professor –Watershed Science/Soil Physics
The position is 60% teaching and 40% research. Teaching should include four undergraduate courses annually on topics related to watershed science, including urban soil and water systems, sustainable land management, and soil and water quality. Research should focus on watershed-scale management of soil and water resources. Of particular interest are the integration of theoretical and applied approaches to explore the complex physical, chemical, and biological processes associated with coupled hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles, and interactions between the soil zone, the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Specific applications and methodological approaches of interest include 1) interfaces between natural and managed landscapes, 2) emphasis on vadose zone hydrology and/or solute transport at a range of spatial and temporal scales, 3) and integration of landscape-scale remote sensing data with quantitative modeling. Research applications may be in a range of ecosystems as related to plant productivity, water quality and quality, water use efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.
Details
Employer
Soil and Water Sceinces- UF/IFAS
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Posted
Oct 03, 2017
Closes
Dec 01, 2017
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004022/assistant-professor-watershed-science-soil-physics/
3. Tenure Track: Water Resources Engineering – Availability, Quality and Security
Vanderbilt University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is seeking candidates to fill an open-rank faculty position commencing Fall 2018. Appointments at the assistant professor level are anticipated but higher ranks may be considered for truly outstanding candidates. The department, school and university are fully committed in its research and teaching mission and in this search to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The successful candidate(s) in this search will have research expertise in water resources pertaining to civil and environmental engineering, including field experimentation and data collection, distributed sensor networks, and quantitative analyses and modeling. The quality of the planet’s waters is changing on time scales of minutes to centuries in ways that are only partially understood.
The quality of the planet’s waters is changing on time scales of minutes to centuries in ways that are only partially understood. Unprecedented opportunities to advance breakthrough science and engineering in water resources are now possible because of technological and scientific advances in chemical analytical instrumentation, remote sensing and geophysical techniques, computational and hydrologic and nutrient/contaminant transport modeling, and sensors. Synergy with the departmental and schoolinterdisciplinary research thrust areas and grand challenges is essential. The School of Engineering provides a unique, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment that spans a wide range of topics. New trans-institutional programs are creating opportunities for research on issues of broad significance that create and extend collaborations across multiple fields. The successful candidate will carry out high-impact independent research and collaborate effectively with researchers within and beyond the department, as well as with other institutions. Successful candidates are also expected to develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program. Additionally, the successful candidate will seek to integrate discovery and learning with a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching responsibilities will include core civil and environmental engineering courses, as well as new courses that are created in his or her area of specialization. The successful candidate(s) will have earned a Ph.D in a related discipline at the time of the appointment.
Details
Employer
Vanderbilt University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted
Oct 02, 2017
Closes
Nov 01, 2017
Discipline
Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
4.Tenure-track Faculty Position in Sedimentary Geology
The Department of Geological Sciences in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in Sedimentary Geology. We are especially interested in a colleague who is able to combine quantitative, field-based studies of sedimentary systems with expertise in broader, interdisciplinary research areas that include, but are not limited to, paleoenvironmental reconstructions, geochemistry, numerical modeling, remote sensing, taphonomy, rock-properties, natural resources, and seismic interpretation. The successful applicant will contribute to a diverse, research community within the Jackson School of Geosciences (www.jsg.utexas.edu) by building an innovative, externally funded research program that will complement and unite existing strengths.
The ideal candidate would be able to lead and facilitate collaborations among researchers, students, and faculty members in the department and university. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the multidisciplinary teaching community in the Department of Geological Sciences through education that includes teaching, mentoring, and advising of our diverse graduate and undergraduate student bodies; candidates with an interest in experiential learning and teaching field skills are encouraged to apply. As part of the Jackson School of Geosciences, the Department of Geological Sciences has over 50 faculty and a community of research scientists with a broad range of specialties, as well as access to outstanding research facilities and support. The department has one of the largest combined graduate and undergraduate enrollments of any Earth science program in North America and is located in a thriving metropolitan area with a dynamic, multicultural community of over 1 million people. The department is interested in building a culturally diverse intellectual community; we strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2-page statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references. Submit electronic copies of these materials online at apply.interfolio.com/45292. For questions related to the search, please contact dgs@jsg.utexas.edu. Review of applications will begin November 17th, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels.
Details:
Employer
University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences
Location
Austin, Texas
Posted
Sep 29, 2017
Closes
Nov 10, 2017
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004003/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-sedimentary-geology/
5. Postdoctoral Fellow Theoretical and Applied Data Assimilation Scientist
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University seeks to fill a postdoctoral fellowship as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) award to be located at CIRA in Fort Collins, Colorado. This fellowship may last up to 3 years contingent upon NSF funding availability. The individual in this position will be part of the data assimilation group and will work on developing links between non-Gaussian distributions and different atmospheric scale dynamics, converting the hybrid version of WRF-GSI to have a non-Gaussian component, as well as developing and implementing different probability density functions detection algorithms.
Essential Job Duties:
Non-Gaussian Dynamical Linkages 40%
· develop mathematical and/or stochastical model to link probability density functions to different atmospheric dynamics;
· implement and test the new model with toy problems;
· implement and test the new model with the WRF test cases.
Non-Gaussian Hybrid WRF-GSI 40%
· convert the Weather, Research, and Forecasting Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) and the hybrid system to allow for a lognormal component (e.g., for the moisture variable) as well as a version with the logarithmic transform approach;
· test and compare the different versions of the WRF-GSI against different distributed error scenarios;
· conduct WRF-GSI experiments to assess the impacts on short and medium range forecasts from the different configurations of the hybrid WRF-GSI system.
Dissemination of Research Results 20%
· prepare manuscripts for submission to peer review journals and edit through the review process;
· prepare and present conference abstracts, posters, and/or presentations;
· travel to domestic and international conferences.
Required Qualifications:
· PhD by the start date in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Remote Sensing, Meteorology, or related physical science field plus 1 year of experience working with data assimilation systems;
· higher education in fundamental physics and/or mathematics;
· experience programming in Fortran90 or higher and Linux scripting;
· ability to travel to domestic and international conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
· experience working with variational data assimilation;
· knowledge of WRF-GSI;
· knowledge of Bayesian Theory;
· knowledge of the mathematical field of Numerical Analysis, i.e. preconditioning, numerical linear algebra, NSDE etc;
· knowledge of mesoscale and/or synoptic meteorology;
· stochastical modeling experience;
· machine learning experience;
· proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analysis and display software.
Details:
Employer
CIRA/ Colorado State University
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary
$51,000
Posted
Sep 28, 2017
Closes
Oct 28, 2017
Ref
17-115
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
6. Lecturer Position in Environmental Engineering
The University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Environmental Engineering. With the recent introduction of an ABET accredited undergraduate environmental engineering program and a series of new Masters of Engineering (MEng) degrees, the department’s enrollments are rising, and expected to continue to do so over the next several years.
General Duties: The selected individual will hold the title of Lecturer and will teach high-enrollment undergraduate and graduate classes in Environmental Engineering. It is anticipated that the individual will be responsible for two courses each semester. In addition to classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus, lecture notes), and maintaining course websites. Additional duties may include participation in the administration of the new MEng program, advising MEng students on plans of study, course selection, and professional issues, and overall participation in the department’s mission through both external and internal service.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering or closely related field at the time of application is preferred. However, serious consideration will be given to individuals with a Master’s degree who have prior teaching experience. Industry experience and professional licensure (PE) are highly desirable, and will further enhance the credentials of the applicant.
Details:
Employer
University of Michigan, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted
Sep 29, 2017
Closes
Oct 29, 2017
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
7.Postdoctoral Research Associate in Flood Resilience
The Consortium of Universities for the Advance of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) seeks candidates for one postdoctoral position in the general area of improving community resilience from flood disasters. The Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) will conduct independent research, but is mentored by one or more faculty at the university of the RA’s choosing.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a field of study relevant to flooding within the last two years. The ability to take initiative and work independently, and an interest in contributing to a dialogue across disciplinary boundaries is critical. Applicants should submit a research proposal based on the guidelines below, including identification and a letter of support from a proposed faculty mentor. Proposals will be judged on scientific merit, an achievable research plan, and the degree to which the research contributes the Flood Apex program and goals of the Summer Institute. Letters of support will be requested from proposed mentors, so applicants will benefit from contacting proposed mentors early in the process. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Details:
Employer
Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI)
Location
The post-doc may reside at the university of their choosing.
Posted
Sep 28, 2017
Closes
Oct 28, 2017
Discipline
Earth and Space Science Informatics, Hydrology,Natural Hazards
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003995/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-flood-resilience/
8. NCAR Associate Director - Research Applications Laboratory (RAL)
Where You Will Work
Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally funded research and development center devoted to service, research and education in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR's mission is to understand the behavior of the atmosphere and related Earth and Geospace systems; to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the university community and the broader scientific community, nationally and internationally; and to foster the transfer of knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the NCAR Director, the Associate Director for RAL is responsible for the overall scientific and strategic mission, productivity, and excellence of the Laboratory. This includes RAL’s vision and mission and the leadership and management of the implementation of long- and short-term planning that supports the RAL and NCAR mission. The Director is responsible for the effective management and administration of the Laboratory, including program advocacy in a number of forums including government agencies, the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) member and non-member institutions and the scientific community at large.
What You Need (Minimum requirements)
· Experience managing a complex research organization, including planning and leading diverse scientific programs.
· Sound technical and programmatic judgment, skill in strategic planning and implementation, budget development, and human resource planning to achieve broad goals and objectives.
· High-level understanding of how weather and climate impacts issues of real importance to society. Meaningful participation in the scientific direction and evaluation of scientific research.
· Proven visionary and inspirational leadership experience motivating others to achieve excellence individually and as a team.
· Experience directing, developing, and evaluating a staff of widely varying backgrounds and experience.
· Experience advocating support for an organization’s scientific agenda including obtaining and coordinating major research grants and contracts.
· Advanced skill in written and oral communication, with the ability to excel in interpersonal communication.
Details
Employer
NCAR|UCAR
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Salary
Salary and benefits package are competitive
Posted
Oct 09, 2017
Closes
Nov 08, 2017
Ref
18005
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004083/ncar-associate-director-research-applications-laboratory-ral-/
9.DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF METEOROLOGY - MARK AND KANDI McCASLAND CHAIR IN METEOROLOGY
The School of Meteorology of the University of Oklahoma is internationally recognized for innovative, state-of-the-art education and research in the atmospheric sciences. It is one of the leading programs nationwide in developing forward-looking curricula to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for careers in the 21st Century. The School is now seeking an outstanding individual to serve as its Director and the Mark and Kandi McCasland Chair in Meteorology.
The School seeks a Director who will continue to advance its leadership position in meteorology, anticipate and react to the ongoing rapid changes in the field, work proactively with all stakeholders to implement the vision for the School, and interact effectively with the Dean of the College to augment the School's funding base from academic, government, and private sector sources. Specific qualifications for the Director include: career experience in academia, industry, or government sufficient to award tenure at the rank of professor; a strong commitment to excellence in education as demonstrated by instruction in institutions of higher education, in industry, or in government training/outreach programs; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement; demonstrated leadership and administrative skills in an academic, research, or similar setting; an appreciation of the diverse research disciplines in the School; and an ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, the Dean and other University administrators, alumni, and federal and industry representatives in a variety of venues. The area of research expertise is open.
Details
Employer
University of Oklahoma - Norman
Location
Norman, Oklahoma (US)
Posted
Oct 09, 2017
Closes
Dec 08, 2017
Discipline
Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
10. Assistant Professor - tenure track
The Departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Orleans (UNO) invite applications for a dual-appointment tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin fall 2018. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to high quality research as well as undergraduate and graduate education and expertise in Coastal/Marine Sciences or Coastal Engineering with specialization in fluvial, coastal or deltaic sedimentology, hydrology and sediment transport or surface hydrology/hydraulics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Geoscience, Marine Science, Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering or a related field, must be academically qualified to teach, and must meet all other position requirements at the time of selection including postdoctoral research experience. The position involves teaching courses in fluvial geomorphology and river dynamics, coastal engineering, design of coastal/hydraulic structures, coastal/marine sedimentology, sediment transport, surface hydrology and contributing to the departments’ (EES and CEE) core curricula in coastal and environmental science and civil and environmental engineering. A strong background in numerical modeling is desirable. A successful candidate is expected to build his/her original independent research programs and to seek interdisciplinary collaborations both within and outside the University, and seek extramural funding to support their research. Excellent opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research and work with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, and the candidate is expected to collaborate with the departments’ faculty members, affiliate with research units on campus such as the Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Science (PIES), as well as other researchers worldwide. Both departments support undergraduate and M.S. programs in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Civil & Environmental Engineering, and both departments participate in our interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Details
Employer
University of New Orleans Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Salary
Salary is comensurate with experience and qualifications
Posted
Oct 09, 2017
Closes
Nov 08, 2017
Ref
EESCE499
Discipline
Earth and Space Science Informatics, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other, Ocean Science, Planetary Sciences
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004068/assistant-professor-tenure-track/
11. Texaco Postdoctoral Fellowship
The California Institute of Technology will offer a fellowship in Geological and Planetary Sciences that is available each academic year. The Texaco Postdoctoral Fellowship is an award funded by endowments from the Texaco Philanthropic Foundation. The fellowship carries an annual stipend of $62,000 plus a research expense fund of $5,000 and one-way travel costs to Pasadena. The duration of the appointment is normally two years, contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree and good progress in the first year. Fellows are eligible to participate in Caltech’s benefit programs, including health and dental programs.
This fellowship has been established to support the research of scientists typically within two years after receipt of the Ph.D. The intent of the program is to identify and support innovative and creative work in the earth and planetary sciences, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary work. Applicants with training in physics, chemistry, biology, or computer sciences are urged to apply. The Division is currently active in geobiology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, petrology, seismology, environmental science and engineering, and atmospheric and planetary sciences. It is expected that the fellowship recipient be hosted by one or more division professors (designated by the Chair) who will provide both financial support and mentorship.
Details:
Employer
Caltech, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences
Location
Pasadena, California
Salary
$62,000 per year plus a $5,000 research fund the first year plus benefits
Posted
Oct 09, 2017
Closes
Nov 08, 2017
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics,Natural Hazards, Near Surface Geophysics, Ocean Science,Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Planetary Sciences, Seismology, Solid Earth Geophysics, Space Physics, Tectonophysics,Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004059/texaco-postdoctoral-fellowship/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
12. Assistant Professor in Geographical Sciences (Micrometeorology)
The Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver Campus invites application for a tenure-track position in Geographical Sciences (Micrometeorology) at the level of Assistant Professor.
Applicants should have research and teaching interests in micrometeorology and land-atmosphere interactions that complement existing departmental strengths in the measurement and analysis of boundary layer and urban climates, land surface processes, hydrology, biogeography, and human impacts on the environment. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence and high promise in research and have a strong commitment to teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, use innovative measurement techniques, and contribute to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in Geographical Science and Atmospheric Science. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2018.
Details:
Employer
UBC Department of Geography
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted
Oct 06, 2017
Closes
Nov 05, 2017
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004073/assistant-professor-in-geographical-sciences-micrometeorology-/
13. Tenure-track faculty position in Petroleum Geology
The Department of Geology at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank in the area of Petroleum Geology to begin on August 15, 2018.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in petroleum geology, along with introductory geology courses. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous research program in the field of petroleum geology / reservoir characterization, and to supervise graduate students in this important area. Preference will be given to relatively recent Ph.D. holders having some industrial experience in the petroleum sector, used softwares related to reservoir modelling, and familiar with Middle East (including Levantine) Geology.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in the petroleum geology domain with field-based research and strong research records as demonstrated by publications in scholarly journals.
Details:
Employer
The American University of Beirut
Location
Beirut (LB)
Posted
Oct 06, 2017
Closes
Nov 05, 2017
Discipline
Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004067/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-petroleum-geology/
14.Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Sustainable Development
The Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 5 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development.
The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, climate change impacts, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies will find numerous, unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.
Candidates must complete the online application and submit a proposal for research that would contribute to global, sustainable development. Candidates may suggest contributing to or expanding on existing Earth Institute programs or developing new projects that integrate the breadth of expertise of the Earth Institute. Candidates are strongly encouraged to identify and contact a mentor prior to submitting an application.
Details:
Employer
Earth Institute, Columbia University
Location
New York City, New York
Posted
Oct 05, 2017
Closes
Oct 31, 2017
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other,Natural Hazards, Ocean Science, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology, Social Sciences
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
