1. 7 New Faculty Positions in Global Water Futures, University of Saskatchewan
As part of the Global Water Futures (GWF) programme, Canada First Research Excellence Fund, the University of Saskatchewan has created 7 new faculty positions. We invite applications from qualified candidates. Our review process begins as early as June 21. This is an exciting opportunity to add to GWF strengths in water-related sciences and help place the U of S and Canada at the forefront of Cold Regions water science. The following 7 tenure-track faculty positions are:
1. Remote Sensing
2. Cold Regions Hydrological Processes
3. Socio-hydrology and decision making under uncertainty
4. Hydro-Economics
5. Integrated Risk Assessment Modelling
6. Water and Health
7. Statistical hydrology and stochastic processes
Details
Employer
Global Institute for Water Security, University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatoon, Canada
Salary
Salary range 93,293 - 152,866 CAN dependent on salary band (assistant, associate, full professor)
Posted
May 19, 2017
Closes
Jun 18, 2017
Ref
7_faculty_GWF
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Geochemistry, Global Environmental Change,Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
2. Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mineral Resources
The Department of Earth Sciences (www.erdw.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship offers long-term funding to establish new laboratories and a dynamic research team that should be created at the core of an innovative research program. Research fields may comprise physical and chemical processes as well as time scales of ore formation, mineral precipitation from fluids and melts, the processing of man-made resources or aspects of resource evaluation. The program is in part field based but may also include experimental aspects.
The successful candidate has a strong analytical background, and will combine analytical and theoretical investigations of ore and related resources. He or she is a leading scientist connected to the industry of ore exploration as well as companies or government agencies dealing with man-made deposits. The new professorship will contribute to introductory and advanced courses on ore formation and related fields, and teach field and laboratory methods relevant to ore exploration. Generally, undergraduate level courses are taught in German or English and graduate level courses are taught in English.
Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scien¬tists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to other top international universities.
Details
Employer
ETH Zurich
Location
Zurich
Posted
May 18, 2017
Closes
Jun 17, 2017
Discipline
Earth and Space Science Informatics, Mineral and Rock Physics
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003490/assistant-professor-tenure-track-of-mineral-resources/
3. MetOcean Solutions Ltd: OCEANOGRAPHIC MODELLER
MetOcean Solutions is a science-based consultancy and forecast supplier that provides specialist numerical modelling and analytical solutions in meteorology and oceanography. With offices based in Raglan and New Plymouth, New Zealand, our international team works on world-wide projects and data analysis. We passionately believe in applying the latest information technologies to data services and remaining grounded in rigorous scientific methods.
We are seeking a self-starter to work in our multi-disciplinary R&D environment. Your role will be to contribute to the wave modelling team across the areas of research, operational forecasting, hindcasting, and consultancy. You will be supported by other expert modellers and developers in our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing environment with an interesting and challenging mix of science and technology.
Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience.
In order to apply you must have the following skills and experience:
• Expert knowledge of WAVEWATCH III and/or SWAN.
• Experience analysing and critically assessing oceanographic model data.
• Scientific code development skills in Python and Fortran.
• Experience working with, and organising, large geophysical datasets.
• Experience working on a Linux platform.
• Strong technical and scientific report writing skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex science to a range of audiences.
Details
Employer
MetOcean
Location
Raglan, Waikato (NZ)
Salary
Pay is based on skill and experience.
Posted
May 22, 2017
Closes
Jun 18, 2017
Ref
AGU
Discipline
Ocean Science
Career Level
Early Career (up to 10 years past degree)
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003495/metocean-solutions-ltd-oceanographic-modeller/
4. Joint Numerical Testbed Program Director
Overview – “Where You Will Work”
Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences.
The Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) is one of five laboratories within NCAR. Its mission is to conduct directed research that contributes to fundamental understanding of the atmosphere and related physical, biological, and social systems; to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the scientific community; and to develop and transfer knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth.
Position Details - “What You Will Do”
The RAL Joint Numerical Testbed (JNT) Program Director provides leadership and direct management oversight for the scientific and technical activities within the JNT Program, including the Developmental Testbed Center (DTC), and is responsible for coordinating and leveraging those activities across the laboratory.
In a matrix organization like RAL, this is a complex activity as each Director is responsible for supervision and career development in his/her functional chain of command, as well as for the success of projects that pull staff from other RAL Programs.
Minimum Job Requirements – “What You Need”
• Expert skill in testing and evaluating numerical forecast techniques with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications reflecting these skills.
• Advanced knowledge of numerical weather prediction and data assimilations methods and techniques.
• Expert skill in scientific and technical advocacy to effectively and persuasively promote goals and strategies for the advancement of RAL programs with
• NCAR, UCAR, funding agencies and the general community.
• Expert skill in developing and leading programs in which both science and engineering play significant roles.
• Advanced leadership skills in directing and developing a staff of widely-varying backgrounds and experience.
• Demonstrated skills in budget and resource development and management.
• Skill in identifying problems or potential problems, and in recommending, promoting and implementing effective and creative solutions.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
Details:
Employer
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Salary
Salary is competitive
Posted
May 17, 2017
Closes
Jun 16, 2017
Ref
17134
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
5. Computational Geoscientist
Basic Function:
This position provides high-level technical analysis, guidance and innovation to the solution of Exploration, Technology or Reservoir Characterization problems. Candidate will perform research with a multidisciplinary team to develop directions in multi-scale computational geoscience research with a strong emphasis on numerical modelling of sediment transport at reservoir and basin scales.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Pursue research and maintain awareness of novel developments in numerical simulations related to constructing accurate geologic subsurface models to understand the geological structure, rock characteristics and the likely distribution of oil/gas/mineral-bearing strata
• Use broad knowledge and experience in numerical modelling to guide research related to areas including gridding, geomechanics, reactive porous media flows and sediment transport
• Develop in-house numerical models from scratch using programming languages suited for scientific computing (C++/Python), as well as utilize existing scientific packages (e.g. Comsol) to build model prototypes
• Link numerical modelling to integrated research efforts that may include but are not limited to unconventional resources, hydrocarbon systems evaluation, source-rock analysis, reservoir quality, environments of deposition, reactive transport modeling
• Work with commercial vendors for acquisition, support and upgrades of computational equipment
Details:
Employer
Aramco Services Company
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted
May 17, 2017
Closes
Jun 16, 2017
Ref
340868
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
Bachelors
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8003488/computational-geoscientist-340868-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
6. Environmental Sensing, Data Analytics, and Computational Ecology Opportunities
The Environmental Systems Branch in the Environmental Laboratory (EL) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are leaders in the areas of environmental characterization and change detection, application of geospatial and sensor technologies, and field collection and modeling of environmental data. This branch is composed of motivated and innovative people working in physical geography, biology, ecology, civil and electrical engineering, computer science, and physics who are involved in a wide range of civil and military research projects. We are currently expanding our capabilities in the areas of environmental sensor and instrumentation technologies, data analytics, and computational ecology. These research areas require significant expertise in computing, electrical engineering, mathematics, as well as spatial modeling and network science.
The ERDC is a world class research organization composed of seven laboratories and over 2,000 employees, which execute more than $1B per year in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and a variety of other sponsors. The EL’s 200+ scientists and engineers seek to “provide solutions to tomorrow’s environmental challenges” through a broad array of basic and applied research. To obtain more information, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Mr. Mark Graves (mark.r.graves@usace.army.mil).
Details:
Employer
Engineer Research and Development Center - Environmental Laboratory
Location
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Posted
May 17, 2017
Closes
Jun 16, 2017
Ref
EEC
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Earth and Space Science Informatics,Geodesy, Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Researcher
Education Level
Masters
Job Type
Full-time
