1. Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Environmental Mineralogy
The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning as early as January 1, 2019 in the general area of Environmental Mineralogy. We especially welcome applicants with research interests in nano-geoscience, biomineralogy, the mineralogy of mine tailings or waste forms, and the behaviour of uranium in the surficial environment. Particular attention will be given to candidates that complement on-going research and teaching activities in the Department and the Manitoba Institute for Materials (MIM). Qualified applicants must have a proven record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental geoscience and applied mineralogy, supervise the operation of X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy laboratories, and establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. Additional teaching may include courses in introductory geology and instrumental methods.
The Department of Geological Sciences, housed on the banks of the Red River, provides an exciting environment for teaching and research. The Department is home to 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology and Geophysics. It has a well-established national and international research reputation with strengths in mineralogy, geochemistry, sedimentology, paleontology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences. The department and MIM have over $20 million of equipment housed in major, multi-user laboratories. To learn more about the University of Manitoba and the Department of Geological Sciences please visit http://umanitoba.ca/geoscience/
Applications, as a single pdf file, should include: a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a research plan. Please have three letters of reference sent directly to Mr. Georges Carrière, Department of Geological Sciences at Georges.Carriere@umanitoba.ca.
Details
Employer
University of Manitoba
Location
Winnipeg (City), Manitoba
Posted
Mar 21, 2018
Closes
Apr 20, 2018
Ref
25530
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other,Mineral and Rock Physics
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
2. POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE: STATISTICAL AND NUMERICAL MODELING OF HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL PROCESSES
The Hydrologic Research Center (HRC), San Diego, CA is actively searching to fill a Postdoctoral Associate position. The successful candidate will join an on-going NSF funded research project to identify relationships between tree-rings and other dendrochronological metrics, and various hydrologic and hydroclimatic variables in the Sierra Nevada of Northern California. In addition, the candidate will have an opportunity to participate in and collaborate on other HRC initiatives related to the numerical modeling of hydrometeorological predictions to support water resources studies.
Basic Requirements
PhD in hydrology, environmental sciences, earth sciences, or related discipline with an emphasis on statistical and numerical modeling.
Proficiency with programming languages such as: Matlab, Fortran, Python, and Bash shell scripting.
Ability to communicate research results in the form of technical reports, peer reviewed papers, and oral presentations.
HRC is only accepting applicants authorized to work in the United States.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, a CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent upon request. Applications should be sent to admin@HRCwater.org, Attn: Dr. Eylon Shamir. Terms of appointment are for one year.
Details
Employer
HYDROLOGIC RESEARCH CENTER
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
Salary commensurate with qualifications
Posted
Mar 19, 2018
Closes
Apr 18, 2018
Ref
HRC-PD201803
Discipline
Hydrology
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
3. Geoscience Manager-Digital Mapping Laboratory
Position Summary:
The Geoscience Manager for the Digital Mapping Laboratory of the Idaho Geological Survey (IGS ) is stationed at the Moscow campus of the University of Idaho. The incumbent will manage and maintain production, publication, and delivery of geologic and other IGS maps, products, and data. The Geoscience Manager will supervise the Digital Mapping Laboratory staff, which includes GIS Analysts and Digital Cartographers. Incumbent also oversees Information Technology contractors. Maintenance and purchasing of lab software and hardware and co-management of the IGS website and Windows network domain are additional responsibilities of the position. A strong understanding and demonstrated work experience in geologic mapping are important skills for the incumbent to successfully interface with geologic staff on IGS research projects. Light travel will be required as needed to attend professional or state meetings and to visit the Boise office of IGS .
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Geology or closely related field.
• Proven experience with ESRI ArcGIS software applications.
• Three years of post-degree applied ArcGIS work experience with geologic and geospatial data (teaching experience at any level or graduate TA or RA assistantships or Post Doctorate Internships are not counted as applied work experience).
• Proficient understanding of geologic maps and geologic mapping principals.
• Proficiency in general office computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Working knowledge in database design.
• Working knowledge of programming language for GIS applications.
• Working knowledge of PC computers including servers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass University of Idaho Defensive Driving course.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Map publication experience including publishing maps and other publications using ArcMap and Adobe Illustrator.
• Proven record of successful management of technical staff including direct supervision of geology, GIS , and digital cartographic employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and be part of a larger team working environment.
• Proven knowledge and work experience with management of IT contractors.
• Working knowledge of SQL database scripting language.
• Working knowledge of computer IT systems including MS Active Directory and managing local domains.
• Proven and advanced knowledge/work experience with Python programing.
• Demonstrated experience with teaching GIS and database skills to technical staff.
• Applied GIS /geology work experience with a state or federal geologic survey.
Details：
Employer
University of Idaho - Idaho Geological Survey
Location
Moscow, Idaho
Posted
Mar 19, 2018
Closes
Apr 18, 2018
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
Masters
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004892/geoscience-manager-digital-mapping-laboratory/
4. Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Biogeochemistry
The Marine Biogeochemistry Program at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is currently seeking a postdoc to join the team. This is term position with an expected duration of one year, with possible extensions.
The postdoc will work at MBARI on an NSF funded project that is integrated with the NASA Exports Processes in the Ocean from Remote Sensing (EXPORTS) mission (http://oceanexports.org/). The goal of the project is to improve understanding of the biological carbon pump and its predictability from remote sensing. The successful applicant will participate in the analysis of data from biogeochemical profiling floats, a mooring, and ships to constrain upper ocean biogeochemical tracer budgets and assess carbon export over multiple years. The results will be compared to estimates of carbon export derived from satellite observations over the same period. This appointment may include participation in the deployment of biogeochemical profiling floats and water sampling and analysis on associated research cruises. The postdoc will be involved in all aspects of the project, including planning, field work, data analysis and interpretation, project reporting, manuscript preparation, and presentation of the results.
A Ph.D. in chemical oceanography, a related field, or experience with biogeochemical float data is required. The ideal candidate will have experience working with tracer budgets and carbonate chemistry. Prior research related to the biological carbon pump and familiarity with profiling float and remote sensing data would be helpful but is not required. Proficiency working with large oceanographic datasets will be necessary.
Details:
Employer
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Location
Moss Landing, California
Posted
Mar 19, 2018
Closes
Apr 18, 2018
Discipline
Biogeosciences
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004891/postdoctoral-fellow-marine-biogeochemistry/
5. Mendenhall Positions at USGS Menlo Park on ground motion in earthquake early warning
The USGS along with a coalition of State and university partners is developing and testing the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system for the west coast of the United States. We seek several Mendenhall Postdoctoral Scholars to investigate and/or develop new ground-motion estimation and evaluation methods for EEW through one of three avenues, which may also be combined together in a symbiotic research proposal: 1. Assessment of expected ground motion: assess or develop GMPEs for use in EEW that most efficiently utilize the limited information available in real-time. 2. Verification of early warning algorithms: develop appropriate benchmarks and performance metrics, test the system against those metrics, validate existing suites of synthetic waveforms to use for verification, or develop additional suites of earthquake scenarios and new techniques for generating synthetic waveforms. 3. Ground-motion based alert methods (that is, methods that predict ground-motion directly from observations without estimating earthquake source parameters): determine feasibility of this type of alert for the ShakeAlert system and potential improvements in alerting. The postdoctoral researcher should have strong technical skills in earthquake seismology or engineering seismology associated with the proposed work and a desire to contribute to the ShakeAlert project; prior research experience with EEW is not necessary. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the advisors early in the application process to discuss project ideas and how they fit into the larger framework of ShakeAlert.
Details:
Employer
USGS ESC Menlo Park
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Posted
Mar 16, 2018
Closes
Apr 15, 2018
Discipline
Geodesy, Seismology, Solid Earth Geophysics
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
6. Postdoctoral Fellow, Atmospheric Science
The US Department of Agriculture UV-B Monitoring and Research Program (UVMRP) at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow. The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Applied Physics, Statistics, or a related discipline with expertise in the transfer of solar radiation in the atmosphere and/or the remote sensing of atmospheric parameters influencing the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. Demonstrated experience and skill with one or more programming languages such as IDL, Matlab, Python, PERL, C++, and/or FORTRAN for numerical computation is preferred along with a familiarity with radiation transfer models.
Details:
Employer
Colorado State University, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, UV-B Monitoring and Research Program
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado
Salary
$43,681-$50,000 with benefits
Posted
Mar 16, 2018
Closes
Apr 15, 2018
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004886/postdoctoral-fellow-atmospheric-science/
7. Division Director, Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
The Division works with individual grants and at national research facilities, including the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and with the U.S. atmospheric sciences academic community to direct funding towards advancing the frontiers of knowledge, developing the next generation of researchers, and enhancing the public’s understanding of atmospheric sciences.
The Division Director provides leadership and management to the Division’s programs, assists the Assistant Director in carrying out Directorate-wide responsibilities such as the preparation of budget submission for Congress, provides oversight and management of the Division budgets, and oversees the recruitment of scientific staff. The incumbent also supervises and provides leadership and guidance to administrative and support personnel within the Division. Externally, the Division Director represents the Division in a variety of NSF-wide and interagency activities related to research and education, and in interactions with the community.
The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research administration as well as leadership responsibility in academia, industry, or government. In addition to having a strong record of research and education accomplishments within his or her technical communities, the Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial, and administrative management. He/she must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and act as a mentor to continuously develop the diversity of talent and skills of his or her collegaues at all levels.
Details:
Employer
Sandra DeLeon
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$163,519-$181,600
Posted
Mar 15, 2018
Closes
Apr 05, 2018
Ref
AGS-2018-0001
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
