1. Training Officer (Atmospheric Composition Applications)
If you understand and can clearly explain how atmospheric composition products are used in science-based operational applications, then help us widen our user base and educate others through a programme of online and classroom training.
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://onlineapplication.eumetsat.int - reference VN18 22.
EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment. We observe the atmosphere, ocean and land surfaces from Space using a system of satellites, 365 days a year, offering images and data to provide insights into weather situations, environmental hazards and climate change. Our work helps users worldwide to monitor changes in these to protect lives, lifestyles and properties.
We are recruiting for a training officer with a good knowledge of remote sensing applications and how atmospheric composition products derived from satellite data are used in science-based operational applications.
Details
Employer
EUMETSAT
Location
Darmstadt, Hessen (DE)
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Mar 27, 2018
Closes
Apr 26, 2018
Ref
VN18 22
Discipline
Career Level
Education Level
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004908/training-officer-atmospheric-composition-applications-vn18-22/
2. Analytical Specialist, Department of Geological Sciences
The Department of Geological Sciences at Brigham Young University (BYU) invites applications for a full-time, continuing faculty status-track Professional Faculty position beginning as early as the Fall of 2018.
We are seeking an individual with interest and experience in managing analytical facilities. Experience in the operation and maintenance of at least some of the following is essential: X-ray diffraction, liquid scintillation and alpha counting, ICP and XRF spectrometry, stable isotope analyzers. Field expertise may include shallow sediment coring, geophysical surveying, and water chemistry sampling. This professional faculty position is designed to assist and collaborate with Professorial faculty, as well as mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will not conduct a self-guided research program. Moreover, the successful candidate will spend much of his or her time working with students one-on-one or in small groups, and may be assigned to teach an instrumental methods course. The position requires a PhD in the geological sciences or a related field.
Excellent research infrastructure exists within the Department, including laboratories and field equipment that support a wide-range of geophysical, geochemical, isotopic, and petrologic studies. Excellent computational facilities are also available within the Department and University.
The Department consists of 13 Professorial and 3 Professional faculty, and offers B.S. and M.S. degrees. Research areas include environmental geology, hydrogeology, continental magmatism, structure and tectonics, stratigraphy, paleontology, planetary geology, mineral surface chemistry, geophysics, climate studies, and petroleum geology.
Details
Employer
Location
Provo, Utah
Posted
Mar 26, 2018
Closes
Apr 26, 2018
Contact
Chair, Search Committee
Discipline
Career Level
Education Level
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004907/analytical-specialist-department-of-geological-sciences/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
3. Director, IT Communications & Customer Success Information Technologies The University of Delaware Newark, Delaware
Information Technologies seeks candidates for the Director of IT Communications & Customer Success position. The Director of IT Communications & Customer Success is a key position within the central IT division that works in partnership with technology leaders and business partners across colleges and departments at the University of Delaware. The incumbent develops information programs, communications, and information technology protocols that advance and support increased customer success via effective and timely communication about IT services and support. The incumbent creates, plans and/or directs strategic and essential communications surrounding IT services and support for Information Technologies at the University of Delaware.
The Director supervises a team who works in close collaboration with IT directors in the provision of IT services and will coordinate the maintenance of IT websites and the IT service catalog. The team also works closely with the project management, change management and service management specialist to ensure customer and division success in all aspects of IT offerings.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, English or other relevant discipline and at least six years of job related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires experience in developing strategic communications, public relations or marketing, and media relations, preferably within a complex organization. Excellent writing and communication skills as well as proficiency in techniques of electronic publication and web development is also required. The successful candidate will also have strong project management skills and ability to lead substantial communication projects in a variety of media to completion. Information technology experience in a centralized IT division serving a large organization and experience working in higher education is preferred.
Details：
Employer
The University of Delaware
Location
Newark, Delaware
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Mar 25, 2018
Closes
Apr 24, 2018
Ref
105347
Discipline
Career Level
Education Level
Desired Certifications
Job Type
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004906/gis-analyst/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
4. Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences
Position:
The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure track, Lecturer positions in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences beginning August 2018. One permanent and one temporary (one-year) for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Geology or closely-related discipline.
Responsibilities:
Teach four 3-credit or equivalent courses per semester. Teach GEOL 121 Physical Geology, both lecture and laboratory components, as well as other upper and lower level geology courses. High priority courses include GEOL 123 Historical Geology (lecture + lab), GEOL 305 Environmental Geology (lecture + lab), GEOL 321 Structural Geology (lecture + lab), GEOL 357 Physical Oceanography (lecture only), and GEOL 415 Hydrogeology (lecture + lab). In addition to their teaching responsibilities, lecturers are required to contribute 20% of their time toward service or research duties, commensurate with the department’s goals.
Details:
Employer
Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences, Towson University
Location
Towson, Maryland
Posted
Mar 27, 2018
Closes
Apr 26, 2018
Ref
FCSM-N-3143L
Discipline
Career Level
Education Level
Job Type
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004912/lecturer/
5. Marine Seismologist
We are seeking a Marine Seismologist to lead the development of marine seismology research in strategically important areas of marine geoscience.
We are looking to strengthen expertise in active source marine seismology, especially the application of novel high-resolution seismic techniques to research questions around the sustainable use of natural resources and geohazards impacts.
You will be required to lead the design, implementation and delivery of world-class marine geoscience research and to generate external research funding. You will seek to develop appropriate partnerships with industry and other stakeholders, also meeting the UK ODA agenda. We actively encourage interaction with the wider multi-disciplinary research community both within NOC and with external UK and international researchers.
The role will involve periods at sea to conduct seafloor geophysical experiments and international travel.
The role is within the Geophysics team of the Marine Geoscience research group.
Details:
Employer
Location
United Kingdom (GB) Southampton
Posted
Mar 27, 2018
Closes
Apr 29, 2018
Discipline
Career Level
Education Level
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004910/marine-seismologist/
6. Post-Doctoral Researcher Crop Modeling
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 ecosystem ecology, agronomy sciences, or mathematics/statistics, and a strong background in numerical modeling. Demonstrated experience and skills with programming languages such as C/C++, FORTRAN, Matlab, Python, and/or PERL for numerical computation. Analytical skills in model testing/data-assimilation/validation with biogeochemical models like DayCent, GOSSYM, DSSAT, Pnet. Knowledge of plant physiology such as production, nutrient cycling, decomposition and other related processes and their sensitivity to environmental and climatic variability.
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 23, 2018
Closes
Apr 22, 2018
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Education Level
Job Type
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004905/post-doctoral-researcher-crop-modeling/
7. Faculty Positions available in the School of Environmental Science and Engineering
The Southern University of Science and Technology (known as SUSTech or SUSTC) (http://www.sustc.edu.cn/en) was founded in 2011 with public funding from Shenzhen City. A thriving metropolis of 20 million people bordering Hong Kong, Shenzhen has often been referred to as the “Silicon Valley of China” with strong telecommunication, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Widely regarded as a pioneer of higher-education reform in China, SUSTech aims to become a top-tier international university that excels in interdisciplinary research, talent development and knowledge discovery. English is the language of instruction.
The School of Environmental Science and Engineering at SUSTech was established in 2015 to provide a new platform for performing cutting-edge research and for training the next generation of environmental scientists, engineers and managers who are interdisciplinary, innovative and global-thinking. Currently the school has 28 full-time faculty and research staff, including two academy members, eight recipients of the Thousand Talents Program, and four recipients of the young investigator awards by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (http://ese.sustc.edu.cn/en/). The school is planning to fill two dozen more tenure-track/tenured positions over the next few years. In addition to a generous startup package to each tenured or tenure track faculty position, the school was recently awarded a 3-year enhancement grant of 50 million RMB (~7 million USD) to strengthen its core areas of research. Moreover, the school is in line to receive 120 million RMB (~18 million USD) for research instrument capability development.
Details:
Employer
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
Location
Shenzhen, China
Salary
Highly competitive salaries and benefit packages will be provided.
Posted
Mar 23, 2018
Closes
Apr 22, 2018
Discipline
Atmospheric Sciences,Global Environmental Change, Hydrology
Career Level
Education Level
Job Type
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8004901/faculty-positions-available-in-the-school-of-environmental-science-and-engineering/?LinkSource=PremiumListing
