1. Four PhD positions in Canada: High-latitude land surface-atmosphere interactions and biogeochemistry
We are looking for four highly motivated individuals for PhD positions focusing on changes in land surface-atmosphere interactions (PhD1 and PhD2), and terrestrial-aquatic linkages (PhD 3 and PhD4) in the northwestern Canadian boreal zone where hydrological regimes undergo rapid changes due to permafrost thaw. Funding packages for these four PhD positions include four-year stipends ($21,000/year), and travel and field expenses. Additional sources of funding include university fellowships, tuition remission (international students), and research and teaching assistantships. Total value of funding packages will depend on position and applicant, but will be generous for highly qualified applicants. Additional funding can be applied for through external sources (e.g., Natural Sciences and Engineering and Research Council of Canada).
Details
Employer
Université de Montréal
Location
Montréal, Quebec (CA)
Montréal
Quebec
Posted
May 22, 2018
Closes
Jun 21, 2018
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
Masters
2. KIMBERLEY FOUNDATION MINDEROO CHAIR IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
The Chair has been established through the generous support of the Minderoo Foundation, Allan Myers, the Kimberley Foundation Australia (KFA) and the University of Melbourne to provide an enduring focal point for collaborative research and academic excellence in this field.
The scope of the Chair will encompass the development and application of scientific methods to the study of Indigenous heritage in Australia and archaeological research more broadly, including an initial focus on understanding rock art and its environmental and archaeological context in the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia. The Chair is expected to collaborate closely with other groups within the university and elsewhere in Australia who are working on related research areas, especially in Western Australia.
Details
Employer
University of Melbourne
Location
Melbourne University, Melbourne (AU)
Melbourne University
Victoria
Salary
$187,654 AUD p.a. plus 17% superannuation
Posted
May 21, 2018
Closes
Jul 20, 2018
Ref
0045655
Contact
Prof David Phillips
Discipline
Geochemistry,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005076/kimberley-foundation-minderoo-chair-in-archaeological-science/
3. Postdoctoral Researcher - Siberian Primary Boreal Forests
Woods Hole Research Center seeks a post-doctoral researcher to co-lead an investigation into Russia’s primary forests. The successful candidate will work closely with the lead scientist and collaborators to assess the impact of land use, wildfires, and other disturbances on the spatial distribution, carbon cycling, and ecosystem services of primary boreal forests in Siberia, as well as provide policy recommendations for relevant national and international arenas. The position requires advanced geospatial modeling skills, knowledge of forest disturbance dynamics, and ability to lead a collaborative research project. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers working across the boreal-arctic zone at a variety of scales.
Responsibilities:
Analyze the loss of primary boreal forests in Siberia by integrating field observations, remote sensing, and other geospatial data sets using a number of approaches.
Conduct a full spatial carbon accounting of primary forest conversion and degradation due to wildfires, logging, infrastructure development, resource extraction, and other land use change.
Working with project collaborators, produce updated primary forest maps for Siberia and other boreal regions, assess ecosystem services from Siberian primary forests, and provide policy recommendations related to their preservation value.
Work in a highly collaborative environment to analyze, synthesize, present, and publish results.
Qualifications and Experience:
Ph.D. (granted or expected soon) in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Forestry, Earth System Science, Ecology, or a related discipline.
Experience with manipulating large geospatial data sets and statistical modeling.
Knowledge of boreal ecosystem science, disturbance dynamics, and carbon cycling.
Ability to think and work across disciplines and scales.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of ecosystem service frameworks, international climate change policy, and Russian sociopolitical dynamics is preferred.
Proficiency in Russian language is desirable but not required.
Details：
Employer
Woods Hole Research Center
Location
Falmouth, Massachusetts
Woods Hole
Massachusetts
Salary
Salaried, exempt position; $51,000 to $56,000, with very generous benefits package.
Posted
May 21, 2018
Closes
Jun 20, 2018
Ref
BRPD18
Discipline
Biogeosciences, Global Environmental Change
Career Level
Postdoctoral
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link: https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005072/postdoctoral-researcher-siberian-primary-boreal-forests/
4. Department Head - Geology and Geological Engineering
The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to head the Department. We seek a recognized teacher and researcher with a proven track record of leadership, management, vision, and mentoring. We seek candidates excited to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of leading scientists and engineers, and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through research. The department head will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. We are especially interested in candidates with a passion to advance the University’s diversity and online commitment.
The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment within the Department, across the Mines campus, and with external partners to:
Provide leadership to enhance the mission and activities of the Department by fostering a vision and strategy to strengthen the research and teaching in the Department.
Oversee management of the Department, with budgetary responsibilities for strategic, academic, and operational development of the Department.
Promote and support continued professional growth of faculty and staff, in particular in the area of educational innovation.
Facilitate a world-class environment for research in geology and geological engineering with active collaborations with academia and industry.
Administer and lead the renewal of curricula and teaching activities.
Represent the Department to the university administration, other university units, industry, and to public and private agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Oversee recruitment of world-class faculty, and facilitate professional development, and retention of faculty, staff, and students.
Engagement with alumni and emeritus faculty.
Lead fund-raising for departmental activities, budget preparation and management.
Employer
Colorado School of Mines
Location
Golden, Colorado
Golden
Colorado
Salary
Starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with dep
Posted
May 21, 2018
Closes
Jul 21, 2018
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Faculty
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
Link：https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005051/department-head-geology-and-geological-engineering/
5. Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) in Groundwater Hydrology and GW-SW interaction
We are inviting applications for an NSF-funded Graduate Research Assistantship. You will work with a team of faculty and students to conduct field work in the Nebraska Sandhills, including sampling groundwater discharge to streams for analysis of groundwater age-dating tracers and water quality. You will also model the groundwater system that discharges to streams, compare model and tracer results, and integrate tracer data into model calibration. More information on this collaborative project can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/gwttd.
Competitive candidates will have an MS focused on watershed or environmental science, hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related engineering field. Applicants with a strong background in either field work or modeling will be considered; a strong interest in both field and modeling components is required.
Details:
Employer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska
Salary
Minimum $24,000/annually
Posted
May 21, 2018
Closes
Jun 20, 2018
Ref
NSF Groundwater Transit Times: Field and Modeling
Discipline
Geochemistry, Hydrology,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Student / Graduate
Education Level
Masters
6. Geoscience Manager-Digital Mapping Laboratory
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) has a full-time, permanent opening for a Geoscience Manager to oversee and manage the Digital Mapping Laboratory located on the Moscow campus of the University of Idaho. The Geoscience Manager will manage and maintain production, publication, and delivery of geologic and other IGS maps, products, and data. The successful candidate will supervise and train Geologists, GIS Analysts, Digital Cartographers, and others working on Survey projects within the Digital Mapping Laboratory. The incumbent will also be responsible for the oversight of Information Technology contractors, maintaining and updating GIS software, developing and maintaining lab budgets for equipment and service contracts, identifying equipment and software needs, and providing input to the Director for long-term planning and best management practices to ensure smooth operation of the Lab. Co-management of the IGS website and Windows network domain are additional responsibilities of the position. A strong understanding of geologic mapping principals are important skills for the incumbent to successfully collaborate with geologic staff on research projects.
Details:
Employer
University of Idaho - The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS)
Location
Moscow, Idaho
Moscow
Idaho
Posted
May 17, 2018
Closes
Jun 16, 2018
Discipline
Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Mid Career
Link:https://findajob.agu.org/job/8005064/geoscience-manager-digital-mapping-laboratory/
7. National Program Leader for Engineering
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Office of National Programs, Natural Resources and Sustainable Agricultural Systems in Beltsville, MD, is seeking a permanent, full-time, National Program Leader with a strong scientific background in agricultural and post-production systems engineering, systems automation and mechanization. This leadership and technical expert position provides support to other national programs for which expert knowledge in engineering may have relevance, including research programs in sustainable agricultural systems, crop and animal production and protection, nutrition, food safety, and quality of agricultural products. The National Program Leader position serves as a key leader for research programs on automation, mechanization, and sensor development, and their integration into the processes and management strategies in agricultural systems. Key characteristics of a successful National Program Leader include excellent scientific credentials from a personal research program, big picture thinker, vision for the research program, team player as both leader and member, excellent people skills, and effective communication skills.
Details:
Employer
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Location
Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville
Maryland
Salary
$134,789 to $164,200 per year
Posted
May 17, 2018
Closes
Jun 16, 2018
Discipline
Global Environmental Change,Interdisciplinary/Other
Career Level
Experienced
Education Level
PhD
Job Type
Full-time
