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Biogeosciences/Hydrology/Ecology: Two Postdoctoral Positions
Duke University
Posted 16 October 2007
1) Regional Biogeosciences. Duke University's Center on Global Change and Nicholas School of the Environment & Earth Sciences seek an earth scientist in biogeosciences, ecology, hydrology, modeling, or remote sensing to study the interactions of climate change with terrestrial ecosystems in the southeastern U.S. (NICCR SE). We are particularly interested in the analysis of data on albedo and other warming factors for different land-use types. Approaches may include remote sensing of ecosystem change, field experiments, and/or regional modeling. The scientist will have access to field facilities at Duke, including the forest FACE experiment of elevated CO2 and N fertilization.
2) Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, and Land-Use Change. We seek a scientist with expertise in biogeosciences, hydrology, or ecology to analyze the consequences of land-use change along a rainfall gradient in Argentina and Uruguay. The overall project 1) compares native grasslands and plantations for productivity and water use, 2) continues measurements of groundwater and stream chemistry at 22 paired watersheds, and 3) develops a framework for predicting increases in productivity and transpiration with forestry and woody encroachment based on climate, hydrogeology, groundwater use, and the salinity tolerances of different tree species. Candidates with remote sensing or modeling experience for integrating field results are especially encouraged to apply. Send a CV, statement of interests, and 3 recommendation letters to: Rob Jackson, Director - Center on Global Change, Nicholas School, Box 90658, Duke Univ., Durham, NC 27708-0658 or by email to Karen Johnson (). Applications received by 1 December 2007 will be assured consideration. Duke is an equal opportunity employer; minority applicants are strongly encouraged.
Post-doctoral Fellowship
Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC), Wodonga, Australia
Posted 11 October 2007
The Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC) seeks a highly motivated person to undertake research aimed at identifying factors that lead to the formation of sulfidic sediments in inland waters. The project also will identify watering regimes that minimize ecological harm in wetlands where sulfidic sediments are present. The research will involve both field and laboratory experiments, where the successful applicant will undertake research manipulating key environmental variables, e.g. water regime and salinity levels. The position will be based at the MDFRC in Wodonga, Australia and the successful candidate will be employed by Latrobe University on a 3 year contract.
Qualities we are seeking:
o Understanding of sediment biogeochemistry, particular S dynamics
o Understanding of wetland ecology
o Ability to interact with management agencies
Application Close: 1 November 2007.
For Further information on the position please contact Darren Baldwin, Deputy-Director MDFRC at
.
Post-doctoral Position in Permeable Sediment Research
Florida State University, Department of Oceanography
Posted 11 October 2007
We are seeking a candidate for a 2 year postdoctoral position for a NSF-funded project addressing the dynamics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in permeable coastal sediments. The candidate will be responsible for developing a research program that includes field work in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, detailed DOM characterization, laboratory 13C and 15N tracer experiments, biogeochemical analyses of sediments and characterization of boundary layer flows. The position will be based at the Department of Oceanography at Florida State University in Tallahassee and will be integrated in a multidisciplinary research team. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application including curriculum vitae, summary of research interests and expertise, available starting date and contact information for three references to
. More information on the Department of Oceanography at FSU and faculty research interests can be found at the department web site. Florida State University encourages diversity in the workplace and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Soil Organic Matter Biogeochemistry PhD Fellowships
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Posted 9 October 2007
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science invites applicants for competitive, multi-year PhD fellowships in soil organic matter biogeochemistry. Excellent research opportunities exist in soil C biogeochemistry, soil organic matter characterization, and soil organic matter dynamics. Additional information about the graduate program in the Department is available at the departmental web site .
1. Soil C Saturation: Determining Rates and Limits of Carbon Sequestration Critical questions about the rate, duration and ultimate limits to soil C stabilization remain. Soil C sequestration amounts are controlled by the soil C saturation level and saturation-deficit. We are seeking a PhD fellow for a DOE-funded project to quantify parameters of specific SOC fractions that can be used to predict maximum C stabilization as a function of climate, C inputs, soil disturbance, soil texture and mineralogy.
2. Characterization of soil organo-mineral complexes by thermal analysis Thermal analysis techniques such as thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry are increasingly being used to study the quality continuum of soil organic matter. We are currently seeking a PhD fellow for research in developing methods for characterizing soil organo-mineral complexes and validating a relationship between thermal and biological stability.
These positions are ideal for candidates who have completed an MSc in soil science, geosciences, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science or related fields, but outstanding BSc graduates in such programs will be considered. Experience in analytical chemistry and instrumentation are a plus, but not required. Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work on a team are necessary.
Further information
For further information about current research and available positions please contact Dr. Alain Plante by email (
) or consult the departmental web site. Applications can be submitted directly online.
Biogeochemistry and Climate Change (2 Positions)
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Posted 9 October 2007
The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks two individuals for full-time faculty positions at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek to enhance our strengths in terrestrial and aquatic ecology, landscape and watershed ecology, and remote sensing. Excellent research and computing facilities are available at AL, including plant, soil, and water analysis laboratories with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. The main responsibility of these positions is research, but UMCES faculty also participate in graduate education, outreach, and application of basic science to regional (e.g., restoration of Chesapeake Bay) and global (e.g., land use and climate change) environmental problems. We will interview candidates who are interested in collaborative research, are published in top scientific journals, and can acquire external funding to support their research.
We are particularly interested in:
1) Effects of climate change on terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems: We seek an ecologist who applies climate change data and forecasts to address the problem of ecosystem change, including issues such as invasive species, mitigation of ecosystem impacts, ecosystem restoration, adaptation of land and aquatic resource management, and ecosystem/climate feedback processes.
2) Terrestrial biogeochemistry in multi-use landscapes: We seek an outstanding researcher who may address topics such as carbon sequestration by soils, forest nutrient transformations, and effects of land use and ecosystem disturbances on elemental cycles.
To Apply:
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae; statement of research interests, a brief discussion of how the applicant’s research would complement ongoing research at AL/UMCES; selected reprints; and a list of four references (name, title, mailing address, telephone, FAX, and e-mail address) to either the Climate Change or Terrestrial Biogeochemistry Search Committee, Appalachian Laboratory, UMCES, 301 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2007.
MS/PhD Opportunities in Soil Ecology/Biogeochemistry
Department of Ecosystems & Conservation, University of Montana
Posted 20 September 2007
Graduate student assistantships: Graduate assistantships are available to students interested in investigating soil ecology and/or soil biogeochemistry at the University of Montana in Missoula. Students will be encouraged to contribute to ongoing research in tropical rain forest ecosystems, including i) the effects of global environmental change on soil carbon cycling, nutrient cycling and ecosystem processes, ii) links between microbial community structure and soil biogeochemical processes; or iii) links between aboveground and belowground diversity and processes. In addition, motivated students interested in developing dissertation or thesis research projects in western temperate/alpine ecosystems, or students with prior experience using molecular microbiological techniques are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a strong record of academic excellence, prior field and/or laboratory experience, and a demonstrated interest in soils or ecosystems research. Student support will include a combination of teaching/research assistantships, a stipend ($10,000/year for MS students; $15,000/year for PhD candidates) and a tuition waiver. Positions will begin in the fall of 2008.
To apply: Please email the following application materials (as one document) to Dr. Cory Cleveland at : 1) a current resume or CV, including GPA and test scores (if available); 2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior experience; and 3) contact information, including Email addresses, of three potential references.
For more information: For information on the College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana, please see the department web site.
Post-doctoral Position in Biometeorology, Posting Number: 0001333
Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University
Posted 30 August 2007
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in biometeorology to conduct AmeriFlux network-wide syntheses on the sources or sinks of carbon dioxide and the factors regulating the carbon balance, including the influence of climate and disturbance on both carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: (1) Synthesize and integrate comprehensive datasets on carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, and biological data on carbon stocks and NEP to fulfill AmeriFlux network goals; (2) produce peer-reviewed publications that address AmeriFlux science questions; and (3) produce reports on AmeriFlux research highlights. Analyses include modeling and scaling exercises, and collaborative syntheses with the North American Carbon Program initiative and other research networks to enhance understanding of carbon cycling globally. It is anticipated that this project will be funded for the period of September 2007 to September 2010. Required qualifications include a PhD within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, including experience with the following: Substantiated knowledge and experience in C++ or FORTRAN programming languages, and statistical analysis (e.g. SPLUS, MatLab), including geostatistics, training and experience in geographic information systems (e.g. ArcGIS, Imagine), demonstrated ability to handle extensive data sets, manage databases, write peer-reviewed papers and communicate fluently in English. Desired experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Training in the analysis of spatial datasets, and processing of remote sensing imagery is a plus. Salary $35,016 - $43,200, depending on qualifications.
For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. E-mail:
. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, phone: 541-737-6554; E-mail:
.
Application procedure: Electronically submit a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, examples of writing skills, transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), and names and contact information for three references to http://jobs.oregonstate.edu, Posting Number: 0001333.
Ecosystem-atmosphere Modeler/Programmer Position, Posting Number: 0001316
Department of Forest Science, Oregon State University
Posted 30 August 2007
Applications are invited for a masters or postdoctoral position in analysis of terrestrial carbon processes and responses to climate and disturbance across biomes and regions. Research aims to determine sources or sinks of carbon dioxide and to understand the factors regulating the carbon balance at multiple scales. The incumbent will be involved in research in support of (1) the AmeriFlux network, focusing on network-wide syntheses to understand variation in carbon dioxide and water vapor exchange, and (2) a project of the North American Carbon Program, where the goal is to quantify and understand the regional carbon balance of the West Coast states. The work combines biological and micrometeorological observations, satellite imagery, and numerical modeling. It is anticipated that this project will be funded for the period of September 2007 to September 2010. Ph.D. applicants will be hired as a Research Associate (Post-Doctorate) and M.S. applicants will be hired as a Faculty Research Assistant. Responsibilities include: (1) implementation of mathematical solutions to optimize model parameters based on model-data-fusion output; (2) operation of model-data fusion software, optimization of existing programs, modification of codes for operation on a 64-node UNIX cluster; (3) development/implementation of sub-models to extend the existing approach, and/or investigate detailed processes; (4) preparation and organization of complex spatial data sets; (5) contribution to peer-reviewed papers. Ph.D. or M.S. degree within the last 5 years in Biogeosciences, such as Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeochemistry or Ecosystem Ecology. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, including experience with the following: Substantiated knowledge and experience in C++, FORTRAN and R programming languages, statistical analysis (SPLUS, MatLab), training and experience in numerical optimization methods and geographic information systems (ArcGIS, Imagine), experience operating in Windows and UNIX platforms, demonstrated ability to handle extensive data sets, and communicate well in English. Desired experience in the principles of terrestrial ecosystem ecology, and/or atmospheric processes. Training in the analysis of spatial datasets, and processing of remote sensing imagery is a plus. Salary $35,016 - $43,200 (Ph.D. applicants) and $32,004 - $38,004 (M.S. applicants), depending on qualifications. For full consideration, all materials must be received by 30 September 2007.
For additional information: Contact Beverly Law, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forest Science, 328 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752. E-mail:
. For questions regarding the application process, please contact: Jeannette Harper, phone: 541-737-6554; E-mail:
.
Application procedure: Electronically submit a letter summarizing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, examples of writing skills, transcripts of college/university work (unofficial transcripts are fine), and names and contact information for three references to http://jobs.oregonstate.edu, Posting Number: 0001316.
Post-doctoral Fellowship Available: Biogeochemical Modeler
Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis
Posted 28 August 2007
The Department of Plant Sciences of California-Davis is seeking a Biogeochemical Modeler for a 1-year (with possible extension) post-doctoral research position. The incumbent will conduct and supervise simulation modeling exercises for regional greenhouse gas emission assessments and mechanistic hypotheses generation. Within the regional assessments, a focus will be on biofuel systems and alternative management practices and the incumbent will facilitate the linking of the modeling results with economic analyses through collaboration with economists. The mechanistic modeling will focus on soil C dynamics in deeper soil layers and soil aggregates. A Ph.D. in biogeochemistry with a strong background in simulation modeling is required and experience in spatial statistics would be a bonus. Salary is $38,758 per annum plus full benefits. Submit application letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Dr. J. Six, Department of Plant Sciences, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Phone: 530-752-1212, Fax: 530-752-4361, Email: . The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Geobiologist
Department of Geological Sciences, University of Delaware
Posted 23 August 2007
The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in the fields of Geobiology/Geomicrobiology. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in biomineralogy, biogeochemistry, mineral/microbe interactions and/or bioweathering. The successful candidate will have broad interests in natural surfaces and microbially mediated processes that occur on or near such surfaces. The position will be available beginning in September 2008 and comes with a competitive salary and startup package. Opportunities exist for collaboration with additional faculty in Environmental Engineering, Plant and Soil Sciences, Geography, Marine and Earth Studies, at the Delaware Geological Survey, the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, and the newly created Center for Critical Zone Research.
Responsibilities will include the development of a rigorous research program and teaching and advisement at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will teach within the undergraduate Geology curriculum, most likely a course related to solid earth materials (i.e. mineralogy), as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her field of specialty. Additional information is available at the Department of Geological Sciences.
Candidates should electronically submit a letter of application describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Professor William J. Ullman (a single pdf file to ). A signed hard copy of these materials should also be sent to: Geobiology, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Applications must be received by 15 November 2007.
The University of Delaware is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minority group members and women.
Post-doctoral Associate in Global Biogeochemical Cycling
Earth Systems Ecology Lab at UC Davis
Posted 15 August 2007
The Earth Systems Ecology lab at UC Davis has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral associate in Global Biogeochemical Cycling. The position is for research on feedbacks between terrestrial nutrient cycles and rising levels of atmospheric CO2 and climate warming. A large body of experimental work has indicated that nutrients limit CO2 uptake and storage on land; yet, at the global scale, our understanding of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus interactions is in a period of formulation. The goal of the research is to use models, data syntheses, and isotopic techniques to examine coupled nutrient cycles at ecosystem to biosphere scales. Available funding is for one year, with the possibility of extension. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in some aspect of the Earth System Sciences (e.g., biogeochemistry, geophysics, ecology); research experience with numerical modeling, nutrient cycles, and stable isotope biogeochemistry is desired. Candidates with programming experience (C, C++, Fortran) are especially encouraged to apply. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, CV, and names of three references to: Benjamin Z. Houlton, Assistant Professor of Terrestrial Biogeochemistry, Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. Applications can also be submitted electronically to: . Applications received by 15 September 2007 will be given full consideration. Later applications may be considered.
Graduate Studies in Aquatic Biogeochemistry of Contaminants
Université de Montréal
Posted 31 July 2007
Opportunities for graduate studies in biogeochemistry of contaminants are currently available at Université de Montréal, one of the largest research universities in Canada. Great flexibility is given to the selected student(s) in the choice of the research subject. Possible research themes for which funding is currently available include:
* Mercury cycling and bioavailability in the High Arctic, in the context of global warming
* Biogeochemistry of biogenic thiols in lakes
* Role of ecosystem engineers such as beavers in watershed biogeochemistry
* Environmental photochemistry of metals
* Bioreporter studies on metal bioavailability
* Application of principles of ecological stoichiometry to ecotoxicology
Additional emerging themes include:
* Environmental fate and ecotoxicology of nanomaterials
* Field-based toxicogenomics studies
If you are interested in interdisciplinary research in these areas, with both field and lab components, please send the following information to
: a cover letter, a short CV, unofficial transcripts of your university studies, and representative reprints (if available).
Please note that Université de Montréal is a French-speaking university and that some knowledge of French may prove useful.
Flathead Lake Biological Station Postdoctoral Research Opportunities (3)
University of Montana, Flathead Lake Biological Station
Posted 29 June 2007
Flathead Lake Biological Station of The University of Montana invites applications for three postdoctoral research opportunities. Successful applicants will be employed at FLBS (~90 miles from Missoula, MT) on a 12-month letter of appointment; contracts are renewed annually and may continue depending on funding availability and job performance. See the Flathead Lake Biological Station website for full position details and application procedure.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH - HYDROLOGICAL MODELING
We are seeking a qualified researcher to study relations between river discharge regime and salmon habitat for large basins of the North Pacific rim. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research team utilizing computational hydrological models with climate reanalysis and satellite remote sensing to simulate river discharge characteristics and climate change impacts on salmon habitat structure and diversity. Qualifications for this position are a demonstrated expertise in computational hydrological modeling using DHSVM, RHESSys, VIC or similar models; an educational background in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Physical Geography or related fields; programming ability in C/C++; proficiency with image processing and GIS software (e.g., Matlab, ArcGIS/IMS/SDE, ENVI/IDL); and proficiency in conducting independent scientific research.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH - SALMON ECOLOGIST
We are seeking a talented scholar to assist in the determination of salmon life history variation in relation to habitat dynamics in a suite of salmon rivers around the Pacific Rim. We require experience in fish or floodplain ecology with emphasis on life history energetics in relation to environmental variation, especially ground-surfacewater interactions. Process modeling experience is preferred, but not specifically required, with the understanding the work will be strongly interactive with a large river ecosystem modeling effort focused on influences of salmon harvest and climate change using an array of remote-sensing tools. Supervision of field crews in Kamchatka (Russian Federation), Alaska and British Columbia will be required, including long periods in remote field camps.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH - RIVER ECOSYSTEM SCIENTIST
A talented scholar is needed to assist in the development, parameterization and testing of a microbial/biogeochemical model for floodplain ecosystems and to help determine the biogeochemical consequences of salmon nutrient subsidies to flood plains of a suite of salmon rivers around the Pacific Rim. Desired skills include analytical chemistry, floodplain-river biogeochemistry, and/or bioenergetics. Process modeling experience is beneficial, but not specifically required, with the understanding the work will be strongly interactive with a large river ecosystem modeling group focused on ground-surface water interactions on flood plains. Experimental manipulations of biogeochemistry in groundwater micro- and mesocosms will be included in duties.
“The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.”
Assistant Professor, Wetland Science
Michigan Technological University
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Posted 27 June 2007
Appointment Terms: A nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is available beginning August, 2008. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities: Teach an upper level undergraduate course in wetland ecology, and two other courses in the applicant’s area of expertise with at least one course at the graduate level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program supporting Masters and Doctoral students.
We are seeking outstanding candidates who will complement current faculty interests. The successful candidate will participate in the development of our environmental resource management curricula. Experience and interest in participating with collaborative research teams are expected. The School maintains a strong relationship with the Northern Research Station of the US Forest Service and current faculty participate in the Ecosystem Science Center, the Remote Sensing Institute, the Sustainable Futures Institute, the Center for Water and Society, and the Biotechnology Research Center.
The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science has productive programs in a wide range of disciplines in education and research. We have excellent undergraduate degree-granting programs in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, and graduate programs in Forestry (MS and MF), Forest Ecology and Management (MS), Applied Ecology (MS), Forest Science (Ph.D.), and Forestry Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS and Ph.D.). An active research program is maintained with the School placing first among forestry universities in number of citations per faculty member (as ranked by The Journal of Forestry) and fourth in Ph.D. Forestry Programs (as ranked by Academic Analytics). The School is located in a 93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-art laboratory equipment that includes advanced capabilities in molecular biology. The 4,500-acre Ford Forest is owned by the School and is available for research and teaching. We are a high-quality, strongly focused, public science and engineering university that enrolls sixty-five hundred students. Michigan Tech is located in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula that is replete with lakes, wetlands and forests and boasts exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience in wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, soils, and/or hydrology.
Application Procedures: Send curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, names of three (3) references (with postal and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers), a one-page statement of research interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy to:
Dr. Blair Orr, Chair
Wetland Scientist Search Committee
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Review of applications began 1 October 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity education institution/equal opportunity employer.
PhD Researcher in Biogeology
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Posted 11 June 2007
The Darwin Center for Biogeology is a virtual Dutch research institute, partially funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), which aims at performing cutting-edge science in the central field of Biogeology where Biology and Earth Sciences meet. Its research mission is to understand the functioning of global, regional and local ecosystems, focusing on change and feedback at all time scales in and between biotic and abiotic components of a changing Earth.
We seek a candidate for a PhD position at Utrecht University within a recently funded program entitled: Niche engineering and the evolution of biogeochemical cycles through time.
Modern marine environments are characterized by complex faunal communities living in the sediment with densities and diversities that vary depending on sediment type, availability of oxygen and organic matter load arriving at the sea bottom. Some species play an extraordinary role in creating suitable environments for other taxa to live in. These keystone species, for example deep burrowing lugworms, are regarded as niche engineers. Through geological history, origination of such niche engineers is hypothesized to have lead to sudden bursts in evolution of other infaunal taxa.
This program is integrated in the Darwin Center for Biogeology, and will be performed in close cooperation with the Microbial Ecology group at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW, Yerseke). The program has 2 projects, each project carried out by a PhD student. Currently, we are looking for a candidate for the PhD position concerning the project: The effects of bioirrigation on benthic foraminifera.
The aim of this project is to study the effects of the presence of various types of niche engineers on the surrounding meiofauna, in particular the foraminiferal population, and on biogeochemical cycling. Bioturbation, burrow ventilation, bioirrigation and grazing are activities that may have a significant impact on the vertical distribution of benthic foraminifera in marine sediments. Alternatively, foraminifera seems to have a considerable impact on the bacterial population and, consequently, the biogeochemistry. The project will involve laboratory experiments with the coupled system biogeochemistry-bacteria-foraminifera in sediment cores with different imposed biogeochemical conditions, and with or without artificial bioirrigation. It also involves field sampling of marine sediments (Wadden Sea). This project will be supported by ongoing modeling work within the research groups of Stratigraphy/Paleontology at Utrecht University and Microbial Ecology group at NIOO-KNAW.
Qualifications: We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is interested in interdisciplinary research combining various fields of biogeology and an MSc in an appropriate field.
Terms of employment: We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, with monthly salary starting at €1956,- in the first year to €2502,- in the last year of appointment. We also offer a pension scheme, a collective health insurance and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities and are supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8 % per year and a year-end bonus of 3%.
For further details please contact: Dr. Mariëtte Wolthers, e-mail:
or Prof. Bert van der Zwaan, e-mail:
. You may also wish to visit the web pages of our department.
How to apply: Applications, including a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of your research interests, and the names and addresses of 2 references, must be sent to: Faculty of Geosciences, Personnel Department, P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC Utrecht, or submitted by e-mail to:
. Please mention where you originally saw our advertisement and quote vacancy number 72082 in all communications. The position is open until filled.
UCAR Post-doctoral and Visiting Scientist Program
NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), Princeton, New Jersey
Posted 11 May 2007
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is recruiting postdoctoral scientists and short-term senior visitors to work in Princeton at NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) as part of the Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI). GFDL conducts fundamental and applied oceanic and atmospheric research on a variety of problems of importance to society and central to NOAA's mission. These problems include global climate change; hurricane prediction; modeling and prediction of El Nino and its influence on the global atmosphere; atmospheric radiation, aerosol and cloud physics; sea ice and land ice modeling; climate variability and prediction; atmospheric chemistry; the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean, the carbon cycle in the oceans and on land; and fundamental problems in oceanic and atmospheric fluid dynamics of relevance to climate change. GFDL is a world leader in global change research, specializing in the modeling of the climate system. In the past several years GFDL has developed a new generation of climate and Earth system models to support its research for the coming decade, including new atmospheric, oceanic, land, atmospheric chemistry, and oceanic biogeochemistry models which are currently being enhanced and integrated into an interactive system for studies of variability and change. Some of these new postdoctoral positions may evolve into permanent civil service hires as it expands its staff in the next several years. Placement into permanent civil service positions will require additional competition. Visit UCAR's Visiting Scientist Program site to view areas of current interest. In addition to junior postdoctoral applicants, GFDL is looking for senior visitors interested in the areas of current interest, including visitors from other climate change modeling centers interested in model intercomparisons.
Application deadlines are 15 April and 1 November 2007.
How to apply: There is no application form. Send the following materials to the UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs: 1) Cover letter identifying this program. 2) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications in refereed journals. 3) Names and addresses of three references. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the references and request that they submit letters in support of your application to VSP. 4) PhD thesis abstract for recent PhDs. 5) Proposed project description, including a statement of relevance to the CCRI. Proposal must be titled and not exceed three pages, including references and figures. Send applications and letters of reference to: UCAR / Visiting Scientist Programs Attn.: Meg Austin, Director P.O. Box 3000 FL-4 / Suite 2200 Boulder, CO 80307-3000, USA. For further information please call (303) 497-8649 or send e-mail to vsp@ucar.edu. UCAR is an EO/AAE who values and encourages diversity in the workplace.
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