NACP Job Opportunities

Modeller in Carbon Cycling, Pricing and Trading
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

Carbon Cycle Models: 13C, 14C Data/Model Fusion and Applications Related to Carbon Pricing and Trading Position: DE-FE0001116-1 Opening Date: Feb 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled Job Classification: Full or part time Job Description: PEM seeks an individual to provide leadership and innovation in the application of carbon isotopic composition data (13C,14C) of atmospheric CO2 to diverse model frameworks at local, regional and continental scales for the purposes of monitoring, verification and accounting of fossil fuel emissions (MVA). An MVA framework will be established at multiple scales to provide new carbon standards and critical temporal/spatial data needed to support carbon pricing fundamentals, carbon financial instruments and baseline harmonization of worldwide carbon trading markets. Data sets of simultaneously measured 13C and 14C of atmospheric CO2 (and other gas sources) will be generated by PEMs Global Monitor Platform (GMP) at the project and landscape scales related to geologic carbon sequestration processes. Preference will be given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record and successful project implementation. Qualifications: PhD and/or MBA in related fields of carbon cycle research, atmospheric sciences, carbon finance, economics, and carbon trading. Must have ability to conduct high-quality, independent and collaborative research in one or more of the areas indicated above and have the ability to effectively convey research results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national and international meetings. Requires technical ability to work with and manage diverse model approaches incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work with a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. In addition, must be able to manage a team of PEM and non-PEM collaborators, to prepare proposals for research and outreach opportunities and to manage awarded projects. To apply: Send a CV, a one-page statement of your research interests, one relevant example publication or manuscript, and names of 3 references (all as PDF attachments) to careers@pem-carbon.com.

Database Systems Manager
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

#DE-FE0001116-2 Opening Date: Feb 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled Job Classification: Full or part time Location: Cambridge, MA Job Description: Database Systems Manager: maintains and administers Web server and middleware tools used to develop Web database systems and framework; develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands, hand-editing, and bulk import; oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites; supervises and manages multiple concurrent projects; evaluates database server integrity and security; assumes the technical lead for SQL Server and online database projects; assists Database Designers/Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases and database systems; reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by PEM team members and non-PEM team members as needed; creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using products such as Crystal Reports; researches and implements new database and online technology. Oversees the design and maintenance of online communications, including database-driven Web sites; assists and supports organizational members and clients with network, database, and application training and technical support; plans and prepares correspondence. Assists team members in developing procedures, forms, exhibits, and database documentation; configures hardware and software utilized on database and Web servers; allows end-users to access management information systems directly by using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and other methods of connectivity; assists in the creation of database reports and exhibits; trains and provides technical direction as needed; supports internal operations, local area network administration, budget management, and project planning. Preference given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record of successful project implementation. Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of education and training equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described. Sufficient formal and/or informal training experience in Database Management Systems administration and maintenance, database design, analysis, and management; extensive experience as a database designer/information systems analyst, database manager or database administrator. Knowledge of: Administration and maintenance of management information systems; server hardware and software technologies (including Unix and Windows NT-based servers); standard computer hardware and software; basic principles of computer system analysis, principles of organization and project management; Internet technology including Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) forms; middleware or common gateway interface (CGI) programming used in database Web publishing, including the following: Cold Fusion, PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), Active Server Pages (ASP) and JavaScript; procedures for using SQL; standard office procedures and practices; advanced databases and database design concepts; data communications and networked systems; database integration on the Web; fundamentals of page layout, design, and graphic illustration; Microsoft SQL, Access, FileMaker Pro, or other relational database systems. Skill and Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; interact with users and office staff in non-technical, clear terms; assist staff with difficult technical tasks, including the creation of specialized reports and exhibits using Crystal Reports; work independently and as a team member; set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines; make decisions on a variety of complex matters; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; research and evaluate computer applications and database server
Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239
hardware and software; manage hardware/software configurations including set-up, maintenance, and back-up; ability to adapt to changes in technology. Develop test plans from prototype review through beta testing to ensure reliable operation and a high degree of customer satisfaction The Database Systems Manager will design and implement tools to facilitate data exchange with other programs and bulk upload of project data. The Database Systems Manager will facilitate the establishment of isotopic standards and data configurations may require XML schema development, design of data flows, development of use cases to validate schema development, ensuring accurate data transfer processes, provide user documentation that simplifies adoption of data communications protocols and development/implementation of QA processes to validate data and data transport. Must have ability to conduct high-quality, independent and collaborative research in one or more of the areas indicated above and have ability to effectively convey research results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national and international meetings. Requires technical ability to work with and manage diverse database requirements for model approaches incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work on a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. To apply: Send a CV, a one-page statement of your research interests, one relevant example publication or manuscript, and names of 3references (all as PDF attachments) to careers@pem-carbon.com.

Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239

Field Laser Instrument Technician
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

Position: #DE-FE0001116-3 Opening Date: Feb. 1, 2010 Closing: Will remain open till filled. Job Classification: Full or part time Location: Cambridge, MA Job Description: The Field Laser Instrument Technician will play an important role in the field deployment of PEMs Global Monitor Platform (GMP TM), an advanced ultra-sensitive, field-deployable, real-time isotopic analyzer for ¹³C and ¹⁴C composition in air or selected gas sources with high sensitivity, based on laser and galvanic detection technology. The field technician will be a key part of an innovative and interdisciplinary team comprised of scientists and non-scientists and will be intimately involved in the maturation of end-user features of the GMP through successive field deployments. The field technician will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of laser engineers, software specialists and early stage manufacturing teams. The field technician will be familiar with and understand the importance of isotopic standardization and calibration routines and applications to generation of isotopic data sets with linked standards and established protocols. PEM is seeking an individual who is comfortable and excited about working in a fast-paced start-up environment, specifically with regard to working across traditional job boundaries. The field technician will be available for travel to field sites and active project sites for brief and extended periods as needed and successfully deploy, install and verify instrument function to specifications as established. The field technician will preferably have moderate to advanced experience with laser technology and the ability to apply skills and knowledge to new applications such as those employed in PEMs GMP TM. The field technician will have demonstrated experience and success in the organizational and implementation skills required to deploy, set-up, verify and troubleshoot instrumentation under field conditions. Preference will be given to candidates in the Cambridge, Boston area. Other arrangements will be considered depending on qualifications, experience and track record and successful field installations. Qualifications: BA or MA in electrical engineering; minimum 2 years field technician experience; laser experience required. Preferred candidates will have experience in Solid Works and related instrumentation engineering skills. Must have ability to support high-quality and collaborative research in areas related to PEMs instrument products and have ability to effectively convey technical and research results through publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national and international meetings. Requires technical ability to work with and manage diverse instrument requirements incorporating isotopic and related data at multiple scales. Must have ability to work on a team of PEM and interdisciplinary non-PEM scientists/non-scientist collaborators and skill in building effective collaborations inside and outside of PEM. To apply: Send a CV, a one-page statement of your research interests, one relevant example publication or manuscript, and names of 3 references (all as PDF attachments) to careers@pem-carbon.com.

Planetary Emissions Management, Inc., 485 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 300, Cambridge, MA 01239

Post-doctoral Fellowship, Ecosystems, organisms, environmental changes
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Clermont-Ferrand, France

NRA seeks a full-time Post-doctoral scientist to study mitigation-adaptation strategies related to ruminant livestock / grassland European systems under climate change. The scientific objective is the analysis of the responses of ecosystems and organisms to current and future environmental changes mainly using the Ecotron closed controlled environment facility (http://www.ecotron.cnrs.fr).

Job summary:
The European Ecotron is a research platform of the French Project VALIDATE (http:/www.clermont.inra.fr/VALIDATE) dedicated to the study of ecosystems and organisms in the context of environmental changes. This structure bridges the gap between the complexity of real field communities and the simplicity of laboratory or greenhouse experiments. It is ready to study ecosystems, organisms and biodiversity responses to environmental changes in order to tackle the major issues related to sustainable development, e.g.: i) in which form natural and human-induced changes in the environment affect the structure and functioning of ecosystems; ii) to which extent these alterations of ecosystem processes in turn influence regional and larger-scale climate; iii) which actions could be taken to enhance the sustainability of ecosystem goods and services in the face of environmental changes.
The post-doctoral scientist must then be able to work and analyse the impacts of climate change (elevated atmospheric CO2, temperature, soil drought) combined with climate extreme events such as heat wave, on the main above and belowground processes of a permanent grassland. More precisely, gross primary production, ecosystem and soil respirations, above and belowground net production will be studied. These processes will be related with dynamics of botanical composition and functional traits. The successful candidate will work independently, but in coordination with the Principal Investigator to define the interplay between grassland and livestock systems in scenarios of climate change.

We offer:
Location : Unité de Recherche sur l'Ecosystème Prairial at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique led by Dr Pascal Carrère (UREP - https://www1.clermont.inra.fr/urep) and based in Clermont-Ferrand, France,

Assessment Coordinator USGCRP
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: USGCRP Integration and Coordination Office, Washington DC, USA

All: a position is available in the Integration and Coordination Office of the US Global Change Research Program in Washington, DC. UCAR is the employing institution. See the following URL.

Climate Change Program Manager - National Parks Service
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Ft. Collins, CO / Washington DC

The National Park Service is hiring a program manager (GS-14/15) to run our fledgling Climate Change Response Program. Below are the direct
links to the Climate Change Program Manager position. We have it advertised in both Colorado and DC, open to the public and internal government employees, and it will close on March 12.

Faculty Position (Assoc/Assist Professor) in Forests in the Earth System
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
University of Arizona / Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research / Institute of the Environment, USA

The University of Arizona seeks to fill a faculty position in areas related to forests in the Earth System who will contribute to the vigorous interdisciplinary environmental programs on our campus. The successful candidate will likely be appointed at the Associate Professor level, although appointment at Assistant Professor may be possible for a more junior candidate with a very strong record of scholarly publication. We seek a quantitative scientist whose research addresses the interactions of climate, wildfire, forest growth and carbon dynamics, or a subset of these topics. The successful candidate will bring strong modeling and spatiotemporal analysis skills to complement existing strengths at UA in fire sciences, dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, the carbon cycle, remote sensing and tree and forest growth. They will demonstrate a record of exceptional research that complements and advances UA’s strengths in environmental change science. We are especially interested in individuals whose research utilizes dendrochronology in novel and effective combination with other tools and methods to address basic or applied questions on these topics, particularly the scaling of understanding from landscape to global spatial scales.

The University of Arizona is home to one of the largest and broadest concentrations of earth system research and education in the US, with world-class programs in fields including hydrology, paleoclimatology, ecosystem science, earth sciences, arid lands, environmental engineering and climate applications. This position is part of a new Environmental Initiative <http://www.environment.arizona.edu/> that will bring more than 15 new faculty to the UA campus in the next 1-2 years. This new faculty member will be based in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research <http://www.ltrr.arizona.edu/> within the new School of Earth and Environmental Sciences <www.sees.arizona.edu/> with potential joint appointments in affiliated departments throughout campus.

Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, list of publications, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three referees, following the instructions at <https://www.uacareertrack.com> for job # 44727. A Ph.D. in an appropriate field of environmental science is required. Other questions may be directed to Dr. Connie Woodhouse, Chair of the Search Committee <conniew1@email.arizona.edu>. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds M/W/D/V. The position will remain open until filled, but review of applications (and requests for letters of reference) will begin March 10, 2010, with interviews anticipated before May.

Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and analysis of phenological data
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: Harvard University, Massachusettes

As part of the Richardson Lab, the Postdoctoral Researcher will participate in a variety of ongoing research projects in New England. The successful applicant, who will be based in Cambridge, will join a productive research team that includes colleagues from Harvard University, Boston University, the USDA Forest Service, and the University of New Hampshire. Current projects in the Lab include carbon cycling studies at the Howland Forest (Maine) and Bartlett Experimental Forest (New Hampshire) AmeriFlux sites, related work at the Harvard Forest (Massachusetts), and a webcam-based network (“PhenoCam”; http://phenocam.sr.unh.edu/) to study the phenology of forest trees across the northeastern US and adjacent Canada.

Specific duties of the Postdoctoral Researcher will include extraction and analysis of phenological data from the PhenoCam image archive, and synthesis of these data using models and novel statistical analyses. Additional tasks will be to link webcam-derived phenological indicators to satellite remote sensing products, on-the-ground phenological observations, and eddy covariance measurements of ecosystem-scale CO2 and H2O fluxes.
The position is partially funded by grants from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative and the USGS/NPS Parks Monitoring Program, in collaboration with the USA National Phenology Network.

A Ph.D. in remote sensing, ecology (preferred sub-field: ecological modeling or physiological ecology), biometeorology, forest science, atmospheric sciences, or a related field, is required. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated; excellent communication skills, and a strong publication record are expected. Applicants must also possess very strong quantitative and analytical skills (familiarity with image processing or remote sensing data is desirable), knowledge of at least one scientific programming language (ideally Python, R, or MATLAB), and experience working with large data sets.

A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance, the position may be renewed for a second year.

The position is available immediately; a start date no later than July 1, 2010, is preferred.

Information about Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology can be found at: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/

Please submit applications (including cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references) via email (with the subject line “Application for Postdoctoral Position”) to: Professor Andrew D. Richardson, arichardson@oeb.harvard.edu. Applications must be received by February 28, 2010, to receive full consideration.

Professorship Soil Science of Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the Georg-August-University of Goettingen invites applications for a full professorship (W3) in Soil Science of Temperate and Boreal Ecosystems

We are looking for internationally renowned applicants with a strong record in research and teaching in soil science of temperate and boreal ecosystems. The research focus will be on water- and matter fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems and the role of soils in biogeochemical cycles under global change. Research interest in soil microbiology is of advantage. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous research program that will attract continued extramural funding and offer synergism with existing programs of the research centres in Goettingen. The Goettingen Research Campus offers excellent opportunities and infrastructure for research in temperate and boreal ecosystems. New faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and training of undergraduate and graduate students in the existing and new curricula (BSc and MSc in Forest- and in Agricultural

Preconditions for appointment are laid down in § 25 of the Higher Education Law of Lower Saxony of 26.02.2007 (Official Law Gazette of Lower Saxony, Nds. GVBI. 5/ 2007 p. 69). As a Public Law Foundation, the University of Göttingen holds the right of appointment. Further

We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. Under certain circumstances part-time employment is possible. The university strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured. Applications, including CV, a list of publications, and description of teaching and research track record should reach the faculty no later than March 26, 2010.

MS or PhD (Research Associate III/ Research Scientist II) in Meteorologist-Satellite Data Assimilation
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: CIRA, Colorado State University, Boulder, CO, USA

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University seeks to fill a professional scientific position for its collaborative research as a Cooperative Institute with both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Systems Division (GSD) in Boulder, Colorado and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) in Camp Springs, MD (office will be in Boulder).

Background:
The Assimilation and Modeling Branch within ESRL/GSD develops high resolution operational numerical weather prediction models using the latest hourly observations to provide the most accurate analyses and very short-range forecasts over the US. The Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) (and its 2010 replacement (Rapid Refresh (RR)) assimilates all available observations, including profiler, aircraft, surface, rawinsonde, VAD winds, GOES-based precipitable water and atmospheric motion vectors (cloud-drift winds), GPS-precipitable water, radar reflectivity, GOES-based cloud retrievals, and METAR cloud observations. Satellite radiances are also assimilated in the Rapid Refresh through application of the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) data assimilation package. With the emphasis on hourly updated short-term forecasts for improved guidance for aviation/transportation, severe weather, hydrology, and energy applications, improved assimilation of satellite cloud data, as one component of satellite data assimilation for the RR/HRRR, is critical to improving model hydrometeor/cloud forecasts. In particular, the assimilation of GOES-R planned -derived cloud properties and near-storm environment is of critical importance.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be a member of the GSD/Assimilation and Modeling Branch Rapid Refresh development team to help develop and test improved method for the assimilation of satellite data to increase the accuracy of mesoscale model forecasts. This individual will be responsible for participation in the development team’s goals including:

Condition of Employment:
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. The individual will be required to pass a federal Security Assurance Check because the job is in a federally occupied building.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2010
Apply electronically by sending a resume, list of three references, and a cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications of the position to the attention of Prof. Graeme Stephens at the following email address: humanresources@cira.colostate.edu. Please put your name (last name first) in the subject line of the email and reference 10-102.

Technician or Post Doc Position in Ecological Forecasting
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

The Ecological Forecasting Group at the University of South Carolina in Columbia (climate.biol.sc.edu) is seeking a scientist/programmer to support research examining the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. Our group uses weather and climate data as inputs to heat budget models to predict the operative temperatures of commercially and ecologically important species. We then use these predictions to assess risks of damage to sensitive ecosystems using a combination of ecological and physiological approaches. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to manipulate large data sets and run simulations using computer models developed by the group, to assist in the writing and presentation of results, and to serve as lab manager in the Helmuth lab (www.biol.sc.edu/~helmuthlab).

Salary: $35,000-$40,000 depending on experience; health insurance and retirement will be provided; desired start date May 2010 and a commitment of 3 years

Please send resume and statement of qualifications for this position to Helmuth@biol.sc.edu or call 803-777-2100

Post-doctoral Fellowship in study of ecosystems and organisms in the context of environmental changes
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: INRA, Clermont-Ferrand, France

INRA seeks a full-time (36 months -INRA, France) Post-doctoral scientist to study mitigation-adaptation strategies related to ruminant livestock / grassland European systems under climate change. The scientific objective is the analysis of the responses of ecosystems and organisms to current and future environmental changes mainly using the Ecotron closed controlled environment facility (http://www.ecotron.cnrs.fr).

We offer:
Location : Unité de Recherche sur l'Ecosystème Prairial at the Institut National de la Recherche
Agronomique led by Dr Pascal Carrère (UREP - https://www1.clermont.inra.fr/urep) and based in
Clermont-Ferrand, France,

PhD Postion in Eddy Flux Research
Posted: Feb. 12, 2010
Location: University of Goettingen, Germany

The Bioclimatology group at the Georg-August University of Göttingen, Germany seeks for 1st April 2010 a scientist for eddy covariance flux research

Research at eddy covariance flux towers in Germany (Hainich, Leinefelde, Solling) and Indonesia (Bariri, Central Sulawesi) on carbon, water and energy fluxes between forest and atmosphere. Tasks include field measurements using the eddy covariance technique and standard micrometeorology, analysis and interpretation of new and already existing data, design of new measurements, presentation of results nationally and internationally, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, participation in teaching (4 semster hours).

Dynamic, creative and motivated scientist with PhD in meteorology, physics with focus on micrometeorology, plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Experience with eddy covariance flux measurements and interest in experimental work at field sites in Germany and Indonesia is required, programming abilities are a plus. Good knowledge in English and German as working languages is essential. Driving license required.

We offer a 3-year scientist position with possibility of extension in a newly formed research group focusing on biosphere-atmosphere interactions using eddy covariance, stable isotopes, ecosystem and regional climate modeling at one of the top universities in Germany (www.uni-goettingen.de/bioclimatology). Salary and social benefits are provided according to German rules (E 13 TV-L).

Applications, including CV, a list of publications, description of teaching and research track record and names and contact details of referees are requested by 21th February 2010 and should be sent to Prof. Alexander Knohl, bioklima-job@gwdg.de.

The University strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically encourages qualified women to apply. Disabled persons with corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured.

BS/MS/PhD Position in Environmental Monitoring of Forest Ecosystems
Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Location: Université Laval, Québec City, Canada

A research group based at Université Laval in Québec City, Canada and part of the Canadian Carbon Program Research Network currently has a research professional position available. The group operates three eddy covariance flux measurement sites near Chibougamau, Québec which measure carbon, water and heat fluxes from different-aged forest ecosystems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of field equipment and data collection, quality control and assurance.

Start Date: April or May 2010. This position is for one year but could be extended if funding is available.

Qualifications: Minimum B.Sc. or M.Sc. in forestry, biometeorology, biology or related field, driver’s license, ability to work in French and under harsh environmental conditions. Position requires working at height from scaffolding towers. Working knowledge of Campbell Scientific data loggers, infrared gas analysers and other environmental monitoring equipment is desirable, as is a working knowledge of English. Computer programming skills (especially using Matlab) would also be an asset.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and following Université Laval salary scale for Research Professionals.

Applications: Please send a cover letter, CV and a list of three references to carole.coursolle@sbf.ulaval.ca before February 26, 2010.

Scientific Officer for LBA Program
Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Location: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

The position will be filled as soon as possible (1st April, 2010) for a 4 year renewable term, and is based at the LBA Central Office, located on the campus of the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

To coordinate and implement the general scientific strategy of the LBA Program through the LBA Scientific Agenda. To monitor the execution of all projects approved. To submit a work plan to be reviewed by the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) and approved by Directorate Bureau To coordinate financial resources issues To articulate (institutionally) the national and international cooperations To supervise the registering and use of LBA data base To support the establishment of new projects and articulation of national and international scientific teams.

Ph.D. degree Experience in the management of interdisciplinary projects Minimum experience: 5 years after PhD, or in the role of project coordination. Experience and knowledge of Amazonian research with emphasis of LBA scientific agenda. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese, proficiency in Spanish To be able to live in Manaus and travel in Brazil and abroad. The position is open to Brazilian or foreigner nationals The position requires full time dedication

Applications should be sent to isabel.vega@inpa.gov.br (all documents should be sent digitally). The application must include a cover letter that addresses the required qualifications and motivations, a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendations and salary expectation.

Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and Analysis of Phenological Data
Posted: February 3, 2010
Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusettes, USA

The position is partially funded by grants from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative and the USGS/NPS Parks Monitoring Program, in collaboration with the USA National Phenology Network.

A 12-month commitment is expected; pending satisfactory performance, the position may be renewed for a second year.

The position is available immediately; a start date no later than July 1, 2010, is preferred.

Information about Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology can be found at: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Predicting nitrogen dynamics using STICS model in Canadian cropping systems
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada

CDN $47,233 /yr (as of July 1st 2010)- Travel expenses paid
Up to 3-yr Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
The research centre is part of the federal department of agriculture and is located at the Central
Experimental Farm, in Ottawa (ON, Canada). The candidate will contribute to a national scope study
aiming at enhancing nitrogen use efficiency from Canadian cropping systems. The position will be
held in the micrometeorological laboratory of the Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre.
The project consists in adapting STICS model to major field crops (wheat, corn, canola and potato)
grown in Canada by calibrating relevant cultivars, in order to predict crop biomass and N dynamics.
Historical datasets and newly acquired datasets will be used for the cal/val. More detailed studies of C,
N and water dynamics will be carried out using specific experimentations, including
micrometeorological flux datasets. The candidate will be involved in field data acquisition and
analyses, dataset preparation for model verification and in crop modeling per se, as follows:

The candidate will be actively involved in communicating the research results (workshops,
conferences and scientific papers). He/she should be fluent in English (oral and written) and have a
valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of French is an asset.
The candidates should fill as soon as possible Form 200 to apply for a Visiting Fellowships in
Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PDNP/
Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp) and refer to the instruction to do so.
To be eligible the candidate must have obtained its PhD within 5 yrs of the PDF duration.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and coordinates of three referees either by mail or email to:

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Quantifying emissions of particulate matter from agricultural sources
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: Ottawa, Canada

CDN $47,233 /yr (as of July 1st 2010)- Expenses paid to move to Ottawa, Canada
Up to 3-yr Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research centre is part of the federal department of agriculture and is located at the Central Experimental Farm, in Ottawa. The candidate will be part of the research team of the micrometeorological laboratory.

The project consists in refining an agro-environmental indicator for quantifying the emissions from agricultural sources of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10 and TSP) in Canada. The candidate will also be involved in experimental work aiming at deriving coefficients of PM emissions from Canadian agricultural sources. The candidate will be actively involved in communicating the research results (workshops, conference and scientific papers). He/she should be fluent in English (oral and written) and have a valid driver’s licence.

The candidates should fill as soon as possible Form 200 to apply for a Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (VF) (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-Laboratoires/index_eng.asp) and refer to the instruction to do so.
To be eligible the candidate must have obtained its PhD within 5 yrs of the PDF duration.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and coordinates of three referees either by mail or email:

Postdoctoral Positions in Tropical Ecology and Atmospheric Science
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: French Guiana

We solicit applications for a postdoctoral research position at INRA Kourou (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique), French Guiana, in the framework of the ECOFOG Research Unit (http://www.ecofog.gf/).

We are looking for an Ecologist or Atmospheric Scientist with strong expertise in analyzing and interpreting eddy covariance data. Experience in stable isotopes would be appreciated.

The researcher will (i) analyze inter-annual, climate driven, variations in net ecosystem exchange in CO2and H2O at our undisturbed tropical rainforest site in French Guiana, South America, (ii) quantify seasonal and annual ecosystem carbon balance, (iii) combine eddy covariance and biomass data to analyze net productivity, and (iv) apply isotope techniques to partition ecosystem respiration and photosynthesis processes. He will also take part to the management of the flux tower site and thedevelopment of new ecophysiological experiments (at soil or canopy level; on other GHG) in the footprint of the eddy covariance tower funded by European-French supports.

Candidates should have a PhD and excellent written skills as illustrated by their publication record. They should be able to communicate in English but are aware that French Guiana is a French speaking country. Salary will be adjusted for research work experience (starting from around 2600 € net / month).

Deadline for application is March 31, 2010. The position is a 36-month fixed-term contract, available from May-July 2010.

To apply, send an email with CV, list of publications, and short motivation letter to both Dr. Damien BONAL (bonal@nancy.inra.fr, +33 3 83 39 73 43) and Eric MARCON (Head of Ecofog Unit,eric.marcon@ecofog.gf).

Post doctoral position Greenhouse Gas Dynamics and Lifecycle Analysis of Rangeland Management
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Location: U.C. Berkeley, California

We are seeking a post doctoral associate to work on a lifecycle analysis of rangeland management approaches to sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The position is part of a large on-going collaborative project exploring the potential of California's rangeland soils to help offset greenhouse gas emissions. Successful candidates should have skills in one or more of the following area: terrestrial biogeochemical cycling, trace gas dynamics, lifecycle modeling. We are particularly interested in people with modeling skills who are willing to participate in the field component of the research. The position will be based in the Silver lab in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at U.C. Berkeley ( http://nature.berkeley.edu/silverlab/). To apply, please send a letter of interest and a CV to Whendee Silver (wsilver@ berkeley.edu).

Post-doctoral Position in Biosphere-Atmosphere Modelling
Posted: January 29, 2010
Location: University of Edinburgh, Scotland

We have a vacancy for a Post Doctoral Research Assistantship on "The response of Arctic ecosystems to changing climate" based at the School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh.

We seek a researcher with experience in ecosystem modelling for a project to investigate the response of Arctic ecosystems to changing climate. The project builds upon a major field experiment during international polar year (www.abacus-ipy.org).

Candidates with experience in ecosystem modelling and data assimilation are encouraged to apply. Arctic experience would be beneficial. The project is funded for 2 years.

Post Doctoral Research Associate in Forest Canopy Function: Missouri Ozarks AmeriFlux Site
P0sted: January 29, 2010
Location: University of Missouri

Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to undertake primary responsibility for a detailed study of canopy function in the temperate deciduous forest at the Missouri Ozarks AmeriFlux research site. This Department of Energy-funded AmeriFlux network site is a collaborative effort of the University of Missouri, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division. The site was established for long-term study of carbon cycle and meteorological processes in a climate that is characterized by dynamic year-to-year variability. The particular effort required of the postdoc will be in study of dynamic seasonal patterns of canopy phenology and photosynthetic capacity and performance. (See attachment for complete description of the position and location).

Qualifications: PhD in a plant biology or related discipline with established expertise in gas exchange methods and forest canopy sampling preferred. Experience in programming and ecosystem modeling also is desirable. Applicants must exhibit strong technical and communication skills, demonstrated ability to publish in peer- reviewed journals, and a proven record of independent ability to coordinate research programs.

Salary: $40,000 annual rate plus benefits; initial appointment through September 2010 with contingent funding planned for two additional years and dependent on satisfactory performance of the incumbent.

Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest, experience (in response to stated requirements) and future career goals, curriculum vitae, most relevant (3) publications (PDF), and contact information for at least three references to: Dr. Steve Pallardy. (PallardyS@missouri.edu<mailto:PallardyS@missouri.edu). Screening of applicants will occur immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. A background check is required for employment. The University of Missouri-Columbia is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278.

2 PhD and 3 Post-doc Positions on Modelling Land-Atmosphere Interactions
Location: Lund University, Sweden
Posted: January 29, 2010

2 PhD and 3 post-doc positions open in my group, on various aspects of modelling land-atmosphere interactions,

Post-doctoral Position in Tropical Forest Carbon Dynamics
Location: Oxford University, England
Posted: January 29, 2010

A 30 month post-doc position is available at Oxford University, in measuring and monitoring the carbon dynamics of Amazonian forests, funded by the Moore Foundation. Closing date 12 February 2010. Interviews to be in late February 2010.

NRC Post-doc in Biogeochemical Modeling of Nitrogen
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Posted: January 29, 2010

National Research Council Post-doctoral position with the US Environmental Protection Agency and Washington State University, Vancouver

Modeling surface water N loading and removal for the nation: Foundation for ecosystem services assessment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Ecosystem Services Research Program seeks and individual to contribute to an ongoing, multi-year effort to characterize N-related ecosystem services and human impacts on these services within the US. In the continental US, inputs of reactive nitrogen (N) to the terrestrial biosphere have increased by nearly five-fold over natural background rates due to activities associated with transportation, and food, fiber, and energy production. A number of recent modeling efforts (e.g. SPARROW, NEWS, and others) have focused on linking anthropogenic N enrichment with N loading to surface freshwaters and the coastal zone at regional and global scales. Yet, much work remains to be done comparing and interpreting output from existing regional and national scale models as well as enhancing the spatial and temporal resolution of these models to increase their utility to managers and policy-makers. It is expected that the postdoctoral fellow in this position will work closely with Dr. John Harrison (Washington State University -Vancouver) to implement spatially explicit models of aquatic N loading, thereby enhancing understanding of sources, patterns, and controls of N inputs to surface fresh waters and the coastal zone, as well as the potential impacts of these inputs on ecosystem services. It is anticipated that this effort will be coordinated with complementary efforts to estimate N inputs, outputs, and removal within many ecosystem types within the US, including wetlands, riparian areas, and river networks (headwater streams, perennial streams, and large rivers). Qualifications: a Ph.D. degree in biogeochemistry, biogeochemical modeling, limnology, marine or estuarine ecology, or related field. The primary work location will be the Freshwater Ecology Branch of the Western Ecology Division (WED) located in Corvallis, Oregon. The Associate will work with scientists across EPA as part of a national EPA program examining the impacts of nitrogen within EPA's Ecosystem Services Research Program.

Please pass this announcement to people you know who might be interested in the position. Closing date is Feburary 15, 2010.

For more information please contact Jana Compton, compton.jana@epa.gov
541-754-4620

Director, Earth Science Division, NASA
Location: GSFC/NASA, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Posted: January 18, 2010

SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 - 162,045.00 USD /year
SERIES & GRADE: ES-1301-00/00
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 00
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to All Qualified Individuals.
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 11, 2010 to Thursday, February 18, 2010
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent appointment
DUTY LOCATION: Prince George's County

JOB SUMMARY:
NASA is looking for exceptional leaders for the 21st century! If you are interested in leading dynamic organizations responsible for fulfilling or supporting exciting scientific and aeronautic missions, there may be a place for you on the team. Seize this opportunity to use your current skills, build new ones, and make significant contributions to our nation's future. As an added benefit, you would be joining an agency ranked as one of the best places in the Federal government to work.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead the Earth Sciences Division (ESD) within the Sciences and Exploration Directorate. The ESD plans, organizes, evaluates, and carries out a broad program of scientific research, both theoretical and experimental, in the study of Earth sciences. The program ranges from basic research, to the definition and development of flight missions and instruments, to mission operations and data analysis.

Please note that all vacancies opening after October 1, 2006, reflect OPM's new Executive Code Qualifications (ECQs). Although the titles of the five ECQs have not changed, the definitions have been revised. Please read the definition of each ECQ carefully and be sure to respond accordingly.

NASA uses the USAJobs resume as the basic application document for SES positions. NASA limits all resumes to the equivalent of about six typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters (including spaces). You cannot complete the application process if your USAJobs resume is too long. More information about the NASA application process is also available under the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.

* Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
* First time SES appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
* A financial disclosure statement is required upon appointment into the SES.
* This is a drug-testing designated position.
* Occasional travel may be required.

Two Postdoctoral Positions
Location: University of Toronto, Ontario, CA
Posted January 18, 2010

We are looking for two postdoctoral fellows to participate in a university-government joint project funded by the NSERC Strategic Grant Program and the Canadian Forest Service to contribute to the development of the Carbon Budget Model of the Canadian Forest Sector (CBM-CFS). The project is funded for three years. The major goal of this project is to add new capabilities to CBM-CFS that enable the estimation of the impacts of climate and atmospheric changes on the forest carbon cycle. This provides exciting career-development opportunities to advance science towards the needs of government climate change policy formulation. The major tasks of these two individuals are: (1) to develop and validate algorithms for estimating the sensitivities of various forest carbon cycle components to climate and atmospheric factors using tower flux and other data; (2) to develop a module that adds these sensitivities to the current version of CBM-CFS for nation-wide forest carbon cycle estimation; (3) to retrieve forest structural parameters from optical satellite remote sensing data in support of this development; (4) to further develop a process-based Integrated Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon model (InTEC) that can effectively use forest growth and yield data; and (5) to assess the impacts of climate change on forest species composition and structure using a dynamic vegetation model (Can-IBIS). Requirements: Ph.D. in a recognized university in areas of micrometeorology, climatology, forest science, ecology, environmental remote sensing, GIS, and related fields. Experience with either eddy covariance flux measurements and modeling or remote sensing of the biosphere would be highly desirable. However, candidates with physics or math or other backgrounds and strong interest in the terrestrial carbon cycle would also be considered. For application, please send to one of the following contacts your cv, brief statement of research interest, and three names who can serve as references. Salary: $40,000-45,000/y for three years. The positions are available immediately.

Contacts:
1. Dr. Jing M. Chen, Professor, CRC, FRSC
Department of Geography and Program in Planning
University of Toronto
100 St. George St., Room 5047
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G3
Tel: (416)978-7085
Fax: (416)946-3886
Email: chenj@geog.utoronto.ca
http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/info/facweb/Chen/Chen%27s%20homepage/home.htm

2. Dr. Werner A. Kurz, Senior Research Scientist
Global Change and Landscape Ecology
Natural Resources Canada
Canadian Forest Service
506 West Burnside Road
Victoria, BC V8Z 1M5 Canada
E-mail: wkurz@nrcan.gc.ca
Tel: 250-363-6031
http://carbon.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca

3. Dr. David T. Price, Research Scientist
Integrated Modelling of Climate Change Impacts
Natural Resources Canada
Northern Forestry Centre
5320 - 122 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 3S5
Tel: (780)435-7249
FAX: (780) 435-7359
E-mail: dprice@nrcan.gc.ca

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Arctic Regional Modelling
Location: York University, Toronto, Ontario, CA
Posted January 18, 2010

The postdoctoral fellowship at York University will be in the area of regional modelling of the Arctic (which can be taken up before finishing PhD: see below). Possible areas of research could involve ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions, precipitation, the impact of polynias on heating and water distribution, air-snow interactions, permafrost impacts, with a view to improving Arctic processes in the most recent version of the Canadian Regional Climate Model (CRCM5) which is based on the Canadian weather forecast model, GEM (Global Environmental Multiscale). The work will involve collaboration with modelling groups in Environment Canada and in Ouranos. York has a regional modelling program using GEM and WRF models with a focus on air quality in Ontario and regions. Recently it has expanded to address regional climate questions with a focus on changes in regional air quality. The fellow will work within the regional modelling group at York University in the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science and also interact with the Arctic Science and Policy Group at York University.

This postdoctoral fellowship is funded jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation and York University. Salary per annum will be $50,000 plus benefits, and duration will be two years. The successful applicant is expected to complete his/her Ph.D. no later than six months after beginning the fellowship.

Applicants should submit a letter describing their relevant research, experiences and interests, a curriculum vitae, pertinent reprints, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Prof. John McConnell, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; phone: (416) 736-2100 x 77709, fax: 416-736-5817 , E mail: jcmcc@yorku.ca

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at: http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Deadline: The successful applicant will have to accept the position at York by February 5, 2010 and begin postdoctoral research soon after and complete their PhD by the end of July, 2010.

Ph.D. Student in Ecology/Biogeochemistry
Location: Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Posted: January 18, 2010

The Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences at ETH Zurich, Chair of Grassland Sciences, seeks a Ph.D. student in Ecology/Biogeochemistry

Responsibilities Research within the EU project Greenhouse Gas – Europe (7th FP) with focus on greenhouse gas fluxes of managed grassland ecosystems and farm-gate budgets.

CO2, H2O, CH4 and N2o exchange between biosphere and atmosphere will be measured using eddy-covariance, laser spectroscopy and chamber/GC techniques in two grasslands at different elevations in Switzerland.

Tasks include maintenance of two established flux towers, design and maintenance of additional field experiments, sample preparation and analyses, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, presentation of results nationally and internationally.

Requirements Dynamic, serious and motivated student with M.Sc./Diplom in ecology, biogeochemistry, micrometeorology, environmental sciences or related disciplines. Strong interest in processand system-oriented research. Fluent language in English and German required. Driving license required. Teamwork within group and project partners of Greenhouse Gas – Europe required, and willingness to assist in student education (exercises).

Additional benefits The research will be carried out within a 3-year project, starting as soon as possible. We offer an interesting position in an international, interdisciplinary research group at a lively university environment in Zurich (www.gl.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch) as well as international working experiences with project partners across Europe. Salary and social benefits are provided according to ETH Zurich rules.

Application Please send your complete application to Rolf Oertli, Human Resources, ETH Zurich, TUR C24, 8092 Zürich, mentioning “IPW-GHG-Europe”. Evaluation procedure will start Feb 15tht, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained via Mrs. C. Hostettler (gloffice@ ipw.agrl.ethz.ch).

Tenure-Track Cold Regions Hydrology Position
Location: McMaster University, School of Geography and Earth Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Posted January 18, 2010

The School of Geography and Earth Sciences (SGES) at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July or September 1, 2010 in cold regions hydrology. Qualified candidates at more senior levels will be considered under exceptional circumstances. McMaster University is among leading Canadian universities with 24,000 fulltime undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. SGES has 29 full time faculty members with more than 1/3 of them focusing on water related research. The Hydrological Sciences program of SGES has an excellent national and international reputation for research and teaching in cold-regions hydrology. For further information about the SGES please visit: <www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/>.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in hydrology, physical geography or earth and environmental sciences at time of appointment. We are particularly interested in an individual with a strong background or research experience in physical hydrology and who undertakes field research in snow, ice and/or frozen ground hydrological processes. Research experience in northern regions is preferred. The candidate is expected to develop a well funded, externally recognized, research program. The applicant should have a strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applicants should send a cover letter outlining their research interests, a copy of their curriculum vitae, a brief teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy (max. 2 pp.) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. These materials may be sent as hard copy or as a pdf file. Electronic copies of no more than three published reprints or works in progress may also be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee by the closing date of 15 February 2010. Candidates are required to ensure that three referees send letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair by the closing date. Evaluation of files will begin on their receipt.

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Postdoctoral Position Biogoechemistry - Soil Organic Matter Research
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2010 and position will start June 1st 2010.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Alain Plante
Email: aplante@sas.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 898-9269

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. This USDA-funded project involves method development of thermal analysis techniques to characterize soil organic matter quality. Quantitative assessments of soil organic matter quality by conventional and thermal methods will be applied to a number of long-term agroecosystem experiments. Additional applications and experiments are likely. A Ph.D. in soil science, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science, or related field, a strong publication record and good communications skills are required. Interested applicants can email a cover letter, current CV, and names and contact information of two references. More details concerning the research group are available at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/plante_r.html.

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Postdoctoral Fellow: Greenland Ecosystem Ecologist
University of Alaska Anchorage, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

The Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, is recruiting an ecosystem ecologist for a postdoctoral position on a new NSF project with field studies in NW Greenland. The incumbent will conduct observational studies in a small watershed and experimental studies quantifying the consequences of long-term warmer summer temperatures and deeper snow on ecosystem carbon cycling, and stream water DOC and DON fluxes. In addition, the individual will collaborate with others in the consortium using Δ¹⁴C techniques to estimate the age of respired and transported carbon. The postdoctoral fellow will join a team (collaborators at UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine) that has been conducting observational and long-term experiments in NW Greenland since 2003. Familiarity with field photosynthesis systems (i.e. LiCor 6200 or 6400), steam water chemistry techniques, data logging systems and stable isotope techniques (Δ¹⁴C, δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N, δ¹⁸O and δD) will be necessary. The candidate will be expected to be in the field from late May to late August each year and periodic winter campaigns will be necessary. Excellent lodging and laboratory facilities are used by our team at the Thule Station for Arctic Research (TSTAR) during the field season. During the academic year, the candidate will be housed in the Ecosystem Laboratory at UAA where the expanded UAA Stable Isotope Facility is located along with the research laboratories of 10 other UAA ecologists. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students and to assist the project PI's with project management. A Ph.D. or previous postdoctoral research experience in ecosystem or physiological plant ecology, with a background in tundra ecosystem studies is desired. Review of applicants will begin on 15 January, 2010 with an anticipated appointment date of 1 April 2010. To be considered please apply to the CAS/Environment and Natural Resources Institute Postdoctoral pool posting #0056785 at http://www.uakjobs.com/. If you have questions, Dr. Jeff Welker may be contacted at afjmw1@uaa.alaska.edu

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PhD Assistantship in the Spatial Ecohydrology of Wetlands
University of South Florida, USA
Posted: Jan 6, 2010

The Dept. of Integrative Biology at the Univ. of South Florida seeks applicants for a Ph.D. position to study the spatial ecohydrology of wetlands. The wetlands of west-central Florida are embedded in a landscape template of variable groundwater hydrology, land cover, and underlying geology. The student would investigate how this template regulates the distribution, structure, function, and resilience of wetlands. While the student is free to define the focus and approaches for their dissertation, one requirement will be geospatial analyses of existing data to examine spatial relationships among wetland ecohydrology variables and human activities. Thus, good geospatial analysis and GIS skills are prerequisites, as is a Masters degree in Ecology or a related field. This assistantship is partially supported by an NSF-funded ULTRA-Ex (Urban Long-Term Research Area-Exploratory) grant. The broader project examines social and ecological drivers of water policy, urbanization, and wetland change. The student will thus interact closely with faculty and students from the social and natural sciences, and can access a well-established pipeline for communicating research to management agencies. The student will be supported by a combination of grant-based research assistantships and teaching assistantships during the period of study. For more information, please contact Dr. David Lewis at lewis@cas.usf.edu or 813-974-8108 (http://biology.usf.edu/ib/faculty/dlewis/). Applications are due Jan 1st to be considered for a University Graduate Fellowship, or Feb 15th to be considered for the combined RA/TA support described above. To apply, please follow the application procedures described here: http://biology.usf.edu/ib/grad/prospective/approcess/.