[DIALOGnews] DISCCRS News 12/1/2006
Ruth Ladderud
ladderra at whitman.edu
Fri Dec 1 14:15:53 CST 2006
DISCCRS News
12/1/2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESOURCES and FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Hurricane Portal for Scientists, Students, and Applications Users:
Open for Business
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/hurricane/index.shtml
(see RESOURCES 1 below)
SCIENCE NEWS
Marine Life Leaped From Simple to Complex After Greatest Mass Extinction
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/science/28mari.html Or: http://
tinyurl.com/ydwtl8
(see NEWS 1 below)
[U.S. Supreme] Court Hears Global Warming Case
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/
AR2006112900169.html or: http://tinyurl.com/ylflsz
(see NEWS 2 below)
SUMMER PROGRAMS, COURSES, INTERNSHIPS, MEETINGS, OPPORTUNITIES
Second Call For Papers And Posters - 13th International Conference On
The Environment - Interdisciplinary Environmental Association - June
30-July 3, 2007, Portland, Maine (USA)
www.ieaonline.org
How to Get a Job and Develop an Undergraduate Research Program at a
Predominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI) - Faculty Development
Workshop at the Fall AGU Meeting – December 11-15, 2007 – San
Francisco, CA (USA)
(see MEETING 1 below)
JOBS
Asst./Assoc. Prof. tenure-track - Remote Sensing Oceanography -
Department of Marine Science - University of Southern Mississippi –
Stennis Space Center, MS (USA)
http://www.usm.edu/marine
(see JOB 1 below)
Assoc. Prof. tenure-trac - Climate Science and Ethics - Rock Ethics
Institute - Penn State University, University Park, PA (USA)
http://rockethics.psu.edu/climate
(see JOB 2 below)
2007-08 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships - Call For
Applications – Washington, DC (USA)
http://fellowships.aaas.org/
(see JOB 3 below)
2007 Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - Earth and
Planetary Sciences - Harvard University – Cambridge, MA (USA)
http://www.eps.harvard.edu/daly.php
(see JOB 4 below)
Post-docs & Research Assoc’s - Atmosphere and/or Ocean Modelling and
Data Assimilation - Dalhousie Univ. – Univ. Quebec at Montreal -
Halifax (Canada)
(see JOB 5 below)
Post-doc. - Improving Seasonal Forecasts - Univ of Reading – Reading,
(UK)
http://www.info.rdg.ac.uk/newjobs/details.asp?RefernceNumber=R06103
(see JOB 6 below)
Faculty tenure-track - Marine Geology - San Francisco State
University – San Francisco, CA (USA)
(see JOB 7 below)
Director, tenure-track - Center for the Study of Earth from Space
(CSES) - Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
(CIRES) - University of Colorado – Boulder, CO (USA)
http://cires.colorado.edu
(see JOB 8 below)
Asst. Prof. tenure-track - Climatologist/Geographer –Dept. of
Geography - East Carolina University – Greenville, NC (USA)
www.jobs.ecu.edu
(see JOB 9 below)
Asst. Scientist - Terrestrial Ecology Modeling - Woods Hole Research
Center – Woods Hole, MA (USA)
http://whrc.org/about_us/jobs.htm
(see JOB 10 below)
Instructor - Physical Geography - Bowling Green State University –
Bowling Green OH (USA)
(see JOB 11 below)
Extension Specialist - Climate/Weather - University of Oklahoma –
Norman, OK (USA)
http://www.cimms.ou.edu/employment.html.
(see JOB 12 below)
Academic position / any rank - Climate Dynamics - University of
Southern California – Los Angeles, CA (USA)
(see JOB 13 below)
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Resources and Funding Opportunities
(RESOURCES 1) Hurricane Portal for Scientists, Students, and
Applications Users: Open for Business
http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/hurricane/index.shtml
Scientists, students, and applications users seeking satellite
data on hurricanes now have a new place to turn -- a web portal
created by NASA Goddard Earth Sciences (GES) Data and Information
Services Center (DISC). The new Hurricane web portal is designed for
viewing and studying hurricanes with a variety of measurements from
satellite-based NASA instruments.
This interactive website consists of several components,
including: (1) The 'Latest Generated 3 Hour Rainfall Total
Images' (right on the home page) (2) The 'Image Gallery' showing the
latest maps and profiles of pre-selected regions, updated daily. (3)
Event-based data featuring pictures, animations and summaries of
current and past tropical storms or hurricanes. (4) The 'Hurricane
Viewer' (http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/hurricane/HurricaneViewer.shtml)
which contains Flash animations (*very cool!*) of storms and
hurricanes. (5) - The 'Science Focus' which includes examples and
stories describing the data used in hurricane monitoring and research.
The 'Tools' section (http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/hurricane/
tools.shtml ) connects to NASA satellite data from the TRMM, MODIS,
and AIRS instruments via the easy to use online analysis and
visualization software system called Giovanni. Giovanni allows users
to explore, visualize and analyze Earth sciences data interactively
online without having to download any data.
Once data of interest is found, researchers can acquire hurricane-
related data using the data retrieval tool, Mirador, which searches
for data by date, parameter, instrument, or any keyword. Another
ordering mechanism is the Web Hierarchical Ordering Mechanism (WHOM),
which allows searching for data for a particular time and area. Both
tools are also found from the 'Tools' section.
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Science News
(NEWS 1) Marine Life Leaped From Simple to Complex After Greatest
Mass Extinction
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/28/science/28mari.html Or: http://
tinyurl.com/ydwtl8
New York Times - At least five mass extinctions, most presumably
caused by asteroids that struck the earth, have transformed global
ecology in the half-billion years since the emergence of multicelled
life, lopping entire branches from the evolutionary tree and causing
others to flourish.
The greatest "great dying," 251 million years ago, erased 95
percent of species in the oceans (and most vertebrates on land). But
new research suggests that it was followed by an explosion of
complexity in marine life, one that has persisted ever since.
Moreover, it happened quite suddenly, according to the study,
which was led by scientists at the Field Museum of Natural History in
Chicago and published in the current issue of the journal Science.
The shift to complicated, interrelated ecosystems was more like a
flip of a switch than a slow trend.
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(NEWS 2) [U.S. Supreme] Court Hears Global Warming Case
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/29/
AR2006112900169.html or: http://tinyurl.com/ylflsz
Washington Post - The Supreme Court yesterday cautiously
confronted for the first time the issue of global warming, hearing a
challenge to the Bush administration's refusal to regulate emissions
of greenhouse gases in new vehicles.
Twelve states, led by Massachusetts and joined by the District of
Columbia, are objecting to the Environmental Protection Agency's
decision to decline to issue emissions standards for new cars and
trucks. They and the environmental organizations that support them
say the standards should be the first step in a broader effort to
reduce carbon dioxide and other gases that they say are harming the
atmosphere and leading to global warming and rising sea levels.
But they faced a court sometimes skeptical about whether the
remedy they seek would make much difference in the long run, and
whether they can even show they are facing the kind of imminent harm
that is required before they can press their case. "I mean," asked
Justice Antonin Scalia, "when is the predicted cataclysm?"
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Summer Programs, Courses, Internships, Meetings, Opportunities
(MEETING 1) How to Get a Job and Develop an Undergraduate Research
Program at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI) - Faculty
Development Workshop at the Fall AGU Meeting – December 11-15, 2007 –
San Francisco, CA (USA)
Facilitators: Dr. Lydia K. Fox, University of the Pacific, Dr.
Pat Manley, Middlebury College, Dr. Jeff Ryan, University of South
Florida
Workshop includes CUR How-To publications and refreshments.
Early Registration Deadline: December 6th – Fee: $60.00
On-Site Registration: $75.
Location: San Francisco Marriott Hotel, Willow Room, Monday,
December 11th, 2:00-5:00 PM.
To Register: Contact Dr. Jeffrey Ryan, Chair CUR-Geosciences,
Department of Geology, University of South Florida, 4202 East
Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33620 ryan at shell.cas.usf.edu phone:
(813) 974-1598; FAX (813) 974-2654
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Jobs
Planktonnet: Great listserv for aquatic-science jobs
To subscribe to the list, send an empty email to:
planktonnet-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
Or, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/planktonnet/ and click on
'Join this group'
(JOB 1) Asst./Assoc. Prof. tenure-track - Remote Sensing Oceanography
- Department of Marine Science - University of Southern Mississippi –
Stennis Space Center, MS (USA)
http://www.usm.edu/marine
The University of Southern Mississippi - Department of Marine Science
seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at either the assistant
or associate level, depending upon qualifications. Review of
applications will begin January 15, 2007 and will continue until
position is filled. Appointment date is July 1, 2007.
Minimum qualifications: Doctorate at time of appointment in
aquatic remote sensing with a strong focus on coastal and oceanic
remote sensing using various sensors and platforms (e.g., SeaWiFS,
MODIS, hyperspectral sensors, LIDAR, satellite and airborne).
Demonstrated expertise and familiarity with radiative transfer and
optical theory are desirable. Opportunities exist to participate in
the department's Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar project
(www.czmil.org). Individuals who can complement the department's
existing strengths, collaborate with other research organizations at
the Stennis Space Center and take advantage of the growing community
of expertise on the Gulf Coast in applications of LIDAR remote
sensing and LIDAR/Hyperspectral data fusion are especially encouraged
to apply.
Teaching duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching
and course development in ocean remote sensing and related areas. DMS
is a vibrant, rapidly developing, multidisciplinary academic unit
with research and teaching programs in biological, geological, and
physical oceanography; marine chemistry, and hydrographic science.
The department is located at the John C. Stennis Space Center on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast. In addition to NASA research activities, the
Stennis Space Center is also home to the Naval Research Laboratory
(NRL-SSC), the U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office, NOAA's National Data
Buoy Center, the NOAA Coastal Data Development Center, and the Maury
Oceanographic Library, one of the country's premier oceanographic
libraries Applicants must submit, preferably by electronic mail, a
curriculum vitae with a research plan; a statement of teaching
philosophy; and names, mailing addresses and e-mail addresses of four
references to Dr. Stephan D. Howden, The University of Southern
Mississippi, Department of Marine Science, 1020 Balch Boulevard,
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529; Stephan.Howden at usm.edu.
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(JOB 2) Assoc. Prof. tenure-trac - Climate Science and Ethics -
Rock Ethics Institute - Penn State University, University Park, PA (USA)
http://rockethics.psu.edu/climate
The College of the Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure
track position in the area of environmental science and ethics, with
special interest in scholars who work in the area of environmental
science and public policy. We are most interested in applications
from individuals who would qualify for a position at the Associate or
Full Professor level, but are also open to applicants who would
qualify for a position as an advanced Assistant Professor. The
tenure-line for this position will be in Science, Technology, and
Society, with opportunities for joint appointments in other
departments. This position is being co-funded by the Penn State
Institutes of the Environment, an interdisciplinary research
consortium at Penn State, whose mission is the discovery and transfer
of knowledge in the use and management of environmental resources.
The PSIE (www.environment.psu.edu) is dedicated to research,
information dissemination and public education, and the training of
graduate students. A portion of the position will be situated in the
Rock Ethics Institute (http://rockethics.psu.edu/) with concomitant
released time to ensure and enhance interactions with colleagues from
the PSIE, participation in collaborative research projects, and
development of research and outreach activities that create rich
links between the Rock Ethics Institute and the Penn State Institutes
of the Environment.
The successful candidate must be able to work knowledgeably and
effectively with scientists and social scientists in environmental
research, particularly in the areas of research that are central for
the work of the Institutes for the Environment (air quality,
biodiversity and ecosystems, global change, health and the
environment, industrial ecology and green engineering, and water
resources). Highly desirable for the appointee is an active grants
record, particularly research grants funding projects with
environmental scientists.
This position is part of Penn State's, and the College of the
Liberal Arts’, commitment to research, teaching, and outreach in the
areas of science and technology policy, public health and
environmental policy, and ethical inquiry in these fields. The
successful candidate will play a central role in the expansion and
development of a robust intercollege program designed to augment Penn
State's strengths in basic and applied fields of science and technology.
Ph.D. required along with evidence of research strength and
ability to offer a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate
level in the program in science, technology, medicine, and ethics in
society. Please send application letter, full curriculum vitae,
sample publications, and letters of reference to: Ethics and the
Environmental Sciences Search Committee, Science, Technology and
Society Program, 102 Old Botany, The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA 16823. Review of applications begins on
January 15 and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
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(JOB 3) 2007-08 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships - Call
For Applications – Washington, DC (USA)
http://fellowships.aaas.org/
Plug The Power Of Science Into Public Policy - Become a AAAS
Science & Technology Policy Fellow. There’s no better way to serve
society with your scientific expertise! For more than 30 years, the
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists
and engineers with a unique public policy learning experience and an
opportunity to apply their knowledge and analytical skills to
national and international issues in the policy realm. Career-
advancing opportunities are available with Congress and nearly a
dozen federal agencies. The six fellowship areas are: (1)
Congressional, (2) Diplomacy, (3) Energy, Environment, Agriculture &
Natural Resources, (4) Global Stewardship, (5) Health, Education &
Human Services, (6) National Defense & Global Security
Eligibility & Criteria: AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array
of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender,
and ethnic perspectives. Fellows come from a range of sectors,
including academia, industry and non-profits, representing a spectrum
of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical
to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also have ranged in age
from late twenties to early seventies.
Regardless of background, career stage or age, successful
applicants must: (1) Hold a doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc,
PharmD, and other terminal degrees), in any physical, biological,
medical, or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant
interdisciplinary field. Applicants with a master’s degree in
engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional
experience also qualify. NOTE: All requirements for the terminal
degree must be completed by the application deadline; (2) Have solid
scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three
references; (3) Hold U.S. citizenship; (4) Show a commitment to
applying their scientific or technical expertise to serve society;
(5) Be good communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-
makers and non-scientific audiences; and (6) Demonstrate integrity
and good judgment and display leadership qualities. NOTE: Some
program areas and agencies seek additional qualifications. See the
website for details.
Placements: Placements are available in Congressional offices and
more than ten federal agencies. The fellowships are year-long
opportunities, beginning 1 September and ending 31 August. Extension
or renewal of fellowships is sometimes possible, depending upon the
program, approval of the host office, and availability of funding.
Support: Annual stipends will begin at approximately $67,000 for
the 2007-2008 fellowship year. Fellows also receive a relocation
allowance (for some agencies), health insurance reimbursement, a
travel allowance, support for placement, an eight-day intensive
orientation, and a year-long program of professional development
activities that include monthly seminars, training workshops,
networking gatherings, and a year-end retreat.
Apply: AAAS accepts only online applications. Please visit the
AAAS Fellowships website for full details on criteria, guidelines,
program areas, application instructions, and to access the online
application. The deadline is 20 December 2006.
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(JOBS 4) 2007 Reginald A. Daly Postdoctoral Research Fellowships -
Earth and Planetary Sciences - Harvard University – Cambridge, MA (USA)
http://www.eps.harvard.edu/daly.php
Harvard University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
seeks fellowship candidates who are pursuing field observations, lab-
based science, and theory, and interested in geology, geochemistry,
ocean, atmosphere and climate dynamics and chemistry, seismology,
geophysics, planetary sciences, and other related fields.
Postdoctoral fellowships are awarded for a one-year period, with an
anticipated extension for a second year. Daly fellows carry out
independent research, yet are encouraged to interact with one or more
research groups in the department. Applicants are welcome to contact
members of the department before applying. The annual salary is
$52,000 with additional funds of $15,000 available for research
support over a two-year period. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D.
or should be 2007 degree candidates. Completion of the Ph.D. is
required by time of appointment.
To Apply: Applications should include curriculum vitae, names and
affiliation of three references, a one-page statement of the
applicant's doctoral research, and a 1-2 page postdoctoral research
proposal. Applicants are responsible for contacting the references to
have their letters arrive directly at the address below by the
January 15 deadline. Send applications (email preferred) to: Daly
Postdoctoral Search Committee, c/o Rady Rogers
(rady at eps.harvard.edu), Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences,
Harvard University, 20 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Deadline: Applications are due January 15, 2007.
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(JOBS 5) Post-docs & Research Assoc’s - Atmosphere and/or Ocean
Modelling and Data Assimilation - Dalhousie Univ. – Univ. Quebec at
Montreal - Halifax (Canada)
Dalhousie University and the Universite du Quebec - Montreal
(UQAM) are searching for Postdoctoral Fellows and/or Research
Associates to join a network recently funded by the Canadian
Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences entitled “Prediction
and Predictability of the Global Atmosphere-Ocean System from Days to
Decades”.
The successful candidates will collaborate with researchers at
Dalhousie University, UQAM other universities in the network, and
with scientists from Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans
Canada, on numerical modelling and data assimilation involving both
ocean and coupled atmosphere-ocean models.
The overall goal of the network is to improve forecasts of the
ocean and atmosphere on time-scales of days to decades, and space
scales of tens of km (e.g., ocean eddies) to global. The successful
applicants will focus on time-scales of days to seasons. The project
involves the assimilation of a wide range of data types, including
relatively new data streams such as temperature and salinity profiles
from Argo floats, into ocean and coupled models using novel
assimilation schemes. Specific research activities include: enhancing
ocean and coupled atmosphere-ocean modeling and data assimilation
capabilities; identifying the sources of, and limits to,
predictability in the ocean and coupled system; and undertaking and
physically interpreting decadal scale reanalyses.
The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric
Science, Physical Oceanography or related discipline. Experience in
running and developing state-of-the-art ocean and/or atmosphere
models is required. Knowledge of data assimilation is desirable.
Appointments will begin as soon as possible after January 1, 2007
and will initially be for a 12 month period. Extensions may be
granted for up to three more years subject to performance. The annual
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The
University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people,
persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. The
same conditions are true for UQAM. UQAM is a francophone university
based in Montreal, Canada.
The competition will remain open until suitable candidates are
found.
Applicants should send a statement of interest, curriculum vitae
including a list of publications, and the names and addresses of
three references to: Ms. Susan Woodbury, ACM, FCMOS, Acting
Network Manager, Global Ocean-Atmosphere Prediction and
Predictability (GOAPP), Department of Oceanography, Room 5660A
LSC, Dalhousie University, 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H
4J1 Canada Email: susan.woodbury at phys.ocean.dal.ca Submission by e-
mail is encouraged. Fax: (902) 494-2885
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(JOB 6) Post-doc. - Improving Seasonal Forecasts - Univ of Reading –
Reading, (UK)
http://www.info.rdg.ac.uk/newjobs/details.asp?RefernceNumber=R06103
This post involves carrying out research aimed at improving
operational seasonal forecasts of the Atlantic Climate and Europe. It
will involve analysis and use of Met Office seasonal forecast models.
The successful candidate will work in the Walker Institute for
Climate System Research which is based in the 5* Department of
Meteorology. There will be close collaboration with the seasonal
forecasting group at the Met Office. The project offers a unique
opportunity to apply the latest climate science to improve
operational seasonal forecasting.
You will have: A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in the physical
or mathematical sciences. Good IT skills, especially Unix and
programming in Fortran, IDL, or similar. Some experience in ocean,
atmosphere or climate research is highly desirable, but not essential.
Closing Date: 15/12/2006 Post Type: Full-time, fixed-term for 2
years Payscale: New Grade 6, from 24,161 to 29,716 pounds per annum.
Application forms and further particulars are available from
http://www.info.rdg.ac.uk/newjobs/details.asp?RefernceNumber=R06103 or
telephone (0118) 378 6771 (voicemail).
Informal enquiries to Project Manager: Dr Warwick Norton telephone
0118 378 5584 or email w.a.norton at reading.ac.uk
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(JOB 7) Faculty tenure-track - Marine Geology - San Francisco State
University – San Francisco, CA (USA)
The Department of Geosciences at San Francisco State University
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
assistant professor level in marine geology, beginning August 2007.
The position requires a Ph.D. in geology or a closely related field,
and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research at the
graduate and undergraduate levels. The ideal candidate will have an
interdisciplinary background and be able to teach courses relevant to
all our degree programs (B.S. in Geology, B.A. in Earth Sciences,
B.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and MS in Applied Geosciences).
We prefer a marine geoscientist with expertise in the general
area of coastal processes. Possible areas of focus include coastal
response to changes in sediment transport patterns caused by human
activities or natural events such as sea-level change or storms,
coastal and marine slope stability and landslides, wetland and
estuarine processes, and hazards caused by tsunami or earthquakes. A
background in geophysics, physical oceanography, and/or
paleoclimatology would be desirable. The successful applicant will
need to maintain an externally funded research program that involves
graduate and undergraduate students. Salary for this position is to
be negotiated and is commensurate with experience.
The Department of Geosciences includes programs in geology,
meteorology, and oceanography and currently has approximately 50
undergraduate majors, 20 MS students and 11 tenured/tenure track
faculty members. Department of Geosciences faculty and students have
full access to the facilities of Romberg Tiburon Center (RTC), the
University's marine field station located 30 minutes north of San
Francisco. RTC is the only academic research facility situated on San
Francisco Bay, the largest estuary on the west coast of the United
States.
San Francisco State University, a large urban university, is part
of the 23-campus California State University system and serves a
diverse student body in liberal arts, sciences, and professional
programs. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective in teaching; to
demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued
research, publications, and/or creative activities; and to contribute
their academic expertise and leadership to the campus and community.
To apply, send a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and
research interests, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Oswaldo
Garcia, Chair, Dept. of Geosciences, San Francisco State University,
San Francisco, CA 94132. Dr. Garcia can be contacted by phone at
415-338-1778 and by email at: ogarcia at sfsu.edu. Applications should
be received before December 22, 2006. San Francisco State University
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(JOB 8) Director, tenure-track - Center for the Study of Earth from
Space (CSES) - Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences (CIRES) - University of Colorado – Boulder, CO (USA)
http://cires.colorado.edu
The director position is rostered in CIRES, with tenure track and
teaching responsibilities in a relevant disciplinary department.
The focus of CSES is Integrated Earth System Science Remote
Sensing. Research and teaching areas of special interest include
polar climatology, ecology, geology, seismology, volcanology
hyperspectral imaging, hydrology, radiative transfer, and remote
sensing technology. Land-atmosphere interactions, biogeochemical
cycles involving vegetation and water budgets and cryospheric change
are particularly important themes, as is a consistent emphasis on
human-induced change. Examples of applications include: drought
monitoring in the west; aerosol and cloud remote sensing; surface
minerals, sea level change; plate boundary processes; and global ice
and fresh water
Interdisciplinary research is particularly valued in CIRES. A
major commitment to and demonstrated excellence in research and the
ability to secure external research funding are expected, as well as
commitment to excellence in teaching.
Required qualifications are a PhD in a cognate field, substantial
experience in remote sensing applications and experience in the
administration of a scientific institution. Review of the
applications will begin December 1, 2006 and continue until the
position is filled. Applicants should send current curriculum vitae,
statements of research and teaching interests, and three names for
letters of reference to Karen Dempsey, CIRES Human Resources via
email: jobs at cires.colorado.edu. Questions can be sent to Prof. Roger
Barry, Chair, CSES Director Search Committee: rbarry at kryos.colorado.edu
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(JOB 9) Asst. Prof tenure-track - Climatologist/Geographer –Dept. of
Geography - East Carolina University – Greenville, NC (USA)
www.jobs.ecu.edu
The Department of Geography at East Carolina University invites
applications for a tenure-track position in atmospheric science at
the assistant professor level to begin August 20, 2007. Competitive
salary and teaching load in a progressive department with a
developing program in atmospheric science. The successful candidate
is expected to teach courses in synoptic meteorology and weather
forecasting. Preference will be given to candidates with research
expertise in mesoscale to synoptic-scale meteorology, who can
contribute to the continued development of the Center for Geographic
Information Science and the Center for Natural Hazards Research. PhD
in geography, meteorology, or related field is required at the time
of appointment. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment
to excellence in teaching and research, and exhibit a strong
potential for external funding in support of instructional and
research programs. Appropriate service to the university, community,
and profession is also expected. Screening of applicants will begin
February 15, 2007 and will continue until the position has been
filled. Applicants must complete a candidate profile and submit a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching
interests, and the names and contact information (including email
addresses) for three current references.
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(JOB 10) Asst. Scientist - Terrestrial Ecology Modeling - Woods Hole
Research Center – Woods Hole, MA (USA)
http://whrc.org/about_us/jobs.htm
The Woods Hole Research Center seeks to expand its scientific
staff in the field of terrestrial ecology to complement existing
programs in land-use change, carbon, nitrogen, and hydrologic cycles,
and vegetation dynamics. Candidates with experience in biogeochemical
modeling, including recent advances in data/model fusion techniques,
are particularly sought. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop an independent research program and to interact with other
staff scientists in developing and applying models of the terrestrial
C, N, water, and energy cycles to understand processes of global
change. To facilitate interaction, half of the first two years of
the appointment will involve development and testing of a carbon
model for US forests.
Candidates should have a Ph.D., a demonstrated ability to work
with colleagues from other disciplines, and a proven track record in
publishing, securing research funding, and developing research
programs. This position is expected to be filled at the Assistant
Scientist level, but Associate and Senior Scientist candidates will
be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Application deadline: January 15, 2007 Start date: Winter 2007
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in ecology, forestry, environmental
science, or related field is required.
Application Instructions: E-mail cover letter, résumé, and three
references to: jobsearch at whrc.org.
The Woods Hole Research Center's emphasis in research is on
ecosystems and includes such global issues as biotic impoverishment,
climatic change, sustainable development, the role of biotic
resources in support of contemporary civilization, and the
interactions of science and public affairs. A smoke-free, pet-free
institution. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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(JOB 11) Instructor - Physical Geography - Bowling Green State
University – Bowling Green OH (USA)
Initial two-year appointment for an Instructor in Physical
Geography beginning June 15, 2007. Appointment extensions possible,
based on performance evaluations. Minimum qualifications are an M.A.,
with a Ph.D. preferred. Teaching expertise required in undergraduate
atmospheric science courses including weather and climate,
meteorology, and climatology. Specialization in geospatial techniques
with an emphasis in one or more of the following: global change,
natural hazards, water resources, and land use is desirable.
Responsibilities include teaching of undergraduate classes and active
participation in departmental programs.
Send cover letter, vita, three current letters of reference, and
a transcript showing the highest degree by February 15, 2007 to Dr.
Arthur N. Samel, Chair, Department of Geography, Bowling Green State
University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0187. Voice 419-372-2925. Fax
419-372-0588.
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(JOB 12) Extension Specialist - Climate/Weather - University of
Oklahoma – Norman, OK (USA)
http://www.cimms.ou.edu/employment.html.
The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Sea Grant National
Climate/Weather Extension Specialist to be located at the National
Severe Storms Laboratory and Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale
Meteorological Studies, on the research campus of The University of
Oklahoma, Norman. An MS or PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences,
or related scientific field with climate/weather-related experience
required. A combination of a scientific background and a science
policy or communications background is acceptable. Computer and
strong communication skills (written and oral) required. Experience
in public outreach work and an interest in communicating scientific
information to non-scientists is essential. An interest in policy
and extending science to help develop policy is highly desirable.
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(JOB 13) Academic position / any rank - Climate Dynamics - University
of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA (USA)
The University of Southern California is extending its research
and educational programs through a cross-cutting initiative that
focuses on Energy, Societies and the Environment in the 21st century.
The goal of this initiative is to create a research and educational
environment that fosters collaborations between disciplines and
promotes an interactive exchange of knowledge. An initial appointment
at any rank will be made in the area of climate dynamics. Individuals
with established expertise in climate dynamics and who use computer
models to study Earth's climate behavior and the factors that
influence that behavior are encouraged to apply. This individual will
hold a primary appointment in the Department of Earth Sciences and a
joint appointment in one other department in the College of Arts and
Sciences. We anticipate additional appointments will be made in other
closely aligned fields and expect this initial hire to take an active
role in the programmatic development.
The University of Southern California supports advanced
computational activities through the Center for High-Performance
Computing and Communications (HPCC), which is among the nations top
research computing centers.
Review of applications will begin January 1, 2007 and continue
until the position is filled. The appointment will begin August 16,
2007. Applications should include curriculum vitae, statement of
research interests, statement of teaching experience and interests,
and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three
references.
Applications should be submitted to: Dr. Lowell D. Stott,
Climate Dynamics Search Committee Chair, c/o Dana Coyle, Department
of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles,
CA, 90089-0740.
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This newsletter has been developed by C. Susan Weiler to distribute
information of potential interest to recent PhDs engaged in
interdisciplinary aquatic science or climate-change research, and to
build an international sense of community among recent grads. It
provides an international forum for the exchange of information and
opinions regarding research, professional and social issues. The
views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the
funding agencies or sponsoring societies. Dr. Weiler reserves the
right to edit or reject material submitted to the list.
Please submit announcements of interest to recent PhDs to
phd at whitman.edu. Send a short message in the body of an e-mail
message, and link to any appropriate websites. Do not send attachments.
Moving? Send address changes to dialog at whitman.edu or
disccrs at whitman.edu
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C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D.
Office for Earth System Studies Tel: 509-527-5948
Whitman College Fax: 509-527-5961
Walla Walla, WA 99362
weiler at whitman.edu
Programs for Recent PhDs http://aslo.org/phd.html
DISCCRS poster http://www.aslo.org/phd/disccrsposter.pdf
Workshop Report, Meeting the Needs of
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Graduates in a
Changing Global Environment
http://marcus.whitman.edu/~weilercs/biocomplexity/
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