Multiple Positions Available
Multiple Positions Open at Nordic Centre of Excellence
14 PhD Student and Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions
Climate-Cryospheric InteractionsUniversity of Florida seeks Field Crew Leader
Climate Change Impact on the Boreal Forest
Fairbanks, AlaskaRaytheon Polar Services seeks Science Support Planning Manager
Research Vessel Cruises and Special Projects
Centennial, Colorado
- Multiple Positions Open at Nordic Centre of Excellence
14 PhD Student and Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions
Climate-Cryospheric Interactions
The Top-level Research Initiative (TRI) seeks candidates for 14 PhD
student and postdoctoral fellowship positions in climate-cryospheric
interactions. The fellowships are all associated with the Nordic
Top-level Research Initiative (TRI) and its Centre of Excellence on
impacts of a changing cryosphere--depicting ecosystem-climate feedbacks
as affected by changes in permafrost, snow, and ice distribution
(DEFROST). The PhD positions are available with terms of three or four
years at universities in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The postdoctoral
fellowships are available with 18-month terms at universities in
Denmark, Finland, and Sweden.
The Top-level Research Initiative (TRI) is a joint Nordic initiative to
strengthen research and innovation regarding climate change issues in
the Nordic Region. The DEFROST initiative seeks to understand how
climate change induced changes in the cryosphere influence the ecosystem
processes which directly affect climate.
For a complete list of the PhD and postdoctoral fellowship positions and
points of contact, please click on the "DEFROST positions" link found
under the "14 core DEFROST fellowships" section at:
http://www.ncoe-defrost.org/news.
For further information about the TRI program, please go to:
http://www.toppforskningsinitiativet.org.
For further information about the DEFROST program, please go to:
http://www.ncoe-defrost.org.
For questions, please contact:
Margareta Johansson
Email: margareta.johansson [at] nateko.lu.se
Torben R. Christensen
Email: Torben.christensen [at] nateko.lu.se
- University of Florida seeks Field Crew Leader
Climate Change Impact on the Boreal Forest
Fairbanks, Alaska
The Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the University of Florida seeks a crew
leader for remote field research. The tentative field season is 30 May-5
August 2011, with potential for continued work in the fall. The position
is based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Research will focus on the effects of climate warming and an
intensifying fire regime on the boreal forest plant composition and
structure; permafrost stability; and carbon and nitrogen pools. The crew
leader will oversee a field team of three to four undergraduate students
and work with the faculty, postdoctoral students, and graduate students
collaborating on the project.
The primary responsibilities of the crew leader include organizing and
conducting field sampling, processing plant and soil samples, and
entering and compiling data. The research is field intensive and
requires camping and hiking in remote areas. Applicants should be in
good physical shape, prepared to deal with rigorous work in sometimes
difficult conditions, and capable of leading and motivating a team. A
strong work ethic, love of the outdoors, and interest in ecology/biology
are preferred. Travel to and from Alaska, housing, and food while
camping are provided.
To apply for this position, please send letter of interest, resume or
curricula vitae, and the names of two references to Heather Alexander
(hdalexander [at] ufl.edu).
For further information about the Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the
University of Florida, please go to:
http://people.biology.ufl.edu/mcmack//macklab.
- Raytheon Polar Services seeks Science Support Planning Manager
Research Vessel Cruises and Special Projects
Centennial, Colorado
Raytheon Polar Services seeks a full-time Planning Support Manager Lead
for research vessel cruises and special projects. The position is based
in Centennial, Colorado.
Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National
Science Foundation's (NSF) Antarctic Program. The Planning Support
Manager is responsible for leading the science support planning of
research vessel based cruises, Antarctic peninsula based projects, and
non-station based special field projects.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in marine science or a related
field. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A
minimum of six years of experience in science planning is required, as
is one year of experience in a lead or supervisory position. Work
history must include experience in planning and coordination of science
support activities and allocating limited resources. U.S. citizenship or
permanent residence is required.
For further information, including the complete job description and
application instructions, please apply to posting 14700BR at:
http://www.rayjobs.com.