Date

Multiple Positions Available

  1. Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at UAF seeks
    Postdoctoral Candidate
    Fairbanks, Alaska

  2. Texas A&M University seeks Graduate Assistant
    College Station, Texas

  3. Norwegian Polar Institute seeks Postdoctoral Candidate
    Tromso, Norway

  1. Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at UAF seeks
    Postdoctoral Candidate
    Fairbanks, Alaska

The Institute of Arctic Biology and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in
structured decision-making and adaptive management. The position is
based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

The successful applicant will develop optimal monitoring strategies and
an adaptive management framework evaluating the affect of climate change
on our ability to manage migratory water-bird habitat through adaptive
management and monitoring. The project will focus on National Wildlife
Refuge wetlands in regions 6 and 7.

The project will include:
- Estimating the temporal and spatial variance in a suite of climate
driven habitat metrics (e.g. lake drying, river flow, flooding
frequencies);
- Collaborating with refuge personnel, managers, and researchers to
formulate a set of objectives, management alternatives, and
conceptual models for developing an adaptive management framework;
- Evaluating the implications of variance in climate-driven habitat
metrics for adaptive monitoring and management strategies; and
- Communicating results to collaborating refuges, managers, and the
scientific community.

Desirable qualifications include experience in structured
decision-making, adaptive management, optimization methods (e.g.
stochastic dynamic programming), ecological monitoring design,
demographic modeling, or quantitative ecology. Knowledge of waterfowl
and wetland ecosystems would also be valuable. Ability to work
independently and cooperatively as well as strong interpersonal,
written, oral, and communication skills required. Must have a PhD
degree in quantitative ecology, wildlife biology, statistics, or related
discipline.

Start date is flexible; position may begin as early as Monday, 1 March
2010. Position is for 12 months with possibility of extension for an
additional 12 months.

To apply for this position, please go to http://www.uakjobs.com and
search for Posting Number '0057152'. The complete application will
include cover letter, statement of research interests, transcripts (may
be unofficial), curriculum vitae, and name and contact information
(address, phone number, and email) for three professional references.

For additional information, please search for Posting Number '0057152'
at: http://www.uakjobs.com.

Or contact:
Christine Hunter
Email: christine.hunter [at] alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-6743

Brad Griffith
Email: dbgriffith [at] alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-5067

  1. Texas A&M University seeks Graduate Assistant
    College Station, Texas

The Department of Geography at Texas A&M University is seeking a highly
motivated student to assist with an NSF-funded project investigating the
interrelations of herbivory on mountain birch establishment above the
current tree line in the mountains of northern Sweden. The position is
based in College Station, Texas.

The approach used will rely heavily on field collected data and
dendroecological methods. Applicants with interests and/or experience
with tree-ring research and/or quantitative vegetation community ecology
who are interested in pursuing either a masters or doctoral degree are
encouraged to apply. Duties associated with the position will take place
both in the field and in the laboratory.

The Texas A&M Geography Department has a strong biogeography program
that focuses on plant ecology, human/environment interactions, and
climate influences on vegetation. The department also has strengths in
geographic information science and remote sensing. Students seeking
training in biogeography and plant ecology will find an extensive
network of faculty on the A&M campus is a variety of supporting programs
(e.g., Ecosystem Science and Management, Entomology, Wildlife and
Fisheries Science) (http://eeb.tamu.edu). Texas A&M also has a large
group of faculty interested in arctic and Antarctic issues
(http://psp.tamu.edu).

For further information, please contact:
David Cairns
Email: cairns [at] tamu.edu

  1. Norwegian Polar Institute seeks Postdoctoral Candidate
    Tromso, Norway

The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) seeks applications for a 3-year
postdoctoral position working on two projects: "Long range transport of
black carbon and the effect on snow albedo in north-east China and in
the Arctic" and "Arctic Earth Observation and Surveillance
Technologies." The position is based in Tromso, Norway.

The successful applicant is expected to mainly focus the work around two
existing projects with the common goal of understanding the transport
and fate of black carbon, and ultimately its optical and climate impact
on the polar environment. As for many other species found in the polar
regions, black carbon is present in minute amounts, but due to non-liner
processes and optical interactions with snow, ice, and clouds its effect
are enhanced in the high albedo environment. One of the tasks for this
position is to carry out and interpret spectral albedo measurements
along with intermittent observations of black carbon concentrations in
surface snow. This is currently conducted at two sites: Changbai in
northeast China and Ny-Alesund at Svalbard. Together with several
Chinese and Norwegian partners, NPI aims to link the long range
transport of black carbon to the Arctic with both the regional and local
radiative effects caused by the light absorbing particles. The second
task is to develop and/or improve a small, cheap black carbon instrument
suitable for platforms such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or
balloons. The candidate will be expected to participate in travel and
fieldwork both in the Arctic and in China.

The successful candidate should have a PhD covering a relevant topic to
the work content described above. NPI is looking for a candidate with
experience of optical and microphysical processes of snow and aerosols.
Experience with radiative transfer modeling is an advantage. The person
should be able to work independently in a laboratory environment, and
have field experience. The ideal candidate will be a team worker who is
also capable of conducting independent research to be published in
international journals.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, names of at least two
references, a list of publications, and details of your relevant
qualifications and experience. Application details are available at:
http://npweb.npolar.no/english/articles/postdoc_blackcarbonE. The
position is open, and the successful candidate should be able to start
as soon as possible.

For further information, please go to:
http://npweb.npolar.no/english/articles/postdoc_blackcarbonE.

Application Deadline: Friday, 25 February 2010

Or contact:
Christina A. Pedersen
Email: christina [at] npolar.no
Phone: +47 77750551

Johan Strom
Email: johan.strom [at] npolar.no
Phone: +47 77750545