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Position: Two Ocean Modellers, Two Post-docs, and Two PhD Students
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Africa Centre
for Climate and Earth System Science (ACCESS), Cape Town, South Africa
has openings for 2 ocean modelers, 2 post-docs, and 2 PhD students.
Please see attached file and contact Pedro Monteiro for more
information.
Dr. Pedro M. Scheel Monteiro
Position: Associate Scientist in Ocean Acidification Research Associate Scientist in Ocean Acidification Research The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami (UM) invites applications for a full-time position as an Associate Scientist. The successful applicant will initiate an interdisciplinary research program to examine the effect of anthropogenic climate perturbations on the health of oceanic ecosystems, with a focus on the impact of ocean acidification (OA). The incumbent's research should take advantage of the ongoing related work at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (RSMAS) of UM, the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) of NOAA, and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) of NOAA. A doctorate degree with a minimum of five years of relevant post-doctoral research experience is required. Apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers. Position # 036590. A curriculum vitae, a statement of interest, and the names and e-mail addresses of three people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. For further details about the position contact: Dr. Peter Ortner, portner@rsmas.miami.edu.
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor Description of the project: The Department of Electrical Engineering of the City College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applicants for a tenure track position in Optical Sensing and Imaging of the Marine Environment starting in September 2008. Candidates with a widely recognized expertise in marine optical sensing, sensor implementation challenges, including spectroscopy, attenuation, scattering, polarization and radiative transfer processes of coupled ocean/atmosphere systems are specifically sought to complement existing strengths in environmental sensing and fill existing gaps for teaching, research and graduate student mentoring in these areas.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
TO APPLY Send resume to: For more information see announcement
Position: One year Post-doc Description of the project: Multi-scale analysis of turbulence and turbidity couplings in coastal environments Sediments suspension processes in coastal zones is a complex subject which has not been fully studied and understood, due to the fact that the processes involved are high frequency and are not easy to sample using classical approaches. It is proposed here to analyze the link between turbulence level ? directly linked to physical forcing by wind or tides ? and the concentration and nature of the materials in suspension. For this, velocity time series and vertical profiles will be recorded using high frequency current meters, simultaneously with optical measurements providing scattering and backscattering of marine particles. The latter are directly linked to the nature and concentration of particles. This study will be performed using in situ measurements in the Eastern English channel under different conditions of wind and tides; and also in other sties characterized by different types of bottom (sand or mud). This will be done in collaboration with engineers and researchers of the team. Collaborations with geologists and marine biologists of the laboratory are also expected, to characterize the type of the bottom and to work on links with primary production. The equipment to perform such studies is already acquired by the laboratory, together with the expertise for data treatment and analysis, for optical data as well as high frequency turbulence and turbidity data. Data analysis will be also performed using multiscale methods developed in the laboratory, in order to consider the coupling in scale and in intensity. Candidate profile: This postdoctoral position is intended for a young doctor in oceanography. Some experience in the fields of radiative transfer, turbulence, or particle transport is expected but not required. Experience in field studies, or marine biology, would also be interesting for this position.
Duration of project:
1 year(s)
Contact
LOISEL Hubert and SCHMITT François
More details can be found atthe following adress:
Position: Computer system administrator/programmer Description: The Institute for Marine Remote Sensing (IMaRS) at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science seeks a computer system administrator/programmer to establish and maintain a computer system environment to support research in remote sensing and other ocean disciplines. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, computer system administration in a scientific environment; programming new online tools for serving the satellite data products; performing maintenance and set up of satellite data processing computer clusters and data servers, and planning for future growth of IMaRS remote sensing program. The position requires extensive use of PERL (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language). Working knowledge of Object Oriented PERL programming is required. Working knowledge of html xhtml ccs and JavaScript is required. Hand coded examples of work will be required. The position requires travel to professional meetings. Applicants must possess proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Experience in working with remote sensing researchers, working with large data volume, and working in a scientific environment is preferred. Experience with IDL and PDL ("Perl Data Language") is preferred. Applicants with prior experience in implementing coastal ocean observing systems (COOS) are particularly welcome. Initial appointment based on periodic performance reviews is 1 year, with possibility of extensions depending on performance and funding. The position remains open until filled. Salary will commensurate with skills and experiences. Letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references should be sent to Desiree Woroner at USF/CMS (dworoner@admin.usf.edu) or to
USF College of Marine Science USF is an EO/EA/AA Institution. For disability accommodations, please call 727-553-3942.
Position: Full-time permanent staff member for satellite remote
sensing and fisheries oceanography Description: Position Announcement for Immediate Consideration: Roffer’s Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service, Inc. (www.roffs.com), a scientific consulting company based in Melbourne, Florida is recruiting a full-time permanent staff member for satellite remote sensing and fisheries oceanography. The new staff member will be working on a recently funded NASA project related to the distribution of tuna (adults and larvae) in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as, producing operational fisheries forecasting analyses derived from real-time satellite data. The ideal candidate would have a M.S. degree (or higher) and/or extensive experience in infrared and ocean color satellite remote sensing, satellite image analysis, geographical information systems including spatial statistics, Matlab, IDL_ENVI, ArcGis, SeaDAS, Photoshop, NIH ImageJ and fisheries oceanography. We are looking for a self-motivated, reliable, and energetic person who would flourish in a challenging, deadline and production oriented environment. We desire a self starter and team player. Informal environment. ROFFS provides medical, vacation, profit sharing/retirement benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free environment. Non-smokers only. U.S. citizens or documented workers with permanent visas. Pay scale $40K - $50K depending on skills and experience. Position to start as soon as possible. Please provide resumes/vita, as well as, a cover letter detailing your experience in the previously mentioned skills.
To:
Mitchell A. Roffer (Ph.D.), President
Position: Software Project Manager and Software Engineers Description: ARGANS (Applied Research in Geomatics, Atmosphere, Nature and Space) Limited is a UK private company of highly skilled and innovative scientists and engineers with links to organisations such as ACRI- ST in France and the University of Plymouth in the UK. We bring state of the art research to solve industrial and operational requirements. We currently have openings for 1x Software Project Manager and Software Engineers (ongoing requirement)
Software Project Manager Duties and Responsibilities; Space application software development, management, validation and maintenance; Monitor and communicate / apply standards created/maintained by external bodies, and integrate within internal quality management systems. Liaise with both external and internal stakeholders where necessary; Undertake additional duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the level of responsibility. Experience/ Qualification:
Software Engineers (ongoing requirement)
Duties and Responsibilities; Experience/ Qualification: University degree in computing, engineering, mathematics or physics. Advanced ability to program in the C language with FORTRAN and IDL also being useful. A previous usage of LINUX/UNIX would also be advantageous. Attitude/Skills required for both roles: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of French may be advantageous; Ability to work with a diverse group of people; Excellent interpersonal, organisational and negotiating skills; A flexible approach to working and solving problems ; Team player, but also an ability to work under your own initiative; The ability to travel. Special condition: The location of the job is Plymouth, but you may be required to travel. Applications: Should be received as soon as possible (as there are immediate requirements we will start discussions with suitably qualified candidates) and by Friday 8th February at the latest for the software engineering posts. For further information please send initial emails (including a CV) to rabiah.nasir-habeeb@argans.co.uk If do not fulfil these criteria we are still interested in having CV's for future opportunities.
Position: Ocean Colour Oceanographer Description: The Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Calibration and Validation Office (CVO) at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC), is currently seeking an oceanographer to conduct studies in ocean color calibration and validation activities in optically complex waters. A variety of research inquiries will be required both in the field, to acquire data, and in the laboratory, to calibrate the field instruments and, subsequently, to analyze data and synthesize the results. Emphasis will be placed on coastal ocean observations from both field sampling and satellite remote sensing sources. The successful candidate should be willing to apply existing competence, acquire new capabilities, and, due to the multi-discipline approach to research at the CVO, be willing to collaborate with the existing CVO science team members to address problems associated with ocean color remote sensing in coastal ocean regions. Activities will include:
The position requires a Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Oceanography, or a closely related degree, and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Participation in scientific cruises is necessary and previous research cruise and field data collection experience is advantageous. Please email a statement of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information to either: Mary Elizabeth Russ at meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov or Stan Hooker at Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov For additional information or questions please contact Mary Elizabeth Russ (301-286- 9150) or Stan Hooker (301-286-9503) by telephone, or at the above email addresses.
Position: Oceanographer with a strong background in biology Description: The Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Calibration and Validation Office (CVO) at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC) is responsible for overseeing the execution of a comprehensive plan for the long-term calibration and validation of oceanic biological and biogeochemical satellite data, and is currently seeking an oceanographer with a strong background in biology. Due to the multi-discipline approach to research at the CVO, a variety of research skills, both in the field and the laboratory, will be needed to acquire data, analyze the observations, and synthesize the results. Emphasis will be placed on coastal and shallow-water processes, with a continuing evaluation of new insight with respect to the more established deep-ocean perspective. The CVO has prior established expertise in optical and chemical oceanography, and in order to address problems associated with ocean color remote sensing in coastal ocean regions, the successful candidate should have a willingness to participate in collaboration with the two formerly mentioned disciplines. The successful applicant should be willing to apply existing competence, acquire new capabilities, and collaborate with the existing CVO science team members to address the following scientific topics: a) dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM); b) particle (phytoplankton) functional types (PFTs); c) phytoplankton growth rates and carbon biomass; d) particle size distribution; e) dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and alkalinity; and f) mixed layer depth. Joint activities with the other members of the CVO will include: a) publishing protocols and performance metrics; b) participating in instrument and analysis round robins; c) establishing standards and traceability for scientific methods; and d) coordinating international partnerships. The position requires a Ph.D. or M.S. in Biology, Oceanography, or a closely related degree, and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in field research cruises and data collection, and laboratory measurements and analyses of biological or chemical properties of seawater, is required. Please E-mail a statement of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information to either: Mary Elizabeth Russ at meruss@neptune.gsfc.nasa.gov or Stan Hooker at Stanford.B.Hooker@nasa.gov For additional information or questions please contact Mary Elizabeth Russ (301-286- 9150) or Stan Hooker (301-286-9503) by telephone, or at the above E-mail addresses.
Position: Professorship Positions in Climate Research Description: The University of Hamburg received a substantial award for an excellence initiative in climate research at the University of Hamburg, jointly with MPI-M and GKSS. See announcement for futher details.
Position: PhD student in Optic / Biogeochemistry Description: PhD student in Optic / Biogeochemistry: coupling remotely sensed measurements of ocean color together with in situ measurements by autonomous platforms (gliders and profiling floats) The position is proposed at the “Laboratoire d’Océanographie de Villefranche, LOV”, within the “Marine optics and remote sensing” group (see at http://www.obs-vlfr.fr/LOV/OMT). Our group today is composed of 8 scientists, 6 engineers and 12 PhDs and post-docs. The studentship will run for three years and will start in fall 2008. Deadline: 1 March 2008 Send applications including CV, a statement of research interests and a list of two references to: herve.claustre@obs-vlfr.fr Description of the thesis topic Thanks to recent algorithmic improvements, new optical products (e.g. backscattering coefficient, absorption by colored dissolved material) are at present extracted from ocean color, thus completing the classical measurement of Chlorophyll a. In parallel, new autonomous platforms (profiling floats and gliders) are being equipped with optical sensors allowing the same products to be measured in the ocean interior. In the near future, the very likely intensification of these autonomous /in situ/ measurements will permit the elaboration of unique bio-optical data bases, from which new research topics will be developed. The main objective of this PhD is to address, thanks to the synergetic combination of both kinds of measurements (remote and /in situ/), biogeochemical questions that have not yet been investigated due to lack of appropriate observational tools. In the first part of this work, the student will elaborate 3D/4 D climatologies linking surface (remotely detected) properties to their vertical distribution (measured by autonomous platforms). From these climatologies two main topics will be addressed, aiming to establish the impact of important oceanic areas or of temporal events in global biogeochemical budgets:
Position: Post-Doctoral Research Scientist Description: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Scientist to analyze satellite derived sea surface temperature (SST) and ocean color data. The applicant should have a Ph.D. in oceanography or related field and should be familiar with quality control of SST data streams, algorithm development, and statistical methods. Knowledge of IDL or Matlab would be useful. Applicants should have a record of successfully communicating research results and experience with one or more of the following: satellite data analysis, radiative theory and surface radiation budgets, or numerical modeling of surface ocean circulation. This position is full time with a title of Post Doctoral Research Scientist ($48,000/year plus CU benefits). The initial appointment will be for two years with continuation dependent upon performance and availability of funding. Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ads appear and until position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter specifying Search Number: LD 670 07 034, curriculum vitae (please include email address), a statement of research interests and contact details of three referees to: Ms. K. Carlsen, Human Resources Coordinator, or email to personnel@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu with search number LD 670 07 034 in the subject line. Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.
Position: Engineer/Post-doc Position for Online Model Coupling Description: On-line coupling and implementing of NPA (NEMO-PISCES-APECOSM), a fully integrated marine ecosystem model to discriminate climate from fishing effects in the global ocean. Background & Goals: Present marine ecosystems are experiencing simultaneously the effects of high and increasing levels of fishing pressure (FAO, 2001) and the in-depth structural modifications induced by climate changes. The unprecedented speed and magnitude of those global phenomena raise serious concerns about the very fate of marine ecosystems and their future (in-)ability to sustain services to human societies such as fisheries or carbon uptake and export. To answer quickly those weighty questions, it is urgent for scientists to achieve a reliable predictive capability through the development of the next generation of ecosystem models which has to embody a high degree of mechanistic details and ecological realism. In the framework of EUROCEANS, the objective of the present project is to couple on-line three state of the art oceanic models, considering explicitly at physical, biogeochemical and ecosystem levels the bottom-up and top-down controls that interact, propagate and finally determine the dynamics of marine ecosystems. Activities:
Location: The engineer will be based in Brest (France) under the supervision of Olivier AUMONT, with frequent visits to Sète (France) to interact with APECOSM developer Olivier MAURY. Eligibility: Strong knowledge in numerical modelling and the usual programming languages (Fortran and C). Knowledge in biological oceanography and ecosystem modelling will be considered as a plus. A PhD is not required but will also be considered as a plus and may allow an extension of the contract beyond the planned 12 months. Principal Investigator:
Collaborators:
Position: Two doctorate positions in marine biooptics and satellite remote sensing Description:Two doctorate positions in marine biooptics and satellite remote sensing within the Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Group at the University of Bremen. The research group aims to retrieve global bio-optical information from highly spectrally resolved data with interdisciplinary methods (satellite remote sensing, in-situ measurements obtained from RV Polar-stern and modelling) and to study changes of composition, growth and productivity estimates of marine phytoplankton at global and longterm time scale (10 + x years) and the influence of climate change on phytoplankton and its functioning in the marine ecosystem and carbon cycle by using this global bioop-tical information. The research group is based at the AWI Bremerhaven (Climate Section) and at the University Bremen (Department of Physics, Insitute of Environmental Physics) and is lead by Dr. Astrid Bracher. The place of employment of the two PhD positions is at the University of Bremen (Institute of Environ-mental Physics), with a close cooperation with the other part of the group (focus in-situ optical meas-urements) at AWI.
Tasks: Requirements: Diploma/masters in physics, chemistry or related disciplines, advanced knowledge in at least one high level programming language and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge in satellite retrievals, earth remote sensing, oceanography, marine optics and physics and chemistry of the atmos-phere are desirable. Applicants should have a very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of the German language is advantageous. The position is for a period of 3 years - under condition of job release. Salary will be according to the German civil service renumeration system E13/2 TV-L. As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification disabled persons will be given priority. Please send your applications including cover letter indicating Ref. no. A 153/2007, CV, and copies of your academic transcripts until 14. December 2007 to Dr. Astrid Bracher, Institut für Umweltphysik, Universität Bremen FB1, Otto-Hahn-Allee 1, 28359 Bremen, Germany or via email: bracher@uni-bremen.de Please send only copies of your documents (no originals) as we will not be able to send back your application. After the selection process, documents will be destroyed. For further details you can contact Dr. Astrid Bracher (phone: +49/421/218-8958 or +49/471/4831-1128, e-mail: bracher@uni-bremen.de). Additional information can be found at http://www.awi.de/en/go/phytooptics
Position: Research Scientist or Post Doctoral Fellowship Description: Research Scientist or Post Doctoral Fellowship on remote sensing measurement and monitoring of shallow water habitats. The Environmental Remote Sensing Group of CSIRO Land & Water is a leading group in developing management relevant remote sensing solutions for Australia's aquatic environments (from freshwater to estuaries to coral reefs). We seek a research scientist with strong image processing, environmental physics and/or aquatic ecosystem skills to strengthen the team's capacity in developing sophisticated management relevant remote sensing applications. The research scientist will:
The successful candidate will have:
The Environmental Remote Sensing Group provides a family friendly work environment.
Salary Range: $63K - $81K plus Superannuation For selection criteria and to lodge the on-line application please follow the link:https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2007%2F1282
Position: Research Associate (Postdoctoral) Description: The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University announces the availability of a full-time position for a Research Associate (Postdoctoral). We seek a research colleague who will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers studying the impact of changes in Arctic sea ice on the marine planktonic ecosystem. Background Information: COAS is one of the world’s leading oceanographic and atmospheric sciences graduate research institutions, with more than 200 faculty and staff members, more than 90 graduate students, and a wide variety of assets including an excellent computing infrastructure, state-of-the-art analytical facilities, and two research vessels. Appointment: Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month fixed-term appointment. Annual salary range is $44,000-$46,000. Reappointment is at the discretion of the principal investigator and the Dean. Responsibilities and Duties: The successful applicant will engage in a collaborative program aimed at qualitatively and quantitatively examining the impact of a diminished ice cover on the structure and functioning of the Arctic marine planktonic ecosystem. The applicant, in collaboration with investigators from the Applied Physical Laboratory (Seattle Washington), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Rhode Island, will participate in the development and coupling of an ecosystem model as part of the coupled pan-arctic Biology/Ice/Ocean Modeling and Assimilation System (BIOMAS). This full coupled model is designed for synthesis and modeling of the integrated arctic system of ice cover, ocean, and marine planktonic ecosystem. The position requires publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and participation in science team and oceanographic research meetings. Qualifications: Required qualifications include a PhD in oceanography or other relevant Earth science, experience in numerical ecosystem model development and coupling with circulation models. Preference will be given to applicants with plankton process experience and to those with excellent communication and presentation skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and integrate efforts with a larger research team, and should be willing to travel. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. University and Community: OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution recognized for its “very high research activity” (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is comprised of 11 academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences. OSU has facilities and/or programs in every county in the state, including 12 regional experiment stations, 41 county extension offices, a branch campus in Bend, a major marine science center in Newport, and a range of programs and facilities in Portland. OSU is Oregon’s largest public research university, conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the state’s university system. OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100 mile drive of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950 international students. The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. Application Deadline: Closing date is 30 November 2007. To Apply: To review posting and to apply electronically, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. See posting number 0001648. To review position announcement go to http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/. Questions about the position may be directed to Yvette Spitz, phone (541-737-3227), fax (541-737-2064), or email (yvette@coas.oregonstate.edu). Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Postdoctoral Position in Interdisciplinary Marine Science Description: Postdoctoral level Position in Interdisciplinary Marine Science. The Institute for Computational Earth System Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks applicants for a postdoctoral level scientist in the area of interdisciplinary marine science. The successful applicant will work towards an understanding of the optical controls on solar light attenuation within the upper ocean and its implications for upper ocean heating using field and satellite observations. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in marine science or related field, have demonstrated expertise in satellite oceanography, marine bio-optics and/or ocean modeling and a record of successfully communicating research results. The position is full-time with a title of Assistant Specialist ($43,020/year plus benefits). The initial appointment will be for one year with continuation dependent upon performance and availability of funding. Apply by November 30, 2007,
for primary consideration, however, positions will remain open until filled.
Please send a cover letter qualifying research experience, a current resume
and names of three referees to: An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Position: Assistant Professor in Coastal Oceanography/Ocean Observatories Description:The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and Institute and Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University are seeking a coastal oceanographer with significant experience in ocean observatories to join the existing forty faculty who span biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography. This is a state-funded, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level and carrying full faculty benefits. Salary level will be commensurate with prior experience. The candidates shall have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated research and extension record in coastal oceanography. Experience developing and working within a coastal ocean observatory and a demonstrated ability to apply these data to support scientific research and coastal applications is strongly desired. Rutgers currently operates an extensive coastal ocean observatory that includes High Frequency Radar networks and a fleet of autonomous underwater gliders. Preference will be given to applicants who are already familiar with these technologies, can work across disciplines and interact broadly with existing faculty, and have experience in applying cutting edge technology to address the needs of coastal stakeholders. The candidate will be expected to develop and conduct a strong, externally funded research program in Ocean Observing Systems, to advise graduate students, and to build an extension program designed to engage local, state, regional and national communities using an integrated ocean observing system.
To apply: Please send a resume, a statement of research interests, and
three names of three references by October 20, 2007 to:
Position: Assistant Professor - Remote Sensing Description:Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in remote sensing, beginning on August 1, 2008. Remote sensing of the environment is a key aspect of many interdisciplinary research areas within the University (see http://www.mcgill.ca/strategic/). We seek a person with a research program in remote sensing. We are especially interested in individuals who will complement our expertise in Earth system science, GIScience, water, biogeography, land-use land-cover change, development geography, health geography, or landscape ecology. The Department encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible and other minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Apply: candidates should ensure their curriculum vitae, statements of teaching specializations and research interests, up to three reprints, and the names and contact details of three referees, are received before October 15, 2007 by: Dr. Tim Moore, Chair, Department of Geography, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2K6. Phone: 514 398-4112. Fax: 514 398-7437. E-mail: recruit.geog@mcgill.ca. For futher information see http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/rsgis/mcgill7091.html
Position: Information Systems Associate I/II Description:Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are seeking a scientific programmer skilled in the manipulation of satellite data and numerical model output. The successful candidate will also have occasional system administration duties on hardware ranging from small Linux servers to large parallel processing Linux systems. Education and Experience: Skills the successful applicant will have include appreciable knowledge of FORTRAN, C, and other third generation programming languages as well as skill in numerical analysis. The successful candidate must also have extensive knowledge of MatLab and other fourth generation computer languages. Education and experience will determine level of hire. See: http://jobs.whoi.edu
Position: Project Scientist, Post-Doc Research Scientist, or Project Engineer in Ocean Optics Description: Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University is seeking qualified applicants for a position of project scientist, post-doctoral research scientist, or project engineer to participate in NSF and NASA-sponsored projects on development and field application of advanced active/passive fluorescence analytical methods and sensors for shipboard, airborne, satellite and in situ characterization of the key water constituents in diverse oceanic, coastal and estuarine environments (Search Number LD 670 07 009). Duties may include participation in methodological research, instrument development, field tests and deployments, data processing and analysis and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Relevant laboratory and field experience in ocean optics, spectroscopy, variable fluorescence, instrument and software development and operation is highly desirable. Ph.D. degree in relevant scientific discipline (recent for the postdoctoral applicant) is required for the scientific positions. Demonstrated relevant expertise and record of scientific publications is required to apply for the project scientist position. A project engineer should have BS/BA degree in optics, electronics, engineering, computer science, or other relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of three to five years of related experience are required; advanced degree preferred. Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and until position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: personnel@admin.ldeo.columbia.edu with search number LD 670 07 009 in the subject line. General information about LDEO can be found at http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Position: Postdoc position in bio-optical remote sensing Description: The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) is looking for team members from 1 July 2007 for a new Helmholtz-University young investigator research group on "Marine phytoplankton observed with global biooptical methods (PHYTOOPTICS)". AWI invites applications for a Post-Doc (Entg.Gr. 13/2 TV-L). This newly formed Helmholtz-University young investigator group is hosted at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar Research in Bremerhaven under the leadership of Dr. Astrid Bracher. There is a strong cooperation of the group with the University of Bremen (Institute of Environmental Physics) where the satellite data are processed and the Ph D students are enrolled. The research group will focus on:
The successful candidate will perform lab and field measurements of optical and photosynthetical parameters on marine phytoplankton, as well as measurements of optical properties of other water constituents. These measurements are important both as reference spectra and for the validation of the satellite retrivals and as input parameters and for the validation of phytoplankton production and composition models. Requirements: Master/Diploma in natural science, PhD in biological, chemical or physical oceanography. Deep knowledge of general and biological oceanography, biogeochemistry and marine optics, as well as experience in spectralphotometrical and radiometrical measurements. Beneficial: Experience in HPLC methods to determine phytoplankton pigments. The position requires the participation in several longer (3 to 6 weeks each) ship cruises. Further requirements are excellent team work capabilities in a multidisciplinary team, fluency in English (written and spoken). For further information, please contact Dr. Astrid Bracher (email:bracher@uni-bremen.de). The position is limited to three years. The AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives. Our group is currently forming see AWI's PHYTOOPTICS group, the AWI Climate Science department and the Institute of Environmental Physics for further information.
Applications with curriculum vitae, list of publications, certificates and academic transcripts should be submitted not later than March 10, 2007 to:
Position: 3-year PhD Position funded by CNES (French Spatial Agency) Application Deadline: 30 March 2007 Description: Characterisation of the oceanic particulate matter from in situ and satellite (POLDER) measurements of the polarized light field. Many studies based on field measurements as well as on theoretical or radiative transfer calculations highlighted that the polarization of the underwater light field is very sensitive to particle microphysics. However, whereas the polarized light field is now extensively used in aerosol (Deuzé et al, 2001) or cloud (Goloub et al, 2000) remote sensing studies, it has rarely been exploited from space borne observations of ocean color. Preliminary studies were then carried out by our team starting from satellite data recorded by the POLDER2 sensor, as well as from in situ measurements performed with a radiometer equipped with a polarized head (Loisel and Al, 2006; Loisel and Al, subjected). These preliminary results are very encouraging for the exploitation of polarization within the framework of ocean color studies. The objective of the thesis is thus to continue these studies. In particular, the candidate should analyze the impact of aerosols on the detection of the polarized marine light field. Then, the POLDER1 and 2 satellite archives should be process, and the results analyzed. These results should be confronted with the indicators classically used to characterize the material in suspension in water (chlorophyll concentration, backscattering, and absorption), as well as with MODIS data (fluorescence product). In situ measurements of polarization will also be undertaken in waters which differ by their biogeochemical properties (English Channel, the North Sea, the Amazon river plume,….). These in situ polarized hyperspectral measurements will then be confronted with more traditional in situ measurements used to characterize the particulate material. Within the framework of this thesis, the candidate will then have to perform some measurements at sea, and will also have to be able to process satellite data. This work will be done in collaboration with various members of the laboratory, as with researchers of other laboratories within the framework of national projects. Profile of applicant: Good background in physics, and programming. Some good skills in at least one of these 3 domains: radiative transfert, télédétection, and marine optics. CVs accompanied by a covering letter are to be sent to Dr Hubert Loisel (Hubert.loisel@univ-littoral.fr). Phone : 33 (3) 21 99 64 20.
Position: 2-year Post-Doctoral Position,
Description: A 2-year post-doctoral position is available at LSCE/IPSL (Gif-sur-Yvette, near Paris) within the framework of the GLOBPHY project funded by the French ANR. This project is done in collaboration with two other laboratories, LOV (Villefranche-sur-mer) and ELICO (Wimereux). The main goal of the project is the interpretation of recent decadal changes of the global ocean phytoplankton biomass, as they were recently observed from ocean color remote sensing observations (cf. Antoine et al., JGR, 2005). The objective of the post-Doc research activity is to perform the analysis of regional trends in the phytoplankton biomass within the OPA/PISCES long-term simulation (1948-2003) available at IPSL. Results will be compared to the trends observed in ocean colour data over the last three decades. The search for similar patterns in these two datasets will be achieved on both inter-annual and decadal timescales. In particular, the ratio between diatom and nano-phytoplankton concentrations, which is available from model simulations and more recently from satellite observations (Alvain et al., DSRI, 2005), is expected to be a pertinent tracer of the impact of climate variability on the ocean biology. Candidates should be suitably qualified (PhD level) in marine biogeochemistry and have the computer skills for the analysis of large datasets of model simulations or satellite archives. The net salary is about 1700 Euros per month and the employer is CNRS/INSU. LSCE is located in Gif-sur-Yvette, at about 30 km by train from the center of Paris. CVs accompanied by a covering letter are to be sent to Cyril MOULIN (cyril.moulin@cea.fr ), with copy to Laurent BOPP (laurent.bopp@cea.fr ).
Position: Post-Doc/Research Associate
Description: The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS), Faculty of Environment, University of Manitoba is seeking qualified candidates for several positions focusing on research into oceanic and atmospheric forcing of sea ice in the northern hemisphere. These positions will work collaboratively within a Network of Centres of Excellence known as ArcticNet, Storms in the Arctic (STAR; CFCAS funded), and pending Canadian led International Polar Year (IPY) projects. Candidates will be expected to have advanced degrees in the physical and or biological sciences. We seek at least four candidates to fill the following positions:
Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. David Barber (dbarber@cc.umanitoba.ca) or through our web site at www.umanitoba.ca/environment/ceos
Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Description: The Department of Physics, has an opening for one or two tenure-track assistant professorships in experimental atmospheric and/or ocean optics and computational physics to augment its Environmental Optics and Remote Sensing group. The group has strong computational facilities, a fully equipped suite of instrumentation for field work, and instrument calibration facilities. We seek an experimentalist with experience in atmospheric optics, remote sensing of the atmosphere, and/or ocean optics and a computational physicist with experience in these same fields. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics, postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of research in atmospheric and/or ocean optics, and a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching. The earliest starting date is January, 2007. Interested candidates are asked to send their curriculum vita and recommendation letters to:
Professor K. J. Voss, Chair Search Committee, or email voss@physics.miami.edu. The University of Miami is an AA/EOE employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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