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Position: Project Officer General Description:We have a vacancy in the SOLAS Interntaional Project Office (IPO), based at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK for the position of: SOLAS International Project Officer. The post of Project Officer offers an opportunity to work within the International Project Office (IPO) at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia in Norwich UK. The office, which is led by an Executive Officer, works with the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) of SOLAS in implementing the project (http://www.SOLAS-int.org). The Project Officer will be involved in assisting the SSC, liaising with the sponsors (IGBP, WCRP, SCOR, iCACGP) and other relevant organisations, setting up and servicing working groups and task teams. The postholder will represent the project at international meetings and interact with SOLAS national committees and groups. The PO's main duties involve SOLAS-event organisation, production of communication materials and website management. The postholder should have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and be willing to undertake some international travel. The position is available from the 18th September 2009 until 31st March 2010. If you have any queries about the position, feel free to contact us here in the IPO by email or by telephone +44 (0) 1603 593516 To see the official advert and information about how to apply visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ra or call +44 (0) 1603 593493 quoting reference number RA588 Deadline for application: 12 noon (UK-time) 15th July 2009 Interview date: 27th July 2009
Position: Research Associate General Description: The Optical Remote Sensing Laboratory of the City College of City University of New York (CCNY) invites applicants for a Research Associate position in Optical Sensing and Imaging of the Marine Environment. Candidates with an expertise in marine optical sensing, sensor development, spectroscopy, satellite ocean color data processing, calibration/validation, polarization and radiative transfer processes of coupled ocean/atmosphere systems applied primarily to coastal waters are specifically sought. Duties will include research in instrumentation and algorithm development, graduate student mentoring in above areas, participation in laboratory experiments and field campaigns, and preparation of manuscripts, repo, and proposals for external funding. Other Duties: Duties will include research in instrumentation and algorithm development, graduate student mentoring in above areas, participation in laboratory experiments and field campaigns, and preparation of manuscripts, repo, and proposals for external funding. Salary: $40,000-$55,000 Core Competencies/Qualifications: A PhD in engineering or a related scientific field. A combination of experimental and theoretical experience in development of optical sensors and their applications to the coastal marine environment, strong simulation abilities are required as is the ability to work and interact within a well established multidisciplinary research team which includes faculty, postdocs, undergraduate and graduate students. The demonstrated ability to prepare proposals and seek funding is also highly desirable.
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Position: PhD Fellowship Title of the thesis: Development of a new algorithm to process satellite ocean color data in coastal waters Supervisors: Dr. Cédric Jamet, (cedric.jamet@univ-littoral.fr) and Dr. Hubert Loisel (hubert.loisel@univ-littoral.fr), Université du Littoral-Côte d'Opale, Laboratoire d'Océanologie et de Géosciences (LOG), 32 avenue Foch 62930 Wimereux, France. Research project (international/national/regional): ICAC (TOSCA/CNES) Description The optical complexity of the coastal field and of his atmospheric environment, reflection of their great variability, does not allow a full exploitation of the huge information provided by the spatial sensors of ocean color. To do that, a lot of researches linked to the development of algorithms need to be done. The goal of the process of «ocean color» data, process called atmospheric correction, is to estimate the content in chlorophyll-a but also in dissolved and suspended matter. In the global ocean, this process is eased with the hypothesis that the ocean is totally absorbent (e.g., black) in the near-infrared wavelengths. However, this hypothesis of a black ocean in the near-infrared wavelengths is not valid for coastal waters. The presence of water-leaving radiances in the NIR introduces two sources of error into the removal of the aerosol. As a result, the atmospheric signal will be overestimated at all bands with increasing severity for shorter wavelengths, even leading to negative radiances in the blue bands in coastal water. This results in severe errors, if not complete failure, of various algorithms for chlorophyll-a concentration and optical properties. This PhD subject will use the results from a project funded by the French Spatial Agency (CNES) through the TOSCA program on the inter-comparison of those atmospheric correction methods in coastal waters. Based on the results, the student will propose new hypothesis, depending on the advantages and disadvantages of each ones to define a new atmospheric correction algorithm. The goal is to define the most robust method allowing to take into account the interaction between the atmosphere and the ocean in the spectral domain where the ocean is generally considered as black. This work will be applied as a priority on the data of the sensor SeaWiFS in order to exploit the long temporal data series for futures studies on the seasonal and inter-annual variability of the bio-optical parameters. The student will try to use also the data from the sensors MODIS and MERIS which seem to be more interesting than the SeaWiFS data, as these sensors provide more wavelengths in the infra-red (Wang and Shi, 2005). The development of this new algorithm gets necessary through a better knowledge of the optical properties of the phytoplankton in the red and infra-red wavelengths. If the recent studies of Babin et al. (2003) allowed to precise the spectral behaviour of the dissolved and particular absorption coefficients in coastal waters, little has been done on the particular back-scattering. A precise description of the coefficient will need to be done from in situ data. The dateline for the application is June, 15th, 2009. For further information, and details on how to apply please click here or contact Cedric Jamet (cedric.jamet@univ-littoral.fr).
Position: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Oceanography (Remote Sensing) The Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski (ISMER), is looking for a candidate to fill a regular faculty position in oceanography, specialized in remote sensing in coastal environments. The candidate’s expertise should include studies on marine primary production, organic matter, and sediment transport, using remote-sensing tools. The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in field research. He/she will be encouraged to develop his/her own research program, and collaborate with biologists, chemists, physicists and geologists from the Institute and the University. The candidate must have a PhD in oceanography (biology), geography or environmental sciences, or related fields, with a thesis dealing with marine remote sensing. A minimum of one year post-doctoral experience and a substantial list of publications at an international level in a field related to the position are requested. He or she must be able to contribute to the M.Sc. and PhD programs through teaching and graduate student supervision. Working language is French. Candidates must provide a curriculum vitae, a description of their research activities and teaching capabilities and the contact information of three referees.
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Position: PhD studentship using MERIS full resolution data Project Title: Using MERIS full resolution data for improved monitoring of the coastal zone Project description: This PhD project is aimed at developing remote sensing techniques in optically complex waters using MERIS full resolution data (300 m resolution). The areas in focus are the northwestern Baltic Sea and Lake Vänern. The main scientific question to answer is whether it is possible to use MERIS full reso-lution data to evaluate the effect of the nitrogen experiment in Himmerfjärden during 2007-2010, and to evaluate the performance of MERIS full resolution data in Lake Vänern. The PhD project will be conducted within the framework of an externally fi-nanced project (Algorithm development and validation of MERIS data over optically complex waters, funded by the Swedish National Space Board and co-funded by ESA) under supervision of Assoc. Prof. Susanne Kratzer. The student will have the possibility to participate in the PhD training program organized by the Nordic Network for Aquatic Remote Sensing (NordAquaRemS). There will also be an opportunity to collaborate within the ESA MERIS validation team. The successful candidate should have a first degree in geomatics, physical geography or physical oceanography with emphasis on marine remote sensing. Experience with GIS and working on board a research vessel are clear merits, and the student will be expected to join campaigns onboard ship. A driving licence would be useful for the field work. A clear interest in Baltic Sea ecology and optical theory are absolutely necessary. The suc-cessful candidate must have a good command of English (both spoken and written), and good knowledge of Swedish is also of advantage because we also work in collaboration with end-users.
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Position: Full Professor Marine Biology The Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (CEES) at the University of Groningen has a vacancy for a full professor in Marine Biology. CEES offers excellent opportunities and infrastructure for marine experimental research. Field programmes range from the intertidal to the blue ocean and from polar to tropical regions. Research is vigorously pursued in collaboration with, among others, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, the nearby Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (Germany), and several other European and non-European research stations. The candidate is expected to initiate a competitive research programme that will attract continued extramural funding and that will strengthen and complement existing research programmes. He/she is an internationally renowned marine scientist with field research programmes in pelagic and/or benthic systems that ideally combines observational and experimental approaches. Potential areas of interest may include, but are by no means limited to, marine community ecology and evolution, trophic interactions, marine ecological genomics or proteomics, adaptation to climate change or conservation biology. Fundamental research may be supplemented with policy related topics, for example invasive species, sustainable fisheries or ecosystem functioning and biodiversity in relation to climate change. He/she has to attract new PhD projects and build up a leading international position in this field. He/she is an excellent teacher who can motivate students of different disciplines and he/she has to develop new courses on specific topics in the BSc and the MSc programmes. Teaching duties include the supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students. Organisational and management duties within the institute belong to the duties. For additional information please see the Announcement or write to Prof. Hein J.W. de Baar (Hein.de.Baar@nioz.nl).
Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stock Assessment and Fisheries Oceanography
A postdoctoral fellowship is available in stock assessment and fisheries oceanography starting Sept. 1, 2009 (one-year, renewable) at the Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, British Columbia (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO). The goal of the project is to forecast the distribution of Pacific hake using satellite-derived information on ocean conditions. The principle investigator is Dr. Carrie Holt (DFO), with co-investigators Dr. John Holmes (DFO, PBS), Dr. Bill Crawford (DFO, Institute of Ocean Sciences), Dr. André Punt (University of Washington), Dr. Melissa Haltuch (Northwest Fisheries Science Centre, NOAA), Ed Armstrong (Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA), and Ben Holt (Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA). The distribution of Pacific hake is of special interest because it overlaps with that of overfished stocks (e.g., widow rockfish), thereby constraining harvest of hake in the United States. Although such constraints on harvest do not currently occur in Canada, efforts to avoid catch of depleted species (e.g., in protected areas) will likely continue to increase given Canada's commitments to maintain biodiversity. More broadly, improved methods for predicting fish distribution will assist ecosystem-level conservation initiatives by identifying areas of high biodiversity where large numbers of species co-occur. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for compiling satellite-derived information on ocean conditions, developing candidate models for forecasting distribution (e.g., generalized linear models, general additive models), and assessing model skill. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of experts, attend national level scientific meetings, and address an important challenge currently faced by Canadian and US fisheries. Experience with statistical modelling (e.g., GLMs, GAMs, and hierarchical models) and manipulating oceanographic data, especially satellite-derived data, would be an asset, but candidates with other, similar skill sets will be considered. A Ph.D. in fisheries, oceanography, biology, resource management, mathematics or statistics is required. Candidates should be able to communicate fluently (written and verbal) in English. Please apply to Dr. Carrie Holt by email (Carrie.Holt@dfo.mpo.gc.ca) with a cover letter describing your research interests and attachments containing your curriculum vita and up to three PDF reprints of your publications. We will request references from only those candidates that are short-listed.
Position: REMOTE SENSING SCIENTIST and ANALYST Two Permanent Appointments * Salary range £19,737 - £31,139 We require two enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our remote sensing group to work in the NERC funded Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS). You will possess good experience and skills in computer programming in C, C++, IDL, Java or Perl preferably in a Linux environment. The Remote Sensing Scientist (Scientist grade) will lead development and implementation of terrestrial, earth or polar science applications of remote sensing within NEODAAS. You will be expected to work with existing staff with marine, atmospheric and terrestrial expertise. You will develop links and collaborative projects with scientists in the UK community notably in the NERC Centre for Earth Observation. You will have a PhD or a minimum of three years postgraduate research experience or equivalent level experience. Relevant experience in remote sensing, image processing or the specified science applications would be advantageous. The Remote Sensing Analyst (Junior Scientist grade) will undertake remote sensing data analysis on behalf of NEODAAS. You will assist with the development and maintenance of automated data processing systems and the group web sites. For this post you will have a degree, or equivalent level experience, in a numerate discipline. Both positions will have the opportunity to be involved in the wider research and development activities in the group. For an application form please contact Mrs C Tutte at vacancies@pml.ac.uk quoting reference number PML74/09 (Remote Sensing Analyst) or PML79/09 (Remote Sensing Scientist). The closing date for applications is 5pm THURSDAY 19th MARCH 2009. Interviews will be held in mid April with a view to the appointments commencing as soon as possible. Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a dynamic, innovative, independent and impartial provider of scientific research and advice on the marine environment. PML is an integral part of the UK's strategic marine science & technology capability, undertaking research and providing advice to Governments, European Union and international regulatory bodies on issues ranging from the ecosystem approach for management of the environment to ocean acidification and climate change. PML staff benefit from excellent working conditions and a vibrant, challenging and highly stimulating environment, including first class research laboratories and instrumentation, the latest computer networking and communications technology, and access to sea-going vessels. Both positions are full time permanent appointments that may involve some travelling throughout the UK and overseas.
Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship Located in Moss Landing, California, the heart of the nation’s largest marine sanctuary, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI places a balanced emphasis on science and engineering, with established programs in marine robotics, ocean physics, chemistry, geology, and biology, as well as information management and ocean instrumentation research and development. This postdoctoral researcher will participate in studies of ocean biogeochemical processes observed with chemical and biological sensors on profiling floats. The Chemical Sensor Lab at MBARI, in collaboration with Professor Steve Riser’s group at the University of Washington, is funded to deploy an array of profiling floats equipped with chemical and biological sensors. Four floats with nitrate and oxygen sensors are now deployed and operating ( www.mbari.org/chemsensor/floatviz.htm), and funding is available to extend this array to nearly 40 floats. In conjunction with this project, two years of support is available for a postdoctoral researcher at MBARI. The postdoctoral research will involve assessment of sensor and sensor array performance, integration of profiling float data with simple biogeochemical models, quantification of biogeochemical processes and the opportunity to participate in other aspects of sensor development. A Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, knowledge of ocean processes, and experience working with large data sets are required. Must be able to work well with diverse group of individuals and must be willing and able to go to sea for specified periods of time. Application requirements:
Cover letter Please submit your application materials by email to jobs_postdocs@mbari.org (preferred), or by mail to the above address, or by fax to (831) 775-1620. See website for further details.
Position: Ph.D. Fellowship Position: Ph.D. Fellowship on the Monitoring of light-driven carbon fluxes in the Arctic Ocean. We currently witness in the Arctic:
The specific topic proposed here for a Ph.D. is on the development and use of tools for monitoring the above-mentioned processes using remote sensing, with special focus on ocean color. The Malina field activities will provide diagnostic models of the processes of interest (primary production, bacterial activity and light-driven mineralization of organic matter). The role of the candidate will be to adapt those models to ocean color data, and to remote sensing data of other types (e.g. SST, sea ice, incident irradiance, …). Trends in the processes will then be examined. Deadline for application is March 31, 2009. Instructions are available on: http://www.cnes.fr/web/CNES-en/7430-research-grants.php. For more information, please contact Marcel Babin (marcel@obs-vlfr.fr)
Position: Research Postdoc Position (Optics/Imaging) Position Description: The Naval Research Laboratory at Stennis Space Center, MS (NRLSSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research in our cutting-edge optical scattering and imaging program in underwater environments. The successful candidate will conduct studies that include development, parameterization,testing, analysis and application of models and systems that compensate for loss of imaging resolution due to scattering by both particles and turbulence in water. Training in optics and related field is required. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desired: speckle imaging, numerical modeling (radiative transfer), adaptive optics, image restoration algorithms, and active/passive imaging systems. Skills in in-situ measurements of optical properties, turbulence simulation and measurements, are also preferred. The candidate is expected to conduct experiments both in lab and at sea, in a team environment. The candidate is highly encouraged to develop his/her own research program into potential Navy applications. US citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) is required. The two year program can be extended. Detailed requirement and program information (including the yearly stipend level around $69 k, travel and relocation) can be found on the official website: http://hroffice.nrl.navy.mil/jobs/postdoc.htm. Inquiries about the position should be made directly to: Dr. Will (Weilin) Hou, Code 7333, Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, Telephone 228-688-5257,email: hou@nrlssc.navy.mil.
Position: Research Assistant Position Description: Science Systems and Applications, Inc. is seeking a qualified Research Assistant (RA) to work on a new NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD) project entitled, "The Impact of Climate Variability on Primary Productivity and Carbon Distributions in the Middle Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Maine." The RA will assist with field sampling; lab measurements (of dissolved organic carbon (DOC), particulate organic carbon (POC) and nitrogen (PN), absorption spectra of particles and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM), etc.); experiments; and data analysis. The position requires 3 deployments at sea/yr on cruises (15-18 days each) to conduct biogeochemical and optical measurements in the coastal ocean. Position Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology and/or chemistry with some related experience or a master’s degree in biology, chemistry, marine science, oceanography or another closely related field. Lab skills in chemistry and/or biology are required, including experience with spectrophotometers, elemental analyzers, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and/or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). An individual with previous experience working on research cruises is highly desirable. U.S. citizenship is required due to badging and IT security requirements at NASA GSFC. To Apply: Please visit our website at www.ssaihq.com under Employment Opportunities in Greenbelt/Lanham to apply for this position directly on-line.
Position: Science Communicator for IGBP Programme Applications are invited for the position of Science Communicator for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). IGBP is an international research programme that provides scientific knowledge about the Earth System in response to the challenges of global sustainability. Its 9-person Secretariat is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. The Science Communicator will direct the communications efforts of IGBP, including internal communications amongst IGBP projects and project scientists, and outward communications with the wider science community, the education sector, policy makers, the media and the public. A key function of the Science Communicator is to assist IGBP in generating and communicating impartial, policy-relevant science, through a wide range of products and processes (e.g., Global Change Newsletter, email bulletin, website, annual report, press releases, etc.). The Science Communicator will oversee a small communications team. See http://www.igbp.net/page.php?pid=451 for full description of position and qualifications, and IGBP Comms Strategy document. Appointment initially for 3-year period. To apply send: CV, supporting statement ~500 words, contact information for 3 references, and 3 examples of work that reflect your communication ability, to: Charlotte Boss-Wilson at Admin@IGBP.kva.se. Review of applications will begin 30 January 2009.
Position: Faculty positions King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty positions in the area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. We seek outstanding scientists to fill several faculty positions across all ranks (assistant, associate, and full professor) at the new KAUST campus on the Red Sea in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. KAUST (http://www.kaust.edu.sa) is being established as a world–class international graduate–level science and technology research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world. The KAUST mission emphasizes research on applications of science and technology to problems of human need, social advancement, and economic development, in collaboration with leading universities around the world. KAUST is dedicated to a respect for diversity and the highest standards of merit–based opportunity, and seeks the finest students and faculty without regard to nationality, gender, or religious belief. KAUST is an independent university that is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and supported by a multi-billion dollar endowment. It reinvents the modern research university by establishing advanced research institutes that focus on interdisciplinary problems as the central organizing unit, and offering only graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees. KAUST has four Academic Divisions: Earth and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Life Sciences and Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Engineering, and Physical Sciences and Engineering. KAUST’s state-of-the-art campus in Thuwal (80km north of Jeddah on the Red Sea) will open its doors to students in Fall 2009. The campus includes a seaside town with housing, shops, schools, and numerous recreational amenities. Research areas of interest include marine ecology, geochemistry, marine biology, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, biogeochemistry, marine toxicology, sensor, instrument and observatory development, and marine biotechnology. We are seeking faculty with an ability to build world–class research programs, depth in one or more of the above areas of environmental sciences and engineering, interests in conducting research on interdisciplinary societal problems in a collaborative environment, and an ability to teach graduate courses in fundamental environmental sciences and engineering. Applicants must have a PhD in environmental science or engineering or a related field. The unrivalled resources available to KAUST faculty—including security of research funding, state–of–the–art laboratories, assured support for graduate students, postdocs, and technicians, generous travel allowances, and world–class salaries and benefits—offer the opportunity to focus on building leading research programs without the uncertainties and overheads experienced elsewhere. To apply for a faculty position, please send a single pdf or word file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching experience and interests, and contact information for at least four references to marse@kaust.edu.sa. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled. Please address your cover letter and any questions to MarSE Search Committee Chair at the email address above. |
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