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Position: Postdoctoral Researcher Position Description: Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a related field; knowledge of Matlab and programming experience. A.B.D. candidates will be considered, but must have Ph.D. by May 2010. Additional Qualifications Desired: Familiar with managing large data sets, data quality control and statistical methods. Responsibilities: processes and conducts analyses of oceanographic field and satellite remote sensing data; handles laboratory samples processing; performs field work; develops GIS application and manages Linux-based computers.
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Position: Project Manager – Marine Remote Sensing
Position Description: Project Manager – Marine Remote Sensing We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills, possessing appropriate managerial and technical skills. You should have a PhD or similar postgraduate experience, ideally in a numerate scientific discipline, and experience in project management, ideally within the EC Framework programme. The appointment is a full time permanent position. PML is a dynamic, highly innovative, independent and impartial provider of scientific research and advice on the marine environment.
For additional information and an application form, please contact: The application deadline is 1200hrs on 24th February 2010 and the proposed interview date is 10th March 2010 for a start as soon as possible.
Position: Computer Scientist in Data Integration and Visualisation
Position Description: Computer Scientist in Data Integration and Visualisation You should possess excellent interactive web development skills, particularly JavaScript (AJAX) and PHP/Python in an Apache/Linux environment. Experience with web-based mapping using Open Geospatial Consortium standards or workflow engines (e.g. BPEL) is desirable. This is a full time permanent position.
Application deadline: 1200hrs on 12 February 2010. Proposed interview date: 18 March 2010 for a start as soon as possible.
For additional information and an application form, please contact:
Position: Ocean Colour Remote Sensing Scientist (2 positions) Position Description: Ocean Colour Remote Sensing Scientist, Plymouth, UK, Salary range £27,109 - £33,740 p.a. PML is looking to appoint a Remote Sensing Scientist to research, develop and implement novel downstream harmful algal bloom and water quality algorithms using ocean colour data from NASA, ESA, JAXA and ISRO. You will also take overall responsibility for development of PML’s operational ocean colour data processing systems as used in a number of national and international projects. You will work within a large internationally recognised team of scientists studying many aspects of ocean remote sensing and optics. You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills, with a PhD or similar postgraduate experience, in a relevant numerate scientific discipline. You should possess good experience and skills in computer programming in C, C++, IDL, Java or Perl preferably in a Linux environment. The appointment is a full time permanent position.
Application deadline: 1200hrs on 12 February 2010. Proposed interview date: 17 March 2010 for a start as soon as possible.
For additional information and an application form, please contact: Mrs E Matthews, Human Resources Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK Position Description: Coastal Ocean Colour Remote Sensing Scientist, Plymouth, UK, Salary range £27,109 - £33,740 p.a. PML is looking to appoint a Remote Sensing Scientist to initially undertake research in the ESA CoastColour project on coastal water ocean colour algorithms exploiting 300m resolution MERIS data from ESA’s Envisat spacecraft. Specifically, you will work on: coastal primary production and inherent optical property algorithms development and validation; interaction and communication with the ocean colour community around the world interested in coastal applications. You will work within a large internationally recognised team of scientists studying many aspects of ocean remote sensing and optics. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills, with a PhD or similar postgraduate experience, in a relevant numerate scientific discipline and possess good experience and skill in computer programming. The appointment is a full time permanent position.
Application deadline: 1200hrs on 12 February 2010. Proposed interview date: 17 March 2010 for a start as soon as possible.
For additional information and an application form, please contact: Mrs E Matthews, Human Resources Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK
Position: Post-doctoral Research Associate position
Position Description: 614-118-411 Research Activity - Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Dynamics A Research Scientist is required to support research directed at understanding marine biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics on regional scales. The candidate will develop and apply ocean color satellite algorithms of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM), Dissolved (DOC) and Particulate Organic Carbon (POC), chlorophyll, and primary productivity within coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Arctic Ocean and northeastern U.S., and other regions using ocean color remote sensing data and field measurements. Project objectives include
Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in oceanography, marine science or closely related field. The candidate must have knowledge and research experience in oceanography and ocean color satellite remote sensing. Programming experience with IDL, MATLAB and SeaDAS are required as well as experience working with large field datasets. Selection is contingent upon obtaining Goddard security clearance For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating position #614-118-411) a complete curriculum vitae, home address, visa status (if applicable) and names and telephone numbers of three references by February 10, 2010 (application materials for this position will be accepted until position is filled) by email to Applications_GEST_JCET@umbc.edu. GEST partners are Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employers.
Position: Three Specialized positions in Oceanography/Marine Biology focusing on Coral Reefs Position Description: Global Science and Technology, Inc. (GST) is currently accepting applications for three specialized full-time positions in Oceanography/Marine Biology focusing on Coral Reefs. GST is a Maryland-based company that employs a highly specialized workforce including experts in key domains of science, engineering, enterprise data systems, and information technology. Customers include: NOAA, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Headquarters, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the U.S. Air Force. Interested candidates: Please send your resume to careers@gst.com
Position: Postdoctoral Investigator - Ecosystem Modeler Position Description: A multi-institutional, 3-year project involving field and modeling studies seeks a postdoctoral investigator to work at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Horn Point Laboratory (http://hpl.umces.edu/). The project involves 3-dimensional coupled biogeochemical modeling of the Amazon River and its plume with emphasis on microbial succession and incorporating information derived from genomic data into models to improve carbon cycle simulations. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications should include: CV, statement of research interests, and references emailed to Raleigh Hood (rhood@umces.edu). Review of applications will begin March 1st, 2010.
Position: Junior Software Developer, Sentinel 3 project Position Description: ARGANS Ltd is looking for a Junior Software Developer for immediate start to work within the Sentinel 3 project team to develop, test, debug and evaluate O-L2PP (Optical Level 2 Prototype Processor) software. Duties will include assisting in the design of software, reverse engineering and re-implementation of legacy code, testing, debugging and evaluating algorithms as well as producing technical documentation. Essential requirements:
Remuneration: £20,000 – £30,000 per annum depending on experience. In addition, employees are included within a bonus scheme (payable on satisfactory performance by both the company and individual over the course of a financial year) and benefits package including a corporate health plan, income protection and life cover.
Start Date: Immediate
Position: Executive Officer of SCAR Position Description: SCAR is seeking an Executive Officer to assist in the running of the SCAR Secretariat. The post is offered on either a full-time or part-time (3 days a week) basis and is a permanent position based at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, starting March 1st. Candidates should preferably have a MSc or PhD degree in a scientific discipline relevant to research in Antarctica or the Southern Ocean and must be fluent in spoken and written English. Further details are available from the SCAR website at: http://www.scar.org/news/scarbusiness/EO_Further_Details.pdf. Applications should be sent by 10 January 2010, to the SCAR Secretariat, Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1ER, UK (by mail or fax (+44 1223 336549), but preferably by e-mail to info@scar.org). SCAR is an equal opportunity employer.
Position: Earth Observation Scientist Position Description: Plymouth Marine Laboratory requires an enthusiastic and highly motivated Earth Observation Scientist to join their busy team. You will initially undertake Earth observation research for quantification of ocean biogeochemistry and carbon fluxes, with the areas of: inherent optical property model development; phytoplankton functional type and primary production algorithm development; biogeochemical time series analysis and ocean provinces. You will also research bio-physical interactions and air-sea CO2 fluxes, particularly algorithm development for investigating surface ocean CO2 variability, through combined use of in situ and satellite observations.
For additional information and an application form, please contact:
Mrs E Matthews, HR, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place,
Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK
Salary range: £27,109 - £33,740 p.a.
Application deadline: 1200hrs on 22 December 2009.
Position: PhD research in the field of environmental bio-optics
Position Description: The PhD-student will be trained and supported by our research teams with experience in dinoflagellate ecology and genetics, optical modelling, and remote sensing, both in the field and in the laboratory. The candidate is expected to contribute to field work onboard our research vessels Aranda and Muikku. The PhD student will be advised by Drs. Stefan Simis, Seppo Kaitala, and Anke Kremp working in the Marine Research Laboratory, located on the Kumpula campus in Helsinki, Finland. Qualifications: An M.Sc. degree in biology/ecology/biophysics and a keen interest in environmental monitoring, methods development, and laboratory bases studies. Oral and written English at academic level. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate experience in: molecular lab studies, working with cell cultures, phytoplankton taxonomy, physical (optical) modelling, electronic engineering, remote sensing. Duration:The funding is for 3 years, starting as soon as possible. Salary: Salary will be in the range € 2,450 - € 2,700 according to standard salary practises in SYKE. Additional information about SYKE can be found at www.environment.fi/syke. Information about Baltic Sea research and monitoring activities at www.balticseaportal.fi. Additional information about the position or the project may be requested by e-mail (stefan.simis@environment.fi, seppo.kaitala@environment.fi). Applications, consisting of a CV and accompanying motivation letter in English, should be addressed to Stefan Simis, SYKE Marine Research Centre, PO Box 140, 00251 Helsinki, Finland. Applications should be received latest 11 January 2010 to be considered for interviews in January.
Position: Postdoctoral Scholar in Ocean Color Research and Applications
Position Description: The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in field research, algorithm development, and scholarly productivity. Strong programming skills and willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams are required. The successful candidate is expected to conduct field experiments and make significant improvements in remote sensing algorithms to assess harmful algal blooms (HABs) and water quality parameters in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The successful candidate is also expected to derive customized and validated data products and apply these products in addressing inter-disciplinary Earth Science questions. The position is available immediately, and the 2-year appointment can be extended, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Salary is commensurable with experience. The College of Marine Science at USF is a rapidly expanding group spanning all of the major marine science disciplines. We encourage interested applicants to review our research programs by visiting our web site at: www.marine.usf.edu. For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. Chuanmin Hu, Associate Professor, 727-553-3987, hu@marine.usf.edu. Apply online at https://employment.usf.edu. (search for position # 0000504) or go to https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=140075. Please submit a statement of research interests, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three referees, no later than January 1, 2010. For disability accommodations, please call (727) 553-3942 at least five (5) working days in advance of need.
Position: Biogeochemist
Position Description:
Joint activities with the other members of the CVO, U.S. government agencies, university institutions, and international partners will include:
To Apply: Please visit our website at www.ssaihq.com under Employment Opportunities in Catonsville, MD to apply for this position directly on-line.
Diedre S. Jones,
Human Resources Manager
Position: Scientific Staff Positions in Climate Research
Description A successful candidate will complement or broaden existing institutional research strengths, in ocean circulation and processes, the ocean’s role in climate and global water cycle, chemical oceanography, marine biogeochemistry, glaciology, paleoceanography, and paleoclimatology, will hold an appointment in the department most appropriate to his/her research, and will be expected to interact with members of other departments. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to, observation and analysis of contemporary and paleo- climate variability and trends from Ocean-Atmosphere-Cryosphere-Land datasets; climate observing systems utilization and/or development; biogeochemical cycles and climate; development and/or application of geochemical proxies within geological archives; coupled ocean/atmosphere processes in climate; climate dynamics; diagnosis of model outputs from climate simulations of past, present, or future climate and comparison to existing data sets. Funding opportunities exist with the WHOI Ocean and Climate Change Institute (OCCI) to initiate and support interdisciplinary climate research projects. There are opportunities for participation in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, and for broader climate research collaborations within WHOI (the Biology and the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Departments and the Marine Policy Center) and with the other two institutions of the Woods Hole Consortium, the Marine Biology Laboratory, and the Woods Hole Research Center. Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience and a publication record in a climate research area such as physical, paleo- or chemical oceanography, atmospheric or climate dynamics, or related fields. Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged, and WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. A successful candidate’s level of appointment will depend upon background and experience. Qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of four references by December 1, 2009. See the full announcement for details on how to apply.
Position: Visiting Research Associate/Endowed Postdoctoral Fellow The College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida (USF) is offering a 2-year Visiting Research Associate/Endowed Postdoctoral Fellow position. We are seeking an outstanding scientist with a recent doctoral degree, generally awarded within the last 5 years in marine science, oceanography, or a closely related field. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity and academic achievement, and have an expertise that complements a specialty within the College of Marine Science. Successful candidates must meet the completion of the Ph.D. requirements no later than end of Spring 2010 semester at their institution. The successful candidate will work with one or several of our ranked faculty for the purpose of conducting high-quality research, publishing results, assisting in training graduate students, and participating in securing extramural funds. The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership Peter R. Betzer Endowment provides a 2 year appointment with a competitive salary including a full fringe benefits package and $2,000 for research expenses. After the completion of the 2-year term, the appointment can be continued using extramural funding and assuming satisfactory performance. The College of Marine Science at USF is a rapidly expanding group spanning all of the major marine science disciplines. We encourage interested applicants to review our research programs by visiting our web site at: www.marine.usf.edu. For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. Albert C. Hine, Chair, Visiting Research Associate Search Committee, Tel: 727-553-1161, Email: hine@marine.usf.edu. Apply online at https://employment.usf.edu. Please submit a statement of research interests specifying the research contributions you could provide to College of Marine Science; include name(s) of potential collaborating College of Marine Science faculty, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three referees, no later than December 1, 2009.
Position: Post-Doc, Associate or Senior Research Scientist in Ocean Optics Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University is seeking qualified applicants for an open rank position of research scientist (project), post-doctoral research scientist, or Senior Staff Associate (project engineer) to participate in NSF, NASA and ONR -sponsored projects on development and field application of advanced fluorescence methods and sensors for shipboard and in situ analysis of the key aquatic constituents in diverse marine and coastal environments. Duties may include participation in methodological research, instrument and software development, field tests and deployments, data processing, analysis, report preparation, proposal development, and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Relevant laboratory and field experience in optics, spectroscopy, fluorescence measurements, instrument and software development and operation is highly desirable. To apply for the Post Doctoral Research Scientist position: Ph.D. degree in relevant scientific discipline (recent for the postdoctoral applicant) is required. To apply for the Associate Research Scientist (Project) position: PhD degree and demonstrated relevant expertise and record of scientific publications is required. To apply for the Senior Staff Associate (Project Engineer) position: must have a BS/BA degree in optics, electronics, engineering, computer science, or other relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of eight years of related experience OR a MS/MA Degree plus four years of related experience is required; advanced degree preferred. Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and until position is filled. To apply: Applicants should submit a personal statement describing research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references, to: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52069. Please follow instructions on how to apply since we only accept online applications. General information about LDEO can be found at http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Position: Canada Excellence Research Chair in Remote Sensing of the Arctic Université Laval has been invited to submit an application for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Remote Sensing of the Arctic. The CERC program will award chairholders with $10 million over seven years; more information is available at: http://www.cerc.gc.ca. The position will begin 1 July 2010, and the successful candidate will hold the position of full professor with tenure. An attractive salary will be offered, and the Chair will have access to considerable resources to conduct research. Université Laval has made large investments in Northern research through its support to four complementary research centres, hosting the networks ArcticNet and Geoide, and major infrastructure including the research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and the CEN Network of Arctic field stations. Applicants should forward by e-mail before 31 August 2009: their CV, a statement of how they would develop an innovative program of Arctic research combining remote sensing and geospatial analysis; and the names of four references, to: Dr. Edwin Bourget, Vice-president Research and Innovation, Université Laval is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes application from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and women.
Position: Science Officer Position DIVERSITAS the international biodiversity science programme, is seeking a Science Officer for its International Secretariat located in Paris, to lead the implementation of its bioDISCOVERY core project on “Assessing, monitoring and predicting biodiversity change”. We are looking for a highly motivated individual committed to an inter-disciplinary approach to biodiversity science. The position is ideal for a person interested in science, policy and scientific administration. Required: Ph.D. and experience in a biodiversity related field. Excellent interpersonal abilities. Excellent English skills are required; French language skills are a plus. Duties include:
Applications (CV and three references) by 15 September and inquiries via email to Julie Dardanelli: julie@diversitas-international.org More information on DIVERSITAS at: www.diversitas-international.org
Position: Principal Investigator Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences invites applications for a Principal Investigator (PI) in any of the following three areas:
Applicants should consult the laboratory's
recently-updated strategic plan, available at
http://www.bigelow.org/news/general-publications.php. Send application,
including contact information, curriculum vitae, description of research
interests, names and contact information of three references to: Please reference #SRS10-1 in the subject line. Alternatively, materials can be emailed to jgardner@bigelow.org. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Any questions should be directed through Ms Jane Gardner (tel: 207-633-9600). For full consideration, the application should be received by September 15, 2009. The search will continue until the positions are filled. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
Position: Post Doctoral Position A two year postdoc position is avaliable for a bright new graduate with expertise in one of the following disciplines:
Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellowship A post-doctoral position starting as soon as possible is open in ocean data assimilation at LEGI (MEOM team), Grenoble, France. The post-doctoral project will benefit from a stimulating research environment and will be embedded into running activities connected to the EU funded MyOcean project, the national research assimilation programme, and ocean colour and altimetry missions. The postdoctoral project aims at using advanced data assimilation methods (such as reduced-order Kalman filters and non-linear extensions) for application to circulation and coupled physical-biogeochemical models of the ocean. Successful candidate will be involved in model simulations, assessment and experimentations underpinning data assimilation into coupled models. The applicants should hold a PhD in oceanography, applied mathematics, or geophysical fluid dynamics; a background in areas related to data assimilation or marine biogeochemistry is desirable. The ideal candidate would have both scientific talents (innovation, publishing, speaking) and computer science skills. The position is for up to two years, starting as soon as possible and no later than march 2010. Candidates interested in this post-doctoral project should send (via email) their application including academic CV and two or three reference letters to: Pierre Brasseur (Pierre.Brasseur@hmg.inpg.fr) or Jacques Verron (Jacques.Verron@hmg.inpg.fr). Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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.
Contact
E-mail: presid-assemblee_ismer@uqar.ca
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 and 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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