1 August 2010

CICS-NC Positions in Asheville at NCDC

The Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) – NC is seeking to fill 11 new positions in Asheville, NC, where the successful applicants will work in collaboration with scientists at the NOAA National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). These new staff will join a dynamic group of scientists at the NCDC working at the forefront of NOAA’s climate activities in a diverse set of areas including climate observing systems, data systems, observation analyses and modelling, development of climate data records, analyses of current holdings at the NCDC, and support of national and regional assessments.

Minimum qualifications are stated for each position on the NCSU website. Look for the positions associated with the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites and go to the specific search number. To apply, please visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu and designate the position number. Send your curriculum vitae, a brief summary of experience, and a list of at least three references. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 1, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately.

15 August 2010
12:00 Noon

SOLAS Project Officer Position

Applications are invited for a new post in the SOLAS International Project Office (IPO) based at Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) in Kiel, Germany. The office, which is led by Executive Officer Emilie Breviere, works with the Scientific Steering Committee of SOLAS in implementing the project and the recently identified SOLAS Mid-term Strategy and manages an associated COST Action. The Project Officer will lead or contribute to scientific communication activities including event organisation, production of communication materials, and developing and maintaining links within the SOLAS community and with other related projects. The post-holder will represent the project at international meetings and interact with SOLAS national committees and groups.

The post-holder should have a minimum of a Diploma or Masters degree in an environmental science, excellent scientific writing and communication skills in English and German, experience in coordination and organisation of large scientific events, and a willingness to undertake international and national travel. The position is available from 1 September 2010 until 31 January 2013. To find out more about this position, see http://www.ifm-geomar.de/index.php?id=jobs&L=1#36010. For any informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Emilie Breviere (ebreviere@ifm-geomar.de).

16 August 2010

Science Officer, International Council for Science

The International Council for Science (ICSU) is seeking a Science Officer to assist with the planning and implementation of ICSU’s initiatives.

The Science Officer will assist with the planning and implementation of ICSU’s initiatives, with a focus on sustainability research including global environmental change. Examples of work tasks include support to ICSU committees, interaction with ICSU partners and members, and coordination of international research programs. The ICSU Secretariat, located in Paris, France, is a small international team of 16 people and the ability to work in close cooperation with others is important.

ICSU seeks a candidate with an advanced scientific degree (preferably Doctorate) in a relevant natural or social science discipline and a further 5 years research or science management experience who also has a broad interest in science. Applications, with "Science Officer" in the subject line, should be sent via email to recruitment@icsu.org and addressed to Professor Deliang Chen, Executive Director, International Council for Science (ICSU).

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Faculty Positions in the School of Earth & Space Exploration (Posted 3 Nov. 2009)

Established in 2006, the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) is the focal point for earth and space science and engineering at Arizona State University. Over the next two years, the School will be hiring a large number of faculty – at a variety of ranks – in order to build its capacity for transdisciplinary research and education in earth and space science and engineering. Hiring priorities are:

* Atmospheric and Climate Sciences
* Environmental Sensor Networks
* Extrasolar Planet Studies
* Molecular Geobiology
* Planetary Atmospheres
* Planetary Surface Processes
* Observational Cosmology
* Instrumentation Development

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Div. on Earth & Life Studies (Posted 30 Oct. 2009)

Ph.D. in related field required. Knowledge of scientific, technical, or policy issues in atmospheric and climate sciences. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Demonstrated proficiency in conveying scientific/technical/policy information in oral and written form is desirable. Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to weather, climate, or other atmospheric science areas, or the interfaces of these areas with policy desired. Click here for further information.

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Visiting Fellowship Position(s) in Solar and Terrestrial Radiation Observation and Analyses
(Posted 20 July 2009)

One or two, two-year postdoctoral positions are available for the exploitation of radiation and associated atmospheric data from the Canadian BSRN and research solar radiation networks. These positions will provide researchers with the opportunity to enhance their expertise in data analyses, assessment and/or validation of numerical models and development of new observing techniques.

While the successful candidate(s) would be encouraged to develop a holistic approach to understanding the surface radiation budget from observations through enhanced modeling, individuals with expertise in either the development of improved instrumentation or analyses and model development would be considered favourably. The Canadian BSRN network consists of three stations, two in the Canadian Arctic and one in Southern Saskatchewan. Several other research quality sites are closely linked with the solar energy resource community.

Individuals interested in obtaining further information on these fellowship positions are encouraged to contact: Dr. Bruce McArthur, Science and Technology Branch, Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, M3H 5T4 Canada or through email at: bruce.mcarthur@ec.gc.ca.