Date

Multiple Positions Available

  1. Norwegian Polar Institute seeks Research Scientist
    Remote Sensing of Sea Ice
    Tromso, Norway

  2. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution seeks Research Scientist
    Biology Department
    Woods Hole, Massachusetts

  3. Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    Subsistence Resource Specialist
    Bethel or Fairbanks, Alaska


  1. Norwegian Polar Institute seeks Research Scientist
    Remote Sensing of Sea Ice
    Tromso, Norway

The Oceans and Sea Ice Section of the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI)
Research Department invites applications for a permanent position as a
research scientist in remote sensing of sea ice. The position will be
based in Tromso, Norway.

The successful candidate will apply remote sensing techniques to current
research topics related to the marine cryosphere, in particular physical
properties and dynamics of sea ice. The scientific work will include
calibration and validation studies of remote sensing data and algorithms
of operational and upcoming satellite sensors, as well as airborne
remote sensing techniques. Emphasis will be on remote sensing
application to climate research, validation techniques, and algorithm
and methodology development. There will be opportunity to participate in
polar fieldwork. Publishing in international scientific journals,
writing of funding applications, and participation in public outreach
work is expected.

Applicants should hold a PhD related to remote sensing, and preferably
to the marine cryosphere. NPI seeks candidates with knowledge in sea ice
remote sensing and one or several of the following fields: signal
processing, statistics, programming, and geophysical science. Scientific
publishing and proposal writing skills are required. The position will
be open from January 2012, but the start date is negotiable.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, a publication list,
details of your relevant qualifications and experience, and names of at
least two references. The application should be submitted electronically
at: http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=78749. Alternately, printed
applications may be sent to:

Norwegian Polar Institute
Fram Centre, NO-9296
Tromso, Norway

Application deadline: Monday, 12 December 2011.

For further information, please contact:
Sebastian Gerland
Email: gerland [at] npolar.no
Phone: +47 7775-0554

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


  1. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution seeks Research Scientist
    Biology Department
    Woods Hole, Massachusetts

The Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
(WHOI) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position on
their Scientific Staff.

Candidates are sought to complement the existing interdisciplinary
strengths in oceanography and marine ecology
(http://www.whoi.edu/biology). Candidates in all areas are welcome to
apply but WHOI is particularly interested in individuals who conduct
research on the ecology and biological oceanography of polar ecosystems,
and particularly polar sea ice, including biological-physical and
biological-chemical interactions. Areas of expertise may focus on one or
more trophic levels from microbial communities to invertebrates to
vertebrates. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty across
the institution working on climate change, sea ice physics, and polar
oceanography.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally
recognized and externally funded research program and also will have the
opportunity to advise graduate students and teach courses in the
MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography
(http://www.whoi.edu/jointprogram/). Candidates hired at the junior
level will receive an initial appointment for four years with salary
guaranteed.

Applications should include a three-page research statement, a
curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of four references, and
copies of up to three relevant publications. Candidates should initiate
the process by applying online at:
http://tinyurl.com/WHOI-BiologyResearchScientist. The cover letter,
statement, curriculum vitae, and relevant publications should then be
sent by email as pdf files to the chair of the Biology Department
(biologychair [at] whoi.edu).

Application review begins: 2 January 2012.

For further information, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/WHOI-BiologyResearchScientist.


  1. Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    Subsistence Resource Specialist
    Bethel or Fairbanks, Alaska

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) Division of Subsistence
seeks to fill a Subsistence Resource Specialist I position. This is a
long-term, nonpermanent, seasonal, full-time position with the ADFG. The
position is open only to Alaska residents, and may be located in Bethel
or Fairbanks dependent upon the location of the most qualified
applicant.

The successful applicant will work with local communities and
subsistence users to research, quantify, and provide resulting
information about customary and traditional uses to the public,
fisheries, and wildlife management programs, and the Alaska Boards of
Game and Fisheries.

ADFG seeks an enthusiastic social scientist to scientifically gather,
quantify, evaluate, and report information about customary and
traditional uses of fish and wildlife resources in Western and Interior
Alaska. A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography or a
closely related field is required. The ideal candidate will possess some
or all of the following:

- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Technical writing experience; and
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook.

There are two separate recruitment bulletins on Workplace Alaska
(http://tinyurl.com/ADFG-SubsistenceResourceSpec), one for each
location. Applicants are encouraged to apply for whichever location they
are interested in.

Application deadline: Monday, 28 November 2011.

For more information, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/ADFG-SubsistenceResourceSpec.