Multiple Positions Available
International Arctic Research Center seeks PhD Student
Computer Programming
Fairbanks, AlaskaU.S. Coast Guard seeks Chief Scientist
Oceanography
New London, ConnecticutStockholm University seeks 2 PhD Students
Physical Geography
Stockholm, SwedenEnvironment Canada seeks Postdoctoral Fellow
Environmental Chemistry or Environmental/Chemical Engineering
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- International Arctic Research Center seeks PhD Student
Computer Programming
Fairbanks, Alaska
The International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for an interdisciplinary, computer
science oriented PhD assistantship. The position will begin in spring
2012 and be based in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The successful candidate will be part of a Department of Energy funded
project entitled "Development of a Cold Regions Regional-Scale
Hydrologic Model." This project aims to develop a high-resolution,
integrated ecohydrologic model to be used to help parameterize larger
regional scale earth system models (e.g. RASM). The computational
demands of the project will necessitate implementation of various model
components on high-performance computing architectures at UAF's Arctic
Region Supercomputing Center (ARSC). Primary milestones to be tackled by
the PhD student include:
- Assistance in the development and deployment of a hybrid
ecohydrologic model for arctic regions on massively parallel
computing systems;
- Use of parallel Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods to estimate
system-wide uncertainties in the modeling process; and
- Coupling (via CPL7) of the hybrid, hydrologic model with regional
earth system models.
The ideal candidate will have significant computer programming
experience (including Python, Fortran, or C/C++), particularly in a
supercomputing environment; a demonstrated aptitude in math and
statistics relating to Bayesian procedures for parameter estimation; and
a strong interest, with some experience, in the application of numerical
computer models to real-world geophysical problems. Graduate student
assistants must apply and be accepted into an appropriate UAF Graduate
School program (http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/grad/us/).
For further information, please contact Bob Bolton
(bbolton [at] iarc.uaf.edu), Don Morton (Don.Morton [at] alaska.edu), Jessie Cable
(jcable [at] iarc.uaf.edu) or Larry Hinzman (lhinzman [at] iarc.uaf.edu). These
contacts will be attending the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
in San Francisco (5-9 December 2011) and invite potential candidates to
set up meetings during that week.
- U.S. Coast Guard seeks Chief Scientist
Oceanography
New London, Connecticut
The U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security seeks to
hire an oceanographer. The position will be based at the U.S. Coast
Guard International Ice Patrol in New London, Connecticut.
U.S. Citizenship is required, and the successful applicant must obtain
the appropriate clearance. The position will lead a group of military
oceanographer and marine science technicians engaged in data collection
and research efforts. Responsibilities will include studying the
oceanographic environment in support of operators conducting marine
safety missions and communicating findings; leading coordinated applied
research programs to predict the movement of icebergs and other objects;
and planning and conducting a highly important oceanographic data
acquisition program.
Applicants must have at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a
related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics,
mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology; plus 20
additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics,
geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and
engineering sciences. Alternately, an equivalent combination of
education and experience may be accepted.
Application deadline: Thursday, 17 November 2011.
Further information, including application instructions, is available
at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/301012800.
- Stockholm University seeks 2 PhD Students
Physical Geography
Stockholm, Sweden
The Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology at Stockholm
University has two openings for PhD students in physical geography with
a focus on permafrost regions. The positions will be based in Stockholm,
Sweden.
Both positions are affiliated with projects will be carried out within
the European PAGE21 (Changing Permafrost in the Arctic and its Global
Effects in the 21st Century) project. PAGE21 is coordinated by the
Alfred Wegener Institute and includes 18 partners from 11 countries.
Frequent interactions with other observing and modeling groups taking
part in this project are foreseen, providing an exciting
inter-disciplinary platform for fieldwork and research.
The first position focuses on "Age, net accumulation, and degree of
decomposition of the Eurasian permafrost carbon pool." The successful
candidate will assess the total storage, landscape distribution,
quality, and potential decomposability of the permafrost carbon pool at
Eurasian study sites characterized by a gradient from isolated to
continuous permafrost. Potential field sites include Northern Sweden,
Svalbard, and Siberia. Special attention will be paid to determine
long-term permafrost dynamics and decomposition trajectories of the soil
organic matter, by analyzing Holocene active layer dynamics; the timing
(and depth) of cryoturbation; and the effects of thermokarst formation,
erosion, and drainage.
For the complete position description, please select the relevant link
at: http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/phd-studies. For further
information on this position, please contact Peter Kuhry
(peter.kuhry [at] natgeo.su.se).
The other position focuses on "High-resolution mapping of soil organic
matter storage and remobilization potential in periglacial landscapes."
The successful candidate will work on the development of tools for
assessing the permafrost carbon pool. This PhD fellowship will
investigate spatial patterns in landscape storage and remobilization
potential of soil organic matter (SOM) at Nordic and Russian study sites
characterized by a gradient in ground conditions, from isolated to
continuous permafrost. Potential field sites include Svalbard,
Greenland, Siberia, and Northern Sweden. Special attention will be paid
to the use of high-resolution satellite imagery in landscape upscaling
and GIS-modeling of SOM.
For the complete position description, please select the relevant link
at: http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/phd-studies. For more
information, please contact Gustaf Hugelius
(gustaf.hugelius [at] natgeo.su.se).
Application deadline for both positions: Sunday, 20 November 2011.
- Environment Canada seeks Postdoctoral Fellow
Environmental Chemistry or Environmental/Chemical Engineering
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Environment Canada seeks a postdoctoral fellow in environmental
chemistry or environmental/chemical engineering. The position will be
based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The successful candidate will work on Northern Contaminants Program
(NCP) project entitled "Northern Contaminants Air Monitoring: Organic
Pollutant Measurements." The position is available from March 2012 to
March 2013, and renewable for up to 3 years until March 2015 depending
on funding availability and performance.
Atmospheric measurements of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and
emerging chemicals have been conducted in the Canadian Arctic since
1992. From these measured results, the candidate will deduce where these
chemicals have come from, how much from which region, what climate
conditions influence their movement to the Arctic, and whether the
concentrations are changing in response to domestic and international
control strategies. Air samples will be screened for new chemicals of
concern to assess their potential of arctic contamination. Data
collected will be incorporated into environmental transport models to
determine how future climate change will affect contaminant transport to
the Arctic.
Applicants must have graduated or completed all requirements to graduate
before March 2011 from a recognized university with a PhD specializing
in environmental chemistry or environmental/chemical engineering. A
background in meteorology pertaining to atmospheric pollutant transport
is considered an asset. The successful candidate should be an expert in
environmental organic chemistry and atmospheric contaminant transport,
and should possess the following qualities:
- Extensive experience in field measurements of trace levels of
atmospheric pollutants, including POPs and/or other priority organic
contaminants;
- Extensive experience in laboratory analysis and quality
assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of trace organic pollutants in
environmental samples;
- Comprehensive knowledge in the principles of atmospheric transport
mechanisms, chemical properties, and environmental behavior of POPs;
- Ability to analyze atmospheric measurement data using statistical
techniques for source identification, apportionment, and chemical
profile fingerprinting; and
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in
writing.
Applicants should send a 500-word summary of your PhD thesis and
previous work experience, highlighting experience relevant to the
abovementioned research; a curriculum vitae, and a copy of their
transcript via email to Hayley Hung (hayley.hung [at] ec.gc.ca).
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 30 November 2011.
For further information, please contact:
Hayley Hung
Email: hayley.hung [at] ec.gc.ca