Position Announcements
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15 August 2010 |
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).
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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 D octorate) 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). |
24 August 2010 |
Program Manager for Modelling, Analysis, and Prediction (MAP) This position involves responsibility for managing a significant fraction of the research programs of NASA’s Earth Science Division in the areas of Modelling, Analysis, and Prediction (MAP). The research area emphasizes the development, evaluation, and use of global models for the Earth’s environment, with a particular NASA focus on the use of space-based remote sensing observations for initialization, process representation, and evaluation, as well as the development and application of data assimilation and reanalysis activities that produce data sets for use by the scientific community.
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15 September 2010 |
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Atmospheric Radiation at Colorado State University The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University is seeking applicants for a (associate to full professor) tenure-track faculty position specializing in atmospheric radiation. Candidates awith interests that complement and expand upon current research activities in the department are sought. Applications from candidates with expertise in linking models and/or theory with observations for the study of radiative processes in the atmosphere are particularly encouraged. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a strong, internationally recognized, independent research program supported through external funding, to enhance the department's curriculum in radiation and radiative transfer, and to provide service to the University and broader community. The successful candidate will teach selected courses in the department’s core graduate curriculum, advise graduate students, and develop advanced courses in his or her areas of expertise. Further information about the department can be found at www.atmos.colostate.edu. Applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a closely related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience beyond the Ph.D., and a record of leadership and successful grants activity are welcome. The experience/ability to teach graduate courses in radiation and radiative transfer is required. Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, applications should be received by September 15, 2010 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of recommendation, will be made available for review by the faculty of the Department of Atmospheric Science. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, descriptions of research and teaching interests, and the names of four references, who will not be contacted without prior approval, to: Professor Richard H. Johnson, Head
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Cloud-Affected Infrared Radiance Data Assimilation Research Scientist (CICS/RA0501) Opening A post-doctoral or early career scientist will be hired by the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) at the University of Maryland to support risk reduction research and development to facilitate optimal use of data from the Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) on the NPP satellite to improve operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) modelling. This scientist will serve as a subject matter expert in the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) to develop effective means to use of cloud-affected or cloud-cleared hyperspectral infrared radiance data for NWP. The selected candidate initially will design and set up data impact assessment experiments, and coordinate access to AIRS radiances as proxy data for CrIS. Subsequently, this scientist will conduct an initial, single season NWP impact experiment and apply standard diagnostic tests to the results. The work will then be extended to include two seasons and more extensive diagnostic testing, including tropical regions. The incumbent will work closely with staff from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction to transition the developed techniques into operational use. Additional impact assessment experiments may be performed with IASI data as available, and with CrIS data following the launch of NPP. A Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physics, mathematics, or engineering is required. Relevant experience demonstrated through peer-reviewed publication on the analysis of satellite IR sounder data, data assimilation techniques, or numerical weather prediction modelling is desired. The ability to collaborate in a team and partnership environment and excellent oral and written communication skills are crucial. To Apply: Interested candidates should send a CV with a list of at least 3 professional references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements to jobs@essic.umd.edu.
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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
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