The Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER) of the Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) announces the availability of two scholarships for graduate studies at the MSc and PhD levels. The successful MSc applicant will work on photooxidation of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and geochemical cycling of carbonyl sulfide (COS) in Canadian Arctic seas, as part of the newly funded Canadian Arctic SOLAS program. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field. Dr. Michael Scarratt (co-supervisor) of the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute and Dr. Maurice Levasseur of Laval University will collaborate on this project. The PhD project will focus on the impact of dissolved organic matter photochemistry on the carbon and nutrient cycling in northern marine ecosystems. This position requires a master’s degree in chemistry, biology or a related field. Experience in marine sciences is an asset but not essential. Dr. Paul del Giorgio (co-supervisor) of University of Quebec at Montreal will collaborate on this project. Both the MSc and PhD projects will require fieldwork on a research vessel. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in both English and French. For detailed information, please contact Dr. Huixiang Xie, email: huixiang_xie@uqar.qc.ca. To apply, please send a detailed CV, grade transcripts, and two letters of recommendation by email or, for hardcopy applications, to Dr. Huixiang Xie, ISMER-UQAR, 310, allée des Ursulines, Rimouski, QC, Canada G5L 3A1. The selection process starts immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
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Jobs in Europe
April 29th, 2007 
1. Position: Advanced Microscopist (Senior Scientific
Officer/Principal Scientific Officer)
Organisation: Cancer Research UK
Location: London
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601034
2. Position: Assistant Editor
Organisation: Future Science Group
Location: UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601005
3. Position: Beam Spectroscopy
Organisation: UKAEA
Location: Oxon, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601029
4. Position: Bioinformatics for Crop Science
Organisation: Rothamsted Research
Location: UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601018
5. Position: Biometrics/Biostatistics expert
Organisation: Oxford Genome Sciences (OGeS)
Location: Oxford, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601026
6. Position: Clinical Trials Coordinator
Organisation: Imperial College London
Location: London
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=eur8766
7. Position: Commissioning Editor – Virology and Microbiology
Organisation: Future Science Group
Location: UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601027
8. Position: Committee Members
Organisation: Defra
Location: York, UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601001
9. Position: Director Molecular Biology And Microbial Science
Organisation: Firmenich
Location: UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601021
10. Position: Edge Physics
Organisation: UKAEA
Location: Oxon, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601030
11. Position: Fisheries and Seabird Observers
Organisation: Falkland Islands Fisheries Department
Location: London
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601017
12. Position: Graduate Teacher of Biology
Organisation: St Paul’s School
Location: UK
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601040
13. Position: Head of Biomarker Services
Organisation: Oxford Genome Sciences (OGeS)
Location: Oxford, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601023
14. Position: Head of Operations
Organisation: Oxford Genome Sciences (OGeS)
Location: Oxford, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601022
15. Position: In silico Discovery Biologists
Organisation: Oxford Genome Sciences (OGeS)
Location: Oxford, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601025
16. Position: Lecturer in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry in Cancer
Research
Organisation: The School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical &
Biological Chemistry and Centre for Cancer Medicine
Location: London
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601036
17. Position: Medical Writers
Organisation: Oxford PharmaGenesis
Location: Oxford, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601003
18. Position: Microbiologist
Organisation: BSI Product Services
Location: Hertfordshire, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601019
19. Position: Microwave Heating & Diagnostics
Organisation: UKAEA
Location: Oxon, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601032
20. Position: PhD studentships for October 2007 entry
Organisation: University of Essex, Department of Electronic Systems
Engineering
Location: Essex, South East
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/eview.action?job.id=NS20072601045
Doctoral Assistanship, Benthic Foraminiferal Biogeochemistry/Paleoceanography
April 14th, 2007 Doctoral Assistantship Available Summer/Fall 2007 -
The Deep-sea Benthic Foraminiferal Culturing Facility at the University of South Carolina recently received funding by the National Science Foundation to investigate the biological response of trace element and stable isotope paleoproxies in benthic foraminfera to ambient pH/pCO2 variation. An integral part of the proposed research involves building, testing, and maintaining a novel pCO2 control system developed for the long-term cultures. Research areas associated with the project include but are not limited to – foraminiferal biomineralization and trace element uptake, elemental and isotopic analytical method development for microbiominerals, in situ physical, environmental, and chemical analysis method development, long-term aquaculture, trace element geochemistry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), laser ablation ICP-MS, secondary ion microprobe spectrometry (SIMS), micro-Raman spectroscopy, environmentally-induced gene expression, and trace element paleoproxy development.
Oceanographic research cruises are slated for May 2006 and 2007.
Knowledge of chemical or paleoceanography, microbial laboratory techniques, computer control (automated PID controllers), aquaculture, water filtration and unit operations, or analytical chemistry are a bonus.
For more information or to send CV and brief letter of research interest, contact:
Dr. Christopher Hintz
chris.hintz@msci.sc.edu
Graduate Studentship, Chemical Oceanography
April 14th, 2007 The Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER) of the Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) announces the availability of two scholarships for graduate studies at the MSc and PhD levels. The successful MSc applicant will work on photooxidation of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and geochemical cycling of carbonyl sulfide (COS) in Canadian Arctic seas, as part of the newly funded Canadian Arctic SOLAS program. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field. Dr. Michael Scarratt (co-supervisor) of the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute and Dr. Maurice Levasseur of Laval University will collaborate on this project. The PhD project will focus on the impact of dissolved organic matter photochemistry on the carbon and nutrient cycling in northern marine ecosystems.
This position requires a master’s degree in chemistry, biology or a related field. Experience in marine sciences is an asset but not essential. Dr. Paul del Giorgio (co-supervisor) of University of Quebec at Montreal will collaborate on this project. Both the MSc and PhD projects will require fieldwork on a research vessel. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in both English and French. For detailed information, please contact Dr. Huixiang Xie, email: huixiang_xie@uqar.qc.ca. To apply, please send a detailed CV, grade transcripts, and two letters of recommendation by email or, for hardcopy applications, to Dr. Huixiang Xie, ISMER-UQAR, 310, allée des Ursulines, Rimouski, QC, Canada G5L 3A1. The selection process starts immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Director, Asian Social Issues Program
April 12th, 2007 Director, Asian Social Issues Program
Asia Society
Location: New York, USA
Asia Society
Location: New York, USA
DIRECTOR, ASIAN SOCIAL ISSUES PROGRAM
The Director will oversee and manage the Asian Social Issues Program and take the lead in developing an active strategy agenda for social change in the Asia-Pacific region that will be implemented through programs and other activities in New York and worldwide. The Director will manage the ASIP budget and staff, help fundraise, and develop and implement a strategy for driving social change within specific issue areas of global significance.
Visionary self-starter and social entrepreneur with project management experience and skills, creative approaches to outreach, exceptional inter-personal skills, ability to work successfully with extremely diverse constituencies, highly organized, with strong attention to detail, energy and enthusiasm. Ability to develop strategic goals that incorporates the assets and capabilities of the Asia Society across the fields of art, culture, policy, business, and education, as well as the resources of ten Asia Society centers around the world. Must have strong pitching, writing, editing and verbal communications skills and supervisory experience. International experience and knowledge of Asia required. PhD or equivalent degree and 7-10 years related work experience in non- profit, foundation or think-tank preferred. Familiarity and ease in
grant writing and interacting with granting agencies. Strong computer skills.
For more information and benefits go to: www.asiasociety. org/jobs.
Send cover letter and resume with salary expectations to: HR
Manager, Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Email:
HR@asiasoc.org . Fax: 212-452-1422.
