The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist to work with Dr. James Pierson and Dr. Michael Roman on two federally funded projects exploring the effects of hypoxia on living marine resources. Specifically, these projects focus on the relationship between zooplankton and hypoxia, and involve both the analysis of existing data from the Gulf of Mexico, and a field project working with a team of scientists in the Chesapeake Bay. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in oceanography, fisheries, or related fields with experience in interdisciplinary research and an interest in ecology and ecosystem science. Candidates with field research experience and a strong background in quantitative analysis, numerical modeling, and ecosystem science are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position begins after March, 2010. The initial appointment is for 1-year with re-appointments of up to 2 subsequent years possible, contingent on performance. For more information about Horn Point Laboratory and the project principle investigators please see these websites: http://www.hpl.umces.edu or http://www.hpl.umces.edu/~jpierson. If interested, please provide a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Pierson by e-mail (jpierson@hpl.umces.edu). For more information please feel free to contact Dr. Pierson. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Post-doctoral scientist in zooplankton ecology
February 22nd, 2010 
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No Comments »Doctoral Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing
December 2nd, 2009 Kent State and Miami University of Ohio are now accepting applications for our National Science Foundation funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training program entitled: “Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing (EARS): Basic Science, Business Education and Outreach”.
The EARS IGERT is part of the NSF foundation-wide interdisciplinary doctoral student training program. The theme of the EARS IGERT is training of doctoral students in environmental sensing, focused on freshwater resources, accentuated with business experiences, to develop professionals equipped for diverse careers. Students eligible for traineeships are those that will be, or have already been, successfully admitted to doctoral programs in one of the participating science departments (Kent: Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology; Miami: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Zoology); international students are not eligible. IGERT trainees receive a stipend of $30,000 plus $10,500 for cost of education per year.
Details, including the application materials and frequently asked questions, can be found at our web page: http://bioweb.biology.kent.edu/igert/home.html. For more information, please e mail Heather Chapman, IGERT program assistant, at hchapma5@kent.edu. To ensure full consideration for a traineeship starting in Fall 2010, please apply before February 1st 2010: applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled. Deadlines in subsequent years will be similar. Please also make sure you are aware of and follow the specific deadlines and requirements for graduate admissions for the specific department of interest. Initial notifications will be made by approximately the 3rd week of February.
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Application Materials, Aquatic Resource, Basic Science, Business Experiences, Chemical Physics, Cost Of Education, Doctoral Programs, Doctoral Students, E Mail, Freshwater Resources, Geography Geology, Graduate Admissions, Integrative Graduate Education, Miami University Of Ohio, National Science Foundation, Science Business, Science Departments, Specific Department, Traineeship, Traineeships No Comments »Graduate Research Opportunity, Aquatic Carbon Biogeochemistry
September 26th, 2009 Two graduate assistantships are available to carry out either Master’s or PhD theses in the Aquatic Ecology Group of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). The projects will be associated to the newly-created NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Carbon Biogeocheimstry in Boreal Aquatic Systems. The research projects may focus on a wide range of issues related to aquatic C biogeochemistry : Lake and river organic carbon dynamics and processing, green house gas dynamics, and ecosystem metabolism ; links between aquatic and terrestrial C biogeochemistry and ecosystem function, and the role of aquatic ecosystems on regional carbon budgets. The projects will involve the combination of a wide range of approaches, including in situ point and continuous gas, chemical and physical measurements, optical, isotopic and chemical characterization of organic matter, a wide range cutting-edge process measurements, GIS and landscape modeling measurements and molecular microbial techniques. The projects will focus on boreal lakes and rivers in northern Québec, but comparative work in temperate and subarctic systems in Québec and elsewhere will also be carried out. Our students are part of a highly dynamic, diverse and multidisciplinary aquatic group, that ranges in expertise from nutrient and C biogoechemistry, modeling, to plankton and fish ecology. The UQÀM is a francophone university, but graduate students have a choice of courses and can submit their theses in English. Interested students should send a letter of introduction, academic resume, transcripts (photocopy or scan is acceptable), and the names of two references, to Dr. Paul del Giorgio (del_giorgio.paul@uqam.ca, 514-987-3000 ext. 2072). E-mail enquiries and applications are welcome. Starting date: Winter or Spring 2010.
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Aquatic Ecology Group, Aquatic Systems, Boreal Lakes, Carbon Biogeochemistry, Carbon Dynamics, Chemical Characterization, Comparative Work, Continuous Gas, E Mail, Ecosystem Function, Fish Ecology, Gas Dynamics, Graduate Assistantships, Graduate Research Opportunity, Industrial Research Chair, Lakes And Rivers, Mail Enquiries, Phd Theses, Physical Measurements, Uqam Ca No Comments »PhD position: Carbon cycling in tropical African river basins
September 26th, 2009 PhD position: Carbon cycling in tropical African river basins.
A 4-year PhD position will be available as part of a larger 5-year project (AFRIVAL: African river basins: catchment-scale carbon fluxes and transformations) in the Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences (KU Leuven, Belgium, http://ees.kuleuven.be ). This project is a collaboration between the EES Dept. at KULeuven and the Chemical Oceanography Unit at ULg ( http://www.co2.ulg.ac.be) and will combine extensive stable isotope measurements and geochemical proxies with metabolic measurements and CO2 flux data to better understand the carbon transfer and cycling through river networks and role of tropical river basins in the overall C balance.
Fieldwork for this position will take place in different African river systems, including the Tana (Kenya) and Betsiboka river basin (Madagascar). The candidate will interact closely with other researchers and technical staff in this project.
Profile and qualifications: We’re looking for a highly motivated and creative person with a broad interest in biogeochemistry and the functioning of aquatic ecosystems, who is sufficiently independent to work in remote environments. Candidates must hold a Master degree in biology, geochemistry, geology, geography, or a related field in environmental sciences. Previous experience in aquatic biogeochemistry and/or stable isotope techniques are strong advantages. Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the university regulations at the time of appointment. Further information can be requested from Steven Bouillon ( steven.bouillon@ees.kuleuven.be) and Alberto Borges (alberto.borges@ulg.ac.be).
Application: A motivation letter and CV should be sent by e-mail to the latter addresses before October 20th.
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Biogeochemistry, Carbon Fluxes, Chemical Oceanography, Co2 Flux, Creative Person, E Mail, Employment Terms, Geochemical Proxies, Geochemistry, Isotope Techniques, Ku Leuven, Leuven Belgium, Metabolic Measurements, Motivation Letter, Oceanography Unit, Project Profile, River Basins, River Networks, Stable Isotope Measurements, Tropical River No Comments »2 PhD positions in Soil Chemistry / Isotope Geochemistry
August 19th, 2009 We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon) at ETH Zurich. The research topic will be the development of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the-art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous experience in these fields and/or analytical chemistry would be beneficial.
Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start from January 2010 or upon mutual agreement.
Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to jan.wiederhold@env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Jan Wiederhold. Evaluation of applications will start 15.9.2009 and continue until the positions are filled.
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