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Postdoc in polar regions and synoptic behaviour at high latitudes (Melbourne, Australia)
Application deadline: 22nd December 2008
The appointee will assist with the development of new climatologies for the Arctic and Antarctic, with special reference to a modern understanding of the behaviour of low pressure weather systems over these domains. For more information, click here.
Postdoc in atmospheric science (Santiago, Chile)
Application deadline: 15th January 2009
The specific nature of the post-doctoral research will be largely defined by the candidate, and all applicants are expected to provide a brief (no more than 3 pages) proposal of the research they wish to undertake during their time at the University. For more information, click here.
Postdoc in ocean ecosystem modelling (Liege, Belgium)
Open until filled
The successful candidate will participate to the running of a EU Integrated Project SESAME (Southern European Seas : Assessing and Modelling Ecosystem Changes), aiming at assessing and predicting changes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea ecosystems as well as changes in the ability of these ecosystems to provide goods and services. For more information, click here.
Half postdoc in modelling ocean circulation (Kiel, Germany)
Open until filled
The applicant will investigate the real contribution of marine emissions of very short lived substances on the stratospheric bromine content with the help of coupled chem-istry climate models (CCMs). For more information, click here.
Postdoc in ocean biogeochemical modelling (Georgia, USA)
Open until filled
A position is available for a post-doctoral research associate to work on model development and parameterizations of particle flux in ocean biogeochemical models. Experience in model development and computer programming (e.g. Fortran, C, Matlab) is required and familiarity with existing ocean biogeochemical models is desirable. Completion of a PhD is required, preferably in a field related to ocean biogeochemical modeling. The starting date for the position is Spring 2009. For more information contact Dr. Adrian Burd.
Postdoc in Eddy Covariance Air-Sea Exchange of CO2 (Galway, Ireland)
Application deadline: Application overdue (Contact directly for submitting late application)
This research project is funded by the Irish Marine Institute under the Climate Change Research Programme. The project objectives focus on quantifying CO2 fluxes over the North East Atlantic. A flux package has already been developed and is operationally deployed on the Irish Marine Institutes RV Celtic Explorer since September 2008. Tasks will include sustaining the flux measurements and analysis of flux data for a year-long period. For more information, click here.
Postdoctoral fellowship position in biological oceanography (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Application deadline: 20th December 08
The Energy, Environment and Water Research Center of The Cyprus Institute is opening a postdoctoral fellowship position in biological oceanography. For more information, click here.
Postdocs in numerical modelling and assimilation possibilities (Mallorca, Spain)
Application deadline: 17th December 08
Opening of the possibility for two postdoctoral contracts through two peer reviewed calls for CSIC-JAE postdocts and Balearic Government Postdoctoral contracts at IMEDEA with a duration of 3 years each. For more information, click here.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Earth System Modeling (Oak Ridge, USA)
Open until filled
Funding is available for post-doctoral research position to develop and apply prognostic land use and land cover capabilities within an existing coupled climate-biogeochemistry modeling framework. For more information, click here.
Post-doc position in Physical and interdisciplinary Oceanography (Qingdao, China)
Open until filled
Looking for a young scientist of non-Chinese citizen to fill in a prestigious position of the CAS Research Fellowship for International Young Researchers, who must have a Ph. D. degree from an accredited university and must be under or on the age of 35. The fellowship carries a research grant that will provide competitive salary and medical insurance. The term is for one year with potential extension to a multiple-year contract. We prefer the candidate to have research background in numerical modeling of the ocean circulation and/or marine ecosystem. Contact Prof. Dongliang Yuan for more information.
Post-doc position in lidar fluorosensor research (Rome, Italy)
Open until filled
Seeking a highly motivated post-doc or post-graduate candidate to join our lidar fluorosensor research team based at Frascati, Rome, Italy. The successful appointee must come from a developing country and have a strong background in data analysis.They will work in the elaboration of ocean color satellite imagery and comparison between the measurement of chlorophyll-a (and other bio-optical parameters) carried out by satellite radiometers and lidar fluorosensors.Contact Prof. Dr. Fiorani for more information.
Post-doc position in ocean process studies (Boston, USA)
Open until filled
Seeking a postdoctoral research associate for understanding ocean processes, both physical and biological, using modeling and data analysis. Studies include ocean mixing and transport, and estimation of biological productivity using Lagrangian modeling and satellite data. Computational skills, and knowledge of ocean physics and biogeochemistry are a plus. The initial appointment will be for one year. Please contact Amala Mahadevan if interested.
Post-doc position in coupled physics-biogeochemical modelling (Marseille, France)
Open until filled.
LOPB (Laboratoire d'Oceanographie Physique et Biogeochimique, Centre d'Oceanologie de Marseille, CNRS, France) is seeking candidates for 10 months post-doctoral position in the domain of biogeochemical/ecological modelling with the following profile : Coupled physical-biogeochemical modelling of NW Mediterranean sea with the Mars3D and Eco3M numerical tools. For more information, click here.
National Centre for Earth Observation - Post-doc (Bangor, UK)
Open until filled
Post-doctoral research assistant required at Bangor University for work in the ocean component of the Carbon Cycle theme of the National Centre for Earth Observation. The candidate should have satellite remote sensing experience, preferably with multisensor ocean and/or sea ice data. For further details please see the attachment and contact Dr E.G.Mitchelson-Jacob at Bangor University. For more information, click here
Three experienced and nine early stage researcher positions in oceanography (Kiel, Germany)
Open until filled.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral level position in sea-going oceanography, to collect in-situ data to assess how coccolithophore numbers and morphology/physiology vary across natural gradients in pH
and CaCO3 saturation state. For more information, click here.
Director for the WERC Institute of Northern Engineering (Fairbanks, USA)
Open until filled
The Institute of Northern Engineering (INE), at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, seeks a Director for the Water and Environmental Research Center (WERC). This position will be funded for six (6) months with the remaining six (6) months to be funded on PI-generated research. The research professor position will be made at the assistant, associate, or professor level, dependent on experience. For more information, click here.
Physical Oceanography Research Technician (Bermuda, USA)
Open until filled
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS, formerly the Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc.) is seeking a motivated physical oceanography research technician to work on the U.S. National Science Foundation funded time-series programs, BATS and Hydrostation ‘S’. For more information, click here.
Tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in either Chemical or Geological Oceanography(Alaska, USA)
Application deadline: 5th January 2009
The School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in either Chemical or Geological Oceanography with a primary interest in marine biogeochemistry. For more information, click here.
Lecturer in Earth Observation Systems (Leicester, UK)
Application deadline: 5th January 2009
A University Lectureship in Earth Observation Science (EOS) is available immediately in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Applications are welcome from within a broad range of EO fields, but particularly those associated with key areas: climate, atmosphere processes, land/ocean surface properties, and passive/active EO technologies. For more information, click here.
Marine System Scientist/Modeller (Carbon cycles) (Plymouth, UK)
Application deadline: 8th January 2009
We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our marine ecosystem modelling team to work on the application of data assimilation schemes to marine ecosystem / carbon cycle models. For more information, click here.
Executive Secretary of IOC, UNESCO (Paris, France)
Application deadline: 14th January 2009
The position is open for the post SC-079 of Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation)/UNESCO Assistant Director-General) is now open for application. For more information, click here
Assistant, associate and full professor openings in physical oceanography (Qingdao, China)
Open until filled.
We are having multiple openings from assistant to full professorship in physical oceanography at the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Qingdao, China. The candidates must have a Ph. D. degree from accredited university and are preferred to have postdoctoral research experience. Contact Prof. Dongliang Yuan for more information.
Several faculty positions in Environmental Sciences and Engineering (Thuwal, Saudi Arabia)
Open until filled.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for faculty positions in the area of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. They seek outstanding scientists to fill several faculty positions across all ranks (assistant, associate, and full professor). For more information, click here.
Faculty positions in marine biogeochemistry (Texas, USA)
Open until filled.
Faculty Positions in Marine Biogeochemistry available, as part of a continuing expansion. The University of Texas at Austin’s Marine Science Institute and Department of Marine Science invite applications for a faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in marine biogeochemistry, particularly organic geochemistry, the global carbon cycle, and/or microbial biogeochemistry. For more information, click here.
Techinician in marine sciences (Alaska, USA)
Open until filled
The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a qualified marine technician for its NABOS observational program. For more information, click here.
PhD in modelling ocean circulation (Kiel, Germany)
Open until filled
The applicant will investigate the real contribution of marine emissions of very short lived substances on the stratospheric bromine content with the help of coupled chem-istry climate models (CCMs). For more information, click here.
M.S/Ph.D Research Assistantship in Physical Oceanography / Satellite Oceanography (South Carolina, USA)
Application deadline: 31 December 2008
The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, Columbia invites applications from qualified students to our M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Marine Science to work on problems in Physical Oceanography/ Satellite Oceanography/ Ocean Modelling projects to begin in July or October 2009. For more information, click here.
PhD position in Chemistry-cloud-climate links in the MBL (Norwich, UK)
Application deadline:30th January 2009
A PhD position for 3 years is available at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK to investigate the role of stratiform clouds for the chemistry and the role of chemistry for cloud properties and climate forcing (full funding unfortunately only for UK students). For more information, click here.
Post-grad position in lidar fluorosensor research (Rome, Italy)
Open until filled
Seeking a highly motivated post-doc or post-graduate candidate to join our lidar fluorosensor research team based at Frascati, Rome, Italy. The successful appointee must come from a developing country and have a strong background in data analysis.They will work in the elaboration of ocean color satellite imagery and comparison between the measurement of chlorophyll-a (and other bio-optical parameters) carried out by satellite radiometers and lidar fluorosensors.Contact Prof. Dr. Fiorani for more information.
PhD position in Marine Micropaleontology/Paleoceanography (Kiel, Germany)
Open until filled
A PhD position is available for 3 years at the Institute for Geosciences, Christian- Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany. The position is funded within the ESF EuroMARC. For more information, click here.
Graduate student opportunities available in atmospheric sciences (Alaska, USA)
Open until filled
The Geophysical Institute (GI), International Arctic Research Center (IARC), and the College of Natural Science and Mathematics (CNSM) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (America's Arctic University) are still accepting applications for two graduate research assistantships and one teaching assistantship in the Atmospheric Sciences for the spring semester 2009. For more information, click here.
Three experienced and nine early stage researcher positions in oceanography (Kiel, Germany)
Open until filled
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral level position in sea-going oceanography, to collect in-situ data to assess how coccolithophore numbers and morphology/physiology vary across natural gradients in pH
and CaCO3 saturation state. For more information, click here.