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Multiple Positions Available

  1. University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks PhD Applicants
    Atmospheric Sciences
    Fairbanks, Alaska

  2. Umea University seeks Postdoctoral Researcher
    Herbivores in Arctic Pastures
    Umea, Sweden

  3. University of Oxford seeks Lecturer
    Climate Science
    Oxford, United Kingdom

  4. Bristol Bay Native Association and USFWS seek Scientist
    Subsistence Fisheries
    Dillingham, Alaska

  1. University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks PhD Candidates
    Atmospheric Sciences
    Fairbanks, Alaska

The College of Natural Science and Mathematics, Department of
Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is accepting
applications for a graduate student scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences.
The position will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

The program is seeking a highly qualified PhD applicant interested in
pursing research with Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF)/Chem on
ship-emission impacts on air quality and visibility in Glacier Bay under
current and future climate conditions. Applicants should have strong
backgrounds in mathematics, physics, and atmospheric sciences or related
fields. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
mesoscale air quality and/or climate modeling, unix, and programming.
The position will have access to the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center
and data from observational networks.

Application for admission to the program must be done electronically.
For application instructions, please go to:
http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/.

For further information about the research projects, please see:
http://www.gi.alaska.edu/~molders/.

Or contact:
Nicole Molders
Email: molders [at] gi.alaska.edu
Alternate Email: cmoelders [at] alaska.edu

For further information about the Department of Atmospheric Sciences,
please see: http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/atm/.

  1. Umea University seeks Postdoctoral Researcher
    Herbivores in Arctic Pastures
    Umea, Sweden

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science at Umea University
seeks candidates for a postdoctoral position to research herbivore
impacts on soil fertility in arctic pastures. The position is funded for
two years and is based in Umea, Sweden.

The postdoctoral position is part of a multi-disciplinary project
investigating the influence of herbivores on the structure and function
of ecosystems. State-of-the-art models predict that herbivores have a
positive effect on nutrient availability and primary production in
nutrient rich environments, and a negative one in nutrient poor
environments. However, a new stoichiometrically explicit model of
nutrition of herbivores, plants, and microbes challenges this view.

The successful candidate will use a 50-year-old fence, which separates
heavily grazed from virtually ungrazed reindeer pastures, to test the
predictions of the model, and further develop existing models by
considering the implications of organic nutrient uptake and plant
community changes for plant-herbivore systems using a stoichiometric
model.

To qualify for the position candidates should have a PhD in ecology, or
its equivalent. Knowledge of mathematical modeling, plant-herbivore
interactions, or soil biogeochemistry is desirable. Documented
capability of independent scientific research work and skills in writing
scientific publications in English are also expected. International
applicants are encouraged to apply.

The application should include a short description of the candidate's
research interests and the reasons they are interested in the
fellowship, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, copies of PhD exam
certificates, and contact information for three references. The
application should be written in Swedish or English and can be submitted
via email (johan.olofsson [at] emg.umu.se) as either a PDF or Word document.

Application deadline: Sunday, 20 May 2012.

For more information, please contact:
Johan Olofsson
Email: johan.olofsson [at] emg.umu.se

Mehdi Cherif
Email: mehdi.cherif [at] emg.umu.se

Reiner Giesler
Email: reiner.giesler [at] emg.umu.se

  1. University of Oxford seeks Lecturer
    Climate Science
    Oxford, United Kingdom

The Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford University seeks to appoint a
university lecturer in climate science. The appointment will begin 1
September 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter, and will initially be
for five years with eligibility for reappointment. The position is
located in Oxford, United Kingdom.

The successful candidate will work at the Department of Earth Sciences
and will be offered a non-tutorial fellowship at Linacre College under
arrangements described in the further particulars. The department seeks
candidates from areas of climate science interest that will complement
existing expertise in the department and within Oxford. Areas of
interest may include modeling of biogeochemical cycles or of other
aspects of the climate system, observation or modeling of cryosphere
processes and the role of ice in climate, and study of critical
components of the carbon cycle.

The positions is expected to carry out research at an international
level that will contribute to the department's research reputation; to
secure research funding; to teach, supervise, and examine undergraduate
and postgraduate students; and to participate in and contribute to the
administration of the department.

Applicants should have a strong background in climate science and/or
related areas of the Earth Sciences, including a PhD, evidence of
substantial research, and the ability to lead an internationally
excellent research program. The ability to effectively teach a range of
topics within the fields of the Earth Sciences degree courses and to
supervise graduate students are also essential.

Application deadline: Friday, 18 May 2012.

Please note that applicants are asked to contact their referees, who
should write directly to the department so that references arrive by the
closing date. For further information, including details of the
application procedure and duties, please go to:
http://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/ul_climate_science.

For questions, please contact
John Woodhouse
Email: John.Woodhouse [at] earth.ox.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1865 272021

  1. Bristol Bay Native Association and USFWS seek Scientist
    Subsistence Fisheries
    Dillingham, Alaska

The Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) seeks candidates for a
subsistence fisheries scientist position in their Subsistence Fisheries
Program. The position is full time and is located in Dillingham, Alaska.

The successful candidate will coordinate and administer BBNA Subsistence
Fisheries Program activities across the region through cooperative work
with village, state, and federal entities under the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program, with
particular emphasis on subsistence fisheries research. The subsistence
fisheries scientist will administer a summer internship program to
promote an understanding of fisheries biology and management, harvest
monitoring, traditional ecological knowledge, Alaska subsistence
fisheries management, and career opportunities.

To qualify for the position candidates must have a BSc degree in
fisheries biology, natural science, natural resource management,
anthropology, or a related field. An advanced degree in science,
fisheries biology, or related field is preferred. Knowledge and
understanding of the Federal Subsistence Fisheries Monitoring Program is
required.

The successful candidate will have the ability to review, compile, and
organize technical information about subsistence use patterns; to
understand subsistence laws and regulations; and to communicate
effectively with both village residents and government agencies.
Knowledge of Bristol Bay region, people, and cultures, and of the
subsistence lifestyle, is preferred. Specific knowledge of subsistence
fisheries management and research issues is preferred. Candidates must
be able to travel extensively in and out of the region.

The position is open until filled.

For further information, including the full job description and
application instructions, please go to: http:// www.BBNA.com.

For questions about the position or the application process, please
contact:
Olga Kropoff
Email: okropoff [at] bbna.com
Phone: 907-842-5257, ext. 315

For questions about the Partners for Fisheries Management Program,
please contact:
Palma Ingles
Email: Palma_Ingles [at] fws.gov
Phone: 907-786-3870

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