Multiple Positions Available

Multiple Positions Available

1. University of Copenhagen seeks PhD Student
   Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions
   Copenhagen, Denmark

2. APECS seeks Director
   Association of Polar Early Career Scientists
   Tromso, Norway

3. University of Groningen seeks Professor
   Arctic and Antarctic Studies
   Groningen, Netherlands

1. University of Copenhagen seeks PhD Student
   Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions
   Copenhagen, Denmark

The Terrestrial Ecology Section at the Department of Biology, University
of Copenhagen is seeking a PhD student to study how the anatomy of
arctic plants and the emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds
(BVOCs) are linked to each other and affected by climate change. The
position will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The successful candidate will be part of a larger project that will use
long-term climate change-mimicking field experiments in Greenland to
assess the effects of multiple factors of climate change on BVOC
emissions. Plants adapt to altered environmental conditions by modifying
their anatomy, and these changes may influence BVOC emissions. By
coupling BVOC measurements and the study of plant tissues by microscopy,
it is possible to assess whether climate change is affecting BVOC
synthesizing plant tissues or the release of BVOCs from the leaves. The
start date for the position is 1 April 2012 or as soon as possible
thereafter.

Candidates must have an MSc in biology, environmental science, or a
related field. Further requirements include demonstrated experience in
arctic fieldwork and fluency in written and spoken English. Experience
in VOC and other trace gas flux measurements, gas chromatography, and
microscopy are assets.

The deadline for applications is Friday, 24 February 2012.

The full job announcement, including application instructions, is
available at: http://tinyurl.com/UCopenhagen-BVOCposition.

For further information, please contact:
Riikka Rinnan
Email: riikkar [at] bio.ku.dk

2. APECS seeks Director
   Association of Polar Early Career Scientists
   Tromso, Norway

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is seeking a
new director to lead the organization to new heights. The APECS
Directorate is based at the University of Tromso, Norway.

The Director is tasked with guiding the development and administration
of the organization, along with overseeing and managing all APECS
activities, finances, and events. The initial appointment will be for 9
months, with the option to renew for 3 years based on successful
performance.

Applicants must have a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant
field, as well as experience in conducting research and education and
outreach. Complete lists of required and desired qualifications are
available at:
http://www.apecs.is/features/4690-director-job-announcement.

Application deadline: Monday, 27 February 2012.

Applications must be submitted online, at:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=80856.

For more information on APECS, please to go:
http://apecs.is.

3. University of Groningen seeks Professor
   Arctic and Antarctic Studies
   Groningen, Netherlands

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen has a vacancy for a
professor of Arctic and Antarctic Studies. The professor will also be
the Director of the Arctic Centre. The position will be located in
Groningen, Netherlands.

The successful candidate will direct and control the content of polar
research and teaching. With an eye to the research strengths of the
Arctic Centre, as part of the Groningen Institute for Archaeology (GIA),
the preference is for someone who conducts research from a
cultural-historical angle. The successful candidate will have a high
international profile, as proven by publications and successful grant
applications. The successful candidate is expected to encourage and
stimulate the other members of the Arctic Centre.

The position responsibilities are as follows:

- Coordinating and conducting research in the field of the chair
mandate;
- Raising external funds for research;
- Supervising PhD students;
- Providing teaching for the Minor in Arctic and Antarctic Studies,
and also for other relevant BA and MA degree programmes (BA and MA
in Archaeology, Research Master in Art History and Archaeology);
- Performing administrative and organizational duties, including the
directorship of the Arctic Centre and active participation in the
Willem Barentsz Polar Institute;
- Further cultivating and developing national and international
contacts to benefit teaching and research; and
- Managing the staff of the Arctic Centre.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant research area; wide research
experience in the field of the chair mandate; and good managerial,
administrative, and organizational skills. Demonstrated success at
raising external funds for research, and experience in teaching and
supervising PhD students, is also required.

Application deadline: 19 March 2012.

For the full job announcement and details on how to apply, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/UGroningen-ProfPosition.

For questions, please contact:
Gerry Wakker
Email: g.c.wakker [at] rug.nl
Phone: +31 50-363-8192