Date

Multiple Positions Available

  1. University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks PhD Candidate
    Fairbanks, Alaska

  2. McGill University seeks Applicants for PhD Position
    Montreal, Canada

  3. Atmospheric Sciences and Global Change Division Positions
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

  1. University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks PhD Candidate
    Fairbanks, Alaska

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks a PhD candidate in the
Department of Biology and Wildlife for studies of the influence of
wetland characteristics and climate change on current and future
biodiversity in sub-arctic boreal forest wetlands in Yukon Flats
National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Fieldwork would preferably begin in
summer 2010.

Persons with interest/experience in vegetative communities are
particularly encouraged to apply. A MSc degree with a
field-research-based thesis and substantial progress toward publication
is required. Preference will be given to demonstrated self-starters;
demonstrated analytical, computational, and GIS skills; demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively and productively as members and leaders
of interdisciplinary field teams in remote field settings under
sometimes extreme conditions; strong quantitative skills in order to
model vegetation with a dynamic vegetation model; and ability to
formulate and successfully resolve original research questions within
the overall area of investigation. Support will consist of approximately
80% Research Assistantship and 20% Teaching Assistantship, including
tuition waivers and necessary field logistic support. The position is
subject to continued USGS funding, for persons who maintain satisfactory
progress.

For further information and application instructions, please contact:
Eugenie Euskirchen
Email: seeuskirchen [at] alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-1958

Brad Griffith
Email: dbgriffith [at] alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-5067

  1. McGill University seeks Applicants for PhD Position
    Montreal, Canada

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University
seeks applicants for a PhD position in ice-ocean modeling with a
particular emphasis on the Hudson Bay. The position will be based in
Montreal, Canada.

Candidates with a background in science, physics, engineering, or
mathematics are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is 15
May 2010 for international students and 15 July 2010 for Canadian
students.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a short letter
of intent to Bruno Tremblay (bruno.tremblay [at] mcgill.ca). Review of
applications will begin as they arrive.

Application Deadline for International Students: Saturday, 15 May 2010.
Application Deadline for Canadian Students: Thursday, 15 July 2010.

For further information, please contact:
Bruno Tremblay
Email: bruno.tremblay [at] mcgill.ca

  1. Atmospheric Sciences and Global Change Division Positions
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has many research positions in
the Atmospheric Sciences and Global Change Division. The openings
include scientific support and engineering positions as well as research
positions on a range of topics in the atmospheric sciences, water
resources, and economics with opportunities at a variety of levels
ranging from postdoctoral fellows through senior scientific staff.

A complete list of positions and links to their descriptions are
available at: http://www.pnl.gov/atmospheric/jobs.stm.