Multiple Positions Available

Date

22 June 2012

Northwestern University seeks Laboratory Technician
Quaternary Sediment Lab
Evanston, Illinois
U.S. Geological Survey seeks Researcher
Arctic Hydrology
Anchorage, Alaska
Two Positions Available
GRID-Arendal, Polar Division
Arendal, Norway

Northwestern University seeks Laboratory Technician
Quaternary Sediment Lab
Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University seeks a full-time technician to support research
in the new Quaternary Sediment Lab at Northwestern University. The
position is for one year, and will be based in Evanston, Illinois.

The technician will assist with equipping the new lab, setting up basic
instrumentation, and developing laboratory protocols. The successful
candidate will also conduct paleoenvironmental analyses on lake sediment
cores from Greenland, including collection of geochemical and possibly
paleoecological data.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in geology or a related
field, and experience working independently in a laboratory; a Master's
degree and experience working in a paleolimnology or geochemistry
laboratory are preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the start date will
preferably be in September 2012. The position will be open until filled.

Details and instructions for applying are available at the Northwestern
University human resources website:
http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers. Click on 'External applicants'
and then do an advanced job search for job opening ID: 19308.

For questions, please contact:
Yarrow Axford
Email: axford [at] northwestern.edu

U.S. Geological Survey seeks Researcher
Arctic Hydrology
Anchorage, Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, seeks applicants for
a research hydrologist position focused on the Arctic. The position will
be based in Anchorage, Alaska.

The position conducts research that will improve fundamental
understanding of hydrologic, ecologic, and related geomorphic processes
associated with streams, lakes, and wetlands in a variety of landscapes
including the continuum of permafrost conditions in Alaska. The
successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and conduct research in the
broad areas of arctic and subarctic hydrology, including
groundwater-surface water interactions, and the affects of climate
change on the hydrologic cycle and aquatic ecosystems. This position
also serves as a member of interdisciplinary and interagency teams
focused on adaptation and mitigation to climate change in the Arctic.

Application deadline: Monday, 9 July 2012.

For further information, including details on qualifications and how to
apply, please go to:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/319298400.

Two Positions Available
GRID-Arendal, Polar Division
Arendal, Norway

The Polar Division at GRID-Arendal has two positions available, one for
a Research Assistant and the other for an Environmental Policy Senior
Polar and Cryosphere Expert. Both positions will be based in Arendal,
Norway.

The Research Assistant will support the development and implementation
of the division's activities and projects. Duties will include
conducting background research, editing and formatting reports, and
assisting with the development of new projects. For further information,
including detailed qualifications and instructions on how to apply,
please go to: http://www.grida.no/about/vacancies.aspx?id=5271.

The Environmental Policy Senior Polar and Cryosphere Expert will
participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the
division's activities. The candidate will be expected to support and/or
lead the UNEP Polar program, the Mountain and Cryosphere program, and
emerging polar and cryosphere activities. For further information,
including detailed qualifications and instructions on how to apply,
please go to: http://www.grida.no/about/vacancies.aspx?id=5272.

Application deadline for both positions: Thursday, 28 June 2012.

For further information about GRID-Arendal, please go to:
http://www.grida.no/.

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