Open positions

Graduate Research Opportunity in Ecosystem Ecology (12 May 2011)

We are inviting applications for a graduate research position (M.Sc. preferred) in the Plant Ecology Lab at Florida Atlantic University (www.science.fau.edu/biology/faculty_staff/benscoter.htm). We are seeking a highly motivated student for a Joint Fire Sciences Program-funded research project with broad focal areas in forestry, fire ecology, wetland ecology, remote sensing, soil science, and biogeochemistry. This research is part of a collaborative project by researchers at FAU, Michigan Technological University, US Forest Service, and US Fish and Wildlife Service investigating fire dynamics in wetland ecosystems. 

Research will focus on examining spatial patterns of wetland soil conditions and fuel moisture influence on soil combustion using a combination of laboratory and field experiments, prescribed burning, and remote sensing. The project will be based at Seney National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR), located in the east-central portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula (www.fws.gov/midwest/seney/about_us.html ). The Refuge encompasses 95,238 acres of wetland and upland forest ecosystems, including the Seney Wilderness Area and the Strangmoor Bog National Natural Landmark.  Opportunities exist for synergistic activities with other current research programs in Michigan, western Canada (www.uoguelph.ca/peatfire/Peat_Fire/Home.html), Alaska (www.uoguelph.ca/Apex/APEX/Home.html), and the Everglades. 

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in ecology, forestry, or a related field. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this position. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently and conduct rigorous fieldwork in remote settings, as well as willingness to travel and work for extended periods at the research sites, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. A valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record is preferred, as is prior experience in field research or prescribed burning. 

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program at FAU in Dr. Benscoter’s lab on the FAU-Davie campus. Student support includes monthly stipend and tuition as well as travel and accommodations at research sites and scientific meetings. The Biology and Environmental Science programs at FAU have partnerships with a number of research institutions, including Max Planck, Scripps, USGS, and Everglades National Park. Visit the FAU Environmental Science Program website for information on the graduate program and application requirements (www.science.fau.edu/biology/envirosci/). 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with a target enrollment date of January 2012. Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV or resume, a written statement of research background and interest, and names and contact information for two references via email to Dr. Brian Benscoter (Brian.Benscoter@FAU.edu). 

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Brian W. Benscoter, MSc PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
3200 College Ave
Davie, FL 33314 USA

Office: DW437  Lab: DW434
Tel: 954.236.1141  Fax: 954.236.1099
Email: Brian.Benscoter@FAU.edu

The Global Carbon Project and the
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA801

The Global Carbon Project [ www.globalcarbonproject.org ] seeks a dynamic researcher to lead the publication of its annual CO2 budget and conduct research on global and regional carbon balance. You will foster and co-ordinate the activity, gather and analyse the relevant observations and models results, and work to publish and diffuse high-level papers on policy-relevant research in collaboration with international experts. You will also contribute to the development of an International Carbon Office.

You should have a PhD or equivalent, a track-record of publications on any aspect of the carbon cycle, and an interest in conducting policy-relevant research.
This post is available for 3 years.
Closing date: 12 noon on 3 January 2012.  

Full details on http://www.uea.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ra/ra801.htm

Research Technician - WC1051

Description: School of Geography and Geoscience, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, £20,559 - £22,475, Start Date: 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter, Fixed Term for 2 years

Details: The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews is seeking to appoint a 2-year fixed-term Research Technician following the recent award of a major NERC Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service Sustainability (BESS) consortium grant to the University of St Andrews. The role holder will support the research activities of Dr Yit Arn Teh, Dr Timothy Hill and Dr Claire Gollety (School of Biology). The project, entitled 'A hierarchical approach to the examination of the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem service flows across coastal margins' (CBESS), will provide a large-scale analysis of biodiversity stocks and the flows of ecosystem services from selected coastal systems.

A detailed regional study will compare two areas of great local and national importance for England: Morecambe Bay and the Essex coastline. We will carry out biological and physical surveys at more than 600 stations and use these results to clarify how biodiversity influences these key ecosystem services. The role holder will conduct measurements of greenhouse gas exchange, nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration both at the major regional study sites and also in the Eden Estuary near St Andrews.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team. The role holder will receive practical training for field and laboratory tasks from the PI and other contributing investigators if he or she does not already have prior expertise, after which they will be expected to operate independently with minimal supervision. The role holder will be expected to work towards a schedule, decided in consultation with the PI and other contributing investigators.

Applicants are required to have higher level education (or equivalent) in the sciences, experience of fieldwork in remote location, laboratory skills and experience of working with scientific instrumentation. A degree in physical geography, biology or related subjects would be advantageous.  Other important skills and attributes include numeracy skills; independence and initiative; organisational and logistics abilities and good communication skills.  

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Yit Arn Teh (yat@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Further information about the NERC BESS programme and CBESS consortium can be found at: http://www.nerc-bess.net/http://www.nerc-bess.net/index.php/bess-project...

Closing Date:  30 July 2012  

Interview Date: Mid-August 2012
 
Further Particulars: WC1051TG FPs.doc

Please quote ref: WC1051  

School of Geography and Geoscience, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
£20,559 - £22,475
Start Date: 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term for 2 years

To Apply for this position, please use this link:
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk//ViewVacancy.aspx?enc=mEgrBL4XQK0...

Dr Yit Arn Teh

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of St Andrews
Irvine Building, North Street
St Andrews, KY16 9AL
Scotland, UK

Email: yat@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1334 462819
Fax: +44 1334 463949

http://earthsci.st-andrews.ac.uk/profile_yat.aspx

The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland : No SC013532

University College Dublin, Ireland

UCD Soil Science offers a 36-month PostDoc position, full-time or part-time (x 0.6),
on measurement and modeling of soil carbon stocks and changes in mineral forest soils.

Details from www.ucd.ie/hr/jobvacancies using Reference 005708.