We have had unexpectedly great funding success and have a few positions open immediately. We are working on eutrophication, biogeochemistry, plankton ecology, aquatic C cycling, nutrient budgeting, benthos ecology, and a several other fun projects. If you are looking for a graduate opportunity in a great group in a wonderful department with a nationally ranked ecology program, send a statement of your interests, unofficial transcripts, unofficial GREs, and names and e-mails of four referees to John Downing (downing@iastate.edu). Google us as “Iowa limnology” (even though we work in lots of places) and “John Downing ecology”. Hurry up.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
M.S. Assistantship - Aquatic Ecology
An M.S. research assistantship is available in Alan Wilson’s lab ( http://www.wilsonlab.com ) at Auburn University (AU) to study basic and applied limnology/aquatic ecology. Current lab research projects revolve around understanding the ecological and genetic mechanisms mediating harmful cyanobacterial blooms and include an NSF-funded project focused on elucidating the ecosystem-level consequences of food-web evolution. Students in my lab are welcome to participate on existing projects but are strongly encouraged to develop their own thesis projects using a suite of approaches available at AU including field limnocorral and whole-pond experiments, large-scale lake surveys, and laboratory-based mechanistic studies. Travel opportunities to international scientific conferences, as well as field sites throughout the Southeast and Midwest are made available to all of my students.
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Medical/ Nursing JObs with King Fahd Military Medical Complex
Some of the job vacancies are as follows:
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULTANT
ANAESTHESIA INTENSIVIST
CONS. NEURO SURGEON
INTERNIST/PULMONOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ANAESTHESIA
CONS. NEPHROLOGIST
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
SR.COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
SR.REGISTRAR / CARDIAC SERVICES (Saudi)
CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
SENIOR / CARDIAC PERFUSIONIST
COMPUTER DOC.PROGRAMMER
To apply for any of these jobs, please visit their website here.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULTANT
ANAESTHESIA INTENSIVIST
CONS. NEURO SURGEON
INTERNIST/PULMONOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ANAESTHESIA
CONS. NEPHROLOGIST
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
SR.COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
SR.REGISTRAR / CARDIAC SERVICES (Saudi)
CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
SENIOR / CARDIAC PERFUSIONIST
COMPUTER DOC.PROGRAMMER
To apply for any of these jobs, please visit their website here.
2 PhD Students (BMBF/EU Project MarinERA): (1) Impact of climate change on the adaptability of littoral fish species along latitudinal gradients and (
The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), in Bremerhaven, is a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren.
PhD students, within the BMBF/EU Project MarinERA
MarinERA (MarinERA) is a project funded by the ERA-Net Scheme of the EU FP6 (2004-2008). It is a partnership of the leading Marine RTD Funding Organisations in 13 European Member States (coordinated by IFREMER and managed by the Marine Board -ESF). The MarinERA project main objectives are to:
• Map European marine RTD programmes and specialised infrastructures, facilitating the creation of an internal market and quantifying the existing European marine research capacity.
• Facilitate the networking of Marine RTD funding agencies in the European Union, leading to a more cost effective and efficient use of Member State resources.
• Contribute to the development of a European marine research policy, by identifying future scientific challenges.
• Provide a basis for the sharing of available resources to address priority issues which are beyond the capacities of individual Member States.
Within this project, the division of Biosciences at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research (AWI), Bremerhaven, Member of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) is looking for two highly motivated
Ph.D. students (13/2 TVöD).
The positions are based in the Department Shelf Seas Systems Ecology at the Biological Station Helgoland on the Island of Helgoland (North Sea). The station provides excellent facilities for marine field- and laboratory research. We offer a highly dynamic working environment.
Position 1: Code 28/Bio-H
Background: The projects aims to analyse the impact of climate change on the adaptability and changes in the feeding behaviour of littoral fish populations at their northern and southern distribution limits (cold- and warm-adapted species). The climate-related distribution and adaptation patterns of fish key species in the littoral zones along the costs of Western Europe will be assessed Within the part project „Trophic Ecology“ changes in the trophic levels, the niche width and their adaptability to potential changes in prey spectra in relation to climate warming should be analysed along latitudinal gradients. The project will include extensive field studies as well as laboratory experiments on the adaptive potential of fish species and changes in the metabolic pathways under elevated temperature conditions.
Tasks: Within this project extensive field studies on the trophic ecology of key fish species along latitudinal gradients should be carried out (Western European shoreline from Portugal to Norway). In addition, laboratory experiments with different littoral fish species from different origin will be conducted. Based on stable isotope and fatty acid analyses the trophic position and the niche width of key fish species will be analysed. In addition, laboratory experiments will be conducted in order to analyse changes in fatty acid metabolisms and stable isotope fractionation under elevated temperature regimes.
Requirements: A profound knowledge in experimental ecology and fish taxonomy is required. Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or fisheries science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in carrying out and analyzing ecological experiments including general statistics. Fluency in English is a must.
Request for more information should be addressed to: Dr. Nicole Aberle-Malzahn (Nicole.Aberle-Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
Position 2: Code 29/Bio-H
Background: The ecosystem North Sea has undergone severe change in the last decades, but we still know fairly little on the effect of global and regional change on the pelagic component of the ecosystem. Changes in the phytoplankton and the zooplankton at the base of the food web might have strong consequences for production of higher trophic levels. This project aims to elucidate the changes in interactions that have taken place in the pelagic ecosystem of the North Sea. To this end, several long-time series will be combined and analysed.
Tasks: Within this project the first task will be to collect the data available for the North Sea and store them in a common format and database. Some of these data will need to be quality controlled, before they can be used for analysis. Using state-of-the-art analytical techniques the successful candidate will then concentrate on the changes that have taken place in the phytoplankton-zooplankton interface.
Requirements: Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or statistics. We require a strong background in the quantitative analysis of complex interactions. We further expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. Fluency in English is a must.
Requests for more information should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (maarten.boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
For both positions:
The positions are open from May 1st 2009, restricted to 3 years and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers/jobs.
AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives.
Applications, including the usual documents, by April 10th 2009 under reference number to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postfach 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven (http://www.awi.de).
PhD students, within the BMBF/EU Project MarinERA
MarinERA (MarinERA) is a project funded by the ERA-Net Scheme of the EU FP6 (2004-2008). It is a partnership of the leading Marine RTD Funding Organisations in 13 European Member States (coordinated by IFREMER and managed by the Marine Board -ESF). The MarinERA project main objectives are to:
• Map European marine RTD programmes and specialised infrastructures, facilitating the creation of an internal market and quantifying the existing European marine research capacity.
• Facilitate the networking of Marine RTD funding agencies in the European Union, leading to a more cost effective and efficient use of Member State resources.
• Contribute to the development of a European marine research policy, by identifying future scientific challenges.
• Provide a basis for the sharing of available resources to address priority issues which are beyond the capacities of individual Member States.
Within this project, the division of Biosciences at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research (AWI), Bremerhaven, Member of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) is looking for two highly motivated
Ph.D. students (13/2 TVöD).
The positions are based in the Department Shelf Seas Systems Ecology at the Biological Station Helgoland on the Island of Helgoland (North Sea). The station provides excellent facilities for marine field- and laboratory research. We offer a highly dynamic working environment.
Position 1: Code 28/Bio-H
Background: The projects aims to analyse the impact of climate change on the adaptability and changes in the feeding behaviour of littoral fish populations at their northern and southern distribution limits (cold- and warm-adapted species). The climate-related distribution and adaptation patterns of fish key species in the littoral zones along the costs of Western Europe will be assessed Within the part project „Trophic Ecology“ changes in the trophic levels, the niche width and their adaptability to potential changes in prey spectra in relation to climate warming should be analysed along latitudinal gradients. The project will include extensive field studies as well as laboratory experiments on the adaptive potential of fish species and changes in the metabolic pathways under elevated temperature conditions.
Tasks: Within this project extensive field studies on the trophic ecology of key fish species along latitudinal gradients should be carried out (Western European shoreline from Portugal to Norway). In addition, laboratory experiments with different littoral fish species from different origin will be conducted. Based on stable isotope and fatty acid analyses the trophic position and the niche width of key fish species will be analysed. In addition, laboratory experiments will be conducted in order to analyse changes in fatty acid metabolisms and stable isotope fractionation under elevated temperature regimes.
Requirements: A profound knowledge in experimental ecology and fish taxonomy is required. Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or fisheries science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in carrying out and analyzing ecological experiments including general statistics. Fluency in English is a must.
Request for more information should be addressed to: Dr. Nicole Aberle-Malzahn (Nicole.Aberle-Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
Position 2: Code 29/Bio-H
Background: The ecosystem North Sea has undergone severe change in the last decades, but we still know fairly little on the effect of global and regional change on the pelagic component of the ecosystem. Changes in the phytoplankton and the zooplankton at the base of the food web might have strong consequences for production of higher trophic levels. This project aims to elucidate the changes in interactions that have taken place in the pelagic ecosystem of the North Sea. To this end, several long-time series will be combined and analysed.
Tasks: Within this project the first task will be to collect the data available for the North Sea and store them in a common format and database. Some of these data will need to be quality controlled, before they can be used for analysis. Using state-of-the-art analytical techniques the successful candidate will then concentrate on the changes that have taken place in the phytoplankton-zooplankton interface.
Requirements: Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or statistics. We require a strong background in the quantitative analysis of complex interactions. We further expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. Fluency in English is a must.
Requests for more information should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (maarten.boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
For both positions:
The positions are open from May 1st 2009, restricted to 3 years and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers/jobs.
AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives.
Applications, including the usual documents, by April 10th 2009 under reference number to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postfach 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven (http://www.awi.de).
2 PhD Students in Ecological Stoichiometry
In a joint project, the plankton ecology groups of the ICBM at the University of Oldenburg and the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) are hiring
2 PhD students
in a DFG-funded project ”Ecological stoichiometry of aquatic food webs (ELSER)”. The positions are open from May 1st 2009. The positions are restricted to 3 years (salary according to TVL E-13 50%) and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Both candidates will work closely together on experiments and meta-analyses, but will have their own profile. One candidate (Position A) will focus on experiments elucidating the role of producer and consumer diversity on nutrient dynamics and resource ratios. Position A is situated within the Plankton Ecology Group (www.icbm.de/planktologie) of Prof. Hillebrand in Wilhelmshaven/Germany. Position B will experimentally focus on the ability of consumers to select for food quality. Position B is located at the Plankton Ecology Group of Prof Boersma at the Biological Station on the Island of Helgoland.
We offer positions within dynamic and active groups working on current topics in plankton ecology, in particular ecological stoichiometry. State-of-the-art experimental and analytical infrastructure allows properly addressing general ecological questions. We are searching for highly motivated candidates having an excellent diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or marine science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in the conduction and analysis of ecological experiments including general statistics. We require very good mastering of English reading and writing.
Applications should be handed in until April 18th, 2009 including a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications/presentations. Persons interested in Position A should send their application to Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg, ICBM-Terramare, Schleusenstrasse 1, 26382 Wilhelmshaven (contact hillebrand@icbm.de for more information). Persons who are interested in Position B should send their application to Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postbox 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven using the reference number 27/Bio-H (contact Arne.Malzahn@awi.de)
2 PhD students
in a DFG-funded project ”Ecological stoichiometry of aquatic food webs (ELSER)”. The positions are open from May 1st 2009. The positions are restricted to 3 years (salary according to TVL E-13 50%) and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Both candidates will work closely together on experiments and meta-analyses, but will have their own profile. One candidate (Position A) will focus on experiments elucidating the role of producer and consumer diversity on nutrient dynamics and resource ratios. Position A is situated within the Plankton Ecology Group (www.icbm.de/planktologie) of Prof. Hillebrand in Wilhelmshaven/Germany. Position B will experimentally focus on the ability of consumers to select for food quality. Position B is located at the Plankton Ecology Group of Prof Boersma at the Biological Station on the Island of Helgoland.
We offer positions within dynamic and active groups working on current topics in plankton ecology, in particular ecological stoichiometry. State-of-the-art experimental and analytical infrastructure allows properly addressing general ecological questions. We are searching for highly motivated candidates having an excellent diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or marine science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in the conduction and analysis of ecological experiments including general statistics. We require very good mastering of English reading and writing.
Applications should be handed in until April 18th, 2009 including a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications/presentations. Persons interested in Position A should send their application to Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg, ICBM-Terramare, Schleusenstrasse 1, 26382 Wilhelmshaven (contact hillebrand@icbm.de for more information). Persons who are interested in Position B should send their application to Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postbox 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven using the reference number 27/Bio-H (contact Arne.Malzahn@awi.de)
PhD Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
The Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry (BGC; department chair Prof. Dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté) performs research on microbial processes in the marine environment, palaeoceanography and the evolution of marine organisms and is composed of ca. 30 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an Msc in Environmental, Bio- or Geosciences.
Job description:
Paleotemperature reconstructions are of utmost importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms of past climate changes. Continental temperature reconstructions, however, are hampered by a lack of quantitative temperature proxies. Recently, the BGC group at NIOZ developed a new continental temperature proxy (MBT/CBT index), which is based on the distribution of membrane lipids of soil bacteria. These lipids are transported from land to the ocean by rivers and deposited in marine sediments. The PhD project is part of the “PACEMAKER” project, recently funded by an ERC Advanced Grant. The task of the PhD student in this project is to study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America). The appointed PhD student will participate in a cruise planned in 2010 off Rio de la Plata (SW Atlantic) and in various land field trips to collect marine sediments, soils, and river water samples.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté (jaap.damste@nioz.nl, +31 222 369550) or Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim (jhkim@nioz.nl, +31 222 369567).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should sent an application letter, CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
The Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry (BGC; department chair Prof. Dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté) performs research on microbial processes in the marine environment, palaeoceanography and the evolution of marine organisms and is composed of ca. 30 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an Msc in Environmental, Bio- or Geosciences.
Job description:
Paleotemperature reconstructions are of utmost importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms of past climate changes. Continental temperature reconstructions, however, are hampered by a lack of quantitative temperature proxies. Recently, the BGC group at NIOZ developed a new continental temperature proxy (MBT/CBT index), which is based on the distribution of membrane lipids of soil bacteria. These lipids are transported from land to the ocean by rivers and deposited in marine sediments. The PhD project is part of the “PACEMAKER” project, recently funded by an ERC Advanced Grant. The task of the PhD student in this project is to study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America). The appointed PhD student will participate in a cruise planned in 2010 off Rio de la Plata (SW Atlantic) and in various land field trips to collect marine sediments, soils, and river water samples.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté (jaap.damste@nioz.nl, +31 222 369550) or Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim (jhkim@nioz.nl, +31 222 369567).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should sent an application letter, CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
PhD Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.
Job description. Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Dr. Eric Epping (NIOZ, eric.epping@nioz.nl, +31 (0)222 369444) or Dr. Karline Soetaert (NIOO, k.soetaert@nioo.knaw.nl, +31 (0)113 577 487).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.
Job description. Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Dr. Eric Epping (NIOZ, eric.epping@nioz.nl, +31 (0)222 369444) or Dr. Karline Soetaert (NIOO, k.soetaert@nioo.knaw.nl, +31 (0)113 577 487).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
PhD Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics m/f
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major oceanographic institutions in Europe. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
Marine research is carried out by five scientific departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics (m/f)
Topic: Observational and theoretical study of the equatorial boundary layer
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a Msc in Physical Oceanography, physics or a related subject.
Observations show that dynamically the ocean differs distinctly in a narrow zone of ±1o near the equator compared to off-equatorial regions. This zone is not only dominated by strong, vertically alternating zonal currents that inhibit cross-equatorial transport, but also its stratification, mixing, internal wave climate and biological diversity differ widely. Global ocean and climate models often give a very simplified picture of many processes in this band, and particularly those of small-scale are badly represented, if at all. This is partly due to lack of spatial observational resolution. The consequence is that the predictive value of these models is limited. In particular, neither the choking effect of this band of zonal currents on the meridional transport of heat, in the Atlantic Ocean of relevance to Western European climate, nor its variation under climate change is known.
Geometric focusing of small-scale internal waves, traditionally neglected, might have an important effect on the dynamics of the equatorial zone, which we aim to illuminate by (1) in situ measurements of physical and acoustic fields along a cross-equatorial transect; (2) use of satellite data; (3) comparison to theoretical and numerical model predictions; and (4) development of these models.
The emphasis is on understanding (1) the strong and strongly varying equatorial current pattern; (2) the role of small-scale but intensive internal waves; (3) the role of geometric focusing of internal waves on the vertical transport and distribution of heat, momentum and particles (‘acoustic scatterers’); and (4) the possible consequences thereof for the meridional transport of heat and changes therein due to global climate change. The strategy will be to search latitudinally for coherent patterns in underwater physical and acoustic parameters, combining them with surface meteorological and remote sensing data.
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the NWO Research Institutes.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Prof. Leo Maas (+31-222-369419, maas@nioz.nl, www.nioz.nl/maas) or Dr. Hans van Haren (+31-222-369451, hansvh@nioz.nl), or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371)
Application:
Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, a statement of research interest and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant to the Personnel Department attended to Mrs. Jolanda Evers, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or e-mail to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing Date: April 20th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
Marine research is carried out by five scientific departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics (m/f)
Topic: Observational and theoretical study of the equatorial boundary layer
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a Msc in Physical Oceanography, physics or a related subject.
Observations show that dynamically the ocean differs distinctly in a narrow zone of ±1o near the equator compared to off-equatorial regions. This zone is not only dominated by strong, vertically alternating zonal currents that inhibit cross-equatorial transport, but also its stratification, mixing, internal wave climate and biological diversity differ widely. Global ocean and climate models often give a very simplified picture of many processes in this band, and particularly those of small-scale are badly represented, if at all. This is partly due to lack of spatial observational resolution. The consequence is that the predictive value of these models is limited. In particular, neither the choking effect of this band of zonal currents on the meridional transport of heat, in the Atlantic Ocean of relevance to Western European climate, nor its variation under climate change is known.
Geometric focusing of small-scale internal waves, traditionally neglected, might have an important effect on the dynamics of the equatorial zone, which we aim to illuminate by (1) in situ measurements of physical and acoustic fields along a cross-equatorial transect; (2) use of satellite data; (3) comparison to theoretical and numerical model predictions; and (4) development of these models.
The emphasis is on understanding (1) the strong and strongly varying equatorial current pattern; (2) the role of small-scale but intensive internal waves; (3) the role of geometric focusing of internal waves on the vertical transport and distribution of heat, momentum and particles (‘acoustic scatterers’); and (4) the possible consequences thereof for the meridional transport of heat and changes therein due to global climate change. The strategy will be to search latitudinally for coherent patterns in underwater physical and acoustic parameters, combining them with surface meteorological and remote sensing data.
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the NWO Research Institutes.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Prof. Leo Maas (+31-222-369419, maas@nioz.nl, www.nioz.nl/maas) or Dr. Hans van Haren (+31-222-369451, hansvh@nioz.nl), or otherwise from Jolanda Evers, Human Resources (Email: Jolanda.evers@nioz.nl, phone +31-222-369371)
Application:
Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, a statement of research interest and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant to the Personnel Department attended to Mrs. Jolanda Evers, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or e-mail to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing Date: April 20th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
Graduate Student Assistantship: Phytoplankton Ecology and Harmful Algal Blooms
A graduate student assistantship is available for a highly motivated and competitive student with an interest in pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree starting in the fall 2009 or later in the area of phytoplankton ecology and harmful algal blooms at the the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State University in the laboratory of Sibel Bargu. Areas of phytoplankton research include (harmful) algal blooms, their ecology and toxicity, eutrophication and food web implications. Research will involve sea going field work and laboratory aspects. Please e-mail CV (including GPA and GRE scores) and a cover letter with research interests and research experience to Sibel Bargu at sbargu@lsu.edu. The Bargu lab consists of a group of highly motivated researchers passionate about phytoplankton ecology. Please indicate why you think you would be a great addition to our team. Three reference letters are needed for final decision. Applicants should indicate their desire to be considered for a fellowship on the standard application form for the M.S. and Ph.D. program, which can be obtained online at http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/index. The successful applicant will gain experience in identification of marine phytoplankton from Gulf of Mexico, molecular probe assays for toxic microalgae and chemical and/or biological assays of algal toxins and electron microscopy. Research will be done in conjunction with Dr. Sibel Bargu, Assistant Professor at LSU.
PhD study: Fate of synthetic nano particles in the environment
The Faculty 7: Natural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a PhD position
in Environmental Physicochemistry at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, Germany. The position is
available for a period of 3 years; salary will be according to the German public service salary scale (50% TV-L 13).
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the emerging interdisciplinary research theme of the institute with a study on the environmental fate of engineered nanoparticles.
Project tasks include the investigation of interactions between nanoparticles and natural surfaces in stagnant and flowing water using advanced analytical techniques.
She/he is welcome to supervise graduate students and contribute to teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in the field of environmental chemistry and physics. Please contact Prof. Dr. Gabriele E. Schaumann (schaumann@uni-landau.de) or Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@unilandau.de) for further information.
Applicants must have completed Master of Science or Diploma in a field relevant for the required tasks (e.g., Environmental Sciences, with a focus on chemistry, physics and/or interface science).
It is the policy of the University Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a documentation of
previous teaching and research activities. Applications using the reference number 31/2009 must be sent to the following address: Universität Koblenz-Landau, Präsidialamt, Isaac-Fulda- Allee 3, 55124 Mainz, deadline: March 25, 2009.
in Environmental Physicochemistry at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, Germany. The position is
available for a period of 3 years; salary will be according to the German public service salary scale (50% TV-L 13).
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the emerging interdisciplinary research theme of the institute with a study on the environmental fate of engineered nanoparticles.
Project tasks include the investigation of interactions between nanoparticles and natural surfaces in stagnant and flowing water using advanced analytical techniques.
She/he is welcome to supervise graduate students and contribute to teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in the field of environmental chemistry and physics. Please contact Prof. Dr. Gabriele E. Schaumann (schaumann@uni-landau.de) or Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@unilandau.de) for further information.
Applicants must have completed Master of Science or Diploma in a field relevant for the required tasks (e.g., Environmental Sciences, with a focus on chemistry, physics and/or interface science).
It is the policy of the University Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a documentation of
previous teaching and research activities. Applications using the reference number 31/2009 must be sent to the following address: Universität Koblenz-Landau, Präsidialamt, Isaac-Fulda- Allee 3, 55124 Mainz, deadline: March 25, 2009.
PhD in Environmental Physics
The Faculty 7: Natural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a PhD position
in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Physics for a joint project of the Institute for Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, and the Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) in Koblenz, Germany.
The initial appointment is for 1 year and
can be extended to 3 years; salary will be according to the German public service salary scale (50% TV-L 13).
Position details:
The PhD project aims at a quantitative and process-based understanding of the flux paths of
dissolved oxygen and nutrients in managed rivers. The relevant sources, sinks and transport rates, e.g. sediment-water fluxes, will be investigated as a function of discharge, turbulence and temperature stratification using state of the art measurement techniques.
This interdisciplinary study is integrated into the BfG project KLIWAS (Consequences of climate
change for navigable waterways and options for the economy and inland navigation) and the
emerging research theme Land-Water Ecotones at the Institute for Environmental Sciences.
Please contact Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@uni-landau.de) for further information.
Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a Master of Science or Diploma in a field relevant for the required tasks. We further expect advanced education and a strong interest in environmental physics and applied mathematics.
It is the policy of the University of Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female
employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, documentation of previous teaching and research activities and research interests. Applications using the reference number 34/2009 must be sent to the following address: Universität Koblenz-Landau, Präsidialamt,Isaac-Fulda-Allee 3, 55124 Mainz, deadline: April 20, 2009.
in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Physics for a joint project of the Institute for Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, and the Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG) in Koblenz, Germany.
The initial appointment is for 1 year and
can be extended to 3 years; salary will be according to the German public service salary scale (50% TV-L 13).
Position details:
The PhD project aims at a quantitative and process-based understanding of the flux paths of
dissolved oxygen and nutrients in managed rivers. The relevant sources, sinks and transport rates, e.g. sediment-water fluxes, will be investigated as a function of discharge, turbulence and temperature stratification using state of the art measurement techniques.
This interdisciplinary study is integrated into the BfG project KLIWAS (Consequences of climate
change for navigable waterways and options for the economy and inland navigation) and the
emerging research theme Land-Water Ecotones at the Institute for Environmental Sciences.
Please contact Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@uni-landau.de) for further information.
Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a Master of Science or Diploma in a field relevant for the required tasks. We further expect advanced education and a strong interest in environmental physics and applied mathematics.
It is the policy of the University of Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female
employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, documentation of previous teaching and research activities and research interests. Applications using the reference number 34/2009 must be sent to the following address: Universität Koblenz-Landau, Präsidialamt,Isaac-Fulda-Allee 3, 55124 Mainz, deadline: April 20, 2009.
Graduate Student, Microbial Ecology, Antarctica
A graduate research assistantship is available for a highly qualified student at Montana State University. The successful applicant will be involved in an NSF-funded project that examines microbial communities and dissolved organic matter in the Transantarctic Mountains and McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica. The student will be based at MSU, but will collaborate with students and PI’s at the University of Colorado-Boulder (McKnight) and The Ohio State University (Chin). Field work will be conducted in Antarctica.
Ph.D. students are preferred, but M.S. students may apply. The assistantship includes a stipend, tuition, health insurance and expenses for research. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Christine Foreman (cforeman@montana.edu) and send a letter of interest (prior accomplishments, research experience and interests, future career goals), a CV, transcripts, and GRE scores. Details about the graduate program at Montana State University can be found through the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (http://landresources.montana.edu), and the graduate school (http://www.montana.edu/wwwdg/). Start date is summer/fall 2009.
Founded in 1893 in the scenic Gallatin Valley just north of Yellowstone National Park, Montana State University has a total enrollment of 12,000 students, including ~ 1,200 graduate students. MSU is recognized as one of 94 U.S. research universities representing the top tier of the Carnegie Foundation rankings. Research funding currently exceeds $100 million annually and has been growing steadily. For more information see the MSU website at http://www.montana.edu. Named an All-American City, Bozeman is an attractive, culturally alive city located in the northern Rocky Mountain region. The 70,000 residents of Bozeman and nearby communities enjoy excellent schools, diversified medical facilities, a vibrant cultural and arts scene, and one of the most superb year-round recreational areas in the nation, including two world-class ski areas, blue ribbon trout fishing streams and the Gallatin National Forest.
Ph.D. students are preferred, but M.S. students may apply. The assistantship includes a stipend, tuition, health insurance and expenses for research. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Christine Foreman (cforeman@montana.edu) and send a letter of interest (prior accomplishments, research experience and interests, future career goals), a CV, transcripts, and GRE scores. Details about the graduate program at Montana State University can be found through the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (http://landresources.montana.edu), and the graduate school (http://www.montana.edu/wwwdg/). Start date is summer/fall 2009.
Founded in 1893 in the scenic Gallatin Valley just north of Yellowstone National Park, Montana State University has a total enrollment of 12,000 students, including ~ 1,200 graduate students. MSU is recognized as one of 94 U.S. research universities representing the top tier of the Carnegie Foundation rankings. Research funding currently exceeds $100 million annually and has been growing steadily. For more information see the MSU website at http://www.montana.edu. Named an All-American City, Bozeman is an attractive, culturally alive city located in the northern Rocky Mountain region. The 70,000 residents of Bozeman and nearby communities enjoy excellent schools, diversified medical facilities, a vibrant cultural and arts scene, and one of the most superb year-round recreational areas in the nation, including two world-class ski areas, blue ribbon trout fishing streams and the Gallatin National Forest.
PhD Greenhouse gas emission from subarctic lakes
A full time PhD position is available within the project ‘Greenhouse Gas Emission from Lakes in Northern Permafrost Areas: Quantitative Importance and Climate Impacts’. Climate change and thawing of permafrost causes mobilization and decomposition of old carbon stocks from high latitude soils and, hence, releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases(CO2, CH4) to the atmosphere. Data now show that permafrost thawing can also increase the export and decomposition of terrestrial organic carbon stocks in lakes, implying a substantial flux of terrestrial organic carbon to the atmosphere. The project will quantify the importance of lakes and streams for the mineralization of terrestrial organic carbon and the subsequent release of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere in regions of melting permafrost. The project will be carried out in the mountain region in subarctic northern Sweden and includes measurements of carbon fluxes in lakes and streams and experimental studies of how thawing of permafrost affect decomposition of terrestrial organic carbon in lakes.
PhD students normally spend 90% of the year to their studies/research, also taking part in other work at the department, doing 10% teaching (or administrative duties); the position will then last for 4 years and 5
months.
The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTScredits (swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level(Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS-credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence. Relevant knowledge for the PhD position is aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, limnology and soil science (or similar). Documented experience in aquatic field work and experimental studies are meriting. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and a driving license are required. Your application should include a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the position (1 page), a CV including relevant academic degrees and former positions, and a list of university courses you have taken and the grades you were given, copies of degree certificates, your bachelor’s/master’s thesis and other publications (if any), and the names and contact details of two reference persons.
For further information, please contact Dr. Jan Karlsson, +46-(0)90-786 7769,.
Your complete application, marked with reference
number 313-285-09, should be sent to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive April 16, 2009 at the latest.
PhD students normally spend 90% of the year to their studies/research, also taking part in other work at the department, doing 10% teaching (or administrative duties); the position will then last for 4 years and 5
months.
The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i) 240 ECTScredits (swe. högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level(Master level), or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS-credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence. Relevant knowledge for the PhD position is aquatic ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, limnology and soil science (or similar). Documented experience in aquatic field work and experimental studies are meriting. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and a driving license are required. Your application should include a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the position (1 page), a CV including relevant academic degrees and former positions, and a list of university courses you have taken and the grades you were given, copies of degree certificates, your bachelor’s/master’s thesis and other publications (if any), and the names and contact details of two reference persons.
For further information, please contact Dr. Jan Karlsson, +46-(0)90-786 7769,
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