Research Assistant: Masters of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering

Description: The student will be responsible for field testing a phytoplankton-specific submersible field fluorometer and method and protocol development for ultimate remote instrument use. The area of study is the International Section of the St. Lawrence River, and the Great Lakes. Data collected and analyzed will form the basis of the masters thesis. A research stipend equivalent to $20,670 per year ($795 bi-weekly) and a tuition waiver will be provided.

The research is funded by grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (GL2007-60; see http://epa.gov/greatlakes/fund/2006fund/yeslist.html) and the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (see http://syracusecoe.org/main/water.aspx).

Qualifications: A bachelor degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or engineering is required. The student should be in good physical condition, capable of field work on coastal research vessels and ships, and in possession of a Class D driver license. The candidate must be admissible to the Clarkson University graduate program in Environmental Science and Engineering see: http://www.clarkson.edu/ese/.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter, current resume, and names and contact information of three referees, and an unofficial copy of all academic transcripts to Michael Twiss, Great Rivers Center, Clarkson University,8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, N, 13699-5805.

Contact: Michael Twiss, Associate Professor
Tel: 315-268-2359, Fax: 315-268-7118
Email: mtwiss@clarkson.ed

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The main objective of the project is to develop methodology for petroleum reservoir characterization.

Possible research tasks include:

improve the uncertainty quantification provided by the ensemble Kalman filter
develop methodology for history matching in cases with complex geology
increase the understanding of the effect of model error.
The research present challenges from various disciplines including mathematics, statistics, computer science and reservoir engineering.

The successful applicant will spend one year as visiting scholar at the University of Oklahoma or the University of Tulsa.

Skills
The fellowship is open to candidates with a strong background in Mathematics, Physics or related fields. Candidates must hold a MSc degree or equivalent. Excellent academic track record, strong IT skills, familiarity with Unix/Linux and programming experience beyond Visual Basic are desired.

Personal qualities
You are creative, positive, curious, open minded, show initiative, and able to work well in multi disciplinary teams.

Application
The application must include a complete overview of education and professional activities (CV), scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts, a list of publications, and contact details of two or three referees. The application must be sent by e-mail to Kristin.Flornes[ at ]iris.no

Conditions
Starting salary at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale (currently NOK 325 600 per year); following ordinary meriting regulations (wage levels 43/47). The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time and satisfy the admission requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

Unit: IRIS-Petroleum

Working Place: Bergen and Oklahoma

Deadline: 29.03.2008

Contact info: Chief Scientist Geir Nævdal
Research Director Kristin Flornes

To apply: www.iris.no/stilling

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