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Multiple Positions Available

  1. Postdoctoral Positions Available
    Regional-scale Earth System Modeling

  2. Postdoctoral Positions Available
    Impacts of Global Change on Ecosystem Services from the
    World's Rivers

  3. University of Eastern Finland seeks PhD Candidate
    Department of Environmental Science
    Kuopio, Finland

  1. Postdoctoral Positions Available
    Regional-scale Earth System Modeling

A partnership of universities and agency affiliates seeks postdoctoral
associates for interdisciplinary research on the coupled
land-atmosphere-aquatic environmental and economic systems of the
Northeastern U.S.

Focus is on regional system dynamics with respect to energy demand and
production, biofuels and land use, water pollution, ecosystem services,
and economic sustainability. The work considers a century timeframe,
from contemporary to future, through application of regional economic,
environmental policy, technology adoption, and broader global change
scenarios. Positions are supported by a grant from the NSF to enable
successful candidates to further develop their strengths within the
context of a major national effort to forward regional integrated
modeling. A three-year commitment to complete the work and publish
results is expected. Capacity to work in a large and diverse team at
several professional levels, from students through senior scientists, is
essential.

Eligible candidates should have a recent PhD. Please apply directly to
one of the collaborating institutes below, with 'Post-doctoral
Position--Regional Modeling' as the subject line. Include curriculum
vitae, statement of research interest,s and contact information for
three references.

CUNY Environmental CrossRoads Initiative
Integrated assessment models; hydrology; atmospheric physics or
chemistry, simulation frameworks; experience in model-building, data
infrastructure, GIS, and/or computer programming.
Contact: C. Vorosmarty (crossroads [at] ccny.cuny.edu)

Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Lab (Woods Hole)
Terrestrial biogeochemistry modeling; experience in model building, data
management and GIS.
Contact: J. Melillo (jmelillo [at] mbl.edu)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Economic modeling, especially input-output data and models;
environmental applications; data management, GIS, and/or computer
programming.
Contact: F. Duchin (duchin [at] rpi.edu)

University of New Hampshire
Aquatic biogeochemistry and ecosystem services modeling.
Contact: W. Wollheim (wil.wollheim [at] unh.edu)

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Energy systems modeling and analysis, long-term energy, environment and
economic planning and policy, energy-water-climate change nexus.
Contact: V. Bhatt (vbhatt [at] bnl.gov)

Application deadline: Thursday, 1 December 2011.

  1. Postdoctoral Positions Available
    Impacts of Global Change on Ecosystem Services from the
    World's Rivers

Postdoctoral scholars are sought to join a consortium of academic and
NGO partners analyzing future distributions of threats to river
ecosystems worldwide, assessing impacts on ecosystem services, human
wellbeing, and biodiversity.

Funded by a grant from NSF, the work will build on a recent assessment
of global threats to water security for humans and aquatic biodiversity.
The project will apply a scenario approach over a century timeframe to
assess impacts based on biogeophysical data, biodiversity patterns, and
global trade. The team seeks candidates who are creative thinkers, and
share their commitment to advancing interdisciplinary efforts to
conserve the world's rivers and freshwater resources. Postdocs will take
on leadership roles in the coordination, execution, and publication of
the research.

The ability to work with a diverse team of students, postdocs, and
senior scientists is essential, and travel to workshops/meetings is
required. Applicants must have a recent PhD and a strong publication
record. Please apply by emailing the appropriate collaborating
institution below, with 'Post-doctoral Position--Global Change and
Rivers' as the subject line. Include curriculum vitae, statement of
research interests, two recent reprints, and contact information for
three references.

CUNY Environmental CrossRoads Initiative
Water resource assessment; human water security; macro-scale
hydrological modeling; experience in model-building, data
infrastructure, GIS, and/or computer programming is essential.
Contact: Charles Vorosmarty (crossroads [at] ccny.cuny.edu)

University of Wisconsin Center for Limnology
Experience in analysis of global biodiversity and threat patterns,
freshwater conservation, and expert judgment elicitation; expertise in
GIS and programming for large-scale spatial analyses (essential).
Contact: Peter McIntyre (vseidel [at] wisc.edu)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Economic modeling, especially
input-output data and models; environmental applications; data
management, GIS, and/or computer programming.
Contact: Faye Duchin (duchin [at] rpi.edu)

Review of applications begins: Wednesday, 9 November 2011.

  1. University of Eastern Finland seeks PhD Candidate
    Department of Environmental Science
    Kuopio, Finland

The Department of Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry Research Group
at the University of Eastern Finland invites applicants for a four-year
PhD position, as part of the DEFROST (http://www.ncoe-defrost.org)
research network. The position is expected to start in early 2012, and
will be based in Kuopio, Finland.

The project focuses on climate change effects on greenhouse gas
emissions and underlying mechanisms in the tundra ecosystem. Effects of
warming and permafrost thaw on carbon and nitrogen cycling will be
studied at a field site in Russian tundra and in laboratory microcosm
experiments. Special emphasis will be on the interactions between the
carbon and nitrogen cycles, as the arctic environment has peat surfaces
with remarkable emissions of this trace gas. A warming experiment in the
field will be carried out applying top chambers. Greenhouse gas fluxes
of different soil and vegetation types will be measured by chamber
techniques. Modern stable isotope tools will be used to understand the
nitrogen turnover processes in soil including gaseous nitrogen
production and emissions into the atmosphere. Origin of carbon respired
and organic matter decomposition will be traced. A key laboratory
experiment will be a thawing experiment with soil cores taken from
different arctic permafrost soils.

Applicants must have an MSc in biology, environmental science, soil
ecology, microbiology, biogeochemistry, or a comparable field; and be
willing to participate in arctic field expeditions in remote areas.
Fluent written and spoken English is required, and documented experience
in arctic fieldwork is considered an asset.

To apply, please send a complete application to Christina Biasi
(christina.biasi [at] uef.fi). Include a curriculum vitae, possible
publications, and a letter of motivation.

The position is open until filled.

For more information, please contact:
Christina Biasi
Email: christina.biasi [at] uef.fi

Pertti Martikainen
Email: pertti.martikainen [at] uef.fi