Date

Multiple Positions Available

  1. Columbia University seeks Professor
    Cryosphere Science
    New York City, New York

  2. University of Manitoba seeks Research Associate
    Analytical Chemistry
    Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada

  3. University of Tromso seeks PhD Student
    Arctic Marine Ecology
    Tromso, Norway


  1. Columbia University seeks Professor
    Cryosphere Science
    New York City, New York

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) at Columbia
University seeks applications for a faculty position in cryosphere
science. Appointment can be at any rank from tenure-track assistant
professor to tenured full professor, though there is a preference for
junior applicants. The position will be based at the Morningside Heights
Campus in New York City, New York.

Columbia welcomes applications from outstanding scientists who study
aspects of the cryosphere that will broaden their research and teaching
portfolio. Research interests include, but are not limited to: glacier
or ice sheet dynamics, cryosphere response to climate change, ice-ocean
interaction, climate-ice sheet modeling and interaction with the solid
Earth, cryosphere biology and biogeochemistry, and/or subglacial
hydrologic systems. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate
or develop collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs addressing
problems of global significance, and demonstrate strong teaching
abilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application review begins: 1 March 2015.
Position will be open until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of
teaching and research interests, and a list of 5 references via:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60352.


  1. University of Manitoba seeks Research Associate
    Analytical Chemistry
    Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada

The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) at the University of
Manitoba's Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is seeking a
research associate to further their research in the area of biomarkers,
petroleum hydrocarbons, and analytical chemistry. The position will be
based Fort Garry, just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

The successful applicant will join a team of researchers who undertake
biomarker and contaminants research in Arctic marine, estuarine, and
freshwater ecosystems (e.g. lignin phenols, petroleum hydrocarbons,
legacy and current use pesticides). The successful applicant must have a
very strong background in analytical chemistry particularly in the areas
of mass spectrometry and gas/liquid chromatography. The expectation will
be for the successful candidate to conduct research in the area of
method development and he/she will also be responsible for the
day-to-day operation and maintenance of lab instrumentation and training
of HQP. The candidate may have the opportunity to participate in
occasional field projects in remote locations, if desired.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in a natural science and
extensive experience in the area of analytical method development and
mass spectrometric analysis of organic compounds.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, transcripts, a short
statement of relevant research experience and interests, and the contact
information for two referees. Application materials should be sent via
email to Gary Stern (Gary.stern [at] umanitoba.ca) and Zou Zou Kuzyk
(ZouZou.Kuzyk [at] umanitoba.ca).

Application deadline: 15 March 2015.

For the complete job posting, please click on the 'Research Associate
(posted Feb. 9, 2015)' link at:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/environment/departments/ceos/people/jobs….

For questions, please contact:
Gary Stern
Email: Gary.stern [at] umanitoba.ca

Zou Zou Kuzyk
Email: ZouZou.Kuzyk [at] umanitoba.ca


  1. University of Tromso seeks PhD Student
    Arctic Marine Ecology
    Tromso, Norway

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics in Department of
Arctic and Marine Biology at the University of Tromso seeks a PhD
Student in Arctic marine ecology. This four-year, full-time position
will be based in Tromso, Norway.

This opportunity is part of the Arctic Marine System Ecology research
group. The applicant is expected to develop a PhD project that relates
to Arctic benthic ecology, food webs, and central Arctic basin
communities with links to relevant environmental conditions. A master's
degree in biology, marine biology, or a related science is required.

Application deadline: 7 April 2015.

For further information or to apply, please see the complete position
announcement on the Jobbnorge website, at:
http://tinyurl.com/UTromso-ArcticMarineEcologyPhD.

For questions, please contact:
Bodil Bluhm
Email: bodil.bluhm [at] uit.no
Phone: +47 776 44382


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