Future Harvest CASA Hiring Communications and Outreach Contractor

Hiring Organization: Future Harvest

Job Closing Date: 10 July 2016

Job Opening: Communications and Outreach Contractor

Future Harvest CASA is seeking a full-time, self-motivated, highly organized, tech-savvy, and visionary person to manage communications and outreach for Future Harvest CASA. This is a one-year, full-time contract position, with option to renew.

About Us: Since 1998, Future Harvest, Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (FHCASA) has been providing education, networking, and advocacy to build a sustainable Chesapeake Foodshed from farm and fishery to table. Its core work strategy is the Foodshed Field School, which offers peer-to-peer and expert-led education programming on growing and sourcing locally and sustainably produced food and fiber in the Chesapeake region. The school consists of our annual conference, year-long Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP), and about 20 farmer and consumer field education programs around the region. Its headquarters office is in Cockeysville, MD, with a satellite office in Easton, MD, but our team operates in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and DC so most staff work virtually.

About the Job: The manager will develop and begin implementation of a strategic communications and outreach plan. This will involve assessing the organization’s current communications and outreach efforts and setting the vision, goals, objectives, and activities best suited to further Future Harvest CASA’s mission. The manager will support our program staff and Executive Director. Responsibilities will include:

• growing our membership and reach through innovative communications, list management, and regular outreach
• working with staff to produce an engaging and informative bimonthly e-newsletter
• developing engaging online and print content such as blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, farmer profiles, and case studies, and producing print materials such as promotional brochures, fact sheets, and resource guides
• further developing our social media presence and “personality” and posting strategically to our channels using best practices; working with staff to unify and coordinate social media and messaging efforts
• developing an outreach campaign to better connect consumers to farmers and vice versa
• promoting the Amazing Grazing directory and the grazers listed within, plus other organizational products
• promoting online and via the press all our education and fundraising events, including the annual conference and Chesapeake Foodshed Feast
• developing press relationships and writing engaging press releases
• maintaining consistent, professional writing across channels and programs; developing an informal style guide
• assisting with grant writing and editing
• using analytics and user data to improve social media communications and web content
• managing an editorial calendar to schedule and organize timely and relevant communications
• giving technical help to staff when using webinar technology, webcasting, and other communications technology
• assisting with other communications projects as necessary
• attending our field programs and other events to document and create outreach postings and products.

About You: You work well in a virtual team, are used to producing with few resources, are tech-savvy, and know your way around the food and farming community.  You are a clear, succinct, and compelling communicator across multiple platforms – from print to social media to press releases. You can think of few better ways to use your skills than to advance sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake region.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated excellent writing and verbal communications skills including producing content for websites, newsletters, and social media platforms
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Savvy about garnering press attention for our issues and staff
• Desire and ability to work independently and at home
• Strong organizational skills and storytelling expertise
• Proficient in Drupal (or other web platform), InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic HTML
• Video and podcast experience a plus
• Experience working with graphic designers and printers
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Interest/experience in sustainable agriculture; knowledge of farming issues and area farmers
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on writing and communications

Supervision:  The Communications Manager will report directly to the Executive Director, but supports all program staff.

Location: The Communications Manager must be willing to work from home, but is encouraged to use the office in Cockeysville, MD if convenient.

Hourly rate:  Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Closing date: July 10, 2016

To Apply:   Please submit cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and references to shannon@futureharvestcasa.org with Communications Manager in the subject line. No phone inquiries please.

Faculty Position, Environmental Biology, Reed College

Job: Reed College Biology Dept

Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Biology

The Biology Department at Reed College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Biology that will support both the Biology Program (http://www.reed.edu/biology/) and the interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program (http://www.reed.edu/es/).  We seek candidates, preferably at the rank of assistant professor, with demonstrated excellence in biological research related to the environment that is complementary to areas and approaches currently represented in the Biology Department and Environmental Studies Program.  Qualifications include a PhD and postdoctoral or professional experience. 

Reed is a distinguished liberal arts college with approximately 1400 students that offers a demanding academic program to bright and dedicated undergraduates.  Candidates should articulate their plan to establish and maintain a rigorous and competitive research program that incorporates research opportunities for Reed undergraduates.  A competitive start-up package and research space will be provided based on the successful applicant's needs, with salary determined according to the applicant's experience. 

In addition to advising senior theses, teaching duties will include the development of a new upper level, lecture/laboratory course in the candidate's area of expertise.  Additional teaching opportunities include involvement in a team-taught interdisciplinary course in environmental studies and a team-taught introductory biology course, as well as offering an advanced seminar course.  Formal teaching experience at the college level will be viewed favorably but is not required. 

The Reed community believes that cultural diversity is essential to the excellence of our academic program.  All applicants are invited to address how their teaching, scholarship, mentoring, community service, or other activities could support Reed's commitment to diversity and inclusion (see http://www.reed.edu/diversity/).

Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan (two page maximum length), 3 representative publications, and names for three references.  The cover letter should address how the applicant's research program and teaching plans are suited to Reed College and complementary to the Biology Department and Environmental Studies Program. All materials should be submitted at https://apply.interfolio.com/35398 by 14 October 2016 for full consideration. An equal opportunity employer, Reed College encourages applicants from members of underrepresented groups.  Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Suzy Renn (renns@reed.edu), the chair of the search committee.  

Deadline: October 14, 2016

Lab Prepator Position

Unity College (Maine) seeks a Laboratory Preparator for undergraduate biology labs.  The Lab Preparator supports the preparation for and delivery of instruction throughout the year as needed, as well as greenhouse and wetlands support during academic vacations and summer. Responsible for ordering and maintenance of materials, supplies and equipment for labs; supervision of work-study students to assist with lab preparation; and active communication with lab class faculty. May teach biology or techniques course as time allows. 

For all duties listed, primary responsibility is for labs for courses with BI (biology) rubric; at the direction. If supervisor, secondary emphasis on other laboratory sections may also be included. During the academic year, this position will focus on academic lab softy support, during the summer, spring break, fall break, and winter break, this position will work with faculty leaders for wet lab maintenance, greenhouse maintenance, and possibly animal room support as needed.  

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences with at latest 1 year of work experience relevant to the position. 

Strong working knows.dve of typical college biology lab lesson plans and the materials , supplies San equipment necessary to execute the,  good capacity to research, evaluate , order and ,a age delivery of lab materials, supplies and equipment. Ability to supervise and manage student workers. Knowledge of operation, use of. Are of equipment used in biological sciences learning lab; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures such as use of protective clothing, ventilation equipment, MSDS sheets and chemical inventory.  Basic understanding of and ability to develop knowledge of risk management needs related to the position. 

To apply, or for more information, please visit the website at:  https://uni=ty.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=3D71843

Aimee Phillippi

Professor of Biology

Unity College

Midway Atoll NWR FWS Volunteer Position

The US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks Refuge Biology volunteers for a 6 month tour of duty for the Winter 2016-2017 Season at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. 

OVERVIEW 

 Duties: Volunteer work empahsizes habitat restoration including native plant propagation and out-planting, seed collection and processing, removal of invasive plants Botha by hand and through chemical application of herbicide and monitoring plant populations. Other work includes seabird and Laysa duck monitoring, marine debris removal, data entry, and equipment maintenance, along with other tasks depending on current projects and refuge needs.  Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours/week with additional 20 weekend work when necessary. 

Dates:  The winter season begins on October 11, 2016 and end in late March/early April 2017. Applications are due by July 1, 2016. Start dates are not flexible due to limited flights to Midway and training requirements for new volunteers.  

TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying, please email a single .pdf file that includes a cover letter, resume outlining relevant education and work experience, and three work-related references (with phone and email) to  meg_duhrschultz@fws.gov.

Pleasr title the file in this format: YourLastName_Fall2016.  

Before appkying, please read the full volunteer announcement here: http://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_1/NWRS/Zone_1/Midway_Atoll/Sections/What_We_Do/Get_Involved/Volunteer%20Announcment%202016.pdf

Preference will be given to those with an educational or professional background in biology, conservation science, or botany.  Habitat restoration, plant propagation, weed control, remote field, and/or bird handling experience preferred. 

For more information, please call: Meg Duhr-Schultz, 808-954-4819.

Three Faculty Positions in Ecology University of Michigan

 Three Faculty Positions in Ecology

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for three assistant professor (tenure-track) positions in ecology. These are university-year appointments with an expected start date of September 1, 2017.

(1) Ecosystem Ecologist. We welcome applicants who study ecosystem processes in any of the planet’s major ecosystems, including aquatic, terrestrial, wild-land, managed, and urban ecosystems. We are especially interested in individuals who include field and experimental approaches in their research. Areas of interest include, amongst others, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, and the effects of environmental change on ecosystem pools and fluxes.

(2) Population/Community Ecologist. We welcome applicants who study processes in any ecosystem or habitat type, including managed and urban systems. We also encourage individuals interested in interdisciplinary research. Areas of interest include, amongst others, mechanisms of population regulation; causes of species extinctions; and maintenance of biodiversity, community structure and ecosystem function under environmental change. Ideally, candidates will have an empirical research program that bridges to ecological theory.

(3) Theoretical Ecologist. We seek applicants who bring cutting-edge theoretical, mathematical, and computational tools to the study of ecological systems of any kind, including traditional fields such as population dynamics and community assembly as well as emerging subdisciplines such as urban ecology, macroecology, microbial ecology, disease ecology, and eco-immunology. Applicants with inter- and trans-disciplinary interests and who integrate theoretical development with empirical tests, whether alone or in collaboration, are especially encouraged to apply. This position will be a joint appointment with the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Complex Systems.

For all three positions, we are especially interested in individuals who will leverage the facilities available at the University of Michigan, including world class biodiversity collections, a local field research facility (the Edwin S. George Reserve), and a large educational and research facility in northern Michigan (the University of Michigan Biological Station).

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a concise statement describing their current and future plans for research, a statement of their teaching philosophy and experience and evidence of teaching excellence (if any), and a statement of activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion in Academia. Applicants should also include the names and email addresses of three references.

EEB is committed to fostering ethnic and gender diversity throughout the department, and is especially interested in candidates contributing to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service. To apply, please see http://www.resources-eeb.lsa.umich.edu/search16/index.php. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2016(Ecosystem Ecologist), September 15, 2016 (Population/Community Ecologist), and October 1, 2016 (Theoretical Ecologist) and will continue until the positions are filled.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply and the University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wetland Microbial Processes, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

A short term postdoctoral position in aquatic and wetland bio geochemistry is available in the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Inglett.  The post doc will manage a project assessing environmental controls (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, flow rate) on enzyme expression and microbial activities in a constructed wetland designed for phosphorus removal.  The idea

 candidate will have familiarity with fluorescent enzyme approaches, microbial biomass and respiration measurements, basic isotopic measurements (13C) and sediment core or bottle-type studies.  Candidates should have field experience including boats and sampling in wetland environments. The strongest candidates will also have excellent English communication skills and a dmonstrated ability to publish.  

Duration:  1 year, with additional year pending performance and funding.  

Salary: $35,000-45,000 depending on qualifications.  

Start date: August - October, 2016. 

Application: Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, a brief narrative describing their interests and fit for the position, and a list of three references to  pinglett@ufl.edu (include BGCHEM POSTDOC in the subject field). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center 

Title: Population genetics or marine fish species to inform assessment and management efforts 

The Fisheries Resousrce, Assessment, and Monitoring (FRAM) and Conservation Biology (CB) Divisions at NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center seek a shared National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral research associate in marine genetics and genomics. THe two divisions have long been involved in collaborative efforts, including, but not limited to the genetic identification of cryptic rockfish species, and now embark on large-scale, Pacific Coast-wide population geneti. Studies aimed at understanding genetic connectivity of marine fishes, including lingcod, rockfishes, and hake.  The research will involve building genomic DNA libraries, bioinformatics processing of sequencing data, and analyses to evaluate population structure, as well evaluating associations between environmental and life history parameters and genetic diversity. A theoretical population genetics background with extensive computational/bioinformatics experience is essential along with experience in computing language and programs that facilitate population genomic and seascape genomic studies.  

The National Research Council Research Associateship Program is administered by the National Academies if Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The initial funding period for the award is one year, renewable forum to three years pending funding. NRC research associates receive a competitive stipend, health insurance and travel allowance. Details and eligibility, terms, and application for the award may be found at http://bit.ly/1ze78WG, research opportunity number 26.03.39.B8369.The online application. Begins 1 June, with application due 1 August 2016, for a start date as early as fall or winter 2016–2017. Applications include a research proposal, which will be developed by the applicant in discussing the project with the research advisers. Applications and supporting documents are to be submitted by the deadline to the NRC webRAP system (https://nrc58.nas.edu/nrcwebrap/rap/login/login.asp). For more information on the specific associateship opportunity, please contact perspective I would visors Dr. Krista Nichols (krista.nichols@noaa.gov) or Dr. Michelle McClure (michelle.mcclure@noaa.gov).

1 YR Environmental Studies VAP - St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Academic Affairs: Environmental Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Location: St. Mary's City, Maryland

St. Mary’s College of Maryland invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, starting August 2016. St. Mary’s has a newly established and popular major in environmental studies, and we are interested in finding a colleague equipped to help further develop our program. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher, a rigorous scholar, and an innovative member of our growing academic community. We are especially interested in an individual with teaching interests focused on the intersection of science and policy, and candidates from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds who can effectively bridge these areas are encouraged to apply.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. Research and recreational opportunities abound on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay and by virtue of our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Qualifications

A strong candidate will have a PhD before August 2016, interest in teaching in a liberal arts context, and a high level of commitment to creative, undergraduate education. We would prefer someone prepared to involve students in research and conference activities; and to help create local, national, and international field-studies opportunities. The teaching load is three courses per semester, and will include ENST 100: Introduction to Environmental Studies, an intermediate Topics in Environmental Policy course, an introductory or intermediate environmental science course, and other offerings aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Examples of other desirable courses include but are not limited to natural resource policy or management (preferably concentrating on estuarine or coastal systems); environmental policy, law, or governance; environmental justice and social movements; energy policy; climate change, and GIS or other quantitative field methods.

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials must include:

• a cover letter (describing academic interests, experience, and a brief description of potential courses)
• a CV
• a statement of teaching philosophy incorporating an explanation of how the applicant’s teaching at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity
• evidence of teaching and leadership effectiveness
• List of three references, with contact information

Questions about this position may be directed to Professor Sue Johnson, Chair, Search Committee, atsrjohnson@smcm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (www.smcm.edu) is an AA/EOE employer. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Postdoctoral Research Position - Biology Education

I have a NERC 2 year postdoc position  addressing how the ocean affects the climate system at Liverpool  University

The project is to understand a fundamental aspect of the climate system: why surface warming over the globe nearly linearly increases with how much carbon is emitted.  The work will involve applying a combination of theory, numerical model experiments and diagnosis of ocean and climate models. The work is designed to test the hypothesis that ocean controls this near- linear dependence of surface warming. In particular, the aim is to examine how the ocean takes up heart and carbon over the global ocean, identify the resulting effects on climate systems. The work will involve collaboration between Liverpool, Southhsmpton, GFDL, USA and the Hadley Centre, Exeter. 

Details of the post are at https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/working/jobvacancies/currentvacancies/research/r-590700/

Closing date of the post is 10 June. The successful candidate would be  Expected to start in the early autumn.

Best wishes,

Ric Williams

Prof Ric Williams, Chair in Ocean Sciences, School of Environmental  
Sciences, Liverpool University, LiverpoolL69 3GP, UK.
ric@liverpool.ac.uk
www.liverpool.ac.uk/~ric

Satellite Oceanographer/Marine Spatial Ecologist in CSS-Dynamac to work with NOAA in Silver Spring, MD.

There is a position for a Satellite Oceanographer/Marine Spatial Ecologist in CSS-Dynamac to work with NOAA in Silver Spring, MD. 

The web page link is in careers at:  http://www.css-dynamac.com/ or: https://jobs-consolidatedsafety.icims.com/jobs/1757/satellite-oceanographer---marine-spatial-ecologist/job

Responsibilities:

CSS-Dynamac seeks a full-time geographer, oceanographer, or spatial ecologist with expertise in remote sensing and scientific programming.  The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in monitoring, assessing, and forecasting harmful algal blooms and water quality. The goal of this work is to use satellite data and models to improve the detection and prediction of harmful algal blooms (HABs) and water quality, and to incorporate different models into supporting forecasts being developed by the NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS).

CORE Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate satellite products for detecting HABs and water quality (especially water turbidity) using both image and statistical analyses.
• Integrate satellite data, field data and models to forecast blooms and bloom impacts.
• Develop new products based on climatologies of satellite data and other data.
• Develop scripts with python and R integrated with Geomatica or ArcGIS.
• Document and report methods
• Prepare papers, reports, and presentations on results in journal and at national meetings.
• Work with other offices and partners in incorporating new data sources and models into NCCOS products. 
• Travel may be required to other NOAA facilities, partner offices, or workshops to work with other staff and/or partners on transition activities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in geography, ecology, oceanography, or a related field, with 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of satellite data
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing programs or scripts in ArcGIS, IDL, MatLab, R, or similar analysis packages.
• Acquaintance or experience with Python
• Use of LINUX operating system.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated strong ability to work independently in a self-directed environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or above in geography, ecology, oceanography, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working in both LINUX and Windows operating system environments.
• Experience with development of ArcGIS tools or python for automization and customization

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Richard P. Stumpf, Ph.D.                          NEW #                  240-533-0338

Oceanographer               NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science 

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Postdoc Opportunity at the Cary Institute

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to work with an exciting new, multi-institutional interdisciplinary research project, the Urban Resilience Sustainability Research Network, which is focused on resilience of cities in the face of extreme events. 

Postdoctoral Associates will  be based at the Cary Institute with a focus on Baltimore, but will work with a large network of researchers from 8 other cities Hermosillo (Sonora, Mexico), Miami FL, New York City NY, Phoenix AZ, Portland OR, San Juan PR, Syracuse NY, and Valdivia (Chile). 

Postdoc will participate in synthesis of social, ecological, and technological data to investigate how extreme events influence urban ecosystems and future sustainability.  For example, a research project may include the drought of record for Baltimore where we have data on the hydrologic, biogeochemical, and social responses to the drought.  Synthesis of these diverse datasets will shed light on how urban systems respond to extreme events. 

Preferred candidates will have expertise in hydrology and biogeochemistry of urban ecosystems and synthesis.  Expertise in GIS or modeling would also be desirable.  The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to develop independent lines of research in the context of the funded project.  Additional qualifications include: Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, and/o Engineering, Sustainability Science or related field required.  Competence in hydrology, biogeochemistry, GID or modeling is highly desirable. 

This is a salaried, exempt, benefitted position for one year with possible extension.  Final candidates will be required o successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment screening and background check. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Closing date to apply is July 1, 2016 or until filled.  Start date is August 1, 2016 (flexible). 

To apply, visit our website at http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-are/jobs and complete our online job application. Please attach one document which includes a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references.  Please include job code 15028-I in your correspondence.  

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status, or generic information. 

Environmental Program Manager - River Star Homes

Hiring Organization: Elizabeth River Project
Job Announcement: http://www.chesapeakenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/job-description-rsh-1-1.doc
Job Closing Date: 30 August 2016

SUMMARY: Full-time program manager sought to manage a growing, innovative program that is recognized throughout the Chesapeake Bay for its success engaging citizens to reduce pollution and restore coastal habitat at the backyard scale, with measurable results. Masters in related sciences preferred along with great project management and people skills. Task is to motivate citizen participation and manage residential projects to reduce pollution and restore coastal habitat with rain gardens, rain barrels, wetland restorations, shoreline buffers and nutrient management plans. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to meet project deadlines, manage project budgets, oversee small-scale contractors, supervise a core team of support personnel and volunteers and prepare technical and non-technical reports and outreach communications. This job is right for someone who has strong technical training but likes working with people and can communicate complex science to lay people, inspiring them to get involved.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise a full-time Grassroots Coordinator, part-time Environmental Specialist, interns and volunteers to ensure the success of all aspects of the program. Manage a budget of about $500,000 annually, manage contracts, grants, technical reports, on-the-ground projects and education materials and events. Flexible full-time schedule; some weekend and evening hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements include: Master's degree in environmental or related sciences preferred. Proficiency in project management, including supervision, time management, contract and budget management and problem-solving. People skills including the ability to motivate and inspire the public, and the ability to communicate science in lay terms. Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfort with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc), good driving record. Compatibility with a small, fast-paced, non-profit team. A "can do" attitude with the courage and commitment to make a difference with a large challenge of turning around a polluted urban river!

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary, negotiable depending on education and experience. Paid vacation, paid life insurance, paid federal holidays, 13 personal leave days, employer cost-share of health insurance. Company frequently underwrites training seminars.

ELIZABETH RIVER PROJECT – www.elizabethriver.org is one of the oldest and largest non-profits working to restore any tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Work from a waterfront office in downtown Portsmouth, VA (Norfolk metro area) as part of a full-time staff of 12 carrying out restoration and education programs to restore the urban Elizabeth River. Programs range from sediment remediation and oyster reef construction to the award-winning Learning Barge. Launched in 2011, River Star Homes (www.riverstarhomes.org) numbers 3,200 participants recognized with a free blue yard flag for committing to 7 steps. The program has inspired similar efforts around the bay.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to Joe Rieger, Deputy Director, Elizabeth River Project, 475 Water Street, C103A, Portsmouth, VA, 23704, jrieger@elizabethriver.org. Position is open until filled.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to participate in a Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative-funded study of the influence of natural oil and gas seeps on the pelagic ecosystem of the Gulf of Mexico. The position will include fieldwork in the Gulf of Mexico, laboratory analyses of field samples, analysis of metagenomic datasets and synthesis with environmental data sets. 

Applicants should have a PhD in marine ecological sciences and/or microbial bioinformatics and have a strong foundation in biological oceanography, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Applicants with experience in microbial ecology and a strong bioinformatics background are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be willing and capable of participating in oceanographic cruises. 

Fieldwork will begin in July 2016 and applicants must be able to participate at that time. 

Appointment will be for 1-year, with continuation pending funding and progress.

This position will be based at the Lamont campus in Rockland County, NY, near New York City. 

Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the position is filled. If necessary, please contact Ajit Subramaniam (ajit@ldeo.columbia.edu), or Andrew Juhl (andyjuhl@ldeo.columbia.edu) for more information about the project.

Please visit our online application site at https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62849 for further information about this position and to submit your application, curriculum vitae, a statement of past research experience and future interests and contact information for three references. 

Columbia University benefits provided with this Officer of Research appointment.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer -- Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

We accept online applications only.

Postdoc/research scientist in greenhouse gases at National Physical Laboratory London

The National Physical Laboratory in London (UK) is looking for a postdoctoral scientist to work on developing new instrumentation to understand sources of greenhouse gases on regional scales.

Requirements include:

• A PhD in the physical sciences focusing on instrument/technique development
• Strong analytical skills and experience in programming for data analysis and/or instrument control
• Knowledge/academic background in atmospheric science would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to travel for collaborative projects and meetings/conferences

This is a 2.5 year contract but with the possibility of extension. There will be opportunities to travel to conferences and meetings, and engage with a wide community of scientists in the UK and abroad. You may also be involved in projects of the wider group of ~25 scientists according to opportunities within the group and main project flexibility.

Closing date is 21st June

More detailed information and a link to the application can be found here: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANS660/higher-research-scientist-emissions-and-atmospheric-metrology-group/

Please contact Tim Arnold for further information (tim.arnold@npl.co.uk)

Tim Arnold
Emissions and Atmospheric Metrology Group, Environment Division
National Physical Laboratory | Hampton Rd | Teddington | Middlesex | UK | TW11 0LW
t: 020 8943 8711
e: tim.arnold@npl.co.uk
w: www.npl.co.uk/people/tim-arnold

Project Scientist, NCAR – Climate & Global Dynamics Laboratory (CGD) – Climate Change Research (CCR), Boulder, CO

Project Scientist I
Tracking Code: 16317
https://ucar.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&version=1&jobid=217906

Job Description

Project Scientist I

 PLEASE NOTE:  This is a full-time position.  Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2016, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.  Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

NCAR – Climate & Global Dynamics Laboratory (CGD) – Climate Change Research (CCR)

Partial relocation benefits will be provided

UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this position 

BASIC JOB FUNCTION: 

This is a position in support of the DOE/UCAR Cooperative Agreement (CA) for the Regional and Global Climate Modeling Program. The primary activities are to run various versions of CESM related to scientific questions involving climate variability and climate change relevant to the CA, and to assess factors that affect present and future hydroclimate.  Climate model output and observations will be analyzed to study processes producing hydrological cycle and hydroclimate response (e.g.  involving monsoons, rainfall regimes, hydrological cycle processes and feedbacks) to changes in external forcings.  Output from various versions of CESM, multi-model ensembles, and large model ensembles will be analyzed to quantify processes and mechanisms related to climate variability and climate change and the relative role of different feedbacks in climate system response that affect hydroclimate.  The incumbent will perform scientific research in these areas that support climate variability and climate change research, and play a central, visible role in the dissemination of scientific results through presentations, reports, and the refereed scientific literature.

The incumbent is expected to operate with a significant degree of independence. Priorities will be determined in conjunction with the Project PI.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborates with scientists and software engineers to set up and run climate change experiments with versions of CESM on various NSF and DOE computing platforms. Designs and implements experiments for climate models. May manage many model simulations running on different systems at one time. Conducts a set of model diagnostics throughout the model simulation and communicates with the CA data manager for post processing and archiving of output data. 
• Analyzes multiple versions of CESM and multi-model ensembles and compares to observational data to determine processes, assess biases, and design improvements.
• Conducts high quality, independent and collaborative research addressing the aspects of climate sensitivity/change related to hydroclimate.   Publishes results in conference proceedings and peer reviewed journals.  Participates in national and international meetings.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in atmospheric, climate, or related earth sciences, plus 2 years of relevant experience in at least one of these areas.
• Demonstrated experience in working with large scientific computer programs and complex data sets.
• Demonstrated experience in applying complex simulation models to atmospheric problems, comparing them to observations and drawing scientifically sound conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience in writing for scientific peer reviewed journals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding, through published or academic work, of modeling complex, geophysical processes.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in analyzing climate model experiments to study hydroclimate processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of the physical and mathematical basis of global coupled climate models.
• Demonstrated experience with running CESM.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing reliable Fortran modules for complex geophysical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the UNIX operating system and its variants.
• Knowledge of graphical analysis tools, e.g., IDL, NCL.
• Knowledge of data analysis methodologies for global climate models.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess priorities.

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

• No budget or hiring or supervisory responsibilities.
• Analyzes observations and processes them for comparison to climate model output.
• Solves routine to complex problems with minimal supervision, including debugging problems with the model setup.
• Makes independent decisions to design sensitivity experiments and to devise diagnostics techniques / tools to evaluate model response to external forcings.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.

Job Location
Boulder, Colorado, United States

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Appointment Type
Regular, Full-Time (R1)

Postdoc: Virginia Tech: Decision-making, climate change adaptation, infrastructure

Virginia Tech’s Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral scholar position effective July 2016 (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/66877). The position is renewable for an additional 12 months based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will contribute to a multi-disciplinary, multi-institute project titled Data-driven climate change adaptation for riverine and coastal transportation infrastructure. The project is sponsored by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. The project is led by Dr. Madeleine Flint, Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. Co-PIs on the project are Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh, Associate Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University and Dr. Moetasim Ashfaq, Scientist at the Climate Change Institute at Oak Ridge National Lab.

The project will integrate a database of hydraulic bridge failures (Flint), high-resolution coupled regional climate and hydrological reanalyses and projections (Ashfaq), and methods for bias correction (Diffenbaugh) to greatly increase the accuracy of data used to assess the impact of climate change on bridge failures and their associated economic, social, and environmental impacts. When paired with strategies for robust decision-making and optimization, these data and methods offer a solutions-driven approach for adapting bridges to climate change and increasing the resilience of the US transportation infrastructure. More information about the project can be found at http://www.mflint.cee.vt.edu, under “Projects.”

The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with the PIs and is expected to lead the decision-making and optimization aspects of the project. The postdoctoral scholar will: contribute to the project research; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; disseminate their work at conferences; and receive academic and professional training. In addition to research expertise in fields related to robust decision-making and optimization, candidates should also have technical competency in statistical analysis and an appropriate programming or scripting language. This expertise is necessary so that the postdoc can contribute to tasks including: (1) performing statistical analysis of climate and hydrological reanalyses and projections in order to quantify risk of bridge failure; (2) performing bias-correction of hydrological projections and analyzing the rate of change in failure; (3) assessing economic, environmental, and social impacts of bridge failures; and (4) identifying and optimizing robust adaptation strategies.

Online applications (https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/66877) will be reviewed beginning on June 23. Those wishing more information may contact Dr. Flint (mflint@vt.edu).

Research Field Specialist: Stream Ecosystem Ecology

The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time Research Field Specialist: Stream Ecosystem Ecology.

To review the posting and apply to this position, please visit: https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant and click on Applicant under Staff Positions. Search openings for Requisition ID number *23364BR.*

Arizona State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age or veteran status in the University's services, educational programs, and activities, including, but not limited to, admission to and employment by the University

Best regards,

Alyssa
*Alyssa Lopez*
*Department Human Resources Specialist *

Faculty Positions in Geosciences and in Environmental Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions.  The positions can be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, starting as early as Fall 2016. The successful candidates are expected to develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs, to help develop and participate in undergraduate ad graduate teaching, and to supervise graduate student research.  In the case of an appointment with tenure, the candidate must already be internally recognized and have a demonstrated record of external research funding.  A Ph.D. is required in the earth science or a related natural sciences discipline; post doctoral experience is desirable.  

Applications are sought for two focus areas: 

1) Geosciences including: low-temperature geochemistry and studies of the early Earth, cosmochemistry, geophysics and geodynamics, volcanology, and ingenous petrology.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our recent hires with expertise in sedimentary, metamorphic and tectonic processes, planetary geology, and planetary atmosphere. 

2) Environmental Sciences including: natural resources (including water, metals, soils, and energy), ecology, critical zone science, marine sciences, cryospheric sciences, geomorphology, landscape hydrology, environmental change, air pollution, and biogeochemistry.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose research has synergies with our program in Global Environmental Change and Sustainability. 

Opportunities exist for the successful candidate to forge research and teaching ties with other parts of the Johns Hopkins community that are active in the earth and environmental sciences, and sustainability.  They include multiple engineering departments, Environmental Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, the Applied Physics Laboratory, and the cross-department Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and Health Institute.  There are excellent opportunities for additional collaboration within the Baltimore-Washington region, including the Carnegie Institution, the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Geological Surgery, the University of Maryland, and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. 

Applications must be submitted electronically using Interfolio, should indicate the relevant focus area and must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and complete contact information for at least three references.  Questions concerning submission of application materials should be directed to Kristen Heisey (kgaines@jhu.edu). Other requests for information may be directed to Professor Sverjensky, Geosciences, Search Committee Chair (sver@jhu.edu) and/or Professor Waugh, Environmental Sciences Search Committee Chair (Waugh@jhu.edu). Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.  Applications received by June 30, 2016 will receive full consideration.  

Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.  The University if an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.  Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.  

Post-doc position in carbon and nutrient cycling

Post-doc position in carbon and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems is available at SLU: http://www.slu.se/en/shortcuts/jobs-and-vacancies/

 We are looking for a postdoc joining our work on carbon and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems. The main focus is on the effects of different management options such as crop rotations, cover crops, residue handling and fertilization on soil carbon and nutrient cycling. We have access to large comprehensive databases from long-term field experiments, monitoring programs, eddy-flux data and regional agricultural statistics. They are used in system analysis including dynamic modeling and development of tools for agricultural extension programs, evaluation of ecosystem services, lifecycle analysis and national environmental reporting.

At the Department of Ecology, SLU we conduct both empirical and theoretical research for sustainable forest and agricultural production and efficient biological conservation. Our research on populations, communities, and ecosystems forms the foundation for studying the influence of land use and climate change on animals, plants and soils. Solutions are sought that will improve greenhouse gas balances, preserve threatened species, benefit biological diversity and ecosystem services, sustainable wildlife management and control pests in forest and agricultural landscapes as well as in urban areas.

Duties: You are expected to conduct research on carbon and nutrient cycling in agricultural systems which will involve statistical analysis of data series at field and regional scale as well as dynamic modeling. You will be collaborating with researchers and PhD students working on ecosystem processes and general questions about element cycling in agricultural ecosystems. The position is only partly linked to specific projects. Thus, there will be enough freedom for developing your own research ideas in cooperation with your mentor and other scientist at SLU.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in agronomy, ecology, soil science, environmental science or similar disciplines, not older than 3 yrs. Documented experience in developing or applying soil and ecosystem models, including the use and analysis of high-resolution climatic data is highly desirable. Skills in mathematics, programming (e.g. SAS or R software), GIS and statistics are of advantage. The applicant is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Place of work: Uppsala

Form of employment: Temporary employment as postdoctor for 2 years

Extent: 100%

Starting date: By agreement

Application: We welcome your application marked with Ref no. SLU ua 2087/2016. 

Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden or registrator@slu.se no later than July 6, 2016.

Specific documents attached: (1) CV with full publication list, (2) a description of research experiences, (3) a statement of scientific interests as well as (4) contact information of two referees.

 SLU is an equal opportunity employer.

The application has to be written in English

 Thomas Kätterer
 Professor in Ecosystem Ecology
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
Department of Ecology
P.O.Box 7044, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden
Visiting address: Ulls väg 16, 75651 Uppsala, Room F1 303
Tel.: +46 (18) 67 24 25; mobile: +46 706 881957
Fax:  +46 (18) 67 28 90
e-mail: thomas.katterer@slu.se
http://www.slu.se/thomas-katterer

Postdoc-Wetland Microbial Processes - University of Florida

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Wetland Microbial Processes
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

A short-term postdoctoral position in aquatic and wetland biogeochemistry is available in the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Inglett.  The postdoc will manage a project assessing environmental controls (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, flow rate) on enzyme expression and microbial activities in a constructed wetland designed for phosphorus removal.  The ideal candidate will have familiarity with fluorescent enzyme approaches, microbial biomass and respiration measurements, basic isotropic measurements (13C) and sediment core or bottle-type studies.  Candidates should have field experience including boats and sampling in wetland environments.  The strongest candidates will also have excellent English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to publish. 

Duration: 1 year, with an additional year pending performance and funding. 
Salary: $35,000 - 45,000 depending on qualifications
Start Date: August - October 2016. 

Application: Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, a brief narrative describing their interests and fit for the position and a list of three references to pinglett@ufl.edu (include BGCHEM POSTDOC in the subject field). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.