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Requests for Proposals

Department of Energy

National Institute for Climatic Change Research
Pre-Proposals Due: May 16, 2008
Proposals Due: August 15, 2008
More Information: http://niccr2.bio.nau.edu/niccr/forms.html

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute for Climatic Change Research (NICCR) hereby announces its request for research proposals. Proposed research is requested that would answer important questions about potential effects of contemporary climatic change on the structure and functioning of important U.S. terrestrial ecosystems, or that would answer important questions about possible feedbacks from terrestrial ecosystems to changes in climate or atmospheric composition.

This request for proposals is to either (1) renew ongoing NICCR research projects for one or two years or (2) carry out new research projects for one or two years. The question(s) proposed by investigators should be answerable within the one- or two-year proposed project period.

Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Proposals Due: September 30, 2008
More Information: http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN08-01.html

The Office of Science of the Department of Energy hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.

Biological and Environmental Research Program

For over 50 years the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) Program has been investing in the biological and environmental sciences related to energy production. The BER program provides fundamental science to underpin the Department's strategic plan.

Specifically - Strategic Theme 3, Scientific Discovery & Innovation

Through its support of peer-reviewed research at national laboratories, universities, and private institutions, the program develops the basic knowledge needed to address the following established indicators that the BER program is committed to, and progress can be measured against:

Northern Research Forum

Young Researcher Funding
Application Deadline: May 15, 2008
More Information: http://www.nrf.is/

The Northern Research Forum announces special funding for young researchers to attend the 5th NRF Open Assembly, "Seeking Balance in a Changing North," taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, 24-27 September 2008.

Eligibility: Young researchers and professionals, primarily advanced graduate students and those who have recently passed their MA or PhD, are eligible to receive full or partial travel funding from the NRF in order to participate in the Assembly. Applicants should submit a brief statement of interest, a one-page resume, and a presentation abstract.

Application Procedure: Submit applications to gudrunth@unak.is.

US CLIVAR

Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program (CPAPP) Host Institutions
Proposals Due: July 1, 2008
More Information: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/ClivarInstitutions2008.pdf

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is pleased to announce the new US CLIVAR Climate Prediction Applications Postdoctoral Program (CPAPP). This program has been developed to encourage and build the pool of scientists qualified to transfer advances in climate science and climate prediction into climate-related decision frameworks and decision tools. As described in the program prospectus (http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/) the postdoctoral applicants vie for fellowships to research and develop tools that will apply climate prediction information to climate-impacted decisions. In each fellowship, the work is conducted under the specification and direction of institutional partners: a Climate-Science institution (hereafter CS partner) and a Decision-Making institution (hereafter DM partner).

This announcement of opportunity is for such collaborating institutions that wish to host CPAPP fellows. A joint statement of intent, which is coordinated between the proposing CS and the DM partners, is required. This statement of intent serves as an application on the part of the institutional partners to participate in CPAPP and to host a postdoctoral fellow, starting work in mid-2009. Note that the DM partner is expected to cover approximately 50% (~$55K) of the cost of the postdoctoral researcher.
The interests, or research themes, of the institutional partners will form the basis of the postdoctoral Announcement of Opportunity released in August 2008. The statements of intent will also inform the short-listed postdoctoral candidates about the research possibilities and working arrangements that exist for each project, and serve as an agreement on the terms and commitments of the participating institutions.

For further information, please visit http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/, where relevant background documents and the CPAPP Announcement can be found.

Postdoctoral Positions and Employment Opportunities

Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research

Postdoctoral Position in Terrestrial Carbon Cycle Modeling
Application Closing Date: May 19, 2008
More Information: http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/pages.asp?id=1564&kat=6&lang=1
Contact: Christoph Heinze, heinze@gfi.uib.no (email) or +47 55 58 98 44 (phone)

A 3 years postdoctoral position in land carbon cycle modelling is available at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR, http://www.bjerknes.uib.no/) from 1 July 2008. We are looking for a motivated researcher in order to complete our biogeochemistry team. The person should be eager to firmly establish the field of terrestrial carbon cycle modelling within the research centre. The successful candidate will work with land vegetation carbon cycle modules in the framework of the Bergen Climate Model (BCM) and contribute to interactive carbon cycle climate future scenarios. Goal of the work is a quantification of carbon cycle climate feedbacks and an assessment of the uncertainties in respective predictions. Research foci include links between the terrestrial carbon and water cycles and improvements of soil carbon parameterisations such as permafrost/peat/wetland implementations.

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in meteorology, geo-ecology, oceanography, physics, mathematics, biology or related disciplines. Interdisciplinary knowledge of the earth system including carbon cycle biogeochemistry, land surface processes, climate dynamics and numerical mathematics are expected. Ideally the candidate has experience with coupled Earth system models. Knowledge of the LPJ and NCAR-CLM dynamical vegetation models would be an advantage. Experience in the programming language FORTRAN and the operating system UNIX must be available. The successful candidate will work in a lively interdisciplinary scientific environment and should have good team working skills.

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted in 3 copies, each with a complete overview over education and previous practice (CV), list of publications, certified copies of certificates and diplomas, as well as names and addresses of 2 scientific references. Applications should be forwarded to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, University of Bergen, Allégt. 55, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway, by 19 May 2008. The application should be marked: “08/351”. Do not submit applications by e-mail.

Boston University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Lagrangian / Biogeochemical Ocean Modeling and Satellite Data Analysis
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
Contact: Amala Mahadevan (amala@bu.edu)

Seeking a postdoctoral associate, starting September 2008, for studying phytoplankton growth and net community production from satellite ocean color data. The project aims to use Lagrangian modeling to combine satellite (MODIS) data with ocean circulation model fields. Computational modeling and analysis skills, as well as some knowledge of ocean physics and biogeochemistry are a plus. This NASA-sponsored project is collaborative with the University of New Hampshire (Dr. Joseph Salisbury, joe.salisbury@unh.edu) and provides 18 months of postdoctoral support.

Princeton University

Professional Specialist in Modeling (Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences)
Application Closing Date: Until Filled

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University seeks a professional specialist to develop and run computer models. Candidates should have extensive experience with UNIX and FORTRAN programming, preferably in the area of numerical models. This position is in the Biogeochemistry Modeling Group, which does research on the global carbon cycle, marine biology, and their response to global warming, with a focus on the development of ocean circulation, ecology, and earth system climate models. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in science. Training in oceanic and atmospheric sciences and experience with analysis software (Ferret, Matlab or IDL) is strongly preferred. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send a resume, a statement of research experience and interests, and the names and contact information (phone, e-mail and address) of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento, c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Princeton University, AOS Program, Sayre Hall, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654, USA. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

Postdoctoral Position in Regional Ocean Modeling
Application Closing Date: May 19, 2008 or Until Filled

We invite applications for a post-doctoral research position to i) lead in the development of algorithms for nested regional ocean climate models and ii) apply a nested model in a study of climate impact on coastal marine resources and bio-geochemistry. Particular project goals are to implement the GFDL coupled ocean model in a nested framework to enable regionally enhanced resolution of oceanographic processes critical to fisheries, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms. The intent is to develop a general capability for nested modeling, and to apply the technology to a region of particular scientific interest within a global coupled climate model of IPCC caliber. Possible regions of interest include the North Atlantic Ocean with applications to Cod fisheries, the Scotia Sea and other regions of the Southern Ocean with applications to krill, and the Gulf of Mexico with questions of anoxia and hypoxia. The project will involve intimate development of model algorithms, as well as oceanographic research in the particular region of interest. The successful candidate will join a vigorous research environment and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of ongoing climate related activities both at Princeton University and at GFDL/NOAA. The successful applicant will join the ocean modeling group to work with Prof. Jorge Sarmiento, Charlie Stock and Alistair Adcroft in the AOS Program and Stephen Griffies at GFDL/NOAA. A Ph.D. in oceanography, biogeochemistry or atmospheric sciences is preferred.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and the names and contact information (phone, e-mail and address) of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Princeton University, AOS Program, Sayre Hall, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654, USA. We will begin reviewing applications on May 19th, and continue until the position is filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

Postdoctoral Position in Oceanic and Terrestrial Biogeochemistry and Climate Research
Application Closing Date: Untill Filled

We invite applications for one or more postdoctoral positions involving model and data based studies of ocean, atmosphere, and terrestrial biogeochemical cycles with relevance to the carbon cycle, climate change, and the response of the ocean and terrestrial biosphere to climate change. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: ocean meridional overturning circulation and biogeochemistry; coupled atmosphere-ocean-biogeochemistry earth system modeling; detection and attribution of marine biological interannual variability and response to climate change; and analysis of oceanic and atmospheric carbon system observations. A Ph.D. in physical oceanography, oceanic or terrestrial biogeochemistry, or some related field is required. The successful candidate(s) will join a vigorous interdisciplinary research group and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of related research at Princeton University and GFDL/NOAA.

Application Procedure: Applicants are asked to send vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and names of at least three references to Jorge Sarmiento c/o Anna Valerio (apval@splash.princeton.edu), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program, Princeton University, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and continue until the positions are filled. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please see http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.

University of Auckland

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Predicting Climat Change Impacts on Phytoplankton Productivity
Application Closing Date: Until Filled
Contact: Associate Professor Renate Meyer, 64-9-373-7599 ext. 85755 or meyer@stat.auckland.ac.nz

A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship is available immediately to join an international multidisciplinary collaboration for the development of a new statistical methodology for prediction of climate-change impacts on phytoplankton productivity in coastal marine ecosystems.

Climate change affects New Zealand's coastal marine ecosystems, impacting on an increasing number of people and human activities. Changing climate can cause shifts in both the abundance, community composition and productivity of phytoplankton, single-celled algae at the base of the marine food web. Management strategies for mitigation of and adaptation to climate-change require quantification of risk. The project seeks to refine and advance stochastic simulation-based technology for statistical combination of ecosystem models and observations and involves both statisticians and oceanographers (Renate Meyer (Auckland), Mike Dowd (Dalhousie), Philip Boyd (Otago)).

The post would suit either a statistician who would like to move into ecological and environmental statistics or a physical oceanographer with a strong quantitative aptitude who wishes to apply cutting-edge statistical methodology. Advantageous qualifications include:
- knowledge or interest in data assimilation and marine ecosystems,
- good mathematical modeling, numerical analysis and programming skills,
- knowledge of Bayesian statistics and MCMC or similar techniques,
- excellent written and oral communication skills,
- a good publication record.

The salary will be within the Lecturer scale (L1/L2 at NZ$68,486/NZ$70,540).

Application Procedure: Send cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, with CV and names of three references. Application materials should be sent by email (preferred) to meyer@stat.auckland.ac.nz, or mail to
Dr. Renate Meyer
Department of Statistics
University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Other Resources for Job Seekers

Climate Variability and Predictability (CLIVAR): http://www.clivar.org/about/jobs.php
North American Carbon Program Job Opportunities: http://www.nacarbon.org/nacp/job.html

This page last updated May 13, 2008 .