From contact at sz4d.org Wed Oct 5 14:06:40 2022 From: contact at sz4d.org (SZ4D Office) Date: Sun Mar 17 19:31:39 2024 Subject: [SZ4D] Job Posting: Postdoc Fellowships, PhD, Assistant/Associate Professor, Network Engineer Message-ID: 1) Assistant Professor EES - Lehigh University 2) Post Doctoral Researcher in Geophysics - Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UC San Diego 3) Multiple USGS Postdoc Fellowships (Mendenhall) - California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington 4) Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - Indiana University Bloomington 5) PhD Position in Geodesy and Arctic Environmental Science - Washington University in St. Louis 6) PhD opportunity in remote sensing and ecology - University of Florida 7) Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowship - Washington, DC 8) 11+ graduate student opportunities in climate-related science - Colorado School of Mines 9) Full-time Network Engineer to work with the Southern California Seismic Network - Caltech, Pasadena, CA. ?????????????????? 1) Assistant Professor EES - Lehigh University Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure track position in earth and environmental sciences at the assistant professor level, to start August, 2023. Successful candidates will have a PhD in an area of expertise that contributes to department strengths, and a record of scholarship that indicates that they will establish an internationally recognized externally funded research program. Candidates working across disciplinary boundaries or in emerging areas of earth and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University and the EES Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and supporting the inclusion of our increasingly diverse students, faculty, and staff. For a complete position description and information about our department and Lehigh University, and to learn how to apply, please visit our posting at Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22580). To ensure full consideration the application should be received by October 15, 2022. For additional information contact Peter Zeitler (Search Committee Chair, EES Dept., 1 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem PA 18015-3001, peter.zeitler@lehigh.edu). ?????????????????? 2) Postdoctoral Researcher - Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UC San Diego The Scripps Tectonorockphysics Lab (STRPL) , led by Dr. Vashan Wright at Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California San Diego, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship position. We seek candidates from all areas of geophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates who wish to conduct research on (1) granular/soft-matter/statistical physics applied to Earth or Planetary science problems, (2) the role of fault zone grains, fractures, and plasticity during the earthquake cycle, (3) the use of three-dimensional printing to understand Earth or Planetary science processes, (4) global or regional tectonics, and (5) earthquake, controlled-source, or structural seismology. We are also interested in research that contributes to a better understanding of the impacts of geological processes on humans, especially those living in predominantly Black, Brown, Indigenous, and impoverished communities and nations. Candidates whose research falls into one or more of the broad areas mentioned above are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates wishing to conduct broadly applicable fundamental research. All candidates who meet the qualifications, regardless of their field in geophysics, will be considered. STRPL and Scripps are dedicated to advancing belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI) for all who are or wish to be members of our community, and we recognize the necessity of supporting postdoctoral researchers with efforts to integrate work, family, and other work-life considerations. Our dedication to advancing BAJEDI includes a commitment to addressing the family needs of postdoctoral researchers, including single parents. We welcome candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., caring for children, the disabled, or the elderly), or are interested in careers both in and outside academia. We welcome candidates interested in being involved in improving BAJEDI in Geoscience (for example, URGE). Qualifications and Expectations Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Earth/Planetary Science, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment. We expect appointees to conduct research, write proposals, and mentor graduate students. The appointment is for up to 2 years. Continuation beyond year 1 is contingent upon the successful evaluation in year 1. Compensation and Benefits The salary is $70,000. The appointed candidate?s salary will increase at the time of reappointment or the anniversary of the start date. The position includes full benefits. The successful candidate will receive a laptop allowance, aid with movig expenses (based on policy), and up to $15,000 in discretionary research funds; spending of discretionary research funds is subject to PI approval. Application Requirements Applications are due by November 30, 2022, and should be submitted online here . Applications must include: A dissertation abstract (1 page) that describes Ph.D. research objectives and main findings; a brief description of past challenges/roadblocks to conducting/publishing research may be included if desired. A statement of research interests (1-2 pages, 12 point) that outlines plans for the postdoctoral period. A curriculum vita, including any personal information and a list of publications, (1-3 pages, 12 point). Appointees will primarily work under supervision of Dr. Wright and in collaboration with at least one other IGPP researcher. The research interest statement should briefly outline how the applicant envisions collaborating Dr. Wright and one other IGPP researcher. We ask for this IGPP researcher?s name on the application form. Information on recent IGPP research is available at https://igpp.ucsd.edu/about . So that we can be alerted to the need for a visa, we will also ask for your immigration status. In addition, you will need to provide contact information for two writers of support letters, but you are yourself responsible for ensuring that these writers provide support letters, submitted directly by emailing to greenfound@ucsd.edu. Support letters are due by December 7, 2022. Contact Address inquiries to Dr. Wright at vwright@ucsd.edu. Contact any STRPL lab member to learn about our culture. Questions about the application process can be directed to greenfound@ucsd.edu. ?????????????????? 3) Multiple USGS Postdoc Fellowships (Mendenhall) - California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington The USGS Earthquake Science Center and Geologic Hazards Science Center invite applications to the Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program on a variety of research topics. Why is it great to work for USGS? We serve the Nation by providing reliable scientific information while valuing differences, encouraging each other, and collaborating to make new discoveries. Fellowships provide 2 years of salary and benefits, as well as funding to support the proposed research project. Interested candidates can view position descriptions at the sites below. Positions are based out of one or more of our offices in California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington. Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the Research Advisors listed each opportunity early in the application process to discuss project ideas. The deadline to apply is 1 November 2022. https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall-research-fellowship-program/research-opportunities ?????????????????? 4) Assistant/Associate Professor Positions in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - Indiana University Bloomington The Indiana University Bloomington Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for one or more tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions to begin in fall of 2023. We welcome applications that complement our research strengths in climate change, critical zone science, or evolving crust, especially in the areas of Earth materials, hydrology, paleoclimate, or biogeochemistry. Specific subdisciplines could include but are not limited to mineralogy/petrology, clay mineralogy, hydrogeology, crustal fluids, isotopic proxies of climate change, soils, or nutrient cycling. Candidates who bridge these and other areas of Earth Sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Ph.D. is required at time of appointment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of our department and of the College of Arts & Sciences , and we are especially interested in candidates who are similarly committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion, sustaining a climate of mutual respect, and fostering a collaborative and supportive academic environment wherein everyone is empowered to succeed. Faculty in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) have access to laboratory facilities including the Stable Isotope Research Facility , Metal Isotopes Lab , high resolution SEM, and clay mineralogy, petrology, and paleontology research collections?with opportunities for these facilities to grow to fit the needs of incoming faculty. All faculty at Indiana University (IU) have free and easy access to multiple high performance computing systems ,including Big Red 200 , that support advanced research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. Our department has a long history of teaching and research at the Judson Mead Geologic Field Station training early career geoscientists in field research. IU is committed to helping its faculty successfully grow their careers. Incoming faculty have access to a year-long series of orientation programs . All faculty at IU are encouraged to better support student success by engaging with the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning . And all faculty have access to Proposal Development Services , which is staffed by Ph.D. researchers with track records of success in obtaining external funding, for in-depth support in the proposal writing process. You can learn more about the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and about IU Bloomington, here: https://go.iu.edu/3jha . Bloomington is recognized as one of the best places to live in the US , with a vibrant, active community that benefits from the metropolitan qualities of a large city and the easy pace of a small town. The EAS department has an excellent community, and we look forward to welcoming you into it! Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate?s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/13854 with a cover letter, a CV a statement on research, a statement on teaching, and a statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom, as well as contact information for three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled. Queries can be sent to department chair David Polly (easchair@indiana.edu ). ?????????????????? 5) PhD Position in Geodesy and Arctic Environmental Science - Washington University in Saint Louis The Radar Lab in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a PhD student to join a collaborative, multi-institutional team to conduct research at the interface of space geodesy and Arctic environmental science. The successful candidate will use a combination of spaceborne and airborne geodetic datasets to quantify and characterize the major sources of measurement bias and uncertainty in interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), laser altimetry, and radar altimetry measurements over land surfaces underlain by permafrost. Possible scientific applications include, but are not limited to: permafrost-wildfire interactions, permafrost thaw, thermokarst and thaw slumping, permafrost-vegetation interactions, and surface hydrology. The Radar Interferometry and Geospatial Science Laboratory (?Radar Lab?) employs a variety of remote sensing instruments and geospatial techniques to study dynamic surface processes and environmental Earth system properties, with an emphasis on the Arctic and permafrost landscapes. The Radar lab has an emphasis on radar remote sensing modalities (e.g. InSAR, SAR, radar altimetry, and ground-penetrating radar), but also uses LiDAR, hyperspectral, and optical remote sensing techniques in conjunction with field work. Please contact Roger Michaelides (roger.michaelides@wustl.edu) directly if interested in learning more about this opportunity. Please visit https://eps.wustl.edu/graduate for details on the graduate program in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. All application materials must be received by January 1, 2023 for consideration, but applicants are encouraged to apply early and reach out directly to Roger Michaelides to discuss the position and any questions. ?????????????????? 6) Fully funded PhD at the interface of remote sensing and ecology - University of Florida The position is with Dr. Denis Valle (School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences [SFFGS], University of Florida). Dr. Valle is also affiliated with the Tropical Conservation and Development program (http://www.tcd.ufl.edu/ ) and the School of Natural Resources and Environment (http://snre.ifas.ufl.edu/ ) at UF. Research in Dr. Valle?s group currently focuses on tackling important applied problems in global change biology (e.g., land-use/land-cover change), conservation, and ecology, by applying and creating innovative models. Examples of past research can be found at http://denisvalle.weebly.com under the ?publications? tab. This PhD position provides an exciting opportunity to gain broad experience and expertise working with remote sensing data and will provide broad training in all associated research skills. Given the wide range of problems tackled by Dr. Valle?s group, there is considerable flexibility regarding the specific project to be developed. However, we are particularly interested in projects that utilize LiDAR to understand large-scale spatial patterns regarding the 3D structure of tropical forests (e.g., for additional details, see Valle et al. 2022 Methods in Ecol. And Evol.) or that focus on developing novel methods to extract information from LiDAR and hyperspectral data. What we expect from you: You must be highly motivated, able to undertake independent and self-motivated activity, yet you must also be a good team worker Great communication skills Experience and/or enthusiasm about computational and Bayesian methods (training can be provided) Relevant background in biology, remote sensing, zoology, ecology, behavioral ecology, GIS, ecological statistics, or related areas. Experience in computer programming (e.g., R, Python, or Matlab) will be positively viewed Contribute to building a collaborative and interactive local and international research team Produce a high quality PhD dissertation, with manuscripts written for publication Search for additional sources of funding during project execution Meet the formal admission requirements for the University of Florida and the SFFGS (https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/academics/apply/ ) This is a fully funded 4-year position and will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL. This is an ideal position for a student looking to advance their computational and statistical training while developing solutions to real-world ecological problems. The successful candidate will be fully involved in project idea development, data analysis and publication of results. If interested, please email the items listed below to drvalle@ufl.edu until Oct. 15th: CV with contact information Contact information for three professional or academic references Writing sample (e.g. a scientific paper, grant application, class project) that demonstrates your ability to synthesize complex information; One page cover letter describing: prior research experience (if any), career goals and interests and how they align with those from the Valle lab, and prior experience (if any) with modelling and computer programming Start Date: May/2023 (Summer) or August/2023 (Fall) ??????????????????? 7) Carnegie Postdoctoral Fellowship - Washington, DC The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), a division of the Carnegie Institution for Science, invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships at its campus in Washington, DC. Applicants? primary field of research should overlap with one of our areas of interest: observational, experimental and theoretical research in astronomy, cosmochemistry, data science, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geodynamics, geophysics, mineral physics, planetary science, physics and chemistry of materials, and volcanology. More information about our research and facilities can be viewed at https://epl.carnegiescience.edu and about our postdoctoral fellowships and experience at https://epl.carnegiescience.edu/postdoctoral . Apply at https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/2023-carnegie-postdoctoral-fellowships-at-earth-and-planets-laboratory . The deadline for application is: November 14, 2022. ??????????????????? 8) 11+ graduate student opportunities in climate-related science - Colorado School of Mines We are excited to announce that we are recruiting at least 11 funded graduate students for Fall 2023 enrollment in climate-related sciences across multiple departments and interdisciplinary programs at Colorado School of Mines. These opportunities span a range of climate disciplines and research questions, including physical oceanography, paleoclimate, hydrology, atmospheric science, glaciology, geophysics, and technology development. The priority application deadline for Mines is December 15, 2022, and more information about our graduate programs can be found here . The opportunities are detailed below with contact information for each research direction. General questions about Mines, Climate@Mines, and Cryo@Mines can be directed to Matt Siegfried (siegfried@mines.edu ). Opportunities: Mines Oceanography is recruiting two funded students (1 MS, 1 PhD) interested in exploring air-sea interactions with a focus on waves, winds, and currents. The projects will leverage tools including coupled numerical modeling, observations, and theory to further our understanding of how coupled interactions between winds, waves, and currents affect the Earth system.Prospective students can apply through the Department of Geophysics or the Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering Program. Contact: Bia Villas B?as (villasboas@mines.edu ). The Rates and Dates Laboratory is recruiting for two funded graduate students (1 MS, 1 PhD) interested in reconstructing deglacial retreat in West Antarctica and/or Colorado. Prospective students can apply through the Geochemistry Program, the Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering Program , or the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering . Contact: Ryan Venturelli (venturelli@mines.edu ). The Marshall Lab Group is recruiting one or more funded PhD students to work on projects related to climate change impacts on water in the western U.S. Specific research areas will include the use of macroscale hydrologic models to better understand climate change impacts on hydropower, with potential additional projects addressing snow hydrology and model evaluation. Prospective students can apply through the Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering Program or the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering . Contact: Adrienne Marshall (adriennemarshall@mines.edu ). The Martin Group is recruiting one funded PhD student to work on projects related to large-scale, autonomous geophysical monitoring of permafrost and glacier regions. Specific research will focus on creating new fiber-optic-based sensor techniques (seismic and electromagnetic) and high-throughput data analysis methods. Prospective students can apply through theDepartment of Applied Math and Statistics , the Department of Geophysics , or the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program . Contact: Eileen Martin (eileenrmartin@mines.edu ). The Mines Glaciology Laboratory is recruiting one funded PhD student to work on a new NSF-funded project investigating Antarctic ice stream slow down and stagnation processes using geodetic, seismic, and data science techniques. Prospective students can apply through the Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering Program or the Department of Geophysics . Contact: Matt Siegfried (siegfried@mines.edu ). The Mines Surface Hydrodynamics Laboratory is recruiting one funded PhD student to investigate climate-driven changes in hydrodynamic and ice conditions in Earth?s largest lakes. Prospective students can apply through either the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program , the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering , or the Department of Geophysics .Contact: Eric Anderson (ejanderson@mines.edu ). The Dugan Geomechanics Group is recruiting one funded PhD student to investigate the dynamics of onshore-offshore aquifers and their response to sea-level rise. Prospective students can apply through the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program or the Department of Geophysics . Contact: Brandon Dugan (dugan@mines.edu ). The Mines Glaciology Laboratory is recruiting one funded MS student to work on a collaborative NASA project aimed at quantifying and characterize the major sources of measurement bias and uncertainty in NASA remote sensing tools used to investigate cryospheric processes and change at the Earth?s poles. Prospective students can apply through the Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering Program or the Department of Geophysics . Contact: Matt Siegfried (siegfried@mines.edu ). The Hogue Group is recruiting one funded MS student interested in exploring the connections between natural forest disturbances (e.g., wildfire, beetle kill, drought) and surface water availability. This project will use geographic information systems (GIS) to process both ground-based and remotely sensed hydrologic and land-cover datasets for hydrologic modeling of forested basins in southwest Colorado. Prospective students can apply through the Hydrologic Science and Engineering Program. Funding can support hourly independent study positions or an MS thesis research assistantship depending on student interest and availability. Contact: Terri Hogue (thogue@mines.edu ). ??????????????????? 9) Full-time Network Engineer to work with the Southern California Seismic Network - Caltech, Pasadena, CA. Job Summary Under general direction, this position manages system level networking of routers, switches, gateways, bridges and firewalls. The Network Engineer working from the Caltech campus in Pasadena also configures the field hardware such as dataloggers, cell modems, and routers for the Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN). The SCSN has seismic stations which are located at approximately 400 sites throughout Southern California. The Network Engineer will plan and schedule remote software upgrades to the field equipment, and monitor and tune systems to ensure data integrity and low latency. They will follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and repeatability, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all networking equipment with standard data communications and IT security operating procedures. They will administer networking equipment in-house as well as in Amazon Web Services (AWS). Basic Qualifications BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Physical Science, or related field, with 3 years of experience in networking. Proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving networking equipment, for example; routers, switches, gateways, bridges, and firewalls. Experience with diverse data communications hardware. The SCSN has a diverse and respectful team, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the geosciences. For more information and the online application: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CALTECH&cws=37&rid=8729 If you have any questions, please contact Rayo Bhadha (rayo@caltech.edu) and Allen Husker (ahusker@caltech.edu). ??????????????????? Please send job advertisements in word format or email at contact@sz4d.org . Compilation of job announcements will be distributed to the SZ4D Listserv twice a month, typically mid- and end of the month. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: