Employment Opportunities

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Arctic Climate Modelling Department of Environment and Geography, CHR Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources, University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenured or tenure track position at the Assistant, Associate or Full professor level. The successful candidate will have a background and proven track record in one or more of the areas in: numerical modelling of the Arctic ocean-­‐cryosphere-­‐atmosphere system, glacier freshwater-­‐marine coupled modelling, terrestrial freshwater-­‐marine coupled modelling, or climate change modelling with a particular emphasis on Arctic-­‐midlatitude teleconnection research. Applicants with recognized expertise in the broad fields of Arctic system level modelling at the local, regional or hemispheric scales and with coupled climate models are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: The position will have a significant proportion allocated to research in any one of the broad areas of Arctic system modelling in the specific subdiscipline of the candidate’s specialization. The candidate will also be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their area of research.  Service will also be required both within the University and through various professional and public organizations linked to the candidate’s area of expertise.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and aptitude for leading an independently organized and externally funded program in Arctic system science and climate change. Experience in mentoring graduate students, research associates and undergraduate students would be an asset. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.'

Application materials, including reference letters, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that application materials may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Application Deadline:  Application reviews will start on November 18, 2019, and continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Application materials should include:
• a cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualification and how they fulfill the above-­‐listed criteria
• a curriculum vitae (including examples of significant research contributions)
• a research statement that documents the candidates plans to develop and internationally competitive collaborative research program in collaboration with other academics in CEOS and elsewhere
• a teaching statement that documents the candidate’s experience in and approach to training and mentoring diverse students and the candidate’s teaching philosophy
• the names and contact information of three referees

Applications should be delivered, via email, in care of Ms. Sharon Kirsch
(Sharon.Kirsch@umanitoba.ca), to: Dr. Feiyue Wang and Dr. Mark Hanson Search Committee Co-­‐Chairs
CHR Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
The University of Manitoba

Assistant, Associate Professor in Arctic Ice and marine System Science, Department of Environment and Geography, CHR Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources, University of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Canada Research Chair (CRC; Tier 2), a tenured or tenure track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor, in the broad natural science fields of Arctic ice and marine system science.

Responsibilities:

The position will have a significant proportion allocated to research in any one of the broad areas of Arctic Marine and Climate Science in the specific subdiscipline of the candidate’s specialization. The candidate will also be expected to teach one undergraduate and one graduate course in their area of research. Service will also be required both within the University and through various professional and public organizations linked to the candidate’s area of expertise.

The successful candidates will be expected to play a major role in the various Arctic System Science projects led by CEOS at the University of Manitoba, including major new projects focused on freshwater-­‐marine coupling with freshwater sources from glaciers and continental runoff, ocean acidification and carbon exchange processes, physical, biological or chemical oceanography, Arctic-­‐ midlatitude teleconnections, and climate change.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and proven success in leading an independently organized and externally funded program in Arctic marine science.  Experience in mentoring graduate students, research associates and undergraduate students is required. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be an asset.  Outstanding applicants with internationally recognized expertise in the broad fields of Arctic System Science, ice sheet modelling, ocean modelling, glacier-­‐marine coupling, paleoclimate reconstructions, meteorology, climatology, teleconnection science, terrestrial-­‐marine coupling, Arctic physical, biological or chemical oceanography, carbon fluxes, remote sensing, etc., are encouraged to apply.

A Tier 2 CRC Nomination will be submitted soon after a successful candidate has been selected. Chairs are awarded by the Tri-­‐agency Institutional Programs Secretariat after a rigorous evaluation, and award decisions are expected within six months of the CRC T2 submission. The appointment will be conditional on a successful Canada Research Chair nomination.

Applicants must be exceptional emerging scholars with less than 10 years of experience as an active researcher since obtaining their terminal degree at the time of nomination. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) will have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the UM’s Office of Research Services (researchgrants@umanitoba.ca) office for more information (www.umanitoba.ca/research/ors/).

Application materials, including reference letters, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that application materials may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Application Deadline: Application reviews will start on November 18, 2019, and continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Application materials should include:

• a cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications and how they fulfill the above-­‐listed criteria

•  a curriculum vitae (including examples of significant research contributions)

•  a two-­‐page statement outlining the innovative and original proposed five-­‐year research program envisioned for the Tier 2 chair and its potential to attract funding, contribute to student training and other impacts on the broader community, and a statement on the candidate’s strengths and experiences in increasing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in previous institutional environment

•  a teaching statement that documents the candidate’s experience in and approach to training and mentoring diverse students and the candidate’s teaching philosophy

•  the names and contact information of three referees

Applications should be delivered, via email, in care of Ms. Sharon Kirsch
(Sharon.Kirsch@umanitoba.ca), to: Dr. Feiyue Wang and Dr. Mark Hanson Search Committee Co-­‐Chairs
CHR Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
The University of Manitoba

2 Postdoctoral Positions, UNSW-ANU-GFDL ARC Discovery Project

We are looking to fill 2 x postdoctoral research appointments under a joint UNSW-ANU-GFDL ARC Discovery Project aiming to understand the processes driving warm water intrusions onto the Antarctic continental shelf.  

One position will be located at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia; the other at the Australian National University In Canberra, Australia.  Both appointments are funded initially for two years, with strong potential for an extension into a third year. 

The successful candidates will work with the project team including Prof. Matthew England (UNSW), Prof Andy Hogg (ANU), 

Dr Paul Spence (UNSW), Dr Adele Morrison (ANU) and Dr Stephen Griffies (GFDL).

For further information, including selection criteria and details on how to apply, please refer to the advertisement links below:

UNSW position:  https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/498040/postdoctoral-research-associate-physical-oceanography-climate-science-or-geophysical-fluid-dynamics  

ANU position:  http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/533652/postdoctoral-fellow-ocean-modelling
 

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Boundary-Layer Meteorology, McGill

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in boundary-layer meteorology. The successful applicant will develop an active research program, supervise graduate students, and teach a variety of the department’s graduate and undergraduate courses. A relevant doctoral degree in physical sciences or engineering is required.

The successful candidate is expected to pursue research in various aspects of the planetary boundary layer, including but not limited to its turbulent dynamics, radiation, chemistry and/or moist processes, employing observations, modelling and/or theory. Of particular interest are topics related to sustainability, such as renewable energy production, urban meteorology, and land—atmosphere exchange. This position will strengthen McGill’s leadership in the science of weather, oceans, climate, and air quality. It also forms an integral part of McGill’s strategic priorities in the areas of environment, infrastructure planning and engineering, and health, as well as McGill’s goal to be a leading institution for sustainable development. For more information on the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative see https://www.mcgill.ca/mssi/

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and names and contact information for three references. Following a preliminary screening, we will contact the references directly. Applications can be sent via email in pdf format to careers.aos@mcgill.ca or by post to Dr. Daniel Kirshbaum, Chair, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, McGill University, 805 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 0B9, Canada (Telephone: 1-514-398-3760).

The preferred starting date for this position is 1 August, 2020. Review of the applications will begin in early January 2020, and continue until the position is filled.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geology in the area of Environmental Geochemistry, University of Regina

The Department of Geology, Faculty of Science at the University of Regina invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in environmental geochemistry. We seek an innovative geoscientist, with a proven publication record of environmental geochemistry research contributing to a better understanding of the interactions of lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and their impacts upon the environmental changes observed in the geological rock record and/or at the present time. The successful candidate should be able to develop a vigorous, independent, and externally-funded research program at the national and international level. With demonstrated excellence or potential in teaching, the candidate will have a commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral scientists, often from diverse backgrounds. A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or Geology is required at the time of application. Those with relevant post-doctoral or industrial research experience may use these to demonstrate research success in their field of environmental geochemistry. Candidates should be eligible to apply for professional registration (P.Geo) within Canada.

Applications should include: i) a cover letter, ii) a detailed curriculum vitae, iii) a one-page summary of your plans for research, iv) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and v) copies of three recent publications. Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent prior to the closing date to the Search Committee, Department of Geology (email: Van.Tran@uregina.ca).

ALL applications will be received using the application portal at http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers. Closing date for applications is the 31st December 2019, with interviews planned for early in 2020. The start date of the appointment is July 2020 or as soon as possible, thereafter. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

PhD Student Opportunities, University of Rochester

PhD Opportunities in the Ice Core and Atmospheric Chemistry Lab, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Ice Core and Atmospheric Chemistry Lab at the University of Rochester has openings for two PhD students. Our work uses ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica as well as samples of the modern atmosphere to study past and present environmental change, with the goal of better understanding the Earth’s natural climate system. We regularly conduct ice core drilling expeditions in the polar regions, working both in the extreme frozen interiors of the major ice sheets as well as on their picturesque margins. One of the possible PhD student projects would investigate natural emissions of methane to the atmosphere from geologic reservoirs, both today (using field observations) and over the past several thousand years (using Antarctic ice cores). A second possible project would investigate past variations in the flux of galactic cosmic rays using measurements of carbon-14 in Antarctic ice.

 For more information, please contact Vasilii Petrenko. (vpetrenk@ur.rochester.edu

Postdoctoral Position, Atmosphere Dynamics, Open University of Israel

A postdoctoral position is available under the joint supervision of Dr. Orli Lachmy from the Open University of Israel and Prof. Yohai Kaspi from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

The project investigates the effect of midlatitude latent heat release on the general circulation of the atmosphere. Commonly accepted theories of the midlatitude atmospheric circulation are based on dry dynamics, assuming that dry eddy heat flux divergence and convergence balance the adiabatic heating and cooling by the mean meridional circulation. However, latent heat release associated with midlatitude storms turns out to be an important component of the midlatitude heat budget, potentially affecting the latitudinal structure of the storm track and eddy-driven jet. Latent heating is expected to increase in response to increased greenhouse gas concentration. While the effect of increased tropical latent heating on the general atmospheric circulation has been extensively studied, the effect of midlatitude latent heating has received little attention.

The postdoctoral researcher will be required to set up a series of numerical simulations using an idealized general circulation model and to analyze comprehensive climate model output and reanalysis data, in order to assess the role of midlatitude latent heating in the atmospheric circulation of the present climate and under climate change conditions. Original ideas and suggestions from the postdoctoral researcher will be encouraged.

The position requires:

• A PhD in atmospheric science or a related field.
• Strong background in atmosphere dynamics, numerical modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 

The position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, preferably before 30 November 2019. Full funding is available for the suitable candidate. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of an extension for additional one or two year, subject to satisfactory progress.

Please send the application material, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list and contact details of at least two academic references to: orlila@openu.ac.il.