http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/fellowships-for-postdoctoral-scholars-ma-massachusetts-200639786.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 19:35:49 +0000182651New or recent doctoral recipients with research interests associated with the following are encouraged to submit scholarship applications prior to January 15, 2010. Departments - Awards related to the following areas are anticipated: Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering; Biology; Geology & Geophysics; Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry; Physical Oceanography Institutes - Each of the following Institutes, which foster interdisciplinary research addressing critical issues, will award a scholarship to support related research: Ocean and Climate Change Institute; Coastal Ocean Institute; Deep Ocean Exploration Institute; Ocean Life Institute The NOAA-WHOI Cooperative Institute for the North Atlantic Region (CINAR) will award a Fellowship in one of five theme areas: Ecosystem Forecasting, Ecosystem Monitoring, Ecosystem Management, Protection and Restoration of Resources, Sustained Ocean Observations and Climate Research. Awards are competitive, with primary emphasis placed on research promise. Scholarships are for 18-months with an annual stipend of $56,000, a modest research budget and eligibility for group health and dental insurance. Recipients are encouraged to pursue their own research interest in association with resident Scientific and Senior Technical Staff. Communication with potential WHOI advisors prior to submitting an application is encouraged. Further information, application forms, and links to the Individual Departments, institutes and Centers and their research themes may be obtained at: http://www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral or by ontacting the Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee at: (508) 289-2219, or postdoc@whoi.edu. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-associate-or-senior-scientists-benthicseafloor-biogeochemistry-ma-massachusetts-200627036.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 22:32:09 +0000160503The Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites applications for one or more tenure-track or tenured positions at the level of Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientist in the field of Benthic or Seafloor Biogeochemistry. Areas of interest include seafloor microbe-mineral interactions at and below the seafloor, the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nutrients and trace elements in sedimentary and crustal environments, and chemical fluxes and fluid flow between sediments and the ocean crust, and between sediments and the oceanic water column. Candidates with an interest in the development of novel in situ and laboratory-based measurement techniques are particularly encouraged to apply. WHOI is a private non-profit research organization that offers exceptional research and educational opportunities. The selected individual(s) would have the opportunity to work closely with WHOI scientists and engineers carrying out research in the fields of chemical, biological, geological and physical oceanography, and participate in shaping an interdisciplinary climate research program at WHOI. Information regarding on- going research at WHOI can be found at www.whoi.edu. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to have a strong interest in collaborative research, seek funding to establish a productive research program, and contribute to graduate education within the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering. The candidate should submit a current CV, a short (1-3 page) Research Statement, and the names of four potential references along with her/his on-line application. The level of the appointment will be based on credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009. For information on the Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, other WHOI departments, centers and facilities, the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, the WHOI Ocean Institutes and the Woods Hole Consortium of research organizations, please visit the following websites: WHOIMarine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department http://www.whoi.edu/MCG/ WHOI Physical Oceanography Department http://www.whoi.edu/PO/ WHOI Geology and Geophysics Department http://www.whoi.edu/GG/ WHOI Ocean and Climate Change Institute http://www.whoi.edu/OCCI/ TheMIT/WHOI Joint Program http://web.mit.edu/mit-whoi/www/ TheWoods Hole Consortium http://www.woodsholeconsortium.org/ Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience and a publication record in benthic / seafloor biogeochemistry, or related fields. Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged, and WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. Please visit our site by clicking Apply Now for a detailed job description and to apply online today! WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applications are reviewed confidentially. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-associate-or-senior-scientist-multiple-openings-ma-massachusetts-200627039.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 22:30:58 +0000160504The Department of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering at theWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution (www.whoi.edu/aope) invites applications for tenure track faculty positions.We seek exceptional candidates to expand and complement our existing observational and theoretical strengths in coastal ocean fluid dynamics, ocean acoustics, and underwater vehicles. Target research topics this year include (but are not restricted to): • AUV and glider technologies for chemical, acoustic, and other sensing applications (including MEMS and micro-fluidic sensors) • Computational methods in ocean acoustics • Remote sensing of coastal processes • Signal processing and machine learning (including autonomous recognition and decision making) for ocean applications • Physical-biological interactions at scales from individuals to ecosystems Candidates are expected to develop independent, externally funded, and nationally and internationally recognized research programs. Faculty members have the option of advising graduate students and teaching courses through the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography and Oceanographic Engineering. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through collaboration with the other science departments (www.whoi.edu/departments) and research institutes (www.whoi.edu/institutes) at WHOI. Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and a publication record in their expertise. Education and experience will dictate position level.Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. Successful candidates hired at the Assistant Scientist and Associate Scientist without tenure levels will receive an initial contract for 4 years with salary guaranteed. Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a statement of research interests (three page maximum), and names and contact information of four references by January 15, 2010. Please visit our website for a detailed job description and to apply online today! WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applications are reviewed confidentially http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-investigator-chemical-oceanography-ma-massachusetts-200627038.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 22:25:41 +0000160502The Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department is searching for a Postdoctoral Investigator to join their team. The initial appointment is for 18 months with the possibility of extension. Job Summary: Examine processes relating to trace metal transport at the land-ocean margin. Trace metal sources and pathways will be investigated using radium isotopes. The successful applicant will conduct field studies both land based and at sea. Experience with radiochemical counting techniques and/or trace metal analyses via ICP-MS is highly desired. Education Desired: Ph.D. degree in Chemical Oceanography or related discipline is required. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Please submit a statement of research interests (2-3 pages), C.V., and a list of three references with complete contact information. **Applications will be reviewed starting on May 1st and will continue until the position is filled** If you are an interested candidate, there is a two-step process to apply for this position. You will not finish the application process until BOTH Steps 1 and 2 are completed: Step 1: Please submit your curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), statement of research interests, and the names and addresses (including email addresses) of 3 references along with your application by clicking Apply Now Please be sure to reference the announcement number; Job Reference 09-03-03 Step 2: Complete an online application on http://jobs.whoi.edu/ http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-associate-or-senior-scientists-carbon-cycle-geochemistry-ma-massachusetts-200627037.htmFri, 30 Oct 2009 22:22:24 +0000160501Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution The Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the level of Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientist in the field of Carbon Cycle Geochemistry. We seek a geochemist who applies diverse analytical and/or modeling skills to investigate carbon cycling - past and present - over a broad range of spatial and temporal scales, who explores interactions between marine, terrestrial, atmospheric aspects of the carbon cycle, and who examines their links to regional and global (paleo) climate and to anthropogenic perturbations. WHOI is a private non-profit research organization that offers exceptional research and educational opportunities. The selected individual(s) would have the opportunity to work closely with WHOI scientists and engineers carrying out research in the fields of chemical, biological, geological and physical oceanography, and participate in shaping an interdisciplinary climate research program at WHOI. Information regarding on-going research at WHOI can be found at www.whoi.edu. The successful applicant (s) will be expected to have a strong interest in collaborative research, seek funding to establish a productive research program, and contribute to graduate education within the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering. The candidate should submit a current CV, a short (1-3 page) Research Statement, and the names of four potential references along with her/his on-line application. The level of the appointment will be based on credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009. For information on the Department of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, other WHOI departments, centers and facilities, the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, the WHOI Ocean Institutes and the Woods Hole Consortium of research organizations, please visit the following websites: WHOI Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department http://www.whoi.edu/MCG/ WHOI Physical Oceanography Department http://www.whoi.edu/PO/ WHOI Geology and Geophysics Department http://www.whoi.edu/GG/ WHOI Ocean and Climate Change Institute http://www.whoi.edu/OCCI/ The MIT/WHOI Joint Program http://web.mit.edu/mit-whoi/www/ The Woods Hole Consortium http://www.woodsholeconsortium.org/ Applicants should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience and a publication record in Carbon Cycle Geochemistry. Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged, and WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. WHOI is sensitive to the issues of dual career scientists and will work with applicants to address them. Please visit our website for a detailed job description and to apply online today! WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applications are reviewed confidentially. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assistant-associate-or-senior-scientist-geology-and-geophysics-massachusetts-ma-massachusetts-200609071.htmMon, 12 Oct 2009 17:05:59 +0000137660Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientist The Geology and Geophysics Department invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientist level. These positions are eligible for benefits. The first position is in the area of metamorphic petrology (fluid-rock interaction) to pursue new research directions in fluid-rock interactions and chemical fluxes between the crust, mantle and oceans, dehydration/serpentinization processes, kinetic and thermodynamic modeling of metamorphic processes and elucidating the linkages between fluid flow, alteration deformation and the chemical fluxes across subduction zones. The candidate would bridge research between geochemists and geophysicists studying the global geochemical cycle from midocean ridges to subduction zones, and the geochemical evolution of the Earth. The second position is in the area of isotope geochemistry. The successful candidate would apply state-of-the-art technologies of isotope geochemistry to a range of problems, including timescales of geologic processes, global geochemical cycles, mantle dynamics and evolution, biogeochemical cycles, and geochemical kinetics. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain their own independent externally funded research program. Opportunities exist for teaching and advising graduate students through the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean science and Engineering, as well as for collaborating with scientists and engineers elsewhere in the institution; the Departments of Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry, Biology, Physical Oceanography, Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering, and the Marine Policy Center. A Ph.D. is required at the time of the appointment as well as a demonstrated record of excellence in research. The level of appointment will depend on the candidate’s background and experience. Women and minority applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Target for applications, which should include a CV, a research statement and a list of 4 references who could submit letters of recommendation is November 30th, 2009. Please click Apply Now below for a detailed job description and to apply online today! WHOI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Applications are reviewed confidentially. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htmTue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +00008785NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Awards: • Approximately 50 Fellowships awarded annually • One-year appointments, renewable up to three years • Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for specific degree fields and high cost-of-living areas • Annual travel budget of $8,000 • Financial assistance for relocation • Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program • Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Application Deadlines: Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1 Eligibility: • U.S. Citizen • Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD with pending LPR status • Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients Locations of Fellowship Positions: • Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA • Dryden Flight research Center, Edwards, CA • Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH • Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA • Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX • Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL • Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA • Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL • Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS • NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC • Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc