Job Postings
Dear colleagues,
Please find attached details of 2 research posts based at Kings College London. I'd appreciate you circulating these details to anyone you think might be interested in working in this area with us, thanks!
cheers, Jim
Climate Post
Hydrology Post
Dear Colleagues:
The attached position announcement appeared in the January 23 issue of Eos. Through your interest in the future of land surface hydrology and NASA missions in this area, please bring this opportunity to the attention of any individuals you feel may be interested and well qualified.
Thank you,
Eni
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Dr. Eni G. Njoku
Supervisor, Water and Carbon Cycles Group (3246)
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, M/S 300-233
4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109
Ph: (818)354-3693
Fax: (818) 354-9476
Eos Ad
We're currently on a major recruitment drive and have 5 posts available to work in the hydrology or related groups here at Bristol. The posts are:
1. Lecturer/Reader in Remote Sensing, GIS or Geostatistics:
https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=60478
2. Lecturer/Reader in Coastal Oceanography:
https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=60479
3. GWR Fellowship in Coastal Flood Risk under Climate Change:
https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=60481 (converts to a permanent lectureship after 3 years)
4. RCUK Fellowship in Environmental Risk and Uncertainty:
https://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=60482 (converts to a permanent lectureship after 5 years)
5. PDRA in Flood Modelling: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/DC034.html
The Fellowship positions in particular are fantastic opportunities.
University of New Brunswick (Forestry)
M.Sc. or Ph.D. or Post-Doctoral Position in Remote Sensing
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) (Faculty of Forestry) is seeking a M.Sc. or a Ph.D. or a Post-Doctorial fellow (PDF) to undertake research in the application of remote sensing to predict fuel moisture content over various ecosystems from optical and thermal infrared MODIS and RADARSAT-2 polarimetric images.
The position is located at UNB in Fredericton Canada. This position will involve assembling and developing the relevant climatic and terrain data over the region, and the processing of MODIS and RADARSAT-2 imagery.
We seek applications from students who have a background in remote sensing or in GIS. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in remote sensing, GIS and statistics. The PDF is expected to have an established publication record.
To apply for the position please supply a cover letter indicating how you meet these selection criteria, a CV, and the names of three referees. Applications in French are also welcome.
We will review applications for this position by *November 15th 2006*. For further information on this position contact Brigitte Leblon.
Ph.D. graduate position at UNB, Canada / offre Ph.D. a UNB Canada
(le francais suit)
The thesis objective is to explore the potential of a variety of satellite images as forest fuel moisture mapping tool over Canadian boreal forests or for mapping crop drought over Canadian Prairies. The images tested in the thesis will be NOAA-AVHRR, MODIS, RADARSAT-1 and RADARSAT-2. One of the thesis objectives will be to build an analytical model to estimate evapotranspiration from these satellite data.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and should have a good background in image processing and in remote sensing physics.
The thesis should begin as soon as possible.
The interested students should email a letter of motivation, their curriculum vitae (including their list of publications), transcripts and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Leblon
U. New Brunswick
Faculty of Forestry
28 Dinneen
Fredericton (NB)
E3B 6C2
Canada
Email: bleblon@unb.ca
L'objectif du projet de thèse est d'explorer le potentiel d'images de telédétection de nature variée dans la cartographie de l'etat hydrique du combustible forestier dans le cas de forêts boréales ou des cultures dans le cas des Prairires canadiennes. Les images qui seront testées durant la thèse sont des images NOAA-AVHRR, MODIS, RADARSAT-1 et RADARSAT-2. En effet, chaque capteur a des avantages spécifiques et il a lieu de voir comment une approche multicapteur peut être utilisée. En particulier, le projet de thèse visera à développer un modèle analytique d'estimation de l'évapotranspiration utilisant ces données satellitaires.
Le candidat idéal doit posséder une grande curiosité scientifique et motivation pour la recherche. Avoir des notions sur les méthodes de traitement d'images et sur la physique de la télédétection sera considérée comme un atout.
La thèse financée devrait si possible aussitôt que possible
Merci de faire parvenir avant le 1er décembre par email (en format pdf) une lettre de motivation, le CV (avec la liste des publications), le bulletin de notes, et trois lettres de références à
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Leblon
U. New Brunswick
Faculty of Forestry
28 Dinneen
Fredericton (NB)
E3B 6C2
Canada
Courriel : bleblon@unb.ca
Dr. Brigitte Leblon
Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick
PO Box 44555, Fredericton, NB, CANADA, E3B 6C2
PH: 506 453-4924 FAX: 506 453-3538
E-MAIL: bleblon@unb.ca
Visit our faculty at: http://www.unb.ca/forestry/
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS:
The Center for Research on Environment and Water (http://crew.iges.org) invites applications for two (2) postdoctoral positions. CREW’s mission is to quantify and predict water cycle and environmental consequences of earth system variability and change through focused research investments in observation, modeling, and application. Post-doc position 1 requires a water and energy cycle scientist to quantify global water and energy cycle trends and variability using satellite data, and earth system model predictions. The successful candidate will work within a larger NASA team framework (the NASA Energy and Water cycle Study) to help provide the NEWS team a science integration framework. Responsibilities include data integration, linkage building, crosscutting science and science gap filling. A Ph.D. with an active research interest in scientific observation, analysis, modeling and prediction of the water cycle systems or closely related disciplines is required. Post-doc position 2 requires a land surface modeling or data assimilation scientist to develop and evaluate Kalman Filter data assimilation approaches for the assimilation of MODIS and AMSR land data products into the Noah land surface model as implemented in the Land Data Assimilation System (LDAS). Responsibilities include incorporating relevant satellite land remote sensing data sets into the LDAS, developing implementing the Kalman Filter to assimilate selected data and to examine the benefit of assimilation for forecasting applications. Work will be done at CREW under supervision of Dr. Paul Houser. The positions are available 21 March 2006 and are contingent on availability of funds and project needs. Excellent benefits are available. Please send an application with curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names of three references to: CREW Post-Doc Search, ATTN: Deborah R. Belvedere, Center for Research on Environment and Water, 4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 302; Calverton, MD 20705-3106,Fax: (301) 595-9790 Email: debbie@iges.org, The positions will remain open until filled. CREW is an equal opportunity employer; women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
WATER CYCLE SCIENTIST:
The Center for Research on Environment and Water (http://crew.iges.org) is seeking a full time PhD scientist for global water and energy research. CREW’s mission is to quantify and predict water cycle and environmental consequences of earth system variability and change through focused research investments in observation, modeling and application. CREW is envisioned to integrate research across traditional disciplines to develop an end-to-end program; therefore preference will be given to applications who have demonstrated an active research interest in scientific observation, analysis, modeling and prediction of the water cycle systems that will eventually lead to better prediction and application. The candidate would be expected to establish linkages between relevant expertise within the research community, to identify and bridge gaps in technological, observational and modeling activities, and to develop a strong externally-funded research program. The position will be preformed at CREW in Calverton, MD. Appointments can begin as soon as a suitable candidate is found and will remain open until filled. Please send your curriculum vitae with a list of three references and statements of career objectives, research interests and approach to Deborah Belvedere, Center for Research on Environment and Water, 4041 Powder Mill Road, Calverton, MD, 20705, or by email to (debbie@iges.org). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a continuing appointment that will be renewed each year, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds generated by grants and contracts to CREW.
