PhD position in climate change ecology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Dryland Tree and Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has an opening for an outstanding and highly motivated PhD student in climate change ecology. The successful candidate will conduct research on dryland mechanisms of ecosystem functioning in drier and warmer climate. The project takes up the ideas and principles outlined in a recent perspective in Nature Ecology & Evolution (doi: 10.1038/s41559-022-01779-y, online view https://rdcu.be/cSmAD) on the importance of dryland mechanisms for understanding climate change impacts in wetter biomes.

Project background and description: The project aims to assess thresholds of the activation of dryland mechanisms and their contribution to a series of ecosystem functions, such as plant growth, organic matter decomposition, carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling. These objectives will be achieved by a combination of field and lab experiments and analyses of online datasets. The candidate will join an established research group focusing on dryland and climate change ecology, and she/he will collaborate with partner labs in Europe. The successful candidate will gain experience in field measurements related to ecophysiology, ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, and various data processing technologies, such as online data surveys and advanced statistical analyses.

Candidate profile: Interested applicants for this PhD position should have (i) a Master’s degree in a related science field (e.g., ecology, physical geography, environmental science, or similar); (ii) high proficiency in English and excellent communications skill; (iii) a strong aptitude for scientific writing; (iv) ability to independent scientific work and time management skills; (v) experience in programming languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).

Conditions and starting date: The successful candidate will receive a scholarship fully covering living expenses in Israel. Starting date is targeted for 1 November 2022 and no later than 1 January 2023.

Application: Applicants should send a cover letter outlining experience and specific interests related to the study in climate change ecology, a curriculum vitae, degree and transcripts of their academic record, contact information for two academic references, and past research publications (if available).

Applications should be sent to Prof. José Grünzweig (Jose.Gruenzweig@mail.huji.ac.il).

Additional information on the lab and its activities can be found on the lab website https://gruenzweiglab.huji.ac.il/

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s premier university as well as its leading research institution. The Hebrew University is ranked internationally among the 100 leading universities in the world and first among universities in Israel.

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Postdoc Position on Eddy-Covariance of Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Freiburg, Germany)

 The Chair of Environmental Meteorology in the Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Freiburg (Germany) is advertising for a

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Post-doctoral researcher to work on eddy-covariance of urban greenhouse gas emissions
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Start-date: Earliest April 1, 2022 (later negotiable), 2,5-year contract at 100% E13 with possibility of an extension.

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop eddy-covariance techniques to monitor and attribute carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in cities. The goal of the research is to explore and test new approaches combing direct CO2 flux measurements with fluxes of co-emitted species and isotopes. Using a fast multi-gas analyser and a relaxed sampler system, we will measure fluxes of multiple compounds intermittently between 2022 and 2024 on tall (~100m) towers operated as part of pilot observatories in Zurich, Paris and Munich. Measured fluxes of CO2, its isotopic composition and co-emitted species will be combined with detailed source area models and fine-scale inventories to derive sector-specific flux ratios and to separate fossil fuel from biogenic carbon dioxide. This research is integrated into a multi-institutional effort to develop techniques to monitor urban emission reduction efforts and is coordinated by the European Research Infrastructure “Integrated Carbon Observation System” (ICOS, see https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.icos-cp.eu/projects/icos-cities-project__;!!BiR-i3uNs8L8!agcVuisefcFEF2A3qE0pgVrM0IvgQoAoY52SfPK0eX0nuJ2_mmZqI4LHEtJuguy3Z_E$ ).

The work will include the preparation and operation of instrumentation during campaigns, data processing and quality control, and statistical data analysis in combination with models. Further, a significant part of the work includes the preparation of scientific publications as first author, the publication of open datasets and contributions to reports.

The work place will be Freiburg, Germany. The position will be offered at the Chair of Environmental Meteorology in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Freiburg and is supervised by Prof. Dr. Andreas Christen and co-supervised by Dr. Samuel Hammer from the University of Heidelberg (Germany). The successful candidate will be involved in field campaigns in all three ICOS pilot cities in Zurich, Paris and Munich and is expected to disseminate results at project meetings, conferences and in scientific publications.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, or be very close to successful completion of a doctoral degree in meteorology, environmental sciences, environmental physics, atmospheric chemistry, physical geography, ecosystem sciences or a related field. Key competences include experience in operating field equipment (ideally with eddy covariance systems), ability to perform and organize field work, data analysis skills and experience with large datasets and time- series. Language requirement: English. Knowledge of German and/or French is an asset. The employment is according to TV-L E13 at 100% level for 2,5 years with the possibility of an extension. No teaching obligations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit:

* Letter of intent detailing why you are interested in this position.
* Curriculum Vitae listing your education, your past experience, any scientific publications, conference presentations or talks, programming and language skills, experience in field campaigns.
* Copies of your university degree(s) with grades (B.Sc., M.Sc., doctoral degree), or alternatively documents that demonstrate imminent doctoral degree completion.
* Suggestion of two referees with contact details.

We particularly encourage applications from women for the position advertised here. International applicants are eligible to apply.

Please send in a complete application along with the above-mentioned supporting documents by February 28, 2022 at the latest. Please send documents with reference to “ICOS Cities post- doctoral position” to the following address in written or electronic form (max 10 MB). All electronic submissions will be confirmed.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Christen
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Freiburg
Werthmannstraße 10
D-79085 Freiburg
Germany

Email: andreas.christen@meteo.uni-freiburg.de

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Christen (andreas.christen@meteo.uni- freiburg.de)

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Postdoc Research Position in Micrometeorology and Land-Atmosphere Interactions at INAR, UH (Finland)

 Measured in number of students and teachers, the Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science) is the largest science faculty in Finland. There are some 6,000 students taking a basic degree. Out of them, some 1,000 are postgraduates. There are some 500 international students, and over 200 researchers and teachers from abroad.

Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) is a multi- and interdisciplinary research unit based in physics, chemistry, meteorology, forest sciences, environmental sciences and social sciences in the University of Helsinki. INAR aims to strengthen the internationally leading, integrated multidisciplinary research and education environment for atmospheric and Earth system science and to feed in scientific results for the national and international environment and climate policy. It performs multiscale research from molecular to global scale and focuses on climate change, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem processes. INAR has INAR Finland Network partners in Finnish Meteorological Institute, University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University of Technology.

Faculty of Science invites applications for

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MICROMETEOROLOGY AND LAND-ATMOSPHERE INTERACTIONS

starting in Spring 2022 for a fixed-term contract of three years.

The post-doctoral researcher will work in the Micrometeorology group in INAR (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/micrometeorology) and will participate to multiple ongoing projects. The work will be broadly focused on land-atmosphere interactions relevant to the global carbon and water cycles. More specifically she/he will contribute to advance our understanding of one or more of the following research topics:

- The effect of surface heterogeneity on the structure of the near-surface airflow and on transport/mixing due to turbulence and submeso-scale motions and their contributions to fluxes of energy and gases;
- Feedbacks between surface fluxes and Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) processes;
- The impacts of disturbances (e.g. drought, heatwave, clouds flecks, forest harvesting) on surface fluxes and partitioning and PBL dynamics;
- Limitations of eddy covariance flux measurements (nighttime problem, lack of surface energy balance closure).

These will be addressed by using a combination of different methodologies including eddy covariance fluxes, lidar and DTS measurements, machine learning tools and/or PBL models.

Specific duties of the position include:
- Critical appraisal of theory behind micrometeorological techniques
- The application of quantitative analytical methods to large datasets
- Presentation of results at scientific meetings
- Publishing of results in scientific journals
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students (teaching can take up to 5% of annual working time of 1612 hours)

Required qualifications:
- PhD in a field that is relevant to the research topics, e.g. atmospheric science,
geophysics, environmental science, geography or similar.
- Knowledge of micrometeorological flux measurement techniques, machine learning tools applied to atmospheric and environmental data, and/or PBL models.

Preferred qualifications:
- Proficient coding skills in at least one of: R, Matlab, Python, Fortran
- Good skills in written and spoken English.
- Evidence of ability to publish results in relevant journals
- Good numerical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare. The University of Helsinki is a top 100 ranked university in most ranking lists, and invests heavily in Earth system research, please see https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/inar-institute-for-atmospheric-and-earth-sys...

The salary of the position will be 3300–3700 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. The position will be filled with a 6 month trial period. Furthermore, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. University assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university).

How to apply?

Please submit your application (as a single pdf-file) including
- Cover and motivation letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- List of publications,
- Research statement (max. 2000 words) with a brief description of previous experience and research interests, as demonstrated e.g. in a doctoral thesis.

You should use the electronic recruitment system of the University of Helsinki via the link “Apply for the position”. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via SAP Fiori. The deadline for applications is 20th of February 2022.

For further information, please contact Professor Ivan Mammarella (ivan.mammarella(at)helsinki.fi)

Due date

20.02.2022 23:59 EET

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Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Data Analytics at Cleveland State University

 

The Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences of Cleveland State University invites applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position in Environmental Science and Data Analytics. The appointment will begin August 16, 2021.

Primary duties include conducting research and teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Environmental Science. Excellent opportunities for collaboration and outreach beyond the department exist within the intercollege Center for Research on the Urban Environment (https://www.csuohio.edu/crue) and the new Center for Applied Data Analysis and Modeling (https://academic.csuohio.edu/ryan_s/ADAM/adam.html). CSU also anticipates hiring up to three other faculty (in 2021) with expertise in applied statistics, data analytics, and/or bioinformatics. Regionally, there are diverse options for collaboration with a variety of other institutions that conduct research and manage natural resources, including the Holden Arboretum, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Cleveland Water Alliance, and NASA Glenn Research Center, as well as with nearby universities (e.g., Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University). Salary is commensurate with qualifications and competitive with other research-intensive universities. Substantial startup funds are available, proportional to potential for acquiring external funding.

Minimum qualifications include:
• a Ph.D. in environmental science, earth science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related discipline
• two years of postdoctoral research experience, or equivalent, accumulated by the hiring date (August, 2021)
• experience with diverse forms of environmental data and tools for data analysis, visualization and modeling, including spatial data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• intent and potential to teach courses on applications of remote sensing and GIS for ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, and/or other applied sciences

Preferred qualifications include:
• more than two years of experience as a postdoctoral researcher, or equivalent in environmental science, earth science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
• competence using freeware for data management, analysis, and visualization (e.g., R, QGIS, Python, mySQL), or other widely utilized tools for data analytics (e.g., MATLAB, ArcGIS)
• skill with emerging and widely applicable tools (e.g., remote sensing, machine learning)
• intent and potential to acquire external funding (e.g., from NSF, USDA, EPA, and/or NIEHS)
• authorship of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals
• substantial teaching experience (e.g., as an instructor of an undergraduate course)
• intent and potential to help develop one or more courses for a new ‘data analytics’ track for environmental science students (BS & MS), or for other interdisciplinary degree programs
• expertise that is complementary to other CSU faculty and research partners in the region (e.g., urban ecosystems, global change, macroecology, environmental pollution, restoration ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, natural resource management, population ecology)
• intent and potential to positively engage diverse students within CSU’s academic community

CSU is a young (est. in 1964), rapidly evolving university with a growing research profile. Among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission, providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research, CSU is ranked 18th in the U.S., first in Ohio Our downtown campus and Cleveland itself have been noted for their substantial revitalization. The region offers diverse recreational opportunities and cultural activities, and incredibly affordable housing in a variety of neighborhoods within a short drive or ride on a bike, bus, or train. For more information, see:

https://www.csuohio.edu/about-csu

https://www.engagecsu.com/visit

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/06/29/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-cleveland.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/07/travel/cleveland-cuyahoga-river-pollution.html

https://www.thisiscleveland.com/things-to-do

https://www.thisiscleveland.com/blog/august-2019/48-hours-in-cle-parks

https://www.bikecleveland.org/resources/getting-around-bike/

http://www.riderta.com/

Review of applications will begin on February 8th, 2021 and preference will be given to candidates with applications that are complete by that date. A complete application requires submission of a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, an unofficial transcript and/or a summary of graduate coursework, and receipt of letters from three references. Successful candidates will use these application materials to collectively demonstrate the extent to which they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. In your application, you must explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s diverse community. For applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience, note how your work will contribute to CSU’s commitment to diversity and mission as an urban serving university.

For details on the application process, see http://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/13513. Inquiries about the job, application process, university, or region may be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Kevin Mueller (k.mueller89@csuohio.edu)

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

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