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Jobs
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Richard Foster Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University, USA (15 January, 2025)
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University (http://earth.yale.edu) announces a competition for the Richard Foster Flint Postdoctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with research interests in climatic processes, Cenozoic paleoclimate, historical climate records, and future climate predictions. Specific research areas include, but are not limited to, glaciology; climatology; atmospheric and oceanic circulation; low-temperature geochemistry; paleobiological and paleoecological responses to climate change; and coupling between tectonic, climatic, environmental, and biotic processes. The Postdoctoral Associate position is awarded for one year, subject to renewal for a maximum of two years, providing a stipend ($68,000/yr) and research funds ($7,000/yr), plus health-care benefits and limited funds for relocation expenses. Applicants should contact a sponsor in the Department to discuss potential research projects and to arrange for an endorsement letter (max 1 page) from the faculty sponsor. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a short (2–3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research (including potential broader impacts) and a curriculum vitae with a full list of publications via Interfolio. Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other positive societal benefits. Furthermore, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference; letters are due with the application (by January 15, 2025). To arrange for letter submission, applicants should enter the names and email addresses of their three letter writers and one sponsoring faculty member in Interfolio; the system will then request the letters directly from the letter writers. Applications should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/157824. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 15, 2025, and successful candidates are expected to begin their program at Yale between July 1 and December 31, 2025. Applicants should have a PhD or should be a 2025-degree candidate, and they need to have documentation of degree completion by the time they start. Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Laura Myer, Chair’s Assistant (laura.myer@yale.edu).
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Postdoc position to study mechanisms of water mass transformation in the Southeast Pacific Ocean and their role in ocean-atmosphere coupling, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), Germany (deadline: 15 January, 2025)
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Postdoctoral Position in Ocean Dynamics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA (deadline: 4 January, 2025)
A postdoctoral scholar position is available to work with Paola Cessi on the global oceanic circulation, with special emphasis on the abyssal component. The approach is to use a range of models and data sets (conceptual models, primitive-equations computations, state estimates) and diagnostics (Eulerian and Lagrangian), to understand the mass, buoyancy, temperature and salinity three-dimensional exchanges in the abyssal overturning circulation.
Required qualifications: A doctoral degree in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences or related fields; Programming experience in at least one general purpose language
Preferred qualifications: Previous experience with ocean GCMs; Experience with high-performance parallel computing
Appointment: for two years, renewable to a third year.
Salary depends on qualifications: The minimum annual stipend is $66,737 for the first year, with minimum 3.7% yearly increases. Health/vision/dental benefits are included. There is also support for attendance to conferences and publication charges.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research interests, a summary of doctoral dissertation and at least two letters of recommendation. Deadline for applications is January 4, 2025. Please send applications to Paola Cessi at pcessi@ucsd.edu
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3 Postdoc positions at ENS/PSL, CNRS, and IPSL, Paris
we have three 2-year Postdoc position available at ENS/PSL, CNRS, and IPSL in Paris, within the statistical physics and climate group.
1. Within the ClimTip European project: Studying the sub polar gyre and AMOC tipping points using machine learning and rare events algorithms urlr.me/qndB4
2. Theory and methodologies to improve rare events algorithms for studying rare and extreme climate events, using machine learning and emulators with application to extreme heatwaves or droughts urlr.me/LrtZG
3. New mathematical and statistical physics approaches to study future scenario and the resilience of the electric system urlr.me/WXx3n
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Postdoctoral fellowship, Yale University, USA (deadline: 15 January 2025)
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University (http://earth.yale.edu) announces a competition for the Brian J. and H. Catherine W. Skinner Postdoctoral Fellowship. We welcome applicants with research interests across the full range of disciplines within Earth and planetary sciences, including studies of geophysics, planetary sciences, tectonics, oceans, atmosphere, climate dynamics, geochemistry, paleoclimatology, paleontology, geobiology, and the evolution of life. The Postdoctoral Associate position is awarded for one year, subject to renewal for a maximum of two years, providing a stipend ($68,000/yr) and research funds ($7,000/yr), plus health-care benefits and limited funds for relocation expenses. Applicants should contact a sponsor in the Department to discuss potential research projects and to arrange for an endorsement letter (max 1 page) from the faculty sponsor. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a short (2–3 page) statement of research interests and proposed research (including potential broader impacts) and a curriculum vitae with a full list of publications via Interfolio. Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other positive societal benefits. Furthermore, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference; letters are due with the application (by January 15, 2025). To arrange for letter submission, applicants should enter the names and email addresses of their three letter writers and one sponsoring faculty member in Interfolio; the system will then request the letters directly from the letter writers. Applications should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/157818. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 15, 2025, and successful candidates are expected to begin their program at Yale between July 1 and December 31, 2025. Applicants should have a recent (within three years at the time of application) PhD or should be a 2025-degree candidate, and they need to have documentation of degree completion by the time they start. Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Laura Myer, Chair’s Assistant (laura.myer@yale.edu).
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oceanographic & Atmospheric Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, USA
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Dr. George S. Benton Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oceanographic & Atmospheric Sciences. We seek outstanding individuals with a recent Ph.D. in oceanographic sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related field, and with strong links to departmental research interests. Candidates for the Fellowship should be engaged in research on the science of climate change, with an emphasis on process-based understanding of the climate system, in particular the ocean and atmosphere. Research relevant to problems of anthropogenic change and/or that deploys interdisciplinary approaches is particularly welcome. Information on our department and its research activities can be found at https://eps.jhu.edu/. Applicants should contact faculty with whom they are interested in working before applying. For more information see http://apply.interfolio.com/157591 Consideration of applications will begin December 13th, 2024.
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Darryn Waugh
Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
https://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/waugh/
waugh@jhu.edu
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Postdoctoral opening on snow processes, Dartmouth College, USA
Dear colleagues,
We are searching for one or more postdoctoral researchers to join us in the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The focus of the projects are on snow sintering and meltwater flow through snow. The ideal candidate will build on their background in applied mathematics, physics, earth science, or engineering to develop new models for snow evolution on the surface of glaciers. We will work together to find a project of mutual interest and the successful applicants will be encouraged to develop their own ideas.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with a broad spectrum of experience and identity.
Dartmouth is an R1 research institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, on the unceded ancestral and contemporary lands of the Abenaki Nation. Situated on the Connecticut River and the Appalachian Trail, there are opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding region including hiking, running, canoeing, skiing, and cycling. Locally there are many trails, as well as the Green and White Mountains about 1-2 hours afield. Additionally, Hanover is 2.5 hours from Boston, MA and 3.5 hours from Montreal, QC.
Cheers,
Colin
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Dr. Colin R. Meyer
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College
engineering.dartmouth.edu/community/faculty/colin-meyer
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Postdoctoral fellowship position focused on advancing Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR), Dalhousie University, Canada
We are pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship position focused on advancing Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) through the study of particle transport and fluid mechanics processes. This fellowship includes a unique professional development curriculum and offers an evenly balanced experience between academia and industry. The successful candidate will be co-advised by Prof. Adam Jiankang Yang at Dalhousie University and SinkCo Labs, an industry leader in mCDR technology.
Research Focus:
The ocean’s biological pump removes CO₂ from the atmosphere via phytoplankton, but only 1% of that carbon reaches deep-sea sediments, leaving significant potential for further carbon storage in the ocean, which covers 70% of the Earth’s surface. Our carbon sequestration technology accelerates this natural process by storing remnant biomass in marine sediments. The research will focus on the transport of particles and associated fluid mechanics during biomass injection into sediment mud, a novel approach to mCDR.
Salary and Support:
- Minimum salary of $70,000 CAD per year (up to two years, subject to approval).
- Up to $5,000 CAD for research expenses.
- $3,000 CAD for professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV, contact information for two referees, and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Adam Jiankang Yang (jiankang.yang@dal.ca) or Dr. Brenna Boehman (brenna@sinkcolabs.com).
Location:
The research will be based at the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering at Dalhousie University, with field pilot operations in the Gulf of Mexico conducted by SinkCo Labs. Potential collaboration opportunities exist with Prof. Christine Baker at Stanford University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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Funding Opportunities
| Name of program | Funding agency | What is funded | Who can apply | Deadline |
| Personal overseas grant PhD and Post Doc | NFR | Travel & accommodation (3-12 months) | PhD/Post Doc financed by NFR | open-ended |
| IIASA Young Scientist Summer Program | IIASA/NFR | Travel & accommodation (3 months) | PhD students | January |
| ERASMUS+ | EC | Mobility within ERASMUS network | PhD students | variable |
| The Aurora and DAAD Mobility Programmes | NFR | Travel & accommodation to France/Germany | Researchers & PhD students | September |
| Fulbrightstipendet | US-Norway Fulbright Foundation | Funding for research mobility to the USA | PhD & master students (only for Norwegian citizens) | October |
| Arctic Field Grant (AFG) | NFR | Funding for fieldwork in Svalbard | PhD & master students | November |
| Support for events | NFR | Support to organise conferences, workshops and seminars | Researchers & PhD students | open-ended |
*Programs may not have open calls every year, and deadlines may be variable. Check the website of the funding program for updated information*