Job Postings: Faculty Positions, Postdoctoral Fellowships and JAMSTEC Scientist Positions

1) 2016 Exploration Postdoctoral Fellowships – School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University

2) Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Earth & Environmental Sciences Lehigh University

3) Scientist or Technical Scientist – Research area, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

4) Assistant Professor Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Hydrogeology/Groundwater Modeling) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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1) 2016 Exploration Postdoctoral Fellowships

Dear Colleagues,

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for the position of Exploration Postdoctoral Fellow. The fellowship provides opportunities for outstanding early-career scientists and engineers emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.  Research areas within SESE encompass astrobiology, astrophysics and cosmology, earth and planetary sciences, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education.

Incoming Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $61,000 with health benefits, plus $9,000 per year in discretionary research funds.  A relocation allowance of up to $2,500 will be provided.  Appointments will be for up to three years and shall commence on or around July 1, 2016.

A full description of the application process is available at:

http://sese.asu.edu/ExplorationPostdocFellowships

ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce.

Sincerely,

http://loco.lab.asu.edu

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2) Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Earth & Environmental Sciences Lehigh University

Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure track position in earth and environmental sciences at the assistant professor level. We seek individuals who will establish an internationally recognized externally funded research program. We are especially interested in candidates working across disciplinary boundaries or in emerging areas of earth and environmental sciences whose expertise contributes to department strengths.

Lehigh University and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences have a strong commitment to the inclusion and engagement of our growing population of diverse students. We particularly seek candidates who will successfully serve as mentors and role models for students belonging to groups that are traditionally underrepresented in earth and environmental sciences.

Successful candidates will have a PhD, research expertise that contributes to department strengths, a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The department expects several faculty positions to become available in the next 5 years.

Applications should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, statements of research and teaching interests, and a description of experience and vision for enhancing participation of traditionally underrepresented groups to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5945. To ensure full consideration the application should be received by November 1, 2015.

For additional Information contact Anne Meltzer, Search Committee Chair, EES Dept., 1 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem PA 18015-3001, ameltzer@lehigh.edu and see the EES department web pages, http://www.ees.lehigh.edu/.

The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Lehigh University is a recipient of a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html.

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3) Scientist or Technical Scientist – Research area, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

We are soliciting applications for Scientists or Technical Scientists, who will take part in the third medium-term plan.

Research Description:

*Research and Development on air-sea interaction and boundary layer measurement in the tropical and subtropical regions,

*Research and Development on the chemistry of soft materials under reaction conditions mimicking deep-sea extreme environments,

*Research and Development on geochemical processes of submarine resources based on mechanisms of element concentration caused by marine environmental change,

*Research and Development on biogeochemical processes using organic matter from sediment and organisms,

*Research and Development on advanced engineering work technology for the deep-sea environment

Any scientific research field related to oceanography or the earth sciences.

Scientist: To contribute to the Agency, a Scientist should be able to perform world-leading research independently and share the results through scientific publications.

Technical Scientist: To contribute to the Agency, a Technical Scientist is expected to take a leading role in research, technology development, and technology innovation.

Requirements:

Scientist: The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. and a strong record in a closely related research field.

Technical Scientist: The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. and a strong record in a closely related research and development field.

Work Place:

Working Conditions & Contract Period:

(1) Number of positions: Several positions as a Scientist or Technical Scientist

(2) Type of contractTenure-track fixed-term employee

(3) Working Hours: Discretionary labor system

(4) Contract Period: Period of employment is from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021.

Salary:

Annual salary (paid in 1/12 equal monthly payments) e.g., JPY 6,000,000

Terms of Employment:

(1) Upon appointment, the successful applicant will receive a relocation allowance in accordance with the bylaws of JAMSTEC.

(2) An allowance for commuting expenses will be provided.

(3) The employee and JAMSTEC will share the premiums for social insurance and labor insurance in the proportion specified by the current statute.

(4) The JAMSTEC employee cooperative provides various subsidies for mutual aid and welfare services.

(5) A housing lease service is available in accordance with the bylaws of JAMSTEC.

(6) Holidays and vacations: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end, and New Year holidays. Annual vacations with pay, special vacations, leave of absence to care for a family member, and maternity leave are provided.

Application Procedure:

(1) Required documents

a) A CV (1 copy). A valid email and home address must be provided.

*Please specify whether you are applying for the “Scientist” or “Technical Scientist” position.

*Please include contact information for two references. These persons should be someone other than the person mentioned in g) below and should not be employees or Visiting Scientists of JAMSTEC.

b) A summary of your research (1 copy, A4 size, 1 page)

c) Your research plan at JAMSTEC (1 copy, A4 size, 1 page)

d) Publication (achievement) list including thesis titles (1 copy)

*Please list publications in refereed (peer-reviewed) journals separately from unrefereed publications (1 copy).

e) A list of competitive research funds awarded to the applicant (1 copy)

f) Two (or fewer) representative publications (1 copy).

g) Two letters of recommendation from two senior research scientists (1 letter from each). The person providing the recommendation should send the letter directly to JAMSTEC by POST. The applicant’s name should be written on the envelope. Letters of recommendation written by a JAMSTEC employee or JAMSTEC Visiting Scientist will not be accepted.

(2) Submission:

The required documents must be sent by POST and should reach JAMSTEC on or before the closing date. Documents in electronic format will NOT be accepted.

*Please write “PERSONNEL, FY2016 Fixed-term employee, Research Area, JAMSTEC” (in red) on the front of the envelope. Registered mail is recommended for confirming receipt of your application (no acknowledgement will be provided).

(3) Interview and appointment

Applicants will be selected based on submitted application materials, followed by an interview. Currently, interviews are scheduled in December, 2015 – January, 2016. The successful applicant is expected to join us on April 1, 2016.

*A travel allowance is available for applicants from abroad, but only under certain circumstances.

Closing date:

November 5, 2015 (The application documents must arrive at JAMSTEC by this date.)

*If there are fewer applications than expected, the closing date may be extended.

Contact (application documents must be sent to this address):

Remarks:

(1) Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.

(2) Submitted documents will be managed safely according to strict rules. Personal information received during the recruiting process will be used only for recruitment screening and appointment procedures and not for any other purposes.

(3) The successful applicant should submit a certificate documenting his/her health upon appointment.

(4) Withdrawal of the application must be done by written notice.

(5) The above conditions may be changed at the discretion of the agency.

(6) For non-Japanese speakers, the interview and daily work will be conducted in English.

The Japanese government encourages social advancement of women. In accordance with this principle, in this call for applicants, JAMSTEC encourages all qualified female researchers to apply. If a male and a female applicant are evaluated equally, we will select the female applicant.

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4) Assistant Professor Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Hydrogeology/Groundwater Modeling) – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Applications are invited for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching and curricular development of undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and direct graduate students, and to develop a rigorous research program that is supported by external funding. It is expected that the research program will focus on the responses of groundwater systems to climate change. Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary water and climate research efforts within Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and across the university will be considered as an advantage. The candidate should demonstrate strong potential for research and teaching and must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field at the time of appointment.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers B.S. degrees in Geology and Meteorology-Climatology, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Primary research areas within the geological sciences include hydrogeological sciences, sedimentary geology, paleontology and paleobiology, petroleum geosciences, and geobiology. Research in atmospheric sciences is focused on meteorological hazards, climate change, and remote sensing. Additional information about our department can be found on our web site: http://eas.unl.edu.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu, search for requisition #F_XXXXX and complete the “faculty/administrative form”. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three references via the above website. We will begin to review applications on October 31, 2015, but the position will remain open until it is filled.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

For further information, contact Dr. Richard Kettler, Search Committee Chair by email, phone, or mail at: rkettler1@unl.edu, 1-402-472-0882; Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 214 Bessey Hall, Lincoln NE 68588-0340.

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