Limnology Jobs & Studentships
Updated: 31 March 2008
Notices on the availability of limnologically-oriented jobs and graduate student opportunities are accepted. There is no charge for the service at this time, which is available to SIL members and non-members. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Those deemed inappropriate to the SIL mandate will be rejected at the discretion of the SILNews Editor.
Submissions should include: 1) a short title describing the position (job or graduate studentship), 2) location and duration of the position, 3) closing date for applications, 4) a short paragraph describing the position, including any citizenship, educational or employment prerequisites, and 5) information on where potential applicants may obtain further information, including names of contact persons, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and web site addresses, where appropriate.
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Research Biologist (Limnology, Quantitative Ecology)
Duration: permanent
Location: Cultus Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Close date: 9 April 2008The successful candidate will lead a limnological research group based at the Cultus Lake Salmon Research Laboratory, a science facility of Fisheries & Oceans Canada in British Columbia, approximately 100 kms from Vancouver.
Research will focus on assessing the productive capacity and limiting factors of sockeye salmon nursery lakes in British Columbia. The position will lead or be involved in multidisciplinary research projects on a wide variety of B.C. lakes. The position will also be responsible for ongoing maintenance and analysis of an extensive limnological database. Responsibilities will include providing advice to both internal and external clients, and publishing results of the research.
To see the posting: Go to the Canadian Public Service job website at www.jobs.gc.ca and follow the links (Find a Job, Current Opportunities) and search for job: DFO08J-006661-000431
The job is open to all qualified to work in Canada, nationwide. Closing date is April 9 but may be extended.
Contact person:
Jeremy Hume
4222 Columbia Valley Highway
Cultus Lake, BC
Canada
Telephone: 604-824-4705
Fax: 604-858-3757
Email: jeremy.hume@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Assistant Professor, Hydrology
Duration: tenure track
Location: Murray State Univesity, Murray, KY, USA
Close date: 18 April 2008Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor level position to begin August 2008. The Department of Geosciences offers undergraduate degrees in Geosciences with options in environmental geology, earth science, earth science teacher certification, geoarchaeology, geographic information science (geography) and a Masters in Geosciences focusing upon GIS and remote sensing of natural resources. The department's academic programs are enhanced by the research capabilities of the Mid-America Remote sensing Center (MARC), and the Commonwealth Center of Excellence for Reservoir Research (CRR) where water and terrestrial research is conducted. The department will soon be collaborating with the USGS which is establishing an office on the Murray State campus.
Qualifications: Ph.D. required. The candidate must have excellent teaching skills that include use of modern classroom technologies. Must provide evidence of teaching excellence and have research potential in hydrology and/or hydrogeology as evidenced by publication or other scholarly activity. Experience with remote sensing and GIS methodologies is preferred. Post-doctoral experience preferred. ABD’s with a documented plan of completion by date of appointment will be considered.
Responsibilities: Teach courses in hydrology and/or hydrogeology, introductory courses in geology or earth science, and specialty courses. Conduct research, pursue external funding and supervise student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement of teaching and research interests, copies of transcripts and three letters of reference to:
Dr. George Kipphut
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Geosciences
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
Telephone: 270-809-2847
E-mail: george.kipphut@murraystate.eduWomen and minorities are encouraged!
Joint Master: Ecocatch - Ecological Management of Catchments in Europe
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Location: Joint Master Programme, a cooperation between 8 European universities (www.ecocatch.eu/universities)
Close date: Varying dates at the different partner universitiesThe catchment an area that is drained by a river has become the basic unit for planning of a future sustainable society since the Water Framework Directive (WFD) has been adopted by EU. The WFD aims at making all water bodies of good qualitative and quantitative status and to protect and use the water resources in an ecological and sustainable way. Hence, there is an urgent need for professionals handling the implementation of the WFD.
The Ecocatch programme will make you acquainted with the ideas of the directive and familiar with the various environmental conditions prevailing in different parts of Europe. Most uniquely, you will learn to integrate the effects of all different ecosystems that the water passes through on the way from the source to the sea. You collaborate with students from different European countries, learning from each other and enjoying studying together.
The programme’s unique broad-based approach and the international European embedding of our programme means that with a European Master's degree in ‘Ecocatch’ under your belt, you will be well equipped to conduct research at universities and other research institutes (e.g. those affiliated with the National Academies of Arts and Sciences) across Europe. You can also aim for a career in central or regional government (e.g. at the ministries of environment or agriculture), at water boards, private companies or consultancies, conservation organisations or non-governmental organisations. Given that the Water Framework Directive is mandatory and is urgently required throughout Europe, the demand for graduates with a Master’s in the ecological management of catchments is considerable.
More info is available at the Ecocatch website: www.ecocatch.eu
Senior Scientist Position (m/f)
Duration: two years with tenure-track option
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Close date: until position is filled (posted 4 December 2007)The Department of System Ecotoxicology invites applications for a Senior Scientist Position (m/f), ecologist with interest in ecotoxicology, databases, GIS, and modelling to commence at the earliest date. The appointment is for 2 years with a tenure track option.
The successful candidate will be integrated in an international known research group assessing the ecological effects of environmental stressors and toxicants on aquatic organisms. The outcomes of the investigations on individuals, populations and communities contribute to the understanding of ecosystem functioning and cumulative risk assessment considering factors such as changing climatic conditions. The applicant will integrate laboratory and field data and extrapolate and visualise results to the landscape level using GIS (i.e. ArcView/ArcGis). Strong interests in investigating ecological and ecotoxicological processes, using databases, GIS and modelling are required. In addition the candidate will apply for and mange third-party funds, conduct partly own research and head a small research team. Excellent English language skills are required, German speaking is not necessary.
The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVÖD.
The Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified.
For further Information please contact (see also: http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=2122) Dr. Matthias Liess phone: 0049 341 235-2329, secretary: -2309, e-mail: matthias.liess@ufz.de
Application assessment will start immediately and remains open until the position is filled.
Please send your complete application documents (curriculum vitae, picture, a list of publications, a short summary of research interests, and the names (and e-mail address) of at least two references) under the code digit 108/2007 by mail to matthias.liess@ufz.de.
Being an international research competence centre, the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research UFZ is investigating the interaction between man and environment in used and disturbed landscapes. The centre develops concepts and methods to assure a healthy environment for future generations. The UFZ located in Leipzig, Halle and Magdeburg is a member of the Helmholtz-Association (HGF).
MSc in Aquatic Resource Management
Duration: One year full time
Location: Kings College London (KCL) England and the University Marine Biological Station Millport (UMBSM) Scotland.The course is designed for those seeking vocational employment or research opportunities within the broad field of freshwater, estuarine and marine resources, their development conservation, regulation and management. A key feature of the course is the three month project placement (internship) within an organisation engaged in aquatic management or research.
The course has developed extensive links with the Environment Agency, other government agencies and departments, environmental consultancies and water utilities who provide a wide range of visiting lecturers in addition to placement opportunities. The course also has an outstanding employment record with over 90% of graduates gaining employment in the water management or research fields.
NERC studentships and departmental bursaries are available. For further details, course brochure or application form visit:
www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/sspp/geography/masters/aquatic.htmlContact person:
Dr Tony Bark
Department of Geography
Kings College London
150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NN
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7848 4403
Email: tony.bark@kcl.ac.uk
Ph.D Student, Paleoclimatology/Paleolimnology
Duration: 3 years
Location: INRS, Québec, Canada
Close date: noneThis project will be part of a multi-proxy study using chironomids, pollen, diatoms, grain size analysis and pigment analysis to reconstruct climate change through the Holocene. Students can chose between chironomids, pollen or diatom analysis. The project will include extensive fieldwork from spring to autumn 2004 to develop a training set in Quebec.
Short courses (2 weeks to a few months) with other specialists can be taken to improve the students's knowledge in taxonomy (e.g., in London for chironomids; in Ontario for diatoms; in Switzerland for pollen).
This project also includes a close collaboration with hydrologists at INRS to model the effect of climate change (past and future) on lake ecosystems in Quebec. This is a good opportunity for students be part of a multidisciplinary research project.
Contact person:
Isabelle Larocque
INRS-ETE, 2800 rue Einstein
Québec
Canada
Telephone: 1-418-654-3115
Fax: 1-418-654-2600
E-mail: isabelle_larocque@inrs-ete.uquebec.ca
MSc in Freshwater and Coastal Sciences
Duration: Can be taken as a one year full-time programme or on a part-time basis.
Location: The course is jointly convened by School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) and the Department of Geography, University College London (UCL)Aquatic ecosystems are vital global resources. However, issues such as habitat degradation, pollution, species introductions and climate change, severely threaten their ecological integrity and sustainability. The MSc in Freshwater and Coastal Sciences (FACS) aims to provide students with the necessary skills to understand and tackle these issues.
The programme is taught jointly by staff from the School of Biological & Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the Department of Geography at University College London (UCL). Together these two institutions offer possibly the best range of expertise in the aquatic ecosystem sciences within any UK university. This is further complemented by the involvement of staff from other departments (UCL Biology) and organisations such as the UK Environment Agency, NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), the National Park authorities.
A wide range of systems are covered, from headwater streams, through rivers, lakes and estuaries to coasts. Field work is a key feature of many modules and is continued via a substantive individual research project, providing students with key independent research skills for further PhD research and hence into academia, or for prospective employment in the applied sector.
For more information:
Mrs Maggie Moran
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Rd
London, United Kingdom
Telephone: 44 (0)20 7882 3012
Email: sbcs-pgadmissions@qmul.ac.uk