Post-doctoral Position – McGill University

The McGill AOS (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) Physical Oceanography and Bioegochemistry Research Group seeks a motivated and independent postdoctoral research associate to study ocean circulation, climate and/or biogeochemistry. Current research areas are in glider-based field research, the Labrador Sea, and synthesis of global climate models and large-scale observational data sets.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. . . . → Read More: Post-doctoral Position – McGill University

Physical Oceanographer Position – British Antarctic Survey

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

We are looking to appoint a Physical Oceanographer to a senior post within the Open . . . → Read More: Physical Oceanographer Position – British Antarctic Survey

Women in Oceanography

Lisa Beal from University of Miami, RSMAS has long been involved in MPOWIR as a mentor group leader.  As she states in the video below, “I think it’s really important for women to have role models that are women.” See Lisa and her team of scientists from RSMAS talk about women in science, and see . . . → Read More: Women in Oceanography

Instructional Assistant Professor in Oceanography – Texas A&M University

The department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University invites application for a 12-month, non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor in Oceanography. This position is targeted to begin June 2013.

We seek an energetic educator to develop and oversee a cutting-edge introductory oceanography lab course and contribute to introductory oceanography instruction. The primary responsibilities include: teaching one . . . → Read More: Instructional Assistant Professor in Oceanography – Texas A&M University

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

An NSF-supported postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego to conduct innovative and independent research in climate change dynamics and ocean-atmospheric feedbacks.

Predicting regional climate change under global warming and evaluating the associated uncertainty represent a great challenge for climate science. Recent studies show that sea surface . . . → Read More: Postdoctoral Fellowship – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

McGill University – PhD opportunity

Applications are invited for one to two PhD students to join McGill’s Ocean Circulation and Biogeochemistry Research Group (http://www.meteo.mcgill.ca/~palter/McGill/Home.html) . The successful applicant will do field work, data analysis, and use numerical models to understand the physical processes affecting the transport of freshwater, oxygen, nutrients and carbon in the Labrador Sea.

They are seeking students . . . → Read More: McGill University – PhD opportunity

Postdoctoral Research Assistant – National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Marine Physics and Ocean Climate, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

The National Oceanography Centre, part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world. With sites in . . . → Read More: Postdoctoral Research Assistant – National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Postdoctoral Position – The Nucleo Milenio Center for Marine Conservation of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

The Marine Conservation Center is a scientific program focused on understanding the ecology and oceanography of coastal marine communities and their interaction with the heterogeneous artisanal management and social landscape. The center is based at the Estación Costera de Investigaciones Marinas in Las Cruces and is conformed by an interdisciplinary team of leading research ecologists, . . . → Read More: Postdoctoral Position – The Nucleo Milenio Center for Marine Conservation of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Innovation in Graduate Education Challenge

Our world is changing faster than ever before–technology is developing at an unprecedented rate and the world faces extraordinary challenges with solutions based in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). What is needed to prepare STEM graduate students to meet these modern day challenges? Fundamental changes are also occurring in the career options for STEM . . . → Read More: Innovation in Graduate Education Challenge

Coastal Ocean Circulation – Gordon Research Seminar

The Gordon Research Seminar on Coastal Ocean Circulation is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.

In 2013, the Coastal Ocean Circulation Gordon Research Conference will be supplemented by a Gordon Research Seminar to be . . . → Read More: Coastal Ocean Circulation – Gordon Research Seminar