Faculty Positions – Stony Brook University

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University invites applications for three tenure track positions, one in Atmospheric Sciences (F-7098-12-01), one in Physical Oceanography (F-7099-12-01), and one in Fisheries Ecology (F-7100-12-01), to begin as early as Fall 2012.  We welcome applicants in all areas of Atmospheric Sciences, Physical Oceanography, and . . . → Read More: Faculty Positions – Stony Brook University

Cruise Opportunity

Opportunities are available for students to participate in 2 cruises this spring as part of the US CLIVAR/CO2 Repeat Hydrography program. Multiple positions, including salary support, are available for graduate students to participate. These are repeats of WOCE lines A22 (66°W) and A20 (52°W) and will be conducted aboard the UNOLS ship R/V Atlantis. . . . → Read More: Cruise Opportunity

First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Science Foundation Family-Friendly Policy Rollout

The National Science Foundation has new family-friendly policies designed to reduce the number of women who abandon science careers. First Lady Michelle Obama introduces new policies that promote work-life balance.

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Oregon State University – Assistant Professor

As part of the Provost’s Faculty Investment Initiative, the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University invites applications for up to three full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with focus on high latitude studies.

We seek scholars who will develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research . . . → Read More: Oregon State University – Assistant Professor

Faculty Position – Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

Faculty Position in Physical Oceanography in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences of Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Oceanography, based at the Lamont- Doherty Earth Observatory (Palisades NY). The successful applicant . . . → Read More: Faculty Position – Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

University of Florida – Assistant or Associate Professor Position

University of Florida

Position Announcement – Assistant or Associate Professor

Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Program

The Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Program in the new Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin August . . . → Read More: University of Florida – Assistant or Associate Professor Position

Physics Today – The Problem with Problem Sets

Undergraduate physics problem sets and textbook examples often assume prior knowledge that is more common in men than in women. Could that difference be deterring women from pursuing careers in physics?

For Full Article: http://physicstoday.org/resource/1/phtoad/v64/i11/p49_s1

 

MPOWIR Mentor Groups

MPOWIR is currently enrolling new members in mentor groups.  This opportunity is open to all female physical oceanographers in the last year of a U.S. PhD program, a post-doctoral position, or an associate level position.  Don’t miss this opportunity to make connections, receive advice and strategies for professional success, and to share in the experience . . . → Read More: MPOWIR Mentor Groups

Stanford University tenure-track faculty position

Stanford Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Opening

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). We give high priority to the overall originality and promise of the candidate’s work rather than the candidate’s sub-area of specialization . . . → Read More: Stanford University tenure-track faculty position

Alternative Careers

Two resources on careers outside of academe: Link for alternative careers for oceanographers (from TOS): http://tos.org/resources/career_profiles.html Book on how to change careers (Fiske’s Put your science to work book published by AGU: https://www.associationsciences.org/agu/books.jsp?web_pack_cd=GESP0532952