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]]> 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 honors introductory lab section and at least one section of the introductory oceanography lecture course per semester, coordinate lab class scheduling, and train/mentor graduate student Teaching Assistants. The candidate would be expected to revise and develop lab curricula based on current pedagogical research and will be encouraged to publish results and/or seek extramural funding to explore cutting-edge teaching technologies or practices. While the instructor position is a 12-month instructional appointment, the candidate is also encouraged to engage in oceanographic research and collaborations.

PhD in Oceanography, Geosciences or related discipline. Lab experience preferred, teaching experience required: 1 year (2 semesters) as a main instructor of a course or 4 semesters (2 years) as a teaching assistant.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to Dr. Shari Yvon-Lewis,(sylewis@geos.tamu.edu) Search committee chair, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, 1204 Eller O&M Bldg., College Station TX, 77843-3146. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. Texas A&M University also has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career partners (hr.tamu.edu/employment/dual-career.html).

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]]> 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 warming features considerable spatial variations, and regional patterns of ocean warming are important for changes in atmospheric convection and tropical cyclones. The project aims to understand ocean-atmosphere dynamical feedbacks in regional climate response to global warming. Experiments with the NCAR CESM are planned so interest and experience in numerical modeling are desirable.

Applications should include Curriculum Vitae with a publications list, and a statement of research interest. The latter (~2 pages long) should describe previous and current research activities, and outline the research to be pursued at Scripps. Please e-mail your application package to sio.clim.pd@gmail.com . Please arrange three letters of reference to be e-mailed directly to the same address. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2013 but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The position may start on July 1, 2013 or a mutually agreeable date.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in ocean, atmospheric, climate sciences, or a related field. Initial appointment is for one year and renewable for another year, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. The position is based at UCSD but will involve close collaborations with George Mason University and NCAR. Inquiries may be directed to Shang-Ping Xie (sxie@ucsd.edu), or Jian Lu (jianlu@cola.iges.org). To find more about PIs’ research activities, please visit: http://iprc.soest.hawaii.edu/~xie/, and http://mason.gmu.edu/~jlu2/.

UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

They are seeking students . . . → Read More: 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 with a BSc or Master’s degree in oceanography, engineering, physics, meteorology or quantitative Earth Sciences. Inquiries should be directed to jaime.palter@mcgill.ca. Application procedures are outlined at http://www.mcgill.ca/meteo/students/graduate#Application_Procedure.

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]]> 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 Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK’s leading centre for sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. Working closely with its partners and associates it provides capability to meet the needs across the UK marine science community.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join a new project examining the Earth’s heat budget. Recent results suggest that, while the rate at which energy enters the top of the atmosphere is rising, the energy accumulating in the upper ocean appears to have risen less quickly since 2003 than in previous decades. The period (a so-called hiatus period) is characterized by stable surface temperatures but increasing sea level and atmospheric CO2.

The post is based in the Marine Physics and Ocean Climate Group at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. You will join the Ocean Circulation and Processes group, home to the UK’s National Capability in Argo and Repeat hydrography and the UK contribution to the RAPID-MOC array. You will collaborate with other members of the DEEP-C (Diagnosing Earth’s Energy Pathways in the Climate system) project at the University of Reading and the Met Office as well as other UK and international scientists where appropriate. There will be an opportunity to take part in a major research cruise gathering new ocean climate data.

You will generate global estimates of full-depth ocean heat content (OHC) using in situ data including Argo and hydrographic data; the spatial distribution of OHC since 2000 is of particular interest in order to describe and understand the recent hiatus.

Candidates should have a PhD, or equivalent research experience, in Physical Oceanography. They should have experience of analysis of in situ oceanographic data.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr. Elaine McDonagh, e.mcdonagh@noc.ac.uk

The post is funded by a Standard Research Grant from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), for a period of three years, and is available from 1st July 2013. The appointment will be at NERC Band 6 with a salary range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum. NERC provides benefits that include a RCUK pension scheme and a generous leave scheme offering up to 30 days leave and a further 10.5 Public/privilege days. Opportunities for further training and development are supported.

Further information on the application process, including a job specification, is on the Research Council’s Shared Service Centre recruitment site http://topcareer.jobs/. Please quote reference number IRC85049 on all correspondence.  Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 00 44 (0) 1793 867003.

Closing date: 14 April 2013.

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]]> 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 held on the weekend prior to the GRC. The Gordon Research Seminar is a meeting of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars working on coastal ocean circulation, and provides them with an opportunity to present and discuss their work with their peers. The 2013 Coastal Ocean Circulation GRS will feature talks and posters that examine the physical dynamics of estuaries and the coastal ocean, including scientific advances from observational, numerical and theoretical analyses. Attendees of the Gordon Research Seminar are strongly encouraged to also attend the Gordon Research Conference to interact with scientists from a broad set of career stages.

The Gordon Research Seminar and Conference will bring together a diverse collection of physical oceanographers, including experimentalists, modelers, and theoreticians, who are at the forefront of their fields. The Conference and Seminar will feature opportunities for informal interactions that exploit the recreational facilities of the conference site and the beautiful coast of Maine.

For more information, and to apply please visit: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2013&program=grs_coast