[DIALOGnews] DIALOG and DISCCRS News 02/24/2006
Susan Bennett
bennetsk at whitman.edu
Fri Feb 24 16:12:47 CST 2006
DIALOG and DISCCRS News
02/24/2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCIENCE NEWS
Top political appointees in the NASA press office exerted strong
pressure during the 2004 presidential campaign to cut the flow of
news releases on glaciers, climate, pollution and other earth
sciences, public affairs officers at the agency say. by Andrew Revkin
- New York Times.
http://tinyurl.com/fyyfw
Jim Hansen's test and slides of his talk "Can We Still Avoid
Dangerous Human-Made Climate Change?" given at New School Univesity
are available as per below. Text is slightly modified (in italics)
from what was delivered orally.
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/newschool_text_and_slides.pdf
The National Marine Protected Areas Center has posted the final
report of the 'Regional Priorities for Social Science Research on
MPAs: Pacific Coast' workshop on its website:
http://www.mpa.gov/information_tools/social_science.html
SUMMER PROGRAMS, COURSES, INTERNSHIPS, MEETINGS, OPPORTUNITIES
Workshop: Theory and Use of Regional Climate Models (Italy)
http://cdsagenda5.ictp.trieste.it/full_display.php?smr=0&ida=a05206
JOBS
Postdoc Position EPA/NSF - Water Quality Trading Program
(see below)
Mexico - 2 Post-doc positions at UNAM (Mexico) in the Atmospheric
Sciences Center at UNAM
(see below)
Germany - Post-doc, Max-Planck Inst for Biogeochemistry - ground
based remote sensing of atmospheric greenhouse gases
(see below)
Research Coordinator, Univ of Northern British Columbia (Canada)
(see below)
University of Michigan postdoctoral fellowships
(see below)
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Postdoc Position EPA/NSF - Water Quality Trading Program
I'd like to call your attention to the following prestigious
postdoctoral position we have opening here. Please pass along to
qualified students interested in wetland preservation, water quality
policy, watershed management, and general sustainability issues.
The National Research Council of the National Academies of
Science is accepting applications for a postdoctoral research award
tenable at the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of
Research and Development, National Risk Management Research
Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH. Duration of award is one year, renewable
for up to three years maximum. Award includes competitive stipend,
relocation, professional travel and health insurance.
Focus of research will be the feasibility of using wetlands in a
water quality trading program. Wetland mitigation banking and
trading have been a part of land-use policy for more than a decade in
the US EPA's Office of Research and Development. Interest is in
determining the effectiveness of wetland offsets, trading and
mitigation as it pertains to the goals of the Clean Water Act.
Nonpoint source nutrient loading from urban and agricultural
interests that can be ameliorated by constructed or natural wetlands
is the primary impact being studied in this research. General areas
to be addressed include how discounting, intergenerational equity,
banking, spatial fragmentation, scaling issues, and trading ratios
figure into a successful wetland-based nutrient reduction incentive
program.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the NRC Web site
at www.national-academies.org/rap, select "Rap Search," select US
Environmental Protection Agency for "Agency Name" and Thurston for
"Adviser." Applications must be submitted online directly to the
NRC. CVs will not be accepted in lieu of online applications. Annual
application deadlines are May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1
for reviews in mid-June, mid-September, early January and mid-March.
Questions can be directed to 202-334-2760 or rap at nas.edu.
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Mexico - 2 Post-doc positions at UNAM (Mexico) in the Atmospheric
Sciences Center at UNAM
Post-doc positions at UNAM (Mexico)
Two 1-year positions (renewable) to study hurricanes in the
context of climate change are available with funding from the Inter-
American Institute for Climate Change Research (IAI) beginning 1
September 2006. Applicants with a recent Ph.D. should be familiar
with large scale climate data and/or climate model output. Please
send CV and the names of three references by April 15 to: Dr. G.
Raga, Centro de Ciencias de la Atmosfera, UNAM, Ciudad Universitaria,
04510 Mexico DF or via email: raga at servidor.unam.mx
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Germany - Post-doc, Max-Planck Inst for Biogeochemistry - ground
based remote sensing of atmospheric greenhouse gases
Post-doc, Max-Planck Inst for Biogeochemistry
The Max-Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) in Jena,
Germany, invites applications for a post-doctoral position at the
Biogeochemical Systems Department (http://www.bgc-jena.mpg.de/bgc-
systems ), on the topic of ground based remote sensing of greenhouse
gases in the atmosphere using high resolution solar absorption
spectroscopy in the near IR. Budgets of greenhouse gases and their
feedback with climate is one of the central activities at MPI Jena
MPI-BGC, and a major element of this research is focused on building
and augmenting a monitoring network for greenhouse gases, most
importantly CO2.
The successful candidate will automate and deploy a high
resolution FTIR spectrometer for long term operation at a monitoring
site. Further, this involves analysis of the spectra for column
abundances of CO2, CH4, and other gases, as well as an improvement of
retrieval algorithms to derive vertical profile information.
Potential measurement locations include Island sites in the eastern
subtropical Atlantic to study ocean-atmosphere exchange, but also the
tropical land regions to study Greenhouse gas budgets of tropical
forests. The instrument will be deployed as part of a global network
designed for validation of satellite measurements (OCO, SCIAMACHY).
Good experimental skills, the ability to work in a team, as well
as communication skills with good written and spoken English are
required. Basic programming knowledge and experience in spectroscopy
are desired. Applicants are required to have a PhD in physical
science, or another appropriate field.
To apply, please send your application with your motivations and
interests in this position, together with a curriculum vitae, and the
contact details of 2 academic referees to Corinne Sacher (MPI-BGC,
Germany) by e-mail: csacher at bgc-jena.mpg.de. The deadline for
application is March 31, 2006, with a start of the position on May 1,
2006. The position is for an initial period of two years. The salary
level is according to the German TV=F6D or an equivalent postdoctoral
stipend of the Max-Planck-Society. For further technical information
please contact Christoph Gerbig by e-mail: cgerbig at bgc-jena.mpg.de.
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Research Coordinator, Univ of Northern British Columbia (Canada)
Research Coordinator, Univ of Northern British Columbia (Canada)
The Western Canadian Cryospheric Network (WC2N) is a new research
network funded by the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric
Sciences (CFCAS). Participating institutions include the University
of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), University of British Columbia,
Simon Fraser University, University of Alberta, University of
Calgary, University of Victoria, University of Washington, federal
and provincial governments, BC Hydro, and the Columbia Basin Trust.
WC2N aims to understand the links between climate variability and
glacier fluctuations in British Columbia and western Alberta.
We seek a motivated individual to join WC2N as a research
coordinator. Qualifications for the coordinator include a M.Sc. in
the natural sciences (Ph.D. preferred), experience in preparing
financial and progress reports, excellent technical writing,
organizational, planning and public communication skills.
The WC2N coordinator will be responsible for: a) coordinating
field campaigns to ensure the most efficient use of resources; b)
ensuring data flow among network investigators and CFCAS; c)
archiving and distributing digital data to network partners and
scientific organizations responsible for distribution of WC2N's
primary datasets; d) taking and transcribing minutes during meetings
of the Board of Directors and Scientific Steering Committee; e)
preparing annual financial and progress reports; f) ensuring timely
completion of all compliance reporting to funding agencies and
partners; g) pursuing opportunities to leverage additional funding
for WC2N; h) maintaining the WC2N website; and i) participating in a
relevant part of the WC2N scientific program
The coordinator will be based at UNBC in Prince George. UNBC, the
host for WC2N, is a small, research-intensive university located in
central British Columbia. This is a five-year position, subject to
satisfactory performance of the coordinator (evaluated annually) and
a successful mid-term review of the network by CFCAS in 2008. Salary
for this position is commensurate with experience. Applications
received by 15 March 2006 will receive full consideration, although
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Start
date is 1 May 2006.
To apply, send electronic copies of a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and contact details including telephone numbers of three
persons who can provide references to Brian Menounos
(menounos at unbc.ca). Additional information about WC2N can be found
at: http://wc2n.unbc.ca
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University of Michigan postdoctoral fellowships
CALL FOR APPLICANTS:
The Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program in the
Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan seeks to
fill up to two postdoctoral fellow positions (each for two years in
residence.) Fellows will be expected to perform research in some
aspect of science and technology policy, teach courses in science and
technology policy (one course in Year 1 and two courses in Year 2),
help to organize a conference and seminar series, and work with
faculty to develop the STPP program. In addition to working with
colleagues in STPP and the Ford School, fellows will find a wide
range of programs at University of Michigan that provide
opportunities for enrichment and collaboration, including leading
programs in law, business, public health, medicine, engineering, the
sciences, and science & technology studies.
Applicants should be recent recipients of the doctoral degree,
with demonstrated interest in science and technology policy. Areas
of specialization and disciplinary approaches are open. These
fellowships are made possible through a generous gift from The
Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. Salary is competitive and
includes benefits. Modest funds will also be provided for moving,
conferences, and research. The start date for this position is
August 2006, although this date is flexible. Awardees will be
expected to be in residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the time of
their award and be an active colleague within UM.
Applications received by April 1, 2006, will be given first
consideration, although we will continue to accept applications after
that date. Please send application materials, including a CV, letter
describing research and teaching interests, a statement outlining the
proposed research project, evidence of teaching excellence, and three
letters of reference to:
STPP Fellow Search
Attn: Sharon Disney
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
440 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1220 USA
(734) 763-7489
sdisney at umich.edu
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