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(1) DIRECTOR OF NCAR'S HIGH ALTITUDE OBSERVATORY (HAO) - application due 16 Oct.
From Nancy Wade (nwade@ucar.edu).
See also http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/ #9187.
(2) Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM) job at NCAR, Boulder, CO.
From Hanli Liu (liuh@ucar.edu) and Nancy Wade (nwade@ucar.edu).
See also http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/ #9205.
(3) Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Physics, GI/Univ of AK - due 21 Dec.
From Bill Bristow (bill.bristow@gi.alaska.edu).
See also http://www.uakjobs.com under posting #0058324.
(4) Post-Doc in Space Sciences, Univ of TX at Dallas - due 1 Sep
From: Rod Heelis (heelis at utdallas.edu).
See also http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pnw090721.
From SPA Newsletter Aug 11.
(5) Fixed-term (Feb 2011) Faculty Position, Space Physics, La Trobe Univ,
Melbourne, Australia - due 28 Aug.
From: Roman Makarevich (R.Makarevich at latrobe.edu.au).
See also http://www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/ and http://www.latrobe.edu.au/physics/.
From SPA Newsletter Aug 19.
(6) Positions in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Leeds
From: John Plane (J.M.C.Plane at leeds.ac.uk).
From SPA Newsletter Aug 19.
(a) Research Fellow - due 14 Sep.
See also http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs (#315155).
(b) PhD Studentship.
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(1) DIRECTOR OF NCAR'S HIGH ALTITUDE OBSERVATORY (HAO) - application due 16 Oct.
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From Nancy Wade (nwade@ucar.edu).
The High Altitude Observatory (HAO), at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), in
Boulder, Colorado, serves as the nation's pre-eminent facility for research in the areas of solar and
heliospheric physics and the effects of solar variability on the Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, and
upper atmosphere.
NCAR's High Altitude Observatory seeks a new Director to assume leadership responsibility for the
overall scientific and strategic mission, productivity, and excellence of the observatory. This includes
HAO vision and mission leadership and management and implementation of long- and short-term
planning. This individual will be responsible for the effective management and administration of the
observatory and will foster interaction and collaboration other NCAR, UCAR and UCP programs. In
addition, the Director will be responsible for program advocacy in a number of forums including
government agencies, UCAR member and non-member institutions and the scientific community at
large.
The Director will be responsible for supervision of observatory senior management and report directly
to the NCAR Director. The NCAR Director will also serve on the NCAR Executive Committee, sharing in
NCAR management deliberations on scientific goals, initiatives and standards, budgets, priorities,
policies, programs, and other matters. This new Director will lead HAO's budget and program planning
process and oversee scientific staff appointments and staff teamwork; fostering a strong and
cohesive collaborative environment. In addition, the Director will lead the development and
implementation of observatory strategic plans and further observatory research that serves the
scientific community through the development of community numerical models, tools, and facilities by
making them available to the scientific community.
This key leadership position requires an individual with solid, in-depth experience in the management
of large scientific programs and projects as well as in strategic planning and implementation, budget
development and deployment, and in human resource planning. This individual must also have a
reputation as an integral scientific leader in one or more areas of solar research and/or related areas,
as demonstrated by a current research record of considerable depth and breadth, on topics relevant
to the HAO strategic mission, research and goals. This position will also require skills in the advocacy of
science promoting goals and strategies for the advancement of the observatory's work with NCAR,
UCAR, UCP, NSF, NASA, other funding agencies, and with universities and the general scientific
community. Requires Ph.D. in a science discipline relevant HAO's mission and at least 10 years of
experience.
The recruitment period for this position will begin August 17, 2009 with an application deadline of
October 16, 2009. Application materials should include a detailed curriculum vitae, plus a statement of
leadership experience and intent, and the names of three professional referees.
View a detailed job description at http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/. Initial consideration will
be given to applications received prior to Friday, October 16, 2009. Apply online (reference tracking
code #9187). We value diversity. AA/EOE
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(2) Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM) job at NCAR, Boulder, CO.
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From Hanli Liu (liuh@ucar.edu) and Nancy Wade (nwade@ucar.edu).
PROJECT SCIENTIST I (WACCM LIAISON) - #9205
(http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/ #9205).
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new, full-time position.
NCAR = Atmospheric Chemistry Division (ACD)
Relocation benefits not provided
BASIC JOB FUNCTION: Under general guidance of program leader, this individual will be
responsible for day-to-day coordination and support of development activities for the Whole
Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM). In addition, the individual will be the principal
contact and coordinator for NCAR and university community scientists that contribute
improvements to the representation of physical and dynamical processes in WACCM. The
Individual will also conduct independent research on model development in order to improve the
representation of physical and dynamical processes in WACCM.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Basic research in support of understanding and improving model performance: Improves model
performance with a focus on the representation of middle and upper atmosphere dynamics and
chemistry. This activity is facilitated through carrying out numerical simulations, participation in
model assessments, preparation of scientific articles and conference presentations, and writing of
grant proposals in collaboration with scientists both at NCAR and in the university community.
Liaison for WACCM development: Serves as community liaison for the Whole Atmosphere
Working Group (WAWG) of NCAR's Community Climate System Model (CCSM). Interacts with
the NCAR and university community and facilitate their contributions to improvements of the
model. This activity involves communication of WAWG development decisions and model
simulations to the university community at periodic workshops and meetings.
Liaison to the community users of the atmosphere model: Provides users of the current released
version of WACCM with problem solving and simulation design advice, predominantly through the
CCSM electronic bulletin board facility. Also assist in the distribution of data from model simulations
relevant to community users' research needs.
CCSM coordination activities: In partnership with the software engineering section and other model
component liaisons, provides coordinated planning and implementation of model infrastructure
changes and coupled model simulations.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated understanding through published and academic work of the modeling of complex
dynamical and physical processes in the atmosphere.
Demonstrated knowledge of the physical and mathematical bases of atmospheric Climate Models.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing reliable, portable and efficient Fortran90
modules for complex geophysical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of the UNIX operating system and shell scripting.
Familiarity with high performance computer system architectures.
Advanced knowledge and facility with graphical analysis tools (NCL, IDL, etc.)
Knowledge and facility with data analysis methods applied to global atmospheric and climate
phenomena.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to assess priorities and manage tight deadlines.
Knowledge of web based communications.
Demonstrated experience working with large scientific computer programs.
Demonstrated experience in developing complex simulation models.
Demonstrated experience writing and publishing comprehensive documentation for simulation
models and experiments.
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(3) Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Physics, GI/Univ of AK - due 21 Dec.
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From Bill Bristow (bill.bristow@gi.alaska.edu).
See also http://www.uakjobs.com under posting #0058324.
The Geophysical Institute and the Physics Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks seek
applicants to fill a joint tenure-track position in physics. The successful candidate will join the
Geophysical Institute as member of the Space Physics and Aeronomy Group, and will undertake
research with an emphasis in this area. The position also carries the responsibility for teaching as a
faculty member in the Physics Department. The appointment is intended at the level of assistant
professor though appointments to higher rank may be considered for qualified candidates. The
successful applicant will pursue externally funded research in physics of the magnetosphere,
ionosphere, and/or thermosphere. Areas of research that are currently pursued by the Geophysical
Institute's Space Physics and Aeronomy Group include optical and radar observations of the
ionosphere, aurora, and neutral atmosphere; space plasma simulations; ionospheric modeling; rocket
experiments; and analysis of ground-based and spacecraft-based observations. Research facilities
include the Poker Flat Research Range with the NSF's Poker Flat Incoherent Scatter Radar (PFISR),
rocket launch facilities, the Davis Science Center, and a Lidar facility. The Geophysical Institute has an
instrumentation laboratory, a machine shop, and an electronic shop. In addition, UAF is the home of the
Arctic Region Supercomputing Center, which can provide resources for large-scale computing needs.
Opportunities exist for collaboration with other groups within the Geophysical Institute, such as
Atmospheric Sciences, as well as other units of the University, notably the School of Engineering.
This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin December 21,
2009. A complete job description and application instructions can be found at the following web page:
http://www.uakjobs.com under posting #0058324 For further information on the position please contact Prof.
Bill Bristow (Bill.Bristow@gi.alaska.edu), search committee chair. If you have any questions about the
application process, please contact Farra Smith, HR Consultant, Geophysical Institute, University of
Alaska Fairbanks, P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, (907) 474-7791 or e-mail:
Farra.Smith@gi.alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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(4) Post-Doc in Space Sciences, Univ of TX at Dallas - due 1 Sep
From SPA Newsletter Aug 11.
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From: Rod Heelis (heelis at utdallas.edu).
The Center for Space Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas is
seeking applications for a Research Scientist to work on problems in
ionospheric electrodynamics. The Center specializes in the interaction of
the space environment with the interplanetary medium, and presently has
extensive experimental data sets obtained from space experiments on the
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and the Coupled Ion Neutral
Dynamics Investigation (CINDI) aboard the C/NOFS satellite. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related discipline with experience in
computational techniques that will allow them to analyze and visualize these
large data sets.
Evaluation of applications will begin September 1 and continue until the
position is filled.
Applications can only be made electronically by following instructions at
http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/welcome/jobdetail/pnw090721
More information can be obtained by email from the Center Director Dr. R.A.
Heelis at heelis@utdallas.edu
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(5) Fixed-term (Feb 2011) Faculty Position, Space Physics, La Trobe Univ,
Melbourne, Australia - due 28 Aug.
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From: Roman Makarevich (R.Makarevich at latrobe.edu.au).
The Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a full time fixed term
Lecturer for a period ending February 2011. The incumbent should have
experience in Space Physics. Current Department interests in Space
Physics are Solar-Terrestrial Physics and Space Plasma Physics but the
preference will be given to those with experience in magnetospheric and
ionospheric physics. Experimental facilities include the TIGER SuperDARN
radars, ionosondes and optical spectrometers in Australia and
Antarctica.
The closing date is 28 August 2009.
Applications can be submitted via mail, email or fax. The full
advertisement and other details are available at:
www.latrobe.edu.au/jobs/.
Information about the Department is available at
www.latrobe.edu.au/physics/.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to:
Dr Roman Makarevich
Department of Physics
La Trobe University
VICTORIA 3086
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 (0)3 9479 2645
Fax: +61 (0)3 9479 1552
E-mail: r.makarevich@latrobe.edu.au
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(6) Positions in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Leeds
(a) Research Fellow - due 14 Sep.
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From: John Plane (J.M.C.Plane at leeds.ac.uk).
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, School of Chemistry,
Faculty of Earth and Environment, School of Earth and Environment,
Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science
Research Fellow in Atmospheric Chemistry
(Full time, Fixed term for 39 months from 1 October 2009)
Available for 3 years, followed by 3 months of Knowledge Exchange activities. You will work on a new project funded by the U.K.'s Natural Environment Research Council: Multi-scale Modelling of Mesospheric Metals (4M).
Changes in the mesosphere are an important signal of climate change, and there is increasing evidence that accurate simulations of changes to the Earth's climate require models with a well resolved and accurate stratosphere and mesosphere. Metal species in the upper atmosphere offer a unique way of observing this region and of testing the accuracy of climate models in this domain. The major source of metals in the upper atmosphere is the ablation of the roughly 50 tonnes of interplanetary dust that enters each day from space. This gives rise to the layers of metal atoms and ions that occur globally in the upper mesosphere/lower thermosphere (MLT) region between about 75 and 120 km.
The purpose of this project is to insert the chemistry of four metals - Na, Fe, Ca and Mg - into a global chemistry-climate model in order to use these layers as probes of chemistry and dynamics in the MLT, and to examine the response of the metal layers to the solar cycle, solar proton events, noctilucent clouds, and climate change in the middle atmosphere.
You should have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in a relevant area of chemistry, physics, atmospheric science or numerical modelling, a track record of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
University Grade 6 (£24,152 - £28,829 p.a.) or Grade 7 (£29,704 - £36,469 p.a.) dependent on qualifications and experience. It is likely that an appointment will be made below £31,513 p.a. since there are funding limitations which dictate the level at which this appointment can start.
Informal enquiries may be made either to Professor John Plane, email j.m.c.plane@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 8044, webpage http://www.chem.leeds.ac.uk/JMCP/ or Professor Martyn Chipperfield, email martyn@env.leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113343 6459, website http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/people/m.chipperfield
To download an application form and job details please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained from Ms Mandy Clarkson, School of Chemistry, email m.j.clarkson@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 6451.
Job ref 315155 Closing date 14 September 2009
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(6) Positions in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Leeds
(b) PhD Studentship
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From: John Plane (J.M.C.Plane at leeds.ac.uk).
Project title: Retrieval of the global metal layers using satellite limb-scanning spectroscopy
Supervisors: Prof. John Plane (School of Chemistry) and Prof. Martyn Chipperfield (School of Earth and Environment)
The daily ablation of about 30 tonnes of cosmic dust produces layers of metal atoms and ions in the upper atmosphere between about 80 and 110 km. The primary objective of this project will be to produce the first set of global Fe and Fe+ observations. A retrieval algorithm will be developed to exploit the spectral lines of these species which occur in the earth's dayglow spectrum in the UV (240-255 nm). Measurements made by the SCIAMACHY spectrometer on ENVISAT will be used. The work will be carried out in conjunction with Professor John Burrows and Dr Miriam Sinnhuber, project partners at the University of Bremen. Data is available throughout the whole SCIAMACHY measurement period, which began in 2002 and is planned to continue beyond 2010.
The student will begin with the same approach that was used previously by Prof. Plane and Prof. J. Gumbel (Stockholm) for retrieving the absolute Na density profile in the upper atmosphere from radiance measurements by the OSIRIS spectrometer on Odin [Gumbel et al., Geophys. Res. Lett. 2007; Fan et al., Atmos. Chem. Phys. 2007]. The retrieved Fe profiles will be ground-truthed by overflights of ground-based Fe lidars. Fe lidar data from Poker Flat and Puerto Rico, as well as the results of previous campaigns at norther mid-latitudes and Antarctica, will be used to extend the satellite coverage to night-time and the winter polar regions.
The student will spend 2 weeks in Bremen during the first 6 months of the project, learning how to access the SCIAMACHY data. One particularly interesting aspect of this work will be to examine the worldwide distribution of sporadic Fe layers. These are very thin, concentrated layers of Fe which appear explosively and also disappear abruptly. Sporadic Fe layers have been explained by the neutralisation of Fe+ ions in sporadic E layers which descend below 100 km, driven by the diurnal tide. However, sporadic Fe layers have also been observed by ground-based lidars to occur around 105 km. There is currently no known mechanism for producing neutral layers at this height. Furthermore, the Na retrievals using OSIRIS showed sporadic layers sometimes extending over 1000s of km, another unexplained phenomenon [Fan et al., Geophys. Res. Lett. 2007].
The student will also have the opportunity to model the satellite observations of the Fe and Fe+ layers using an advanced chemistry-climate model (WACCM). The student will thus receive a wide training in atmospheric science, covering radiative transfer theory, satellite-based measurements of atmospheric species, and atmospheric modelling. The student will be a member of two research groups, one in Chemistry with 4 research students and 3 post-docs, and one in Earth and Environment with 5 students and 4 post-docs, providing a stimulating, multi-faceted environment in which to work.
Inquiries to Prof. John Plane (j.m.c.plane@leeds.ac.uk).
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