Three available positions at the Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science
Position #1: Post-doc to support the work of IPCC Working Group 2, Available immediately Position 2: Global Change Ecology Post-doc, Available immediately Position #3: Global Change Ecology Field and Laboratory Technician, Available immediately **************************************************************************** Position #1: Post-doc to support the work of IPCC Working Group 2, Available immediately JOB DESCRIPTION, March 1, 2010 The Department of Global Ecology of the Carnegie Institution for Science has an immediate opening for a full-time post-doctoral researcher to work with the Technical Support Unit of Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Working Group II addresses impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. The WGII TSU plays a critical role in the development of IPCC reports. Current reports in progress include the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (scheduled for completion in 2011) and the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (scheduled for completion in 2014). The person who fills this position will be a member of a dynamic team that provides key support for international author teams. The nature of the support will be diverse, but with a focus on making the assessments as comprehensive and rigorous as possible, particularly through assisting with meta-analysis or other advanced statistical techniques, designing figures, or through helping direct graduate student researchers who supporting author teams. The post-docs primary expertise can be in any aspect of climate change impacts, adaptation, or vulnerability. Expertise with meta-analysis and other kinds of synthesis activities is a plus. The position requires an individual who can work effectively with diverse, international teams, as well as with students. Minimum educational qualification is a PhD in a natural or social science discipline. Experience with some aspect of climate-change research is an important asset. Annual salary is $52,000 or greater for full time, depending on experience. Compensation for this position includes comprehensive benefits. The position is for one year. It is potentially renewable. To apply, please send a resume and contact information for 3 references to Chris Field, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science (phone: 650 823 5326, Email: [email protected], www.dge.ciw.edu). To be assured of full consideration, please apply by March 26, 2010. The Carnegie Institution of Washington is a non-profit organization that conducts basic scientific research. It has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. **************************************************************************** Position 2: Global Change Ecology Post-doc, Available immediately JOB DESCRIPTION, March 1, 2010 The Department of Global Ecology of the Carnegie Institution for Science has an immediate opening for a full-time post-doctoral researcher to work with the Jasper Ridge Global Change Experiment, located on the campus of Stanford University. The Jasper Ridge Global Change Experiment is a long-term manipulation experiment to explore the responses of grassland ecosystems to realistic global changes, including warming, elevated atmospheric CO2, altered precipitation, and N deposition. In its new phase (2009-2013), the project is examining the interaction of global changes, restoration, disturbance by wildfire, and resistance to invasives. The person who fills this position can be an expert in any topic related to the work, including ecosystem ecology, restoration ecology, ecological modeling, ecophysiology, or plant or microbial ecology. This person will have the opportunity to play a major role in the management of the experiment, with a voice in design, measurements, and approaches to analysis. She or he will also have the opportunity to interact with and help steer the work of PhD students, technicians, and undergraduates. Minimum educational qualification is a PhD in Biology or a related field. Annual salary is $52,000 or greater for full time, depending on experience. Compensation for this position includes comprehensive benefits. The position is for one year. It is potentially renewable. To apply, please send a resume and contact information for 3 references to Chris Field, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science (phone: 650 823 5326, Email: [email protected], www.dge.ciw.edu). To be assured of full consideration, please apply by March 26, 2010. The Carnegie Institution of Washington is a non-profit organization that conducts basic scientific research. It has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. ************************************************************************** Position #3: Global Change Ecology Field and Laboratory Technician, Available immediately JOB DESCRIPTION, March 1, 2010 The Department of Global Ecology of the Carnegie Institution for Science has an immediate opening for a half-time position as a field and lab technician. The person who fills this position will be responsible for a wide range of ecological measurements and analyses, including (i) maintaining technical aspects of field studies on ecosystem responses to global changes and grassland carbon balance (initially in an assistant role), (ii) regular sampling of the physical environment and the ecological communities in the experiment, (iii) help with harvests and other group activities, (iv) sample preparation, (v) laboratory analyses using sophisticated instrument systems, and (vi) data analysis and management. Required skills include (i) training and interest in ecology, (ii) basic electronics, carpentry, and plumbing, (iii) experience with data analysis and management, and (iv) willingness to work in a helper role as appropriate but to also take responsibility, once trained. Skills with plant identification, analysis of plant growth, nutrient relations, gas exchange, or water balance are desirable but not essential. This position requires a willingness to work outdoors the majority of the time. It involves significant amounts of moderate bending and lifting. It also requires effective integration with a team of researchers. The laboratory and field sites are located on the campus of Stanford University. Minimum educational qualification is a BA or BS in Biology or a related field. Annual salary is $21,000 or greater for half-time, depending on qualifications. Compensation for this position includes comprehensive benefits. The position is potentially long-term, pending satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. It may be offered on a half-time or three-quarter time basis. To apply, please send a resume and contact information for 3 references to Chris Field, Department of Global Ecology, Carnegie Institution for Science (phone: 650 823 5326, Email: [email protected], www.dge.ciw.edu). To be assured of full consideration, please apply by March 26, 2010. The position is available immediately. The Carnegie Institution of Washington is a non-profit organization that conducts basic scientific research. It has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we particularly encourage applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
