Employment Opportunities

Postdoctoral Fellow Hydrogeology Group / Energy and Environment Research Initiative

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Post-doctoral Fellow in the field of contaminant hydrogeology or geochemistry to join our Energy and Environment Research initiative (http://eeri.ubc.ca).  The principal tasks are to support research into the environmental effects of shale-gas development in British Columbia; with particular focus on fugitive natural gas including migration processes. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and publish peer-reviewed papers and reports for funders, pursue research in the lab and field, help support graduate students, organize field work, and liaise with local community groups, First Nations, industry and provincial agencies. There is an opportunity to contribute to other projects in the UBC hydrogeology group.

Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in the field of contaminant hydrogeology, geochemistry, or related, and a record of research competence demonstrated by sustained publication in the peer-reviewed international scientific literature is required. Additionally, we seek a candidate with significant experience conducting hydrogeologic field investigations (including drilling supervision, monitoring well installation and hydraulic testing/sampling) as well as experience characterizing and interpreting dissolved gases in groundwater. Some knowledge of and experience in reactive-transport modeling and/or multiphase flow would also be considered an asset. The ideal candidate will be independent, self-motivated, have excellent oral and written communication skills, be well organized and be a team player. A one-year appointment will begin as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified; the appointment can be extended for one or more years. Salary is dependent upon educational level and experience; the starting salary is $60,000.00 CAD per annum + benefits.

Applications, including a 1 page cover letter, CV, copies of two relevant publications, and the names, e-mails, and phone numbers of three referees should be sent to Dana Caudle, Head's Coordinator, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of British Columbia, 2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4 e-mail: headsec@eoas.ubc.ca . The application deadline is March 17, 2019 but it will be extended if a suitable candidate has not been found. 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes expressions of interest from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.  

Supervisor:  Roger Beckie Posted:  February 19, 2019 Deadline:  March 17, 2019

7 Positions in PhD in Science and Management of Climate Change, Ca'Foscari University, Venice, Italy

PhD Programme in Science and Management of Climate Change (4 years)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS A.Y. 2019-2020

The PhD programme in Science and Management of Climate Change is a joint initiative between Ca' Foscari University of Venice, the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC) and Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS).

The PhD programme offers a 4-years fully funded scholarship, including one year of full-time coursework, with worldwide research opportunities and connections to a broad international network of top-level universities and research centres in the field, as well as placement in highly renowned institutions afterwards. The programme is conducted entirely in English.

Application deadline
The Call for Applications for the academic year 2019/2020 will close on April 10th, 2018, h. 1 pm CEST

Application information and forms
The Call for Application (PDF File), general information, and forms for the PhD Programme on Science and Management of Climate Change can be downloaded at
[eng] http://www.unive.it/phd-degrees > Admission
[ita] http://www.unive.it/dottorati > Accesso

Available positions: 7 with scholarships

Objectives of the PhD

The main objectives of this PhD Programme are to provide the job market with experts with a broad, in-depth, scientific and socio-economic background, as well as with a sound and innovative research experience focusing on the dynamics of climate change, the design and execution of numerical and mathematical models of the climate and the economy, the methodologies and techniques for evaluation, management and assessment, in terms of mitigation and adaptation measures and policies.
Students gain in-depth understanding of climate processes and their interactions, ranging from the molecular to the global scale and from short-term phenomena to changes over millions of years. They will be prepared to understand the impacts of current changes in climate as well as the mitigation and adaptation policies put in place.
All this gives to outstanding young scientists a deep scientific knowledge and personal skills to take leadership roles in academia, in consulting firms, as well as in the energy and insurance sectors, in public administration positions and in the private sector.
Our final goal is to provide the people, products, policy and leadership to confront the challenge of climate change at a global scale, creating new opportunities for innovators to shape the world's next economy

Organisation of the PhD Programme

The PhD in Science and Management of Climate Change is a 4 year programme. During the first year students complete their coursework in Venice, while from the second year onward they develop their research projects and work on their final PhD dissertations. After completion of the first year, PhD students are required to spend a period conducting research at a foreign institution or university, to be agreed with the tutor and approved by the PhD Board. All PhD thesis will be externally reviewed by international referees.

The programme comprises 12 core courses of 6 ECTS each (https://www.unive.it/data/7886/), from a range of subject areas, organized into three terms: Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Students benefit from a balance between teaching and learning through a mix of lectures, seminars, external speakers, discussion group exercises, and case studies. Credits are acquired by attending the courses and by passing a final exam. Attendance is mandatory. Seminars, guest lectures, and elective thematic courses are organized throughout the year in order to facilitate interaction among students from different cycles and different programmes, as well as with invited guests from important research centres and universities.

PhD students completing their studies and receiving their PhDs will also receive the qualification of MPhil in Science and Management of Climate Change at the end of their 4-year programme.
Detailed info at the web page www.unive.it/phdclimatechange

Replacement Professor Position, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Ottawa

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position, to begin as early as July 1, 2019 and no later than September 1, 2019.

Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent in Geology, Geological Sciences or Earth Sciences.

Work experience:
Excellent candidates in mineralogy, petrology, petrography, and high-temperature geochemistry are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates with enthusiasm to teach at an undergraduate level. Previous experience or training in teaching in an academic setting is considered an asset. The candidate will be expected to deliver courses in both official languages at the time of employment. Research experience in academia and/or industry experience will be an asset. Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will be an asset.

Application details: deadline is March 31, 2019

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a teaching statement, as well as the contact details of two referees who upon request would provide letters of recommendation for the candidate. Applications should be sent directly to EESpost@uottawa.ca.