ESA Job Opportunity: Thermal Analysis and Verification Engineer

The following new ESA Job Opportunity has been posted:

Title: Thermal Analysis and Verification Engineer

Reference: ESA/AR-ESTEC(2010)008, REV. 1

Issue Date: Wed, 29-Sep-2010

Directorate: Technical and Quality Management

Grade: A2/A4

Duty Station: ESTEC

Closing Date: Wed, 27-Oct-2010

Description: http://www.esa.int/hr/PDF/ESA-AR-ESTEC-2010-8r1.pdf

You can find all current ESA Job Opportunities on the Internet at:

http://www.esa.int/hr/vn.htm

Environmental/Physical Scientist (Assistant Professor)

Environmental/Physical Scientist (Assistant Professor)

Environmental/PHYSICAL Scientist (Assistant Professor): Villanova University, Department of Geography and the Environment: tenure-track physical science position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2011. 

Requirements:

 the successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in environmental science, physical geography, or closely related discipline, and have the training and background to teach lecture and laboratory to environmental science/studies majors and possibly science courses for non-majors.  Teaching and/or postdoctoral experience desirable, but not required.  Villanova faculty are expected to develop an active research program that involves undergraduate students.  Applications (i.e., letter of application, teaching and research statement, curriculum vitae, recommendations, and sample publications) should be submitted via https://jobs.villanova.edu.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to Dr. Francis A. Galgano, Chair, Department of Geography and the Environment, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 19085.  Three letters of reference are requested.  Villanova is a Catholic University sponsored by the Augustinian order.  An AA/EEO employer, Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and especially teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.  Review of applications begins 1 November 2010 and continues until the position is filled.

Please consult http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/geoenv/ or send questions to angelina.fondaco@villanova.edu

Gi4DM 2011 Conference

Gi4DM 2011 Conference

Geoinformation for Disaster Management

3-8 May 2011, Antalya

http://www.gi4dm2011.org/

Geomatics technologies are able to support management and recovery in the aftermath of manmade and natural disasters. However, disaster management also poses big challenges in all aspects of the geo-information cycle, from data acquisition, processing, management and delivery. For the seventh time, the International Symposium on Geo-information for Disaster Management (Gi4DM) brings together researchers, developers, data providers and users from all over the world to discuss these challenges.

Papers that deal with any aspect of geomatics technologies suitable for crisis management are invited. Authors should focus on the methodologies, tools, functionality, and/or interfaces that are being or should be provided to National and/or International Organizations involved with crisis response and management.

Invitation is also open for contributions that cover crisis management in any phase, intersection of phases, and/or integration of phases of Planning, Training, Mitigation, Detection, Alerting, Response, Recovery, and Assessment.

The language of the conference is English.

M.S and Ph.D. positions in GISc/Remote Sensing for 2011

M.S and Ph.D. positions in GISc/Remote Sensing for 2011

The Intelligent Geocomputing Laboratory in the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering is seeking qualified M.S. and Ph.D. applicants. Successful candidates should possess a strong quantitative engineering background with the desire to develop new theory and applications towards environmental monitoring and modeling. In depth GISc/Remote Sensing knowledge is not a prerequisite for admission (although preferred), however the candidates are expected to acquire skills and work in that area.

More information on the lab’s activities, frequently asked questions on MS/PhD positions and contact information can be found at:

www.aboutgis.com

Highly qualified applicants may receive research assistantships through various NASA grants and/or teaching assistantships through our Department, both fully covering living expenses and tuition. The positions are highly competitive therefore interested applicants are encouraged to start early the application process, including GRE and TOEFL exams. Positions may start in Spring or Fall of 2011.

For further information do not hesitate to contact Dr. Mountrakis:

Giorgos Mountrakis

Assistant Professor of GIS/Remote Sensing

Director, Intelligent Geocomputing Laboratory

Dept. of Environmental Resources Engineering

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

402 Baker Hall, 1 Forestry Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210 

gmountrakis@esf.edu

www.aboutgis.com

Remote Sensing Specialist

Remote Sensing Specialist

Position 10-141

Join the ERCB and work for one of Alberta's 2010 Top 50 Employers!

The ERCB acts in the best interest of all Albertans in overseeing the efficient and effective development of our resources, while balancing the need for resource conservation, public safety, environmental protection, technical innovation and service. This broad mandate places the new ERCB at the forefront of the regulatory world. With a passion for service, we will create a legacy of excellence for present and future generations of Albertans.

The rewards and challenges are enormous. We are seeking highly skilled and diverse team members possessing strong technical skills with a vision and desire to carry out the ERCB mandate. Grow individually and as a Team member in your career by working with the ERCB to serve all Albertans.

REPORTS TO: Section Leader, Applied Geoscience

DESCRIPTION OF BRANCH/GROUP/SECTION

The Alberta Geological Survey of the Energy Resources Conservation Board provides geoscience information and expertise needed by government, industry and the public for earth-resource stewardship and sustainable development in Alberta. Located in Edmonton, the AGS has over 40 geologists, engineers, technologists and science specialists who map the geology of Alberta, describe its earth resources, and provide advice on geological hazards. At AGS, individuals have the opportunity to: work on challenging projects of major importance to Albertans; work with advanced technology on a daily basis; stay current in their fields while making significant contributions to their communities of practice; collaborate with provincial, national and international organizations on projects of wide interest; and conduct fieldwork in both nearby and remote parts of Alberta.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The primary function for the incumbent will be to work within the Alberta Geological Survey to lead in the application of remote sensing technologies to map and characterize geological units and processes in Alberta. The incumbent would work with a team of engineers, scientists and technologists with expertise in ground hazards, groundwater, geomechanics and mapping. A specific focus of the position will be to use remote sensing technologies to aid in the mapping of ground movements associated with naturally occurring near surface hazards and with deeper hazards associated with in-situ resource extraction in the province of Alberta.

The incumbent will lead in the development and application of remote sensing technologies to support the organizational objectives and strategies of the AGS/ERCB and will be responsible for developing expertise and collaborations to support this goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

Write applied reports for technical professionals in government and industry

Lead the application of terrestrial, airborne and spaceborne remote sensing technologies to the mapping and characterization of the geology, resources and geological hazards in Alberta

Develop and maintain relationships with provincial, federal and international agencies working in common areas of interest.

Develop and maintain in-house technical expertise and reputation in the field of geological remote sensing applications.

Work with AGS/ERCB personnel to understand the requirements and applications of remote sensing technologies as they relate to the corporate line-of-business.

Generate public education material to be disseminated through the AGS web site and AGS print publications.

Disseminate knowledge through geological reports, maps and the AGS web site.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D or M.Sc. in an earth sciences, geomatics engineering, or remote sensing discipline, preferably on a topic related to mapping of geological units, processes and hazards, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Working knowledge of advanced remote sensing processing platforms.

Solid track record in the application of remote sensing data to geological mapping and deformation analysis. Specific experience in the application of spaceborne InSAR is required.

An academic background in geostatistics would be an asset

Knowledge of common PC office software and GIS software (ArcMap experience preferred).

Well-developed organizational and analytical skills.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent presentation and writing skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please go to the ERCB Web site www.ercb.ca, click on the "Careers" tab, select "Search Career Opportunities," then on the top right side of the page select "Search Career Opportunities", select the job you are applying for, click on the APPLY NOW link and follow the instructions to submit your application.

Closing Date: October 24, 2010

Geographic Technologies, Coastal Zone Management and Marine Spatial Planning - GIslands 2010 free material

Geographic Technologies, Coastal Zone Management and Marine Spatial Planning - GIslands 2010 free material

Geographic Technologies, Coastal Zone Management and Marine Spatial Planning - GIslands 2010 material available online at:

http://www.gislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=20

Early-Stage Researcher Vacancy (PhD Student) in Earth System Modelling - Potsdam, Germany

Early-Stage Researcher Vacancy (PhD Student) in Earth System Modelling - Potsdam, Germany

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) looks for applicants for a research position within the Marie Curie Network GREENCYCLES-II, based in Potsdam, Germany:

T5.3 Feedback analysis and evaluation using the CLIMBER model

The Early-Stage Researcher (PhD candidate) will investigate feedbacks between climate and vegetation using the CLIMBER family of intermediate-complexity Earth-system models developed at PIK. Specifically, the established CLIMBER-2 model will be used to evaluate biosphere-climate interactions at global and continental scales. This will be complemented by more detailed investigations of feedbacks resulting from large-scale modifications of the land surface such as due to expanded biofuel production with the CLIMBER-3 model currently under development.

The successful candidate will actively participate in network-wide workshops and training events.

The position is expected to start on 1 January 2011 and run until 31 December 2013. Applications should arrive before 1.10.2010, but will be also accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should send a CV, a half-page statement of interest, copies of your high-school and academic certificates, the names of two referees and a completed Eligibility Form (http://www.greencycles.org/vacancies/) to Dr. Andrey Ganopolski, preferably by e-mail (Andrey.Ganopolski@pik-potsdam.de) or by post (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, PF 60 12 03, 14412 Potsdam, Germany). 

Payment will be according to Marie Curie rules (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/), including an allowance for transnational travel and mobility.

At the start of their fellowship, researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in Germany for more than 12 months in the preceding 3 years. German nationals are eligible only if they have been active in research in a non-Associated Third Country for at least three of the last four years

Early-stage researchers (ESRs) must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers, including the period of research training, starting at the qualification date.

PIK seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Disabled persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

Remote Sensing Position at Northrop Grumman Information Systems (NGIS)

Remote Sensing Position at Northrop Grumman Information Systems (NGIS)

Position ID: 101673384

http://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/index.html

This Northrop Grumman Information Systems (NGIS) position works on the Systems Engineering, Management and Sustainment (SEMS) II contract supporting the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA) at the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) in Camp Springs, Maryland. Job duties includes advancement of a 4DVAR capable GSI system and improved satellite-based land data assimilation techniques. This position will also support development of advanced multi-dimensional and ensemble based satellite data assimilation techniques which make use of future sensors. Intended outcome of such pursuits is the eventual transition of these new technologies to AFWA in order to support DoD and JCSDA partner agencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• M.S in Meteorology, Remote Sensing, or related field

• 3 - 5 years experience in remote sensing field

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and transition research results into operational capability

• Understanding of data assimilation techniques

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Meteorology, Remote Sensing, or related field and 0 years experience

• Previous experience at the JCSDA

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions

Internship Opportunities @ Open Source Geospatial Lab

Internship Opportunities @ Open Source Geospatial Lab

First phase of Internship opportunities are now advertised for various Open Source projects at the Open Source Geospatial Lab (OSGL) at the Centre for Geospatial Science, University of Nottingham.

Details at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cgs/news/internships.aspx

Application closing date: 15 Oct 2010.

Centre for Geospatial Science

The Nottingham Geospatial Building

University of Nottingham  NG7 2 TU

Tel: (0)115 82 32750

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~lgzwww/contacts/staffPages/SuchithAnand/Suchith%20Anand.htm

http://www.opensourcegis.org.uk/

http://ica-opensource.scg.ulaval.ca/

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

24-Aug-2010:     Post Doctoral Fellowships in Remote Sensing, ECORC, Canada

10-Sep-2010:     High-resolution Satellite Image Processing SW Engineer

14-Sep-2010:     Lecturer in Remote Sensing, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University, UK

14-Sep-2010:     Research Fellow in Spatial Analysis, Modelling and Statistics for Systems Engineering, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University, UK

more information under http://www.isprs.org/job_opportunities/default.aspx

SPIE Optical Metrology 2011

SPIE Optical Metrology 2011

Videometrics, Range Imaging, and Applications

23-26 May 2011, Munich, Germany

For more than two decades the Videometrics conference series has been providing a unique forum for computer vision, image analysis, vision metrology and photogrammetry researchers, developers and practitioners to present the latest advances in precise 3D measurement and accurate modeling from imaging and range sensors. This has now been expanded to encompass all phases of precise 3D optical and range imaging for the accurate modeling of real scenes, including automation of data collection and processing, improving the visual quality and realism, visualization, animation and data management for real-time manipulation.

We invite submission of original research contributions, as well as demonstrations of successful applications in, but not limited to, the following technical areas:

- 3D Sensing (imaging, RIM sensors and scanning devices) and calibration

- Unmanned platforms, sensor integration and data fusion

- Accuracy and performance evaluation: methodologies, facilities, standards

- 3D Processing and modeling

- Medical image analysis

- Motion Capture and animation

- 3D Applications at engineering, medical, industrial, cultural heritage, biological, environmental, entertainment level

The Program Committee will review all abstract submissions. Abstracts should be a minimum of 500 and a maximum of 1000 words (approximately 1-2 pages of single-spaced 12 point font). Authors are encouraged to include figures and diagrams to illustrate the concepts outlined in the abstract.

Important dates:

- Abstract: 16 December 2010

- Author Notification: 7 February 2011

- Full paper: 14 March 2011

More information is available at the conference website http://spie.org//app/program/index.cfm?fuseaction=conferencedetail&export_id=x12518&ID=x6511&redir=x6511.xml&conference_id=940248&event_id=918522

ISPRS Workshop Laser Scanning 2011

ISPRS Workshop Laser Scanning 2011

29-31 August 2011

The University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  

- Website is now available

- First Announcement and Call for Papers available

See: http://www.ucalgary.ca/laserscanning2011

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ecosystem Goods and Services Modelling

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ecosystem Goods and Services Modelling

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work as part of an international

team modelling linkages among landscape-level properties and ecosystem goods and

services.  The spatial scale of the research is continent-wide, with initial

analyses concentrated in North America, but having application to a broader

emphasis on transcontinental analyses. Position qualifications include: (1) an

earned Ph.D. in Ecology, Geography, or related terrestrial or aquatic fields.  A

degree research emphasis in broadly-defined Landscape Ecology is preferred; (2)

Knowledge of statistical modelling tools using software packages such as R, SAS,

or IDL. (3) Skill in GIS data manipulations and analyses using ARC, including

ability to search for, find, and organize extant data structures on

ecosystems-level information. (4) Documented skill in written and oral

communication. Applicants  should submit to http://jobs.usu.edu

Requisition

ID=052178: (1) A maximum 2-page letter describing qualifications and experience,

highlighting expertise in statistical modelling tools and GIS, and ability to

work in a collaborative research environment; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) Names,

addresses, phone number, and email of 3 references. Position is a fixed, 2-year

term appointment.  Salary is $52,500 per year, and includes a generous benefits

package from Utah State University.  Applications will be accepted until the

position is filled, with initial review beginning on 31 October 2010.  Thomas C.

Edwards, Senior Research Ecologist and Professor, U.S. Geological Survey and

Wildland Resources, Utah State University, t.edwards@nr.usu.edu.

Sponsored PhD studentship in Geoinformatics: Development of web-based GIS system for geoenvironmental data

Sponsored PhD studentship in Geoinformatics: Development of web-based GIS system for geoenvironmental data

A 3 year PhD studentship is available at the Geoenvironmental Research Centre (GRC), Cardiff University.

The PhD is part of the work undertaken by the SEREN project funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO). For more details please visit our web site at http://grc.engineering.cf.ac.uk/. The studentship is available for immediate start in Geoinformatics. Other studentships may become available for later start.

PhD topic - Development of web-based GIS system for geoenvironmental data.

A web-based GIS system will be created based upon existing GIS software developed. A variety of tools will be incorporated to allow environmental data to be collected, both on the surface and subsurface, and decisions to be taken.

These tools may include:

i) surface/sub-surface display;

ii) disparate information collection, e.g. mobile phone applications;

iii) multi-physics models for process prediction;

iv) Artificial Intelligence (AI) decision support systems.

The visualisation of the results and useful webdisplay will be an important aspect of this PhD. It is anticipated that among other applications, a large scale case study of analysing the performance of CO2 sequestration in coal in Wales will be undertaken.

Funding Notes

The PhD will be fully funded as follows:

- Stipend of c.£16,950 per year tax free with inflationary increase

- Candidate is expected to fund their own fees currently £3,466 per year for UK/EU student.

InterTUR 2010 Conference

InterTUR 2010 Conference

An event which brings together researchers from all over the world specialised in a wide variety of disciplines to discuss policies for sustainable Tourism, renewed and innovative challenges for Cultural Tourism as well as strategies to develop and promote Tourism Resources. This conference aims at developing a link between higher education, the scientific community, business and the authorities responsible for land management and tourism within the political- administrative sphere.

nterTUR 2010 takes place at ISMAI - Instituto Superior da Maia in Maia and UTAD - Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro on November 24th ,25th and 26th 2010. It is sponsored and organised by CEDTUR – Centro de Estudos de Desenvolvimento Turístico, in cooperation with CETRAD- Centro de Estudos Transdisciplinares para o Desenvolvimento (R&D unit, 4011 FCT).

TOPICS AND SUB-TOPICS

Submitted by InterTur on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 19:04

• Institutional Organisation of Tourism: Policies and Governance

Institutionalisation, Development Models and Tourism Policies

Civil Society and Non-governmental Organisations for Regional Development

Safety and Risk Management in Tourism

Quality and Certification in Tourism

• Strategies to Develop and Promote Tourism Resources

Tourism FutureCast

High added value Tourism: development of distinct and innovative content

Tourism niche: motivation, products and place branding

Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism

• Tourism, Territory and Heritage

Heritage and Identity: Challenges of Cultural Tourism

Representatives of tourist destinations and a reinvention of cultures

Migration and Territory

Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing applied to Tourism and Heritage

More infor: http://intertur2010.ismai.pt/en/

Post-Doctoral Research Vacancies

Post-Doctoral Research Vacancies

The development of structure in coarse-grained river bed sediments: the key to predicting near-bed flow hydraulics and sediment flux.

  

Two, 36-month postdoctoral research positions within the Geography Departments at the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough, UK are available with a start date of 1st January 2011. The salary and application closing date for both posts are £27,319-£28,139 pa and 05 October 2010 respectively.  Formal information including detailed job descriptions and conditions of employment are available on respective University and Department web sites.

The project is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) of the UK and is held jointly between Dr Mark Powell and Dr Nick Tate (Department of Geography, University of Leicester), Dr Stephen Rice and Prof Ian Reid (Department of Geography, Loughborough University) and Dr Jo Wood (Department of Information Science, City University). It aims to understand the development of small-scale bed structures and bedforms in coarse-grained alluvial rivers and the implications for near-bed flows and bed load flux.

RA, Department of Geography, Loughborough University (job reference GY/13784)

This Research Associate will be responsible for a programme of laboratory flume experiments designed to quantify the inter-relationships between bed-surface grain size and structure, near-bed flow regime, initial motion conditions and sediment transport rate under contrasting flow and sediment supply regimes. The ideal candidate will have a background in process-based fluvial geomorphology or sedimentology and/or open channel hydraulic engineering.  S/he will be expected to work with the Leicester RA (responsible for the characterisation of the bed surfaces) to integrate the data on the near-bed flow field and sediment movement with the analyses of bed surface maturation. Please contact Dr. Stephen Rice (s.rice@lboro.ac.uk) or Dr. Mark Powell (dmp6@le.ac.uk) for more information.  Further particulars and application forms are available at http://www.loughborough.ac.uk/ job reference GY/13784). 

RA, Department of Geography, University of Leicester (job reference SEN00102) This Research Associate will develop the analytical tools and associated algorithms required to characterise and visualise the surface grain size and structure of the experimental beds. The tools will be applied to high resolution digital elevation models of the surfaces obtained using a precision laboratory laser scanner. The ideal candidate will have a background in DEM characterisation and analysis, terrain modelling and/or numerical modelling of fluvial systems together with relevant computer programming skills. S/he will be expected to collaborate with the Loughborough RA (in charge of the experimental programme) to integrate the analyses of bed surface maturation with the data on the near-bed flow field and sediment movement. Please contact Dr. Mark Powell (dmp6@le.ac.uk) or Dr. Nick Tate (njt9@le.ac.uk) for more information.   

Further particulars and application procedures are available at http://www.le.ac.uk/jobs (job reference SEN00102).

Post-doctoral Research fellowship in Wetland InSAR

Post-doctoral Research fellowship in Wetland InSAR

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research fellowship in Wetland InSAR as a joint position between University of Miami (UM) and Florida International University (FIU). The position is part of a NASA support project focusing on hydro-ecology of tropical wetlands.

The successful applicant will join an active geodetic research program at UM and a hydrological research program at FIU. The position is available immediately.

Candidates should have, or be near completion of, a PhD in Geodesy, Geophysics or related areas. The candidate will conduct space-based hydro-ecology research using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) observations. The candidate should be familiar with SAR interferometry (InSAR) data processing and analysis. Experience with Polarimetric SAR (PolSAR) and Polarimetric InSAR (PolInSAR) data processing is an advantage. The research will involve the application of these processing technique to SAR data acquire over the Everglades (south Florida) and Sian Ka'an (Yucatan, Mexico) to monitor surface water levels, soil moisture, vegetation classification, vegetation structure, and their changes with time.

Additional information on:

The position - http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/users/swdowinski/postdoc.html
Wetland InSAR - http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/users/swdowinski/research-wetlands.html
UM geodesy lab - http://www.geodesy.miami.edu/
WaterSCAPES project - http://web.eng.fiu.edu/waterscapes/WaterSCAPES_web/WaterSCAPES.html

To apply, please send a letter describing research interests, a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and e-mail address of three potential references to Dr. Shimon Wdowinski, Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami.

E-mail: shimonw@rsmas.miami.edu

Job Opportunity at the Clark University Worcester.

Clark University Worcester, MA

Category:

Faculty - Science - Geography

Faculty - Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Application Due: 11/15/2010

Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts. Open rank, tenure-line position starting August 2011. PhD required at time of appointment. Clark's School of Geography seeks a scholar to join the department's existing Human-Environment cluster.

We seek a faculty member who is contributing to cutting edge scholarship, and who is committed to collaborative research and securing extramural funding. Expertise in the theoretical and empirical study of a variety of substantive research areas will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who complement and provide leadership in the department's strengths in Human-Environment relations and interactions, as well as in Earth System Science (http://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/). The successful candidate will also collaborate with Clark's Marsh Research Institute (http://www.clarku.edu/departments/marsh/). Strong undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising, and mentoring are a requisite in the "university college" tradition of Clark.

Send CV; a detailed statement of professional experience, research, and teaching interests; and contact information for three references by email to: hesearch@clarku.edu. Review of applications will begin on 15th November 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Information

Postal Address: Clark University

950 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01610-1477

Phone: 508-793-7294

Fax: 508-793-8809

Email Address: hesearch@clarku.edu

Research and Teaching Assistantship in Resources Inventory

Research and Teaching Assistantship in Resources Inventory

A PhD or MSc research and teaching assistantship in remote sensing and resources inventory is available in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University. The position will focus on further developing emerging remote sensing technology and statistical imputation algorithms for large area ecosystem assessment and inventory. The selected candidate will also serve as a teaching assistant for the integrated fall practicum (http://forest.mtu.edu/camp/) during the fall semesters of the assistantship.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, and posses a degree in Forestry, Forest Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. Start date is negotiable; however, spring semester 2011 is ideal. The assistantship includes a full tuition wavier and a competitive stipend.

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is located in a 93,000-square-foot teaching and research facility, and has state-of-the-art computing equipment, including remote sensing/GIS teaching and research laboratories (http://www.mtu.edu/forest/). Michigan Tech is also home to the Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI), which is comprised of over twenty faculty focused upon promoting interdisciplinary research and education in various aspects of remote sensing (http://www.epssi.mtu.edu/. The University's close proximity to vast expanses of Northern Hardwood Forest make it an ideal location to conduct research on remote sensing and sustainable management in forested ecosystems.

Interested persons should e-mail GRE scores, a statement of professional interests, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three references, a writing sample, and any other relevant materials to Dr. Michael Falkowski (mjfalkow@mtu.edu). Review of applications will begin on October 30th, 2011. Final award of the assistantship is subject to the availability of funds. Please consult the following webpage for additional information regarding the graduate program and associated application procedures (http://www.mtu.edu/forest/graduate/program/

Workshop biodiversity monitoring with remote sensing

Workshop biodiversity monitoring with remote sensing

On 13 October, INBO is organising a workshop on the use of remote sensing for biodiversity assessments, with a focus on the monitoring of Natura 2000 habitats (programme in attachment). As this is very relevant for some of you, you are kindly invited to this workshop in Brussels. Participation is free, but registration is required before 30th September.

Further details can be found on http://habistat.vgt.vito.be.

GRASS GIS 6.4.0 released

Press Release

The GRASS Development Team announces  

GRASS GIS 6.4.0 released

http://grass.osgeo.org

We are pleased to announce the release of GRASS GIS 6.4.0, the first in the new line of 6.4 stable releases. As a stable release 6.4 will enjoy long-term support. The next release (6.4.1) will introduce a few new features which are still undergoing final testing, but after that all further 6.4 releases will be bugfix-only. Due to our highly conservative stabilization policy this is the first official version of GRASS to introduce new features since October 2006 and supersedes the previous stable line of GRASS 6.2. As such the floodgates are open and there are many new features to explore and many new structural improvements to be found in the software.

PhD researcher Improving near real-time flood forecasting using multi-sensor soil moisture assessment

PhD researcher Improving near real-time flood forecasting using multi-sensor soil moisture assessment

Posted by: Utrecht University

Job description

This four-year PhD position is offered within the Department of Physical Geography in Utrecht, Netherlands, in collaboration with the EC Joint Research Centre, Ispra in Italy, Technical University of Vienna in Austria, and the Study of the Biosphere from Space (CESBIO), Toulouse in France. Major flooding events have scourged various areas in Europe in the last decennia causing significant economic and emotional damage. Climate change models predict increasing weather extremes and hence, an increase in the magnitude and frequency of flooding. The European Commission is developing and testing a European Flood Forecasting System (EFAS). The EFAS approach is quasi operational but lacks reliable input data on the soil moisture status which is an important variable triggering surface runoff.

The candidate is expected to investigate the possibilities of using satellite information derived from ERS/MetOp and SMOS to quantitatively map soil moisture status and to link this information to the LISFLOOD model used for EFAS. Error propagation and data assimilation methods will be applied for improving and evaluating the modelling results. The study must yield insight into what satellite-derived soil moisture products and/or combinations of datasets are best used for improving flood forecasts. Information concerning the research activities of our group can be found at http://www.geog.uu.nl/dejong,

concerning the modelling approaches on http://pcraster.geo.uu.nl/

 and http://floods.jrc.ec.europa.eu/,

 and concerning the hydrological research at http://education.geo.uu.nl/mschydrology/.

The place of work will be Utrecht University although the candidate is expected to work for several weeks or months at the partner institutes. The candidate is expected to closely communicate with the partners, other PhD candidates and the principal investigator and to publish in international peer-reviewed journals. The PhD candidate is also expected to write a (paper) PhD thesis within the project duration of four years.

Requirements

Highly motivated candidates with an MSc degree in hydrology, physical geography, civil engineering, geology, applied mathematics or a related field are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a proven record in geographic hydrology, spatio-temporal modelling, earth observation, programming and/or data assimilation. The candidate should be proficient in English and have excellent scientific writing and presenting skills. The candidate is an enthusiastic team player and has good organisational and communicational skills.

Conditions of employment

The PhD candidate is offered a one-year fulltime position with -at good performance- the prospect of an extension with a maximum of three years (in total 4 years fulltime). The salary starts with 2,042.- gross per month in the first year and increases to 2,612.- gross per month in the fourth year of employment at fulltime appointment.

The extent of this fulltime position is 38 hours per week (1,0 fte). The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition we offer a pension scheme and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities.

More information about employment conditions can be found on the website.

Contract type

Temporary

Organisation

Utrecht University, Faculty of Geosciences

The Faculty of Geosciences offers education and research concerning the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and anthroposphere. With a population of 2200 students (BSc and MSc) and 425 staff, the faculty is a strong and challenging organisation. The faculty is organised in four departments: Innovation and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Physical geography, and Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning.

Further information concerning the faculty is available at the website http://www.geo.uu.nl/ while general information about Utrecht University can be found at www.uu.nl.

Additional information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Prof Dr S.M. de Jong, e-mail: s.dejonggeo.uu.nl

  

Applications shouldinclude a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and contact information of three referees by e-mail to: PenOgeo.uu.nl