ALGAE AND PALEOLIMNOLOGY JOBS as posted to the listservers most recent postings are at the bottom of the file... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER IN RESIDENCE Mountain Research Center Montana State University, Bozeman One to three month fellowship for an internationally recognized scholar to conduct research bearing on any aspect of the MRC's mission: to develop, synthesize, and disseminate knowledge on the natural and/or interrelated cultural factors influencing the future of montane ecosystems. Responsibilities: research encompassed within at least one of the MRC Affinity Groups (Biosystematics, Ecological Processes, Physical Processes, Cultural and Economic Processes, or Geographic Information Analysis) and interacting with students and faculty. Full/Associate Professors on sabbatical encouraged to apply. Stipend up to $5000/mo for three months (commensurate with experience), plus relocation and housing allowance. Accepting applications for Spring 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998. Submit c.v., letter explaining research interests and what you hope to accomplish with the fellowship, contact information for three references to: Distinguished Researcher Committee, Mountain Research Center, Box 173490, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-3490. Screening begins August 1, 1996 and continues until candidates are chosen. http://www.mrc.montana.edu for detailed job listing. ADA/EO/AA/Veterens Preference ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Vacancy Announcement: Fellowship POSITION TITLE: Distinguished Researcher in Residence LOCATION: Mountain Research Center, Montana State University - Bozeman. The Mountain Research Center is an interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach unit of Montana State University in Bozeman. It includes 58 faculty and their students from 17 departments that span the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. The mission of the MRC is to develop, synthesize, and disseminate knowledge on the natural and cultural factors influencing the future of montane ecosystems. The research and teaching theme that unites MRC faculty and students is to understand how natural ecosystem processes and human land use can most effectively be integrated as human populations inevitably continue to expand around and into areas that are relatively ecologically intact. Additional information about the MRC can be found at World Wide Web site: http://www.mrc.montana.edu. STARTING DATE: To be negotiated. Appointments are from one to three months in duration. Now accepting applications for Spring 1997, Fall 1997, or Spring 1998. STARTING SALARY: Up to $5000/mo. for three months. Commensurate with experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Distinguished Researcher in Residence will be responsible for: (1) conducting excellent research in a specialty related to the MRC mission, and falling under the auspices of at least one of the five Affinity Groups that compose the MRC --Biosystematics, Ecological Processes, Physical Processes, Cultural and Economic Processes, and Geographic Information Analysis; (2) interacting with students and faculty by discussing research results, presenting a keynote lecture on the Researcher's specialty, and (3) (depending on timing of the Fellowship) helping to identify and invite outside speakers for an MRC seminar series that will revolve around the Distinguished Researcher in Residence's topic (this will precede arrival of the Researcher on campus). REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ph.D. in a specialty related to the MRC Affinity groups. 2. International renown in the researcher's specialty. 3. Excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal communications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Experience working with interdisciplinary teams. 2. Full and Associate Professors on sabattical from other universities are encouraged to apply. SCREENING DATE: Screening of applications will begin on August 1, 1996 and continue until suitable candidate(s) are awarded the fellowship(s). APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit curriculum vitae, a letter explaining relevant research interests and what you hope to accomplish with the fellowship, and names and contact information for three references to: Distinguished Researcher Committee, Mountain Research Center, P.O. Box 173490, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-3490, USA. ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference. Claim veteran's preference or request accommodation from HR/AA, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717, (406) 994-2042; TDD: (406) 994-4191. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Postdoctoral Research Opportunity A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Biology at McGill University to study N-based production in the Canadian Arctic. The successful candidate will join a large interdisciplinary group of oceanographers and ecologists studying the physico-chemical control of plankton abundance and productivity in the North Open Water (NOW) polynya (77N, 72W). One research expedition to the NOW is scheduled for spring and summer of 1998. The starting date for the position is January 1, 1998, and funding is for 2 years. Applicants should have a PhD in Biological Oceanography or a related field (e.g. Botany, Microbiology), and experience working at sea. Preference will be given to those individuals with research expertise using stable isotopes to measure N utilization (or C) by plankton. Qualified individuals should send a covering letter, resume, one copy of their 2 most significant or relevant publications, and the names and addresses (postal and e-mail) of three referees. The deadline for applications is September 1, 1997. Dr. Neil M. Price Department of Biology 1205 Ave. Dr. Penfield McGill University Montreal, QC CANADA H4B 2S1 NPRICE@bio1.lan.mcgill.ca 514 398 6468 (voice) 514 398 5069 (FAX) +------------------------------------------------+ Neil M. Price Department of Biology 1205 Ave. Dr. Penfield McGill University Montreal, PQ 514 398 6468 (voice) H3A 1B1 514 398 5069 (fax) +------------------------------------------------+ From asmiguel@ILHAWAII.NETMon Apr 28 10:19:18 1997 Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 11:33:26 -1000 From: Miguel Olaizola To: ALGAE-L@Danann.hea.ie Subject: Job opportunities in Hawaii Aloha ALGAE-L: I work for Aquasearch, Inc., one of the tenants at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority ocean science and technology park. We are anticipating several job openings within the next few months that I would like to bring to your attention. For further information about Aquasearch point your browser to http://www.aquasearch.com/. Mahalo, miguel. **************************************************************************** AQUASEARCH, INC. Positions Available Aquasearch Inc. is a rapidly-growing, Hawaii-based, marine biotechnology company specializing in microalgal products and photobioreactor technology. The company is committed to developing products from microalgae with applications in cosmetics, foods, nutraceuticals, animal feeds and biomedicine. Expansion has led to the creation of 14 new positions. DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Director, R&D, who will report to the CEO, will provide resources and expert supervision to several interdisciplinary research teams. You will coordinate the activities of biologists, engineers, chemists and research assistants. Your group will grow from 18 to more than 60 positions in the next three years. You will be expected to lead the development of pioneering research approaches, to champion change, to drive for results and to foster relationships with academic and government institutions. You will have a PhD and 10-15 years experience, including 3-5 years' managerial experience. Candidates must have a strong research record, with experience in marine or freshwater biology or biochemistry, and substantial knowledge of engineering and computing. You will have demonstrated the leadership and organizational skills to manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects and to deliver results. RESEARCH PHOTOBIOLOGIST Applications are invited from scientists with experience in the photobiology of marine and/or freshwater microalgae, with substantial understanding of biochemistry and ecology. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities in working with chemostat and turbidostat cultures, and determining productivity using state-of-the-art techniques. You will hold a PhD and will be prepared to conduct and direct projects focused on optimizing productivity of certain biochemical constituents. RESEARCH ALGAL NUTRITIONIST Candidates will have experience in nutrient kinetics and biochemistry of marine and/or freshwater microalgae, with substantial knowledge of ecology and taxonomy. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities in chemostat cultivation. You will hold a PhD and will be prepared to conduct and direct projects focused on optimizing productivity of certain biochemical constituents. ENGINEER - CIVIL/MECHANICAL You will be primarily responsible for coordinating and managing the construction of a rapidly expanding physical plant, from 10 acres to 100 acres in three years. You will build laboratories, offices, and a variety of specialized manufacturing facilities. You will have an appropriate engineering degree, 5-10 years' managerial experience, and a working knowledge of construction methods, permitting, bidding, equipment specification and negotiating with contractors. You will demand high standards in cost and quality control, and will excel at managing multiple priorities and projects while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and schedules. ENGINEER - PROCESS TECHNOLOGY Applications are invited from candidates with expertise in processes of separating, concentrating, drying and extraction of microbiological particles. You will have demonstrated abilities and experience in process development and the implementation of full scale production processes. You will be challenged with applying technologies and techniques for a variety of final product specifications that call for preservation of bioactive constituents. Familiarity with FDA regulations for food product manufacturing is a plus. Successful candidates will have an appropriate engineering degree, 5 years' experience, and strong organizational skills. ENGINEER - CHEMICAL/FLUID MECHANICS You will be a leading member of the bioreactor automation and design team. You will have an appropriate engineering degree and 3-5 years' experience in bioreactor design and construction. Your special expertise is in the area of fluid transport, mass exchange and water quality. Working knowledge of relevant industrial equipment and manufacturers is essential, and familiarity with process control methods and devices is a definite plus. You will be challenged to continually push the envelope of performance in a variety of fluid-based systems. ENGINEER - CONTROL/ELECTRONICS You will design and implement methods of process control to fully automate key elements of our production technology. Your focus will be on integrating output from a variety of analog and digital sensors with appropriate control devices - most of which are immersed in fluids. Your creativity will be called upon to develop methods of data transmission and reporting that meet our needs for data analysis. Your innate curiosity in areas ranging from biology to computing will be essential in understanding and meeting the needs of chemists, biologists, engineers and programmers on your team. Successful candidates will have an appropriate engineering degree and 3-5 years' experience. PROGRAMMER You will be a key member of the process automation team, developing the software for process control, data acquisition, display and archiving. You will design and code GUI programs that allow the user to control the production process, and to investigate current and historical databases. You will establish and maintain a secure PC network that is accessible both locally and remotely. You will have a degree in computer sciences and 3-5 years' experience in related endeavors. You have excellent communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MICROBIOLOGY Five positions are available. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in laboratory techniques employed in the cultivation of marine and/or freshwater microalgae. You will be expected to maintain a substantial collection of microalgal strains, and to make a variety of measurements involved in experimentation and scale up. Instruments and techniques involve a strong working knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and ecology. You will have a degree in biology or microbiology and at least 3 years' experience in microalgal research. RESEARCH ASSISTANT - CHEMISTRY Applications are invited from individuals with special expertise in the inorganic chemistry of seawater or freshwater, and with substantial working knowledge of organic chemistry. Successful candidates will have a degree in chemistry and at least 5 years' experience with a broad variety of analytical techniques and instruments, including autoanalyzer, HPLC, and GC-MS. Aquasearch offers a rewarding and stimulating scientific environment, and the opportunity to develop a unique career in marine biotechnology. It is our fundamental policy to recruit, develop, reward and promote persons in all areas solely on the basis of qualifications, skills and abilities. Please write, enclosing a full CV with professional references to VP Operations, Aquasearch, 73-4460 Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, Suite 110, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA 96740. Alternatively, you may fax your application on our confidential fax line: 1.808.923.4719. **************************************************************************** ---------------------------------------- Miguel Olaizola, Ph.D. Research Manager Aquasearch, Inc. 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Suite 110 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Tel: (808) 326-9301 Fax: (808) 326-9401 Email: asmiguel@ilhawaii.net http://www.aquasearch.com/ -------------------------------- **************************************************************************** >Post- Doctoral Research Position > > Three year post-doctoral position available to work in an EU MAST > III-funded project on the automated identification and > characterisation of microbial populations. This project will develop > and apply automated techniques for identifying phytoplankton and > bacterial populations based on optical properties measured by > analytical flow cytometry using rRNA probes. The successful > candidate should have experience in PCR, gene sequencing, and in > situ-hybridisation. Likely start date is Nov. 1 1997 > > > Post- Doctoral Research Position > > Three year post-doctoral position available to work in an EU TMR > funded project on coccolithophorid bioversity and ecology. The role > of the AWI in this TMR is to develop microsatellites to evaulate > gene flow, dispersal, and microevolution in populations within the > Gephryocapsa/Emiliania complex, and to determine plastid genome size > in selected coccolithophorid algae using PFGE. The successful > candidate must be under 35 and come from an EU country outside of > Germany, and should have experience in constructing genomic > libraries, gene sequencing, and microsatellite analysis. Likely > start date is April 1998. > > > Applications should be received by October 1, 1997. Send curriculum > vitae and addresses of three references to Dr. Linda Medlin, Alfred > Wegener Institute, Am Handelshafen 12, D-27570 Bremerhaven Germany, > lmedlin@awi-bremerhaven.de > > Linda Medlin Alfred Wegener Institute Am Handelshafen 12 D-27570 Bremerhaven Germany Tel. 49-471-4831-443 Fax. 49-471-4831-425 **************************************************************************** From Martin.Sharp@UALBERTA.CAThu Jul 17 14:15:19 1997 Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 08:14:23 -0600 From: Martin Sharp Reply to: Research in Quaternary Science To: QUATERNARY@MORGAN.UCS.MUN.CA Subject: 3 year post doctoral position - ice sheet modelling and global geochemical cycles. (fwd) 3 year post-doctoral research assistantship at the Department of Geography, University of Bristol. The role of terrestrial ice in global geochemical cycles. There is increasing interest in role that glacial chemical weathering may have had in the regulation of atmospheric CO2 on glacial-interglacial timescales. In particular, the runoff from terrestrial ice masses may remove CO2 from the atmosphere during glacial advance, whereas during retreat, there are a number of theoretical possibilities, including scenarios which lead to a net release of CO2 to the atmosphere. It is the purpose of this project to devise ways in which to constrain the quantity, quality and location of glacial runoff during the last glacial cycle, using a state-of-the-art 3D thermo-mechanical model of Northern Hemisphere ice sheets. The project involves 3 PI's, namely: Philippe Huybrechts (Brussels), whose expertise is in ice sheet modelling, and whose model this project will be based around; Martin Sharp (Edmonton), whose expertise is in glaciology; and Martyn Tranter (Bristol), whose expertise is low temperature geochemistry. We are interested in recruiting a post-doctoral research assistant (PDRA) with experience and interest in a combination of ice sheet modelling, global cycling and interdisciplinary research. The specific duties of the PDRA will be:- a) to liaise with Philippe Huybrechts to produce the best modelled estimate of ice sheet boundaries and water fluxes during the last glacial cycle; b) to liaise with Martyn Tranter to produce a GIS of bedrock geology for the northern hemisphere, over which the ice sheet boundaries and water fluxes will be overlain; c) to liaise with Martyn Tranter and Martin Sharp to construct algorithms to generate hydroglacial chemical fluxes, dependant on bedrock geology. d) to develop conceptual models of how glacial fluxes may impinge on global geochemical cycles, using the above data. The PDRA will be expected to prepare publications for the mainstream, peer-reviewed literature, and to make presentations at national and international conferences. The PDRA will also be expected to construct a Web site to inform the scientific community of the progress of the project. Expression of interest should by e-mailed to:- M.Tranter@Bris.ac.uk. **************************************************************************** From brzezins@lifesci.lscf.ucsb.eduWed Aug 13 17:00:34 1997 Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 12:25:02 -0700 From: Mark Brzezinski Subject: Postdoctoral Position Postdoctoral position available 1/1/98. One year appointment, with funding in place from the Earth Systems History program at NSF for one to two additional years upon demonstration of satisfactory progress. Research involves determination of stable isotope ratios of silicon in diatoms from cultures grown under defined conditions in the lab and from cores spanning the Holocene and the last glacial maximum. The objectives of the research are to evaluate the utility of silicon isotopes in diatoms as a proxy for diatom silicic acid use in past oceans. Mail or fax resume, including a discussion of your paleooceanographic and stable isotopic experiences (both desirable, neither required) and the names and addresses of three references by 11/1/97 to EITHER Dr. Mark Brzezinski, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology or Dr. Mic DeNiro, Geology Department, University of California, Santa Barbara CA 93106. FAX (805) 893-8062. Applications accepted until position filled. (E-mail for additional correspondence to brzezins@lifesci.ucsb.edu or deniro@magic.geol.ucsb.edu). The University of California is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. ***************************************** Dr. Mark Brzezinski Department of Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106 TEL (805) 893-8605 FAX (805) 893-8062 **************************************************************************** From bonn@QCVAXA.ACC.QC.EDU Mon Aug 25 19:06:07 1997 Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 18:49:25 EDT From: "Bonnie Blackwell, x 3332" Reply-To: Research in Quaternary Science To: QUATERNARY@MORGAN.UCS.MUN.CA Subject: job opening (fwd) From: MX%"sasnet@relay.doit.wisc.edu" 15-AUG-1997 12:27:20.32 To: MX%"sasnet@relay.doit.wisc.edu" CC: Subj: Return-Path: Received: from wingra.adp.wisc.edu by qcvaxa.acc.qc.edu (MX V4.0-1 VAX) with SMTP; Fri, 15 Aug 1997 12:27:02 EDT Received: from by wingra.adp.wisc.edu; id LAA72546; 8.7.5/50; Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:36:32 -0500 Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:36:32 -0500 Message-ID: Errors-To: jhburton@facstaff.wisc.edu Reply-To: sasnet@relay.doit.wisc.edu Originator: sasnet@relay.doit.wisc.edu Sender: sasnet@relay.doit.wisc.edu Precedence: bulk From: james burton To: Multiple recipients of list X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0b -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas From: bill lipe lipe@WSU.EDU Subject: zooarchaeology position Washington State University, Department of Anthropology, invites applications for tenure-track assistant professorship, to begin mid-August, 1998. Required: Ph.D. in anthropology or related field, completed by Dec. 31, 1997; specialty in zooarchaeology; demonstrated excellence in research and teaching; ability to teach undergraduate introductory courses in general anthropology and physical anthropology, as well as a graduate lab course in zooarchaeology. Preference to candidates with strong evolutionary ecology orientation, research experience in western North America, and sophistication in quantitative methods. WSU is an EEO/AA educator and employer. Protected group members encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest, names of 3-5 references (with current phone numbers and email addresses) and curriculum vitae by Nov. 21, 1997 to: Chair, Zooarchaeology Search, Dept. of Anthropology, WSU, Pullman, WA 99164-49l0. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bonnie A.B. Blackwell, bonn@qcvaxa.acc.qc.edu Dept of Geology, off: (718) 997-3332 Queens College, City University of New York, fax: (718) 997-3299 Dept of Earth \& Environmental Sciences, messages: (718) 997-3300 The Graduate Center, CUNY, Flushing, NY, 11367-1597, USA