June 2016
Application Deadline: June 30, 2016
Earth Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Tokyo Institute of Technology invites applications for ELSI Research Scientist positions. ELSI is offering up to 5 positions in this recruitment.
ELSI aims to answer the fundamental questions of how the Earth was formed, how life originated in the environment of early Earth, and how this life evolved into complexity. ELSI pursues these questions by studying the “origin and evolution of life” and the “origin and evolution of the Earth” through an interdisciplinary collaboration between the fields of Earth, Life, and Planetary Sciences. By understanding the early Earth context we work to establish a greater understanding of the likelihood of life throughout the universe.
ELSI seeks talented, highly motivated individuals to pursue original research and actively engage in cross-disciplinary discussions and synergistic research projects. ELSI is a truly integrative institute, with a genuine commitment to bridging diverse disciplines.
The appointment will be for 3 years, with a possible extension to 5 based on performance and the direction of ELSI. Candidates must hold a PhD from an accredited institution in a field relevant to ELSI’s research at the time of appointment.
For more information, visit: http://www.elsi.jp/en/about/recruitment/public-offering-positions/2016/03/20160314.html
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Application Deadline: July 1, 2016
The Department of Planetology and Habitability at the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to support investigations on the nature of the early Mars environments. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Alberto Fairen in the ERC-funded Project “icyMARS”:
https://erc.europa.eu/projects-and-results/erc-funded-projects/icymars
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in the field of Planetary Science or related discipline, and a background in Mars research. Expertise in Geochemistry or Microbiology would be helpful, but not required.
The position, placed in Madrid, would be for two years, with possible extension to a third year contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance. Benefits include working in a young enthusiastic team at one of the leading Planetary Sciences institutions in Europe, full social benefits according to the Spanish social care system, and a very competitive salary.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum with a list of publications, a brief (maximum two pages) statement of research interests, and a list of three references, no later than July 1, 2016, to:
Alberto Fairen agfairen@cab.inta-csic.es
The starting date is negotiable, but should be no later than Jan. 1, 2017.
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Application Deadline: July 15, 2016
This is a collaborative postdoctoral position on “microbial biology and geochemical processes in contrasting ecosystems” available jointly at the School of Life Sciences (SOLS) and School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University (ASU).
The relationship between microbial communities’ activities and their effects or signatures ranging from ecosystem-scale to planetary-scale, is a key study subject to account for global carbon budgets on Earth or for potential biosignatures on the ever increasing number of confirmed extrasolar planets. The aim of this project is to identify emergent properties of microbial physiology and ecosystem functioning in contrasting geochemical and energetic contexts as provided by (i) dry, oligotrophic desert environments and (ii) water-saturated, highly organic carbon-rich Amazon peatlands. This project is highly interdisciplinary and the questions and activities aim to address such topics as: soil geochemical measurements of rates of biotic and abiotic processes; development of isotopic measurements including natural abundance and/or tracer-enrichment experiments with ecologically important gases (i.e., O2, CO2, CH4, N2O and others); microbial physiology assessments in situ and in vitro through imaging coupled with metagenomics and metaproteomics approaches; and energetic/functional microbial activity modeling. The research requires fieldwork involving expeditions to remote locations (deserts and tropics in South America) followed by complementary laboratory activities. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work in close collaboration with two PI’s, two graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.
This position is under the supervision of Prof. Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz (carbon degradation and microbial biology, http://cadillo.lab.asu.edu) and Prof Hilairy Harnett (geochemistry of soils, isotopic biology and astrobiology, https://webapp4.asu.edu/directory/person/646920). The selected candidate will join a collaborative effort between SOLS and SESE faculty. Desert geochemistry and microbial respiration at low energy availability is part of the current effort by the Life Processes research team in the ASU Nexus for Exoplanet System Science project (http://www.nexss.io/), while Amazon peatlands geochemistry and microbial functional groups is part of efforts JGI-CSP and Ecosystem Science of Amazon Peatlands project. The postdoctoral researcher will catalyze common areas of research connecting these two efforts in an innovative and integrative fashion.
Applicants must have a PhD in relevant areas (Environmental Sciences, Astrobiology, Microbiology, Geochemistry, and others). Candidates with strong expertise in biogeochemistry, microbial ecophysiology, -omics studies or a combination will be preferred.
Application should include: (i) a brief cover letter, (ii) Curriculum Vitae including three professional references, (iii) a brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals. Send application to the following email: cadillo-lab-appl@asu.edu
Review of applications starts on June 15th 2016; applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the search is closed. Starting date is flexible but mid August 2016 is desirable.
For additional information on this position and the School of Life Sciences, please visit https://sols.asu.edu/about/employment
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Application Deadline: July 29, 2016
The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Planetary Radar group at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. This position would involve observations, data processing, archiving, and modeling of near-Earth asteroids and other Solar System bodies with the Arecibo Planetary Radar system. Experience in astronomical observations of Solar System objects, small-bodies geophysics, astronomical instrumentation, and/or numerical inverse modeling is desirable. Experience with radar observations and techniques, programming languages, and Linux systems is preferred but not required. The incumbent would be expected to participate in radar observations and also carry out an independent research program. The Observatory has significant computing facilities. Conference travel and equipment support are available. This position shall be for a two year appointment with the likely renewal of one year. The successful applicant will be a resident in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and will be an employee of USRA.
For a full description and to apply directly at: https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=405
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Application Deadline: July 29, 2016
Student and early career (less than 5 years from PhD) travel support may be available for VEXAG Meeting #14, November 29 – December 1, 2016, NASA Headquarters, Washington DC. Selected students and early career recipients of travel grants will give 5-10 minute presentations.
Provide a Notice of Intent by Friday, July 29, 2016 to twthompson@jpl.nasa.gov containing:
1. A one-page description of how your participation in this meeting will benefit you professionally and contribute to NASA’s explorations of Venus. 2. An abstract for a 5-10 minute presentation 3. Your resume 4. An endorsement from a faculty member.
For logistical reasons, also provide:
- Legal Full Name
– Date of Birth
– City/State of Birth
– Preferred Email Address and Phone Numbers
– Home Address
– Emergency Contact
– Name, Relationship, and Phone Number
– Your Affiliation with Full Address and Phone Number
– Gender
If you are a foreign national or permanent resident alien, also provide:
- Country of Citizenship
– Birth Date and Birth City, State/Region and Country
– Passport Number, with Expiration Date
– Visa Type, with Effective and Expiration Dates
– Alien Registration # (if applicable)
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Application Deadline: July 31, 2016
The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) has two open positions, one in Space Sciences and the other in Earth Sciences. The successful candidates should have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a field relating to either Space or Earth Sciences.
Applications for the post-doctoral position in Space Sciences should relate to space physics, solar system sciences, or to astronomy. Applications for the post-doctoral position in Earth Sciences should relate to remote sensing of the Earth system including climate.
The successful candidate is expected to pursue his/her independent research program, and will participate in the Institute’s research and meetings program, and will work in close contact with the scientific staff of the Institute. He or she may also lead or participate as a member in projects conducted by international teams at ISSI. Thus he or she will be exposed to, and interact with, a numerous and varied community of scientists from throughout the world.
Nationals from ESA Member States shall have priority. Salary and conditions of employment will be similar to those provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Further information may be obtained at http://www.issibern.ch.
Submissions should include a letter of application including a brief outline of foreseen research, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and the names, addresses and means of contact of three references, not exceeding 7 pages in total. They shall be addressed to ISSI, attn. Professor R. von Steiger, Hallerstrasse 6, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland; email: vsteiger@issibern.ch. Submissions by email are preferred provided all the documents are in the form of a single PDF file.
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Late Registration Deadline for the Titan Aeronomy and Climate Workshop
June 23Abstract Submission Deadline for the Joint DPS-EPSC Meeting
June 24Abstract Submission Deadline (Oral) for the III Congreso Internacional de Astrobiología
June 24Proposal Deadline for Step 2 of the ROSES 2016 Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples (LARS)
June 30Application Deadline for the Research Scientist Positions at Earth Life Science Institute (ELSI)
July 01Application Deadline for the Postdoctoral Opportunity in Mars Science at the Centro de Astrobiologia
July 12Abstract Submission Deadline for the Geological Society of America (GSA2016)
July 15Registration and Abstract Submission for the Evolution of Chemical Complexity: From simple interstellar molecules to terrestrial biopolymers
July 15Application Deadline for the Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunity at Arizona State University
July 15Proposal Deadline for Step 2 of the ROSES 2016 Planetary Data Archiving, Restoration, and Tools (PDART)
July 21Proposal Deadline for Step 2 of the ROSES 2016 Maturation of Instruments for Solar System Exploration (MatISSE)
July 22Proposal Deadline for Step 1 of the ROSES 2016 Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research (PSTAR)
July 22Proposal Deadline for Step 2 of the ROSES 2016 Exobiology