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Bachelor's//Canada//Graduate Assistantship in Wetland Soils; Peatland Scientist Position
Two positions in Canada! Oh, Canada!! One a graduate assistantship, the other a peatland scientist.
Could be fun working up there.
Chris Hohnholt
School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
906 487-2417
forest.mtu.edu
MS Graduate Student Assistantship
The Department of Earth Sciences at Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for several full-time MS Graduate Research Assistant positions starting in summer 09 to work on a recently funded USDA-CSREES project investigating greenhouse gas emissions from riparian zones across a regional hydrogeomorphic gradient. We seek highly motivated students with excellent skills in hydrology and biogeochemistry. Research interests should include riparian zone hydrology, biogeochemistry and/or soil-atmosphere interactions. IUPUI is a research-intensive urban university with almost 30,000 students located on a beautiful downtown campus. We offer competitive scholarships, paid tuition, and medical insurance. To initiate the application procedure send a letter of interest including your academic background (an informal transcript is ideal) and research interests to Dr. Philippe Vidon ( pvidon@xxxxxxxxx ) or Dr. Pierre-André Jacinthe ( pjacinth@iu
pui.edu ). More information concerning the program can be found at www.geology.iupui.edu .
Northern Peatland Scientist
Are you interested in working in a well equipped and attractive research facility that is located in northern Ontario, with easy access to 3 Great Lakes, wide variety of forest recreation opportunities and recreational sports? If so, then the Ministry of Natural Resources has a great opportunity for you.
In the role of Far North Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work as a key member of a dynamic research team and contribute to a high profile government research project (peat ecology in the far north). You will provide specialized scientific and technical support to all programs within the research unit, plan and coordinate research programs, analyze and interpret date and communicate results to project partners.
Qualifications: knowledge of one or more areas of science related to peat ecology in the far north (biology, forestry, arctic ecology, soil science or hydrology)in order to conduct research and prepare scientific reports; knowledge of standard scientific methods, procedures, techniques and tools; knowledge of forest stand dynamics, policies and procedures governing forest management planning in Ontario and forest management principles and practices; proficiency with computer software including databases, geographic information systems, spreadsheets, word processing, statistics and graphics to acquire, analyze, maintain and report on complex program data sets; well developed written and oral communication, planning and organization skills; ability to work independently and with a variety of project partners; technical and scientific skills to conduct daily research project operations; technical writing skills and an understanding of methods and protocol for conducting literatu
re searches; ability to travel and work in adverse and remote field locations; knowledge of occupational health and safety act and related legislation and standards.
The successful candidate will be paid at the Biologist 2a or 2b in accordance with his/her level of professional expertise and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Posting Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Closing Date: Friday, December 05, 2008
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
Apply online
or send application to:
Ministry of Government Services-Northern Recruitment Centre
159 Cedar Street, Suite 404
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 6A5
Fax: 705-564-9165
Details:
Ministry: Ministry of Natural Resources
Division: Applied Research and Development
Position Title: FAR NORTH SPECIALIST
Duration: 1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 18 months
Location: 1235 Queen St. East, Sault Ste Marie, P6B 2V8, North Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $1,002.91 - $1,303.26 (MplusM) per week*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 14022/14024 - Biologist 2A/2B
Schedule: A
Category: Science and Engineering
Job ID: 14341