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• Research Assistant/Research Associate

NERC Radiocarbon Facility (Environment)

Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), East Kilbride

Salary: £25,623- £28,893 (grade 6)/£31,513-35,469 (max appointment will be

£32,458) (grade 7) per annum

REF: 00000

A Radiocarbon Scientist/Analytical Chemist is sought by the Natural

Environment Research Council Radiocarbon Facility (NRCF) - Environment.

NRCF-Environment is a component of the Scottish Universities Environmental

Research Centre (SUERC) in East Kilbride and provides radiocarbon analytical

support for projects approved by NERC for UK based scientists, which may

include international collaborations. Research themes include

palaeoclimatology/ecology, oceanography, geochemistry, geomorphology and

carbon cycling. In-house research and development of methods to meet the

evolving needs of NRCF's user community are important components of the

facility's work.

You will be responsible for providing radiocarbon analyses and scientific

advice for NRCF's earth and environmental science community, for broadening

the laboratory's analytical capabilities, with emphasis on small samples and

compound specific/compound group radiocarbon analysis and for developing

your own research areas. You will be encouraged to establish collaborative

links with external scientists and with on-site colleagues including the AMS

group. This will require a strong aptitude for analytical work, good

interpersonal skills and the ability to develop ideas and publish research

findings. For appointment at level 7 you will have a relevant PhD and

postdoctoral experience. Scientists with experience in some or all of the

following are preferred: radiocarbon science, organic geochemistry,

analytical chemistry of small samples, vacuum techniques, quality control,

dating method(s), isotope ratio mass spectrometry.

The post is available for 3 years in the first instance.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Charlotte Bryant

(c.bryant@nercrcl.gla.ac.uk) tel: + 44 1355 260037).

Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs

If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 0141 330 3898 for an

application pack.

Closing date: 26 June 2009

• A research scientist position for a soil biogeochemist is offered at CSIRO Land and

Water in Adelaide.

Please refer to the website for more detail:

http://recruitadmin.csiro.au/hrtools/View_job.asp?RefNo=2009/54

If you have trouble viewing the above link, try:

http://www.seek.com.au/showjob.asp?jobid=15490265

• Technical Officer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Curtin University of Technology (Full-time, Fixed-term - 24 months)

HEGS Level GJ05 ($49,548 to $61,045 per annum)

Ref: 1004

The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise in isotope ratio

monitoring gas chromatography mass spectrometry, which is a principal component of

the West Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre. This position is

responsible for the operation and maintenance of the GC-IRMS, EA-IRMS and other

associated instrumentation. A key role in this position is to assist with the

training of research staff and students.

A degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific field, experience in a stable isotopic

laboratory environment, operation of GCIRMS, IRMS and other related mass

spectrometric techniques is essential.

Benefits and Remuneration

The salary ranges presented are those which are contained within the University's

Certified Agreements. An individual may negotiate an alternative salary arrangement

under an Individual Transitional Employment Agreement (ITEA).

Employee benefits include up to 17 percent employer superannuation contribution,

study assistance, a comprehensive salary packaging program, and flexible and family

friendly work practices in a cosmopolitan community at a convenient location.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all essential criteria to be considered for the position.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the

appointment.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Kliti

Grice, Director, WA Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre, on telephone +61 8 9266

2474 or via e-mail at K.Grice@curtin.edu.au

To submit an application, please go to our website www.jobs.curtin.edu.au

<http://www.jobs.curtin.edu.au/> and click on the Apply Now button. Alternatively,

post your application to:

Helen Farrell

Administration Support Officer

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Curtin University of Technology

GPO Box U1987

PERTH WA 6845

• Associate Research Specialist / Laboratory Manager, Stable

Isotope Geosciences Facility, Texas A&M University.

We invite applications for a Laboratory Manager position for the Stable Isotope

Geosciences Facility that will house three mass spectrometers (MAT253,

MAT252, Delta Plus XP) and associated peripheral devices (Kiel IV

Carbonate device, two EAs, TC/EA, Gas Bench II, and GC-combustion system).

The facility is supported by the College of Geosciences and the

Departments of Geography, Geology & Geophysics, and Oceanography.

The successful candidate must have at minimum a BS in science

and 3 years experience with light stable isotope mass spectrometers and

peripherals. Candidates with a graduate degree in Earth Sciences and at least 3

years experience with multiple peripherals will be given preference.

Responsibilities include 1) conduct and/or supervise

maintenance and repair of instrumentation; 2) train and supervise students, lab

assistants, and other users; 3) develop and improve analytical methods and instrumentation;

and 4) maintain quality control and tracking of data;

Salary range $38K - $53K based on experience.

Interested candidates should visit http://stableisotopes.tamu.edu/ or

contact Brendan Roark (broark@geog.tamu.edu) for more information.

Applications will be reviewed beginning June 19, 2009 and will

Be accepted until the position is filled. Texas A&M University

is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to

excellence through diversity and encourages applications from minorities,

women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

• Specialist in Terrestrial Carbon Cycling

The Department of Earth System Science/W.M. Keck Carbon Cycle AMS

facility has an opportunity for a research Specialist to support

research in terrestrial carbon cycling through analyses of

radiocarbon and 13C in organic matter, water and air samples. KCCAMS

was established in 2002 with the goal of improving understanding of

the Earth’s carbon cycle through the use of radiocarbon as a tracer.

It supports analyses of research samples from UC campuses and a range

of non-UC researchers, and educates the user community through an

annual short course. We seek an individual interested in longer-term

employment with experience in laboratory geochemical analysis and

student supervision who is capable of working as part of a team in an

interdisciplinary work environment. Candidates will be expected

to participate in research as well as oversee laboratory preparation

of samples. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced

degree (minimum of BS) and appropriate experience in radiocarbon and/

or stable isotope measurement and data interpretation. The successful

candidate will be expected to master all aspects of sample

pretreatment, preparation, measurement and data interpretation of

radiocarbon by accelerator mass spectrometry, as well as to supervise

and train students in the laboratory. Active participation in

research projects is encouraged, and sufficient scientific

understanding of radiocarbon to offer advice to users will be required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Position dependent on

extramural funding and the research contracts of individual P.I.’s.

Review of applicants will begin in May 2009, though the position will

remain open until filled.

Please email a statement of interest, a c.v. and the names of three

references to Dr. Xiaomei Xu (xxu@uci.edu).

• Stable Isotope Facility Engineer, University of California, Davis.

The UCDavis Stable Isotope Facility houses 10 PDZEuropa/Sercon 20-20 IRMS

instruments, two Thermo Finnegan Delta IRMS systems, an LGR DLT-100 and a

Varian Saturn Ion trap analytical MS-MS. Associated preparation systems

include 4 combustion elemental analyzers, TCEA, 3 trace gas analyzers,

GC-C-IRMS, TOC/TIC -IRMS and LC-C-IRMS. The facility operates on a fee per

sample basis and is currently analyzing in excess of 150,000 samples per

year.

The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of

instruments and equipment as well as consulting with users on aspects of

stable isotope use such as detection limits and sample preparation. We are

particularly interested in candidates with good instrument and chemistry

skills interested in new analytical methods. There may be opportunities to

conduct collaborative research in stable isotope methodologies and

applications.

Qualifications: Applicant should have a Master's degree in Engineering,

Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences or extensive practical experience. The

candidate should have good instrument skills. Expertise in some form of

isotope ratio mass spectrometry is required.

Salary: The salary will be in the range $50,000 - $ 80,000 depending on

qualifications and experience.

Position Available: Immediately. Please apply online at through UC Davis

Career Opportunities (Requisition Number 03000691 or

https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.j

sp?time=1242065368964 ).

For enquiries contact David Harris

dharris@ucdavis.edu (530) 754 7517

• Currently looking for a recent BS or MS graduate for a position at

NIH in a new stable isotope ratio ms lab. My laboratory is a core lab

within NIDDK that supports all clinical applications of IRMS. This

includes doubly labeled water and GC-IRMS applications.

Qualifications: Applicant should have a Bachelor of Science or MS in,

Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences or extensive practical experience.

The candidate should have good instrument skills. Expertise in some form

of isotope ratio mass spectrometry is required. Experience with

GC-IRMS is a preferred but not required.

Salary: The salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Position Available: Immediately.

If you or someone you know is interested please have them contact me

directly

Peter

Peter J. Walter, Ph.D.

Director, Clinical Core Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

NIH/NIDDK

10 Center Drive, 9C106

MSC 1805

Bethesda, MD 20892-1805

Phone: (301) 443-7307

Fax: (301) 443-7881

Email: walterpj@mail.NIH.GOV

• Research Assistant/Research Associate vacancy - SUERC, University of

Glasgow

The Scottish Universities Environmental Research Center (SUERC) has a

vacancy for a full-time Research Assistant/Research Associate. This 2-

year NERC funded position, starting on 1st August 2009, or as soon as

possible thereafter, is available for an early-career scientist to

join a team as part of a NERC-funded project, “Establishing

hydropyrolysis as an effective technique for the determination and

isolation of pyrogenic carbon in samples from the natural environment”.

You will be based in SUERC, and will play a central role within a

collaborative research program also involving investigators at the

University of Nottingham. You will, under direction from the

investigators, be involved in preparation of a suite of artificial

charcoals, and analysis of a suite of artificial and natural charcoals

using a range of techniques including wet chemical oxidations,

radiocarbon measurement, elemental and stable isotope analysis, and

scanning electron microscopy. The outcome of the research program will

be establishment of the efficacy of hydropyrolysis in analysis of

natural pyrogenic carbon samples, and a deeper understanding of the

role of pyrogenic carbon (e.g. charcoal, Black Carbon) within global

biogeochemical cycles. Previous direct experience with one or more of

the above techniques is highly desirable, as is previous experience

working with charcoal/black carbon in the context of archaeology,

radiocarbon dating or carbon cycle research.

You will hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Environmental

Chemistry, Physical Geography, Scientific Archaeology or a related

discipline. Previous experience involving analysis of environmental

sample materials would be a distinct advantage, as would knowledge of

background literature in pyrogenic carbon research, and publication

experience.

An aptitude for analytical work will be required. Good interpersonal

skills and the ability to communicate and develop ideas are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary, and applications will be

accepted from now until the closing date of 19th June 2009. For

further particulars or to apply, please visit the University of

Glasgow vacancies website at http://www.gla.ac.uk/jobs/ under current

vacancies, (web address http://www22.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_glasgow01.asp)

where the position is ref 00002-1.

Please feel free to direct any informal inquiries about this post to

myself at p.ascough@suerc.gla.ac.uk

• MC-ICP-MS Spectroscopist

The UC Davis Interdisciplinary Center for Plasma Mass Spectrometry

<http://icpms.ucdavis.edu> has an immediate opening for a full-time

spectroscopist in support of the Multicollector Inductively Coupled Plasma

Mass Spectrometer and clean lab facilities. The position will 1) oversee

day-to-day operation and maintenance of the MC-ICP-MS, 2) train researchers

and students in techniques of isotope analysis, 3) operate the MC-ICP-MS for

recharge users, 4) develop and demonstrate new analytical techniques in mass

spectrometry and 5) assist with the operation and maintenance of the

quadrupole inductively-coupled mass spectrometers and laser ablation

systems, as required.

Applicants should apply through the UC Davis HR website at

<http://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52069>

Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2009 and the position will

remain open until filled.

The University of California is an affirmative action/equal-opportunity

employer.

• The Stable Isotope Facility at UC-Davis is accepting applications for a

Junior Specialist position to assist facility staff in processing and

analyzing a steady stream of incoming samples. Tasks include culturing

bacteria for nitrate assay, preparing samples for isotopic analysis,

entering data into database and spreadsheets, and operating analytical

instruments. Bacterial work requires experience and interest in

microbiology. Sample preparation requires dexterity, including use of

electronic pipettes and microbalances to measure precise amounts of sample

and reference materials into small capsules. Data handling requires great

attention to detail and organization. Experience with analytical instruments

is preferable but not necessary. Culture bacteria for nitrate analysis

(20%). Prepare samples and references for isotopic analysis (30%). Data

handling in Access database and Excel spreadsheets (20%). Operate analytical

instruments (30%). Send e-mail and CV to Bill Holmes weholmes@ucdavis.edu.

• Senior Research GC-c-IRMS Technician/Research Associate in Australia

Vacancy ID: 29027

The School of Environmental Science and Management at Southern Cross

University has a full-time Senior Research Technician/ Research Associate

position available to manage its IRMS facility.

For further information about this position, contact:

Name: Professor Bradley Eyre

Phone: (02) 6620 3773

Email: bradley.eyre@scu.edu.au

Postdoctoral & Student Positions

• University of Toronto at Mississauga, Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Postdoctoral Fellow (Coralline Red Algal Climate Reconstructions)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on

century- to millennial-scale environmental reconstructions from

coralline red algae collected in the North Pacific/Bering Sea and

Northwestern Atlantic. The successful applicant should have experience

in generating, analyzing and interpreting proxy time series from

geochemical data obtained from climate archives. You should have a

Ph.D degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of Earth Science,

Environmental Science, Marine Biology, or Atmospheric Physics and a

good knowledge of statistics. A strong publication record is a major

advantage.

For further information about the post please contact Jochen Halfar by

e-mail: jochen.halfar@utoronto.ca, and/or visit our website http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/~w3halfar/.

The initial contract will be for two years with a possible extension

for a third year. Applicants should send a CV (including contact

information for two professional references) and cover letter (single

pdf-file). Closing date for receipt of applications is June 25th,

2009. Starting date asap.

• A post-doctoral position in stable water isotope modeling and observation is being offered at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. The research will utilize in-situ isotope measurements, land surface modeling and/or remote sensing observations to characterize elements of the hydrological cycle and gain an increased understanding of terrestrial hydrology and land-atmosphere feedbacks at regional scales and larger.

Potential areas of research are broad, but should focus on land surface -

atmosphere interactions. Experience or interest in the following areas would be ideal:

* in-situ isotope measurement

* experience with land surface and/or regional climate modelling -

particularly isotope enabled models

* interest/experience in hydrological remote sensing approaches (especially with AURA-TES)

You will be joining a growing group of researchers in hydro-climatology at Australia's top Engineering School. The project has the potential to

leverage off a recently funded $30M groundwater project, which will provide significant opportunity for linked measurements and hydrological

investigations.

I am looking for a dynamic and motivated researcher who seeks to make an

impact in this growing research field, and has the potential to develop as

an independent investigator. There will be opportunities for local and

international travel, field work and graduate supervision.

Salary will be in the range $AUD72-80K (including superannuation) dependent upon experience, and will initially be for a 2-year appointment, with the possibility of extension. Applications and inquiries should be sent via email to Dr Matthew McCabe (mmccabe@unsw.edu.au). The position is open until filled. Start date is negotiable, but would ideally be before October 2009.

• The School of Geosciences, Monash University (Melbourne, Australia) has PhD opportunities (up to 3 projects) in the field of Groundwater-Surface water interaction using isotopic and other geochemical tracers

Possible study areas include both river-groundwater systems and

estuarine environments in SE Australia. The projects are aimed at

quantifying the exchange between groundwater and surface water in both

losing and gaining streams, documenting the water balance in catchments, understanding both short-term and longer-term trends in

groundwater-surface water interaction, and understanding possible

impacts of climate and land use changes on these systems.

Monash University has a well-equipped stable isotope facility that is

set up to analyse O, H, C, S, N isotopes in environmental samples. In

addition, facilities for the analysis of major and trace ions, Sr

isotopes, 14C & 3H are available either locally or through agreements

with other institutions.

The projects are funded via the Australian Research Council and through

the newly established National Centre for Groundwater Research and

Training (NCGRT). The School of Geosciences has a strong research

reputation and a large and diverse postgraduate community; Monash is

part of the Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.

Ideally, we are seeking students with a background in geoscience /

geochemistry - experience in the application of isotopic and geochemical

tracers to environmental problems would be an advantage. Monash

University offers scholarships that cover both fees and stipends to

suitably qualified candidates (including overseas students); to qualify

for these, you would need an Honours or MSc degree that is equivalent to

an Australian 1st Class Honours. The School can accept applications at

any time and these positions will remain open until filled. The stipend

scholarships are currently $20,400 AUD and there is a possibility of

additional top-up scholarships through the NCGRT.

For further details please contact Ian Cartwright

(ian.cartwright@sci.monash.edu.au) and include a CV

Further information on the PhD program at Monash can be found at

http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/phd.html and at:

http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/

The School's website is: at http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au/

• The Western Australian and Organic Isotope Geochemistry Centre

(http://wa-oigc.curtin.edu.au/ Department of Applied Chemistry, Curtin University of

Technology, Perth) is offering an exciting new project for a PhD candidate.

The successful applicant will gain expertise in algal chemostat experiments and will

establish unique biomarkers associated with the Permian/Triassic mass extinction

event, organic and isotope geochemical expertise using state-of-the-art technology,

leading to a career suitable in academic or industry, including geochemistry, earth

sciences and environmental geochemistry.

First class Honours or equivalent science undergraduate degree, preferably in

Chemistry or some combination of Biology/Geology/Geochemistry is essential.

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

Other Nationalities

$25,118 / annum (2008 amount), with possibility of a top-up

Professor Kliti Grice

Curtin University of Technology

ph - +61 8 9266 2474

email - k.grice@curtin.edu.au

web - http://www.chemistry.curtin.edu.au/

• A four-year position (2009-2012) for a PhD student at the Department of Ecological and Environmental Sciences and in Lammi Biological Station, University of Helsinki, Finland

Contact information: Prof. Rauni Strömmer, project leader, Department of Ecological and Environmental Sciences University of Helsinki, Niemenkatu 73 15140 Lahti Finland email: rauni.strommer@helsinki.fi

• A post-doctoral position in stable water isotope modeling and observation is

being offered at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney,

Australia. The research will explore in-situ isotope measurements, land

surface modeling and remote sensing observations to characterize elements of

the hydrological cycle and gain an increased understanding of terrestrial

hydrology at regional scales and larger.

The potential areas of research are broad, but should focus on land surface

- atmosphere interactions. Experience or interest in the following would be

ideal:

* isotope enabled land surface models and/or regional climate modelling

* interest in remote sensing approaches (TES) and/or knowledge of

data-assimilation techniques

* Los Gatos water vapor analyzer and/or liquid analyzer with auto-injector

(the project has both of these)

You will be joining a growing group of researchers in hydro-climatology at

Australia's top Engineering School. The project has the potential to

leverage off a recently funded $30M groundwater project, which will provide

significant opportunity for linked measurements and hydrological

investigations. I am looking for a dynamic and motivated researcher who

seeks to make an impact in this growing research field, and has the

potential to develop as an independent investigator. There will be

opportunities for local and international travel, field work and graduate

supervision.

Salary will be in the range $AUD72-80K (including superannuation) dependent

upon experience, and will initially be for a 2-year appointment, with the

possibility of extension. Applications and inquiries should be sent via

email to Dr Matthew McCabe (mmccabe@unsw.edu.au). The position is open until

filled. Start date is negotiable, but would ideally be before October 2009.

• The Department Computational Hydrosystems invites applications for a PhD position (f/m) to work on the interface between soil, hydrology, vegetation and the atmosphere within the framework of the Helmholtz Climate Initiative.

The UFZ contribution to the initiative aims at developing land surface

process models and parameterizations to improve regional (climate)

models.

Background

The terrestrial biosphere is one of the major drivers of inter-annual

variability in regional climate models. But descriptions of the land

surface are rather simple in the models. However, complex descriptions

of the soil-vegetation-atmosphere exchanges are not suitable for

climate models, yet.

Objectives

In collaboration within the Climate Initiative, the successful

candidate will work firstly on the improvement of soil-vegetation-

atmosphere transfer (SVAT) models and secondly on the reduction of

SVAT models to formulations suitable for larger-scale models. This

will integrate a variety of process modules existing in the department

such as a physically based soil-root-shoot water flow model or a meso-

scale hydrological model.

Requirements

We seek a highly motivated creative person with a strong interest in

interdisciplinary research and capability to work with a larger

research group. Candidates should have a master (Diplom or equivalent)

in the area of natural sciences, e.g. Physics, Hydrology or Biology.

They should have very good programming skills and a good knowledge of

English. We provide excellent supervision in a young dynamic team.

The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the

appropriate civil service level TVÖD (E 13/2). Physically handicapped

persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified. Women are

explicitly encouraged to apply in order to increase their share in

science and research.

Recruitment advertising of the UFZ take place in the internet under: www.ufz.de

For further information:

Dr. Matthias Cuntz, Tel.: +49 (0)341 235 1877, e-mail: matthias.cuntz@ufz.de

or

Prof. Dr. Sabine Attinger, +49 (0)341 235 1250, e-mail: sabine.attinger@ufz.de

• Graduate student funding opportunities are available at Iowa State University

(Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences; http://www.ge-

at.iastate.edu/) for fall 2009/spring 2010 with Dr. Alan Wanamaker. Applicants

should have a solid Earth Science (or similar field) background and have a

broad interest in the fields of paleoclimate, paleoceanography,

sclerochronology, and/or stable isotopes. Facilities include a Stable Isotope

Laboratory and a micro-milling device. Interested students should contact Dr.

Wanamaker directly (offline) for more information.

• The 14CHRONO Centre for Climate, the Environment and Chronology

(http://www.chrono.qub.ac.uk), School of Geography, Archaeology and

Palaeoecology, Queen’s University Belfast, has a postdoctoral research

fellow postion available for 24 months (with possibility of extension)

to assist in research activity using natural abundance AMS 14C and/or

IRMS stable isotope measurements (C,N,O,H,S), such as, but not limited

to, carbon dynamics in present or past marine, lacustrine or terrestrial

environments or food webs, and to assist in the support of the

laboratory’s commercial activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

- PhD in Biogeochemistry, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Earth sciences,

Marine sciences or a related discipline

- At least 2 years postdoctoral research experience or equivalent in

carbon related research

- Experience with stable isotope mass spectroscopy (EA-IRMS or GC-IRMS)

- Experience with chemical preparations, protocol testing and development

- Publications in peer reviewed journals

Additional Desirable Experience:

- AMS (any isotope)

- Electronics troubleshooting

- Computer programming (Basic, Fortran, C, C++, R, or Excel macros)

- Statistical analyses

- Utilising radiocarbon data

Ref. 09/100935

Salary: £29,704-£38,757 per annum (including contribution points).

Closing date: 4.00 pm, Friday 3 July 2009

Full job description and application details are available at:

http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/ResearchJobs/

Informal enquiries only can be directed to: Dr Paula Reimer

email:p.j.reimer@qub.ac.uk

• A Postdoctoral Research Associate position to study C4 photosynthesis is

available in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State

University. Working with Dr. Asaph Cousins, the overall objective of

this research project is to determine the mechanisms controlling C4

photosynthetic efficiency in response to changes in light quantity and

quality (http://sbs.wsu.edu/faculty/?faculty/152). Preference will be

given to candidates with experience and training in photosynthetic gas

exchange, mass spectrometry, and photosynthetic metabolite analysis.

The successful applicant will use a membrane inlet mass spectrometer

system to measure leaf CO2 and O2 isotope exchange to determine the

efficiency of the CO2 concentrating mechanism and rates of

photorespiration during C4 photosynthesis in response to changing light

quantity and quality. WSU has a very strong Plant Biology program, and

the successful application will have opportunity to collaborate with

other faculty on fluorescence and in vivo spectroscopy measurements to

determine the energy flux through linear and cyclic electron transport

under changing light environments. GCMS/LCMS techniques in the WSU

Metabolomic Core facility will be used to determine how changes in light

energy utilization influence the metabolic coordination of the C3 and C4

cycles (http://murdockmetabolomics.wsu.edu/index.html). The initial

appointment will be for one year, beginning as early as July 1, 2009 and

is renewable for up to 2 more years. Salary is competitive and is

commensurate with education and experience. To apply, please send a

letter of application with research interest, experience and career

goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information (phone and

email) of three references to Dr. Asaph Cousins at acousins@wsu.edu

• A fully-funded PhD studentship (full stipend, fees and support grant) is available for a number of collaborative projects between, and co-funded by, the Department of Geography at Exeter University and North Wyke Research <http://www.northwyke.bbsrc.ac.uk/> .

Any enquiries about these projects should be directed in the first instance to Dr Richard Brazier (r.e.brazier@ex.ac.uk).

• Two MSc student positions are being offered at the University of Regina (Canada) to take on projects that will be part of a larger research effort studying the impacts of climate and anthropogenic pollution on northern temperate lakes.

For further information, please contact Dr. Björn Wissel at: Department of Biology, University of Regina; 265 Lab Building, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, Canada; phone: 001 (306) 585-4890; fax: 001 (306) 337-2410; e-mail: bjoern.wissel@uregina.ca

• The PhD education programme for Soil Technology And inter-disciplinary Research in Soil and Environmental Sciences (STAiR) announces five open Phd positions. Please, check for details, application procedures etc. at www.stair.agrproject.dk

• PhD Scholarship: Stable isotope composition of Australian waters, plants and wildlife. Supported by the Research School of Biological Sciences (The Australian National University) and CSIRO.

Further details are available from: Dr Hilary Stuart-Williams, Research Officer, Environmental Biology Group

Research School of Biological Sciences, The Australian National University, Acton, Canberra

Australia ACT 2601

Australia 61 02 6125 2099

Hilary.stuart-williams@anu.edu.au

• Positions for PhD students and a postdoc at Umeå University, Sweden -

Isotopomers of plant metabolites and persistent organic pollutants

Pathways of formation and degradation of compounds give essential

information to understand metabolic or environmental processes. Examples

include plant-climate interactions during tree-ring formation, the

distribution of persistent pollutants in the environment, and the role of

metabolic regulation and mis-regulation in human disease.

To unravel these transformation processes, we use state-of-the-art stable

isotope techniques; by measuring intramolecular isotope distributions

(isotopomers) using advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods.

Isotopomers give mechanistic information on metabolic pathways, separate

climate and physiological signals in plants, and are characteristic of

pathways of synthesis and their regulation (New Phytol. 172 (2006), 490;

Anal. Chim. Acta 577 (2006), 250; Chem Geol 252 (2008), 1). In an

interdisciplinary environment of local (kbc.umu.se) and international

partners, you will use isotopomers to develop mechanistic understanding on

these topics:

PhD project 1:

Detection of plant-climate interactions on time scales of centuries. We

will use deuterium isotopomers of tree rings and herbarium samples for

parallel reconstruction of climate and plant acclimation.

PhD positions are financed for 4 years.

PhD project 2:

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have varying sources, are transported

between environmental compartments, and are transformed into potentially

more toxic compounds. In this project, we will use isotopomers to develop

a mechanistic understanding of isotope fractionations during synthesis and

transformations of metabolites and POPs.

Position 3 (postdoc)

Applications for a post-doctoral fellowship on both projects will also be

considered, with experience in NMR as particular merit.

Qualifications: A bachelor university degree in chemistry or biochemistry,

with a minimum of 240 ECTS (or equivalent). English language skills in

writing and in speaking. Experience with nuclear magnetic resonance

spectroscopy (NMR) or stable isotopes is a merit.

Further information : Please contact Jürgen Schleucher,

jurgen.schleucher@chem.umu.se for project details and application

procedure.

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