Posdoctoral Fellowship & Posdoc Position - Environmental Science
Postdoctoral Fellow - Climate Change Ecologist Modeller : Alice Springs, Australia
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Science jobs from The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
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Conduct research that enables forecasting of the potential impacts of climate change on landscape function and ecosystem structure in arid Australia.
The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and capable Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research on the potential impacts of climate change on landscape function and ecosystem structure in arid Australia.
The semi-desert ecosystems of Australia experience an extremely variable climate and they receive inputs of water through very occasional and often intense rainfall events. Water then flows across these landscapes in complex ways that depend on geology, soil type and topography. The distribution of ecosystem primary production and biodiversity, and the viability and resilience of the resident biota, is strongly patterned by these flows of water, sediment and soil nutrients.
The primary role of this position is to develop and parameterise a spatially-explicit simulation model of how climate is likely to affect water and nutrient redistribution in the landscape and the consequences for ecosystem productivity, pattern and structure. The model will then be used to determine ecosystem sensitivity to forecast climate change (according to IPCC and AUSCLIM scenarios), and thereby inform land managers about the risks associated with climate change and guide the directions of future research on impacts in the arid zone.
Location: Alice Springs, NT
Salary: $73K – $80K plus super
Reference No: 2010/391
To be successful in this position you’ll need:
A PhD qualification in the field of ecology, climate science, geomorphology, physical geography or simulation modelling conferred within the last 3 years.
A strong background in research on desert ecology and geomorphology that demonstrates deep understanding of complex systems.
The ability to conceptualise whole ecosystems and the interactions between many processes that determine ecosystem function and stability.
Experience in spatially explicit modelling using a recognised software environment.
Who we are:
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the largest and most diverse scientific organisations in the world. By igniting the creative spirit of our people, we deliver great science and innovative solutions that benefit industry, society and the environment.
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CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems (CSE) undertakes research and development across a range of landscapes – targeting the challenges of social, economic and environmental sustainability.
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Applications close: 29 August 2010.
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Two Postdoctoral Positions : Yongin, Kyonggi-do 449-728,South Korea
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Science jobs from E2 FTC, Myongji University Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC) Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology
Myongji University
Republic of Korea
Description
*Two postdoctoral positions *are immediately available in the Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC) in the following areas;
1) Catalytic conversion of biomass into useful biochemicals or catalytic hydrogenation of fatty acids into alcohols. Especially with design, synthesis, characterization and testing of catalysts and catalytic reactions (e.g. measurement of reaction kinetics, characterization of catalysts, or kinetic modeling); Synthesis of microporous, mesoporous materials and/or nanomaterials and functionalization, and optimization of inorganic materials for catalytic application is an added advantage.
Application of supercritical fluid technology for the solubilization of biomass and also catalytic conversion. Experience in biomass conversion technologies; analytical chemistry (GC-MS, HPLC, NMR, IR); or synthesis.
2) Production of biobutanol and other biochemicals from algal biomass using bioconversion such as metabolic engineering, microbial cell genetics; blocking of Clostridium acetone pathway to enhance the production of biobutanol.
3) Dehydration of water from alcohol fermentation broth by using inorganic membrane or organic membrane.
E2FTC of Myongji University is funded by University Key Research Center Program managed by National Research Foundation of Korea for next 9 years with majors in microbiology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, catalytic reaction engineering, polymeric membranes, inorganic membranes application related with a production of biofuels and biorefinery products.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work on fundamental understanding and development of each related topics such as catalysts and catalytic processes or biological conversion or dehydration inorganic membrane involved in conversion of biomass feedstocks into liquid fuels and value added chemicals. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently on defined research projects as well as in multidisciplinary research teams.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a similar quantitative discipline. Strong experimentation skills, good communication skills, and a proven publication record are essential. *_*Salary and Other Benefits _
Postdoctoral position will be started from September or October 1, 2010. The salary will be between 24,000,000 and 32,400,000 KRW/year depending on the candidates qualifications. Right now, the money exchange rate is 1, 170 KRW for one US dollar. In addition, other insurances including medical insurance will be supported. For example, the average monthly cost for our dormitory single room and board including meals will be 300,000 KRW.
Additional information for postdoctoral positions
1) The appointment is for 1 year and will be extended further up to 3 yeras based on the accomplishments.
2) We offer a competitive salary, which will be determined based on candidate’s qualifications.
3) The contract will cover a national medical insurance plan.
4) It is mandatory to carry out your own experimental works along with guiding graduate students and publish at least two SCI papers per year.
5) It is primarily a research postdoctoral position funded by the University Key Research Center program of Korean Ministry of Education and Science
6) Extra incentive bonus will be available for publication of research papers.
7) Dormitory housing or off campus housing is available.
8) One way of economy class airfare to Korea for relocation will be reimbursed.
Application Materials Required
Applicants are required to submit the following:
1) A cover letter (including contact information).
2) Curriculum vitae including lists of publications, research activities, and courses taught (If any).
Application Procedure
The application materials have to be sent to Professor Chung’s address either by electronically or by mail to the following address Professor Wookjin Chung
Director of Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center (E2FTC)
Graduate program of Energy Science and Technology
Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology
Myongji University
San 38-2, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin
Gyeonggido, 449-728, Republic of Korea
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Successful candidates will be contacted by Professor Wookjin Chung
and asked to provide additional information and materials, such as transcripts, degree certificates, recommendation letters and visa-related materials.
-The final decision will be made by the end of August.
Please contact to the following address for more information: Professor Wookjin Chung
Graduate program of Energy Science and Technology
Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology
Myongji University
San 38-2, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin
Gyeonggido, 449-728, Republic of Korea
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Phone: 82-31-330-6687 (Off) Dr. Santosh Choudhari
Research Professor
Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology
Myongji University
San 38-2, Nam-dong, Cheoin-gu, Yongin
Gyeonggido, 449-728, Republic of Korea
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About Myongji University
With a diverse history spanning over sixty years, Myongji University founded in 1948 has evolved into a leading academic institution of higher learning, admirably living up to its founding spirit of ‘Love, Truth, and Service.’ Encompassed in a picturesque and natural setting, our vibrant and eminent faculty, cutting edge education and research, and our internationalized student body have played an essential role in bringing forth competent intellectuals.
Myongji University is comprised of two campuses. Our Seoul Campus is located minutes away from the economic, political, and cultural centers of Seoul’s metropolitan downtown. An hour drive away in Yongin, enshrouded in a beautiful and natural setting is our Yongin Campus. Our E2FTC research center and department are located in Yongin Campus.
Department of Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology includes 11 Faculty members and 60 graduate students (Half of them are foreign graduate students). This department and E2FTC have lots of sophisticated equipments (fermentor, anaerobic gas chambers, gas permeation equipment, coating machine, perevaporation unit, FTIR, TGA, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, Pilot fermenter, spinning process, GC, HPL, IC PCR and molcular biology related equipments).
We are expanding our graduate program of Energy Science and Technology which was opened on March1, 2010 with a cooperation of E2FTC and Environmental Engineering program.
In Professor Chung’s Lab, more than 7 international papers are being published in each year. We have 10 Ph D graduate students, 2 research professors, 4 postdoctoral research fellows, 6 private researchers. Right now, we are dealing with 3 membrane-related projects: Mixed matrix membrane for the recovery of butanol, liquid supported pervaporation membrane, ionic liquid supported membrane, Biomass pretreatment for butanol production, fermentation and production of butanol and butanol recovery.
And also, we are expanding our research areas into:
1) Development of pretreatment technology for the production of biobutanol from biomass.
2) Anaerobic Clostridium fermentation for the production butyric acid and butanol.
3) Clostridium strain development with chemical mutagen and molecular biotechnology.
4) Organophilic pervaporation membrane for the recovery of butanol.
5) Dehydration inorganic membrane from the alcohol fermentation broth.
6) Integration of biological fermentation and membrane separation.
7) Catalytic hydrogenation of fatty acid into alcohol.
8) Biogasoline production from biomass using catalytic reaction with nanocatalyst and catalytic process
9) Biorefinery production by combined biological and chemical processes.
Posdoctoral Fellowship & Posdoc Position - Environmental Science 
