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Current Academic Positions
Research Associate
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Location: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, MA, USA
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The Paleo-FISHES Lab in the Geology & Geophysics Department at WHOI is looking for a Research Assistant I to join our team. The research assistant will be brought on to perform imaging and morphological analyses of extant fish from research museum collections and other sources. Comfort working with preserved specimens, computer and data management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team are essential. This position is initially a 12-month position, ideal for an individual post-BA/BS who is looking for a short-term laboratory research position. In addition to the core functions of the position, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in computer programming, microCT scan processing, data analysis, experimental design, and dissemination of results, and other professional development activities, based on their interests and goals.
More information: https://whoi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WHOI
ECORD Communication Officer
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Starting date: April 1st, 2025.
Duration: 24 months with possible extension.
Location: CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France (www.cerege.fr).
Salary: Full-time contract at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). Salary will follow CNRS rules and be within between 1900 and 2500 € net/month, according to the qualifications of the candidate.
Job description:
The Communication Officer will be in charge of:
- elevating ECORD visibility internationally through innovative and creative means.
- updating the ECORD website;
- designing ECORD publications (e.g. ECORD Newsletter, ECORD Annual Report);
- developing ECORD outreach and exhibition resources (presentations, brochures, illustrations, core replicas, leaflets, logos, infographics, goodies etc. – www.ecord.org);
- planning social media activities on platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram;
- organizing ECORD booths at international science conferences (e.g., EGU);
- organizing temporary exhibitions (in museums, aquariums, etc.)
- leading and managing outreach projects – providing clear objectives and managing performance against these
- producing high-quality material for different formats and channels that engages ECORD audiences and drives action;
- starting and/or maintaining contacts with organisations, communities, museums or people that can cooperate with ECORD in terms of outreach activities
More information: https://www.earthworks-jobs.com/marine/ecord24091
ECORD Communication Officer
Deadline: January 17, 2025
Starting date: March 1st, 2025 / ASAP
Duration: 24 months
Location: The Natural History Museum, Denmark
Salary: Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Job description:
Predictions of the impacts of future micro- and nanoplastics are hampered by knowledge of the past. This groundbreaking project combines state-of-the-art vibrational spectroscopy methods with sediments and agglutinated foraminifera collected during famous historical expeditions, such as Galathea 2, to create the first geographically broad record of early micro- and nanoplastic levels in the oceans between the 1920s and 1970s. This data is essential for understanding and predicting long-term micro and nanoplastic behaviour and impact.
We are looking for a creative researcher keen to push the boundaries of micro- and nanoplastic research. Working with historical samples presents many opportunities for exciting new data but also challenges related to collection and storage and distribution. You, therefore, should be flexible and innovative in your approach to working on and shaping this project. You will have the opportunity to lead publications with potentially very high impact results, with support from the research team. As the position is based within the Natural History Museum there are also excellent opportunities to participate in outreach activities as the museum provides an excellent public facing platform for this, and for co-supervision of student projects.
More information: https://jobportal.ku.dk/
Current Industrial Positions
Micropalaeontologists and Nannopalaeontologists – PetroStrat
We have exciting opportunities to further expand our skilled and experienced team of 35 biostratigraphers. To complement our current skill base, we are looking for candidates ideally experienced in wellsite and routine micropalaeontology and nannopalaeontology.
The roles will require working within a team on a wide variety of analytical studies, including single or multi-well and reservoir to regional scale projects, to be undertaken either in our UK offices, overseas or at wellsite. We offer varied and interesting career opportunities and are currently active in many areas, including North, West & South Africa, the Middle East, North & South America, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, SE Asia and Australasia. Applicants should ideally be qualified and willing to conduct wellsite work, both onshore and offshore. This post will involve a balanced mix of office-based analytical work and wellsite work, with excellent opportunities for career progression within an expanding and dynamic organisation with exciting plans for further expansion.
The successful candidates will have a minimum of an MSc in an appropriate biostratigraphic discipline. Previous industrial experience, including wellsite work, is preferred, but not essential as appropriate training will be given.
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including pension and bonuses for wellsite work. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
More information https://www.petrostrat.com/careers/