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Job and Fellowship Opportunities

The System for Analysis, Research and Training (START) has opportunities for the Fellowship/Visiting Scientist Program. The program is designed to increase the number of developing country scientists who serve as active partners in global change research. START Fellowships are offered at the graduate and post-graduate levels to young scientists from Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The START Visiting Scientist Award allows more senior scientists from developing countries the opportunity to undertake short-term visits to major international laboratories. To apply, please download the application form from the website at www.start.org/Fellowships/app_guide.html or contact Ms. Amy Freise, Program Coordinator, International START Secretariat, 2000 Florida Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20009; tel: 1-202-462-2213; fax: 1-202-457-5859; email: afreise@agu.org. The application deadline is 1 November 2002.

The Large Lakes Observatory of the University of Minnesota Duluth (LLO) seeks a research associate in physical limnology/oceanography to replace a faculty member who is on a temporary leave of absence. The incumbent is expected to carry out research activities at LLO. Applicants must possess a PhD in limnology, oceanography or a related field at the time of the appointment. Demonstrated research expertise in physical limnology or oceanography is expected (e.g., publications in refereed journals). Applicants must submit a letter or e-mail of interest, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three referees to Professor Brian May, Chair, LLO Research Associate Search Committee, Large Lakes Observatory, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1049 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812; email: bmay@d.umn.edu

The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) at the University of Washington, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) will have a research position available in Autumn, 2002. The appointment will be made through the School of Fisheries at the University of Washington in Seattle. The position will involve the development and evaluation of ecological indices for the ecosystems of the North Pacific, particularly the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. The incumbent will also provide an important liaison role in coordinating index development and communication of results to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council by periodically holding meetings of researchers involved in index development and will serve as lead editor of the Ecosystem Considerations report. Candidates must have a PhD in Fisheries, Fisheries Oceanography, Quantitative Ecology, Statistics, or related field and should have experience in the use of statistics in the analysis of ecological data. Send a summary of research experience, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references via surface mail or email to: Pat Livingston, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115; email: Pat.Livingston@noaa.gov