21 faculty science geology earth sciences and oceanography jobs found in Princeton, NJ

The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University is seeking a Postdoctoral fellow or more senior researcher in the area of ocean biophysical modeling to work with Professors Laure Resplandy and Bess Ward. The researcher will investigate the impact of climate variability and human factors on nitrous oxide production in the Indian Ocean. The researcher will specifically evaluate the drivers of nitrous oxide production and spatio-temporal variability (including the response to anthropogenic factors) using a regional ocean bio-physical model and available observations.  The ideal candidate will have a background in ocean modeling, but candidates with the necessary background in ocean biogeochemistry and/or geophysical fluid dynamics will be given full consideration. A Ph.D. in Geosciences or related field is required. Postdoctoral appointments are initially for one year with the renewal for subsequent years based on satisfactory performance and continued...

Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior research positions in areas such as Geochemistry, Geomicrobiology, Environmental Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles, Paleoclimatology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Geodynamics, Geochronology, Earth History, Seismology, and Planetary Science. Positions are available for one year, with a possibility for renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely-related field. Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for three references by applying on the Princeton University Academic Hiring website https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28901 This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action...

The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior researchers to undertake either experimental or numerical ocean model studies of open ocean seaweed mariculture. The successful candidates will work with a collaborative group of Princeton faculty, with coordination by Professor Daniel Sigman. Applicants should have a background in biological or chemical oceanography, biogeochemical cycles, or another area related to the research topic. A Ph.D. is required. Applicants should apply on the Princeton University Academic Hiring website https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28105, and submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for four references. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Sigman (sigman@princeton.edu); please include CV for context. Appointments are initially for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal contingent...

A postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position(s) are available in the group of Christos Maravelias in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. The position is in the broad area of renewable energy systems synthesis, analysis, and optimization. The goal of the project is to develop methods for the synthesis and analysis of systems producing renewable fuels, chemicals, and power, as well as the analysis of energy transition pathways.  The candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, and have experience with optimization (theory, modeling, and tools).   Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.  We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science and engineering.  Interested applicants must apply online at...

Improving our knowledge of the factors controlling natural and anthropogenic fire emissions of pollutants to the atmosphere, and their impacts on air quality and climate   The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University, in association with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks a postdoctoral or more senior researcher to investigate the factors controlling natural and anthropogenic fire emissions of pollutants to the atmosphere, and their impacts on air quality and climate. The research will apply the GFDL Atmospheric and Earth System Models to focus on: (1) aerosol injection from wildfires, including implementing a model parameterization and evaluation of case studies by comparison with observations, (2) the natural and anthropogenic factors controlling fire emissions, and (3) the impacts of fire emissions on the Earth's climate system and air quality.  The successful applicant will be based at the GFDL in Princeton, New Jersey,...

Sea Level Variability and Predictability in Observations and High Resolution Climate Models Princeton University, in association with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks a postdoctoral or more senior researcher to conduct research on the variability and predictability of sea level and associated climate quantities in observations and high-resolution coupled climate models. The objective of this project is to improve our understanding of the mechanisms and predictability of sea level variations and dynamically linked quantities on seasonal to interannual time scales, including the role of remote forcing and teleconnections.  The selected candidate will analyze data from observations and climate model simulations with different resolutions, including high-resolution versions of the GFDL SPEAR model. Possible future changes in sea level variability and predictability may also be explored using high-resolution large ensemble simulations from SPEAR...

The Hatzell group in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University is seeking applications for postdoctoral research associates or more senior research positions. The Hatzell group examines dynamic interfaces in energy storage, conversion, and separations applications with a focus on next generation clean energy technologies.  The researcher(s) will participate in large multi-PI grants that focus on generating knowledge about interfaces in advanced solid state batteries and/or separations applications. We seek candidates with an interest in participating in large multi-PI grants and with collaborative research experiences, experience writing proposals for user-facilities, and/or experience leading and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.  A PhD in relevant fields of electrochemistry, materials characterization, and inorganic or solid-state chemistry is required. Experience with meso-scale modeling, data-analysis, and x-ray...

Princeton University invites applications for a post-doctoral or more senior appointment in the area of statistical geoscience. For a funded project focused on the analysis of terrestrial and planetary topography, we seek a candidate with substantial expertise in mathematical statistics and computational modeling, and a keen interest in their application to the physical sciences. The research involves modeling noisily and incompletely observed spatial data on large, irregularly sampled point grids using efficient likelihood-based  techniques to parameter estimation, and their comparison with other approaches, to be developed. The project is based at the Department of Geosciences in Princeton, New Jersey, but will involve collaboration across campus, and with statistical scientists based in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The initial appointment, which is to commence on or before July 1, 2022, is for one year. Review of applications starts immediately. Inquiries should be...

Postdoctoral Position:  Projecting Changing Hydroclimate Extremes over the Western United States on Decadal to Multidecadal Time Scales  The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University, in association with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks one or more postdoctoral or more senior researcher for research related to predicting and projecting changes in Western United States hydroclimate and extremes on decadal to multidecadal time scales, including observed and simulated changes in river flows. The research will make extensive use of both observations and a variety of modeling tools, including the latest generation of GFDL climate models. The selected candidate will analyze large data sets from observations and from multiple large ensembles conducted with high-resolution versions of the GFDL SPEAR model, with atmosphere-land horizontal resolutions as fine as 25 km. These ensembles span the period 1921-2100 and will be used to...

Research position to analyze new approaches to modeling planetary boundary layers and convection in Earth system models The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University, in cooperation with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), seeks a postdoctoral or more senior researcher to join a project on modeling planetary boundary layers and convection in Earth system models at GFDL, particularly for (1) analyzing interactions among large-scale circulation, eddy diffusivity, convective mass fluxes, and stratiform cloud macrophysics and microphysics; and (2) applying results of this analysis to improved simulation of tropical and sub-tropical cloud systems. The project is a collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, UCLA, The University of Connecticut, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, aimed at a unified approach to moist turbulent processes for boundary layers and deep convection. The positon supports an ongoing multi-agency,...

Postdoctoral Position in High-Pressure Mineral Physics at Princeton University The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University has an opening for a postdoctoral or more senior researcher in the area of experimental mineral physics. The project will involve experiments to determine atomic-level structures, equations of state, phase transitions and other properties with applications to understanding the behavior of materials under extreme conditions and their implications for planetary interiors, including exoplanets. The project will use gas guns and high-powered lasers to dynamically compress materials to conditions of extreme pressure, temperature, and strain rate combined with diagnostics such as in situ X-ray diffraction, laser interferometry, and optical spectroscopy. The candidate will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments as well as data analysis and modeling. While the position is based in Princeton, experiments will largely be carried out at...

Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Geosciences at Princeton University invites applications for postdoctoral or more senior research positions in areas such as Geochemistry, Geomicrobiology, Environmental Chemistry, Biogeochemical Cycles, Paleoclimatology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Geodynamics, Geochronology, Earth History, Seismology, and Planetary Science. Positions are available for one year, with a possibility for renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely-related field. Applicants should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and contact information for three references by applying on the Princeton University Academic Hiring website https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/28901 This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action...

The Geosciences Department at Princeton University may have occasional openings for non-tenure-track Lecturers to teach during the 2022-23 academic year, beginning as early as the Fall 2022 semester. Duty time will be based on student enrollments and departmental need.  Depending on the qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the department, job responsibilities may include such activities as teaching and developing lecture classes; teaching and developing lab-based classes; teaching secondary precept or lab sections; supervising graduate-student teaching assistants; grading problem sets and lab assignments; classroom and lab demonstrations; and supervising undergraduate research projects.  Candidates for these positions must carry a minimum of a Master's degree in Geosciences or a related discipline.   To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references at...

Description The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for an NSF-funded project. The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in a project using experimental evolution to understand adaptations of algal and cyanobacterial carbon dioxide-concentrating mechanisms in future oceans. The researcher will design, lead, and execute selection experiments, physiological assays of initial and evolved populations, and sampling targeted proteomics. Principal Investigators Hurley and Wing will provide training in culturing, physiological and isotopic data collection and analyses, manuscript preparation, professional development, and outreach opportunities.  The position will be based at the Lamont campus in Rockland County, New York, near New York City.   Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates should have a Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry,...

Description The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (“the Mailman School”), widely recognized as a worldwide leader working at the intersection of climate and health, invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the Founding Director of the new schoolwide Center for Climate and Health (“the Center”). The Mailman School has hosted a Climate and Health Program since 2008 and now with generous philanthropic support, the Mailman School is launching a search for the Founding Director of the new Center for Climate and Health, who will hold the inaugural Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine Chair in Climate and Health.   The mission of the new Center will be to foster innovative, cross- and inter-disciplinary translational scholarship on the human health dimensions of climate change, with the goal of advancing society’s capacity to understand, anticipate, prevent, and adapt. Overcoming challenges in the face of...

Description The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B) at Columbia University invites applications for positions at the rank of Associate Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Research Scientist to contribute to transdisciplinary research on the ecological and social drivers of tick-borne diseases in the United States. The successful candidate will join the Eco-Epidemiology lab lead by Dr. Maria Diuk-Wasser (https://ecoepidemiologylab.e3b.columbia.edu) to support ongoing and new research initiatives to optimize tick-borne disease risk-reduction interventions. The positions will focus on one or more of the following research areas: spatiotemporal modeling of eco-social determinants of tick-borne disease emergence in human-wildlife interfaces, evaluation and optimization of multiple tick, host, and human-targeted interventions, and development of decision support systems at multiple scales. The Associate Research Scientists/Postdoctoral Research...

Description The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) located at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory campus of Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to support research projects across CIESIN and CCSR (Center for Climate Systems Research) on climate-related mobility and conflict, integrating knowledge of climate, environmental and socioeconomic systems.  Support CIESIN on the DOD Minerva Project Comparing Underlying Drivers of South-North Migration in Central America and West Africa and the NSF Convergence Research: Disentangling Environmental Change and Social Factors as Drivers of Migration through data analysis, including analysis of IOM flow monitoring data and modeling of migration applying ABM and NextGen modeling approaches. Support NASA & Mercy Corp Migration by using Earth Observation (EO) data to study displacement in sub-Saharan Africa in order to assist Mercy Corps humanitarian and...

Description The Center for Climate Systems Research at Columbia University (https://ccsr.columbia.edu/) invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in cloud physics, global atmospheric modeling, and satellite observations at its Morningside campus in New York City. Appointment is full-time and made annually and is contingent upon funding and performance.   Of all climate feedbacks on decadal to centennial scales, the most uncertain are those associated with changes in clouds, in both the current and previous Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) generations. Such diverse behavior limits confidence in projections of future climate. The project’s research goals are to characterize the response of different cloud types to climate variations (cloud feedbacks) using active-sensor CALIPSO-CloudSat observations in conjunction with other A-Train observations, and to develop constraints for climate sensitivity and climate model...

Description The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University located in Palisades, New York, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in tropical physical oceanography and climate dynamics. The research project will study the response of the upper tropical Pacific Ocean to rising greenhouse gases. It will focus on the historical period where there is a discrepancy between the observed trends in tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures and upper ocean thermal structure and those simulated by state-of-the-art coupled climate models. The work will involve analysis of surface observations and ocean re-analyses and coupled model simulations and conducting suites of simulations with forced ocean models. Analysis tools will include novel approaches from artificial intelligence and machine learning. The aim is to elucidate the dynamical and thermodynamical processes that govern how the tropical Pacific upper ocean responds to rising...

Description Center for Climate Systems Research is a part of Columbia University's Climate School and has a unique standing at Columbia University.  We are one of only a few centers in the United States actively developing a global climate model to understand past and future climates both on Earth and on other planets.  To do so, we have a special relationship with   NASA.  We are co-located with the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies in Columbia’s Armstrong Hall. Here, Columbia and NASA scientists work closely together to advance climate science and improve societal resilience to climate-related challenges both in the United States and around the world.  CCSR scientists and staff also work with many other partners – private sector, governmental, and non-governmental organizations – to answer these challenging scientific, social, and economic questions. The Staff Associate I (SAI) will be...