Opportunities
On this page you will get information on possible funding sources for research projects and outreach projects as well as job opportunities.
Fully-funded PhD Opportunity in Volcanic Health Hazards
The Institute of Hazard & Risk Research and the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, seeks a highly motivated, high calibre student with aspirations to develop a career in volcanic hazards. You will join Dr Claire Horwell’s team which specialises in the health hazards of volcanic and other mineral dusts.
This fully-funded PhD scholarship is available to UK, EU and international students (subject to English language tests). We seek graduates with a BSc (2:1 or higher) or MSc in Earth Sciences or related subject, with a knowledge of volcanology, petrology and mineralogy. The project is trans-disciplinary, involving training in both mineralogical and toxicological techniques, thereby providing the student with the breadth of experience required in order to pursue a career in the field of Natural Dusts and Health.
The student will work on the research project:
Volcanic cristobalite formation: A global study for the assessment of health hazard Supervised by: Dr Claire Horwell (IHRR, Earth Sciences, Durham University); Prof. Ken Donaldson (Centre for Inflammation Research, Queens Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh University).
Further Information:
Informal contacts are welcome and should be made to Dr Claire Horwell. E-Mail: claire.horwell@durham.ac.uk Tel: +44(0)191 33 42253
A full project description can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/claire.horwell/studentship.doc
Further information on Claire Horwell can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/earth.sciences/staff/?id=5313
Further information on Ken Donaldson can be found at http://www.cir.med.ed.ac.uk/haslett/donaldson/donaldson.htm
How to apply:
Initially, please send a CV with the names of two referees to Dr Claire Horwell, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, DH1 3LE. E-Mail: claire.horwell@durham.ac.uk
Closing date: Until filled.
Interview date: TBC
Start date: October 2008-January 2009.
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PhD Position in Biogeochemistry
The Institute of Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg offers a PhD position in biogeochemistry, available as of October 2007. Funding is secured for three years, with an extension possible The goal of the project is to investigate the stimulatory response of various types of lung cells exposed to a range of well-characterized fine mineral particulates. Experimental work will involve synthesis and characterization of various types of mineral particulates, performance of in-vitro experiments with monocultures and co-cultures of lung cells (alveolar macrophages, monocytes, alveolar epithelial cells), and analysis of cytokines and other mediators.
This project is a collaboration between the Institute of Mineralogy and Geochemistry (http://www.minpet.uni-freiburg.de <http://www.minpet.uni-freiburg.de> ) and the Department of Pulmonology (http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/pneumologie) at the University of Freiburg, which offer a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical facilities and a stimulating environment for geochemical and cell-biological research. The PhD thesis is part of a multi-institutional research program on fine airborne particulates in urban environments.
Highly motivated students with a strong background in geochemistry, biochemistry or chemistry (MSc degree or Diploma) are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a Curriculum Vitae, statement of research interests, publication list, and the contact information of at least two potential referees. All application materials should be sent as one pdf-file to karin.eckmann@minpet.uni-freiburg.de.
Closing date is August 27, 2007.
For further information, please contact Prof. R. Gieré (giere@uni-freiburg.de).
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Dr. Reto Gieré, Professor of Geochemistry
Mineralogisch-Geochemisches Institut
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Albertstrasse 23b
D-79104 Freiburg, Germany
Phone: (+49) 761-203-6409 Fax: (+49) 761-203-6407
Email: giere@uni-freiburg.de Web: http://www.minpet.uni-freiburg.de
Members of the Geology and Health Community:
Below is a link to an open position at IUPUI for an Algal Toxicologist.
http://www.earthsciences.iupui.edu/Resources/Jobs/Announcements/2007-04-20_Aquatic_toxicologist.htm
Thanks for your interest or please forward to others who may be interested.
NERC Theme Leaders -
Communication of extension of deadline NERC is recruiting new senior posts to translate the science themes such as natural hazards, climate systems and biodiversity in our new strategy for 2007- 2012 into effective, world leading science programmes. One of NERC's key themes is ENVIRONMENT, POLLUTION AND HUMAN HEALTH These new theme leader posts will work creatively with the scientific and stakeholder community to design world-class research activities to deliver NERCs strategic priorities within and across their theme. They will lead the creation of its delivery plan and work with other theme leaders to ensure cohesion and delivery of all NERC strategic targets. We envisage theme leaders coming from a spread of science stakeholder backgrounds, from academics to policy makers and the commercial sector. The theme leader positions will be advertised from the 14th of March in the Guardian, New Scientist, Research Fortnight, Nature, and on various recruitment web sites. Please highlight this recruitment to people that you think it may interest. To view the job advertisement please go to http://jru.rcuk.a c.uk/AllCouncilVacancies/default.htm For more information about the Theme Leader role and their link to NERC's new procedure for planning and managing science funding, please contact Phil Heads at phhe@nerc.ac.uk
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the College of Science
at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track
faculty position. This position is at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
Candidates with outstanding credentials will be considered for appointment as
tenured Associate or Full Professor. This position has a starting date of September
1, 2007.
An earned doctorate in a discipline relating to Environmental Health is required
by the starting date, and preference will be given to candidates with research
experience in an area of Toxicology and demonstrated capability to conduct interdisciplinary
research and obtain extramural funding. The position comes with high quality
research laboratory space and a substantial startup package. The successful
candidate will initiate a vigorous extramurally funded research program, supervise
graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in areas relating
to Environmental Health.
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The department (http://www.uta.edu/geology/) is home to a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary graduate program in Environmental and Earth Sciences offering the M.S. and Ph.D. (http://www.uta.edu/ese/). Applications should consist of a curriculum vita (listing education, positions held, publications, grants and contracts, etc.) and statements outlining research and teaching interests. Applications will be accepted only by e-mail as a pdf attachment sent to envhealth@uta.edu. A list of at least three professional references should be provided. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Final offer of employment is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation for security sensitive positions. UT Arlington is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Scottish Executive Research Opportunity
Expressions of Interest for research into Environment and Human Health are
being sought by SEERAD (Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs
Department)
SEERAD wishes to support research into the effect of our Environment on
Human Health in areas aligned to SEERAD policy interests and is seeking
Expressions Of Interest (EoI) from researchers and research groupings. The
overall budget available for this work over the four years from 1 April
2007 is £4 million. Up to £1 million per annum in total for up to
four
years in the first instance will be available from SEERAD to fund one or
more projects in this area. Projects of greater cost will be considered
where co-funding is available through strategic alignment and/or
partnership with other funding opportunities in this area. SEERAD is
unlikely to fund more than four bids under this call.
For more information please see
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Research/15597/ResearchOpportunities
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It could be possible later on to receive certain funding through the International
Year of Planet Earth.
On the website for Planet
Earth there is a form to fill in for Expressions of Interest.
If you are interested in proposing either a research or outreach project under
the International year of Planet Earth, please download the Expression of Interest
form and save to your computer. Please fill it in and then return by email to
the address provided. We will then contact you at the proper time, when we are
ready to consider fully worked-up bids for funding.
It is necessary to see all requirements in the brochures before submitting the
Expression of Interest.
The brochures can be downloaded from here http://www.yearofplanetearth.org/downloads.htm
The brochures of special interest are: "Earth and Health" (research
in medical geology) and "Outreach" (the outreach programme).