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Geospatial Project Manager and Hazard Researcher, Southern Illinois University

A post-doctoral scientist or staff scientist position in GIS-based hazard modeling and disaster planning is available at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). An active project manager and researcher is sought to join a team working with large geospatial databases and GIS-based hazard loss estimation software in order to assess natural and select technological hazards. Funding is from ongoing grants from FEMA to quantify hazard risk for the development of Pre-Disaster Mitigations Plans in Illinois. The successful candidate will have advanced GIS and database skills. The application deadline is December, 1, 2009. For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/rsgis/siu9101.html.

Sea Level Rise and Climate Variability Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Maryland

This position investigates ocean warming and sea level rise and provides improved estimates of the uncertainty of historical sea level records. The researcher will use satellite altimeter observations and associated data sets, to explore the strengths and limitations of current coupled models in collaboration with the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. In addition this work is expected to provide improved estimates of uncertainty of the historical sea level record. A PhD in oceanography or remote sensing and a strong background in data analysis are required. The application deadline is November 10, 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.clivar.org/about/maryland_1011.pdf.