[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in Earth Observation and Cultural Ecosystem Services - University of Leeds
Dear all, As part of a large Horizon 2020 ECOPOTENTIAL project, aimed at improving the use of Earth Observation for managing Protected Areas, we opened a Research Fellow position at the University of Leeds. The project will be using remote sensing, social data (e.g. Flickr, Citizen Science) and possibly collected field data to assess cultural services and recreational values and use. This is a 100% full-time position until 31 May 2019 at the University of Leeds. Applications are accepted until 11/12/2016 with a start date early 2017. https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVGE1044 Kind regards, Dr Guy Ziv Lecturer in Ecosystem Services School of Geography University of Leeds
[ECOLOG-L] New PDRA opportunity at Leeds
Hi all We have a PDRA opportunity in University of Leeds (UK) in a project funded by NERC on ecosystem services impacts of low-carbon energy pathways in the UK (ADVENT project), which is part of UKERC programme. We are looking of a PDRA with experience in econometric / environmental economics methods, for a fixed term 20 months position. For details see: https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVGE1043 Kind regards, Dr. Guy Ziv Lecturer in Ecosystem Services School of Geography University of Leeds
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in the UK: linking macroecology and macroeconomics
Dear All, We have an PhD opportunity for a project exploring links between macroecology and macroeconomics. The basic idea is to improve on previous efforts linking consumption-based accounting (e.g. MRIO models) with datasets and/or models of biodiversity and its response to land use change. This project would build upon previous collaboration between University of Leeds and Southampton. Funding will be sought from the 110 University of Leeds Anniversary Research Scholarships announced by the University and is available for UK and EU nationals. Deadline for application is 18 February 2015. For more details and application process information see: http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/study/phd/ecology-and-global-change/linking-macroeconomic-growth-to-biodiversity-impacts/ and http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/125186/postgraduate_funding/2013/university_of_leeds_110_anniversary_resear p.s. please do not reply to this email address. For informal inquiries please use g.ziv (at) leeds (dot) ac (dot) uk Happy Holidays, Dr. Guy Ziv Lecturer in Ecosystem Services School of Geography University of Leeds
[ECOLOG-L] Tropical Ecology and Global Change Position at University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is looking for a research fellow in the department at School of Geography, Faculty of Earth and Environment.This will be a research fellowship for 5 years and leading to a faculty post (Associate Professor level), and is part of a university wide investment in emerging research talent. Candidates with expertise in the fields of biogeochemical cycling, tropical forest ecology, ecophysiology, paleoecology, or related fields, are encouraged to apply. For more information on this post, please see: https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=331forced=1 Dr. Guy Ziv School of Geography University of Leeds Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom
[ECOLOG-L] UK/EU PhD Opportunity on Ecosystem Services and Industry
The School of Geography at the University of Leeds has a fully funded PhD studentship from 1st October 2014 which covers all UK/EU fees and a maintenance stipend of £14,863 year for 3 years. The studentship also provides some funding for additional research expenses (e.g fieldwork and conference attendance). UK applicants are eligible to apply as well as EU applicants where residency has been establish for more than 3 years prior to the start of the course. This is a Collaboration White Rose ESRC Studentship jointly supervised by Dr. Guy Ziv, Prof. John Barrett and ARUP Group, a large engineering company with offices in Leeds and London (and many other cities). The project will develop new and integrate existing ecosystem services models (initially focused on water related services) within a state-of-the-art Multi-Regional Input-Output model, and demonstrate the new methodology with ARUP clients (the student will hot-desk in ARUP offices in Leeds/London as part of his dissertation project). This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the emerging nexus between ecological sciences and private sector sustainability! More details about the project and application procedures: http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/study/phd/funding/white-rose-esrc-collaborative-studentship-ziv/ . Current deadline for applications is March 3rd, 2014. However, if the link above still works, the position has not yet been filled. Kind Regards, Dr. Guy Ziv School of Geography University of Leeds Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0 in UK)113 3433300 Fax: +44 (0 in UK)113 3433308
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity on Deforestation and Amazon Biodiversity
I have an opening for a NERC-funded UK/EU PhD student to combine field-based data collected by University of Leeds RAINFOR project, with modelling and mathematical analysis methods developed in the group of Prof. Bill Kunin (Biology, U. Leeds). Research will focus on impact of past and future deforestation on tree species biodiversity. In particular, understanding economic, social and environmental return on investment from a decade of Brazilian government policy interventions which successfully reduced deforestation within Brazil, but perhaps increased it in neighbouring countries. The full project description, desired qualifications and contact info can be found here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/projects/index.php?id=40 Eligibility criteria on NERC website: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp NOTE: EU students are not eligible for maintenance funding from this NERC DTP Application deadline is January 24, 2014. See full instructions here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ Contact me directly for other ecosystem-services related projects. There are some funding options for EU and international students with at least UK equivalent 2:1 first degrees. Dr. Guy Ziv School of Geography University of Leeds E: g@leeds.ac.uk W: www.guyziv.org
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity for UK/EU nationals in University of Leeds
Hi All, I have an opening for a NERC-funded UK/EU PhD student to combine field-based data collected by University of Leeds RAINFOR project, with modelling and mathematical analysis methods developed in the group of Prof. Bill Kunin (Biology, U. Leeds). Research will focus on impact of past and future deforestation on tree species biodiversity. In particular, understanding economic, social and environmental return on investment from a decade of Brazilian government policy interventions which successfully reduced deforestation within Brazil, but perhaps increased it in neighbouring countries. The full project description, desired qualifications and contact info can be found here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/projects/index.php?id=40 Eligibility criteria on NERC website: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp Application deadline is January 24, 2014. See full instructions here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ This position is in competition with other projects offered by NERC-funded DTC led by the University of Leeds. Please contact me directly if you are an international student, and can bring your own funding. The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire,England. Leeds has around 33,600 students, the eighth-highest number of any university in the UK.From 2006 to present, the university has consistently been ranked second in the United Kingdom for the number of applications received, Leeds School of Geography is ranked in the top 6 geography departments for research in the UK RAE 2008. Cheers, Dr. Guy Ziv School of Geography University of Leeds
[ECOLOG-L] UK PhD opportunity on Deforestation and Amazon Biodiversity
I have an opening for a NERC-funded UK/EU PhD student to combine field-based data collected by University of Leeds RAINFOR project, with modelling and mathematical analysis methods developed in the group of Prof. Bill Kunin (Biology, U. Leeds). Research will focus on impact of past and future deforestation on tree species biodiversity. In particular, understanding economic, social and environmental return on investment from a decade of Brazilian government policy interventions which successfully reduced deforestation within Brazil, but perhaps increased it in neighbouring countries. The full project description, desired qualifications and contact info can be found here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/projects/index.php?id=40 Eligibility criteria on NERC website: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp Application deadline is January 24, 2014. See full instructions here: http://www.nercdtp.leeds.ac.uk/how-to-apply/ Kind regards, Dr. Guy Ziv School of Geography University of Leeds
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc Position at the Natural Capital Project
NatCap is hiring! Please forward widely! THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECTPosition AnnouncementPostdoctoral Researcher Are you a hydrologist or ecologist with a desire to work in the Stanford community to make game-changing contributions at the nexus of water, development and conservation? Do you have a personal desire to solve some of our biggest environmental problems at local and global scales? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas are refined by interactions with experts from other fields, and where your work is tested and applied in real-world decisions? The Natural Capital Project (NatCap) is a partnership among Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment, University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, The Nature Conservancy, and World Wildlife Fund developing tools to model and map the distribution of biodiversity and the flow of multiple ecosystem services across land- and seascapes. Our freshwater team is based in Stanford, CA and we have active partners around the globe. We now have an open position for a postdoctoral researcher starting Jan 1st 2012. Come help us make a global impact on major decisions about human well-being, sustainability, and the use of our lands and waters. Duties will include developing, implementing, testing and reporting in peer-reviewed journals our water-related ecosystem services models. Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in hydrology, ecohydrology, agricultural engineering, civil engineering, quantitative/spatial ecology or a related field.Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals.Strong interest in, and commitment to using science to inform policy.Experience in ArcGIS geographic information system and familiarity with MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, C++, VB, or Java.Experience working with collaborators from diverse backgrounds and the capacity and interest to work with interdisciplinary teams.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. Interested applicants are invited to send CV and cover letter by email to Guy Ziv, Scientific Development Lead: guy...@stanford.edu. This is a postdoc position based at Stanford. Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications. More information on NatCap can be found at www.naturalcapitalproject.org Guy Ziv, PhD Scientific Development Lead The Natural Capital Project Woods Institute for the Environment Stanford University 371 Serra Mall Stanford, CA 94305-502
