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NOV 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING ***Please circulate to potential candidates*** Postdoctoral Research Fellow and PhD Student Positions Available Understanding Climate-Driven Phenological Change - Observations, Adaptations and Cultural Implications in Northeastern Siberia and Labrador/Nunatsiavut (PHENARC) George Mason University, Virginia, USA George Mason University (Mason) Department of Environmental Science and Policy seeks applications for a PhD student and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on the human dimensions of changing phenology in the Arctic due to unprecedented climate change. The successful applicants will be involved in a project focused on understanding present and potential future linkages between Arctic system climate change, altered phenological processes, and adaptations and responses of human societies to these changes, including fieldwork with native communities in Northeastern Siberia, Russia and Labrador/Nunatsiavut, Canada. PHENARC employs qualitative and quantitative methods of field study, retrospective investigations, and modeling/synthesis techniques. Data sources include: systematic meteorological observations; climate proxy data; documentary historical records; oral history; and data drawn from interviews with contemporary respondents in the study areas. For the PhD position, candidates should have completed a Master's Degree or equivalent in the social sciences or physical sciences with a strong interest in pursuing a social science-oriented PhD in the Department of Environmental Science & Policy at Mason [http://esp.gmu.edu/graduate/degrees/doctoral.html] A deep interest in understanding the human dimension of climate change is also necessary. In the case of a postdoctoral position, Mason seeks applicants holding a PhD in cultural or ecological anthropology, human ecology or related social science discipline. Candidates must have an excellent social sciences background and experience with qualitative analysis and/or historical climatology. Previous qualitative fieldwork experience in the Arctic is desirable. The initial appointment for the postdoctoral position is one year with opportunity for a one year renewal. Both candidates must be willing to participate in scientific fieldwork in the Arctic. Both must have a strong working knowledge in speaking, reading and writing in the Russian language and/or the Sakha (Yakut) language, with priority given to applicants who know the latter. Applicants fro both must also be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English. The PhD position is limited to three years and the postdoctoral fellowship initial appointment is one year with the possibility of renewal. Both positions have a starting date of August 1, 2010. PHENARC is funded by the Arctic Systems Science program of the National Science Foundation. The salary and benefits package are competitive. To be considered, PhD Student applicants must submit (electronically) a letter of application, including one or two pages stating interest and experience related to the assistantship; curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Dr Susan Crate (see below). Postdoctoral applicants should electronically submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a one or two page statement of experience as it relates to the stated position goals; a maximum of three sample reprints/preprints (electronic versions); and names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to Dr. Susan Crate, scrate1@gmu.edu or via post to: Dr. Susan A. Crate, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, David King Hall, MS 5F2, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Va 22030-4400. Complete Applications must be received by November 1, 2009 to ensure consideration. Applications, however, will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information please contact Dr. Susan Crate (scrate1@gmu.edu; phone 703-993-1517). For more information about Dr Crate’s research, go to: http://mason.gmu.edu/~scrate1/ Susan A. Crate Assistant Professor of Human Ecology Department of Environmental Science and Policy George Mason University David King Hall, MS 5F2 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Va 22030-4400 tele: 703-993-1517 FAX: 703-993-1066 http://mason.gmu.edu/~scrate1/
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