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Today's Topics:
1. Bangor University vacancy, Wales (Roger Brugge)
2. PhD student position in Global Environmental Measurements and
Modelling at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg,
Sweden (Kahnert Michael)
3. PhD studentship in Earth and Environmental Sciences, King's
College London (Marcus Koehler)
4. Ph.D. in Atmospheric Modelling of Wildfire Emissions, King's
College London (Marcus Koehler)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:25:58 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Bangor University vacancy, Wales
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We are seeking an individual with a strong physics background to join a Bangor University team studying the dynamics of internal waves at the European Shelf break. The project is part of the FASTNEt consortium ? a collaboration between Bangor University, University of Plymouth, Plymouth Marine Laboratories, Scottish Association of Marine Science, University of Liverpool, and the National Oceanography Centre. The investigations will involve collection and analysis of time series of water column data and the testing of parameterisations being developed for implementation in state-of-the-art numerical models.
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:48:02 +0000
From: Kahnert Michael <Michael.Kahnert@smhi.se>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD student position in Global Environmental
Measurements and Modelling at Chalmers University of Technology,
Gothenburg, Sweden
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PhD student position in Global Environmental Measurements and Modelling at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Department has 76 faculty members and enrolls about 70 PhD students from more than 30 countries. The research spans the whole spectrum, from theoretical underpinnings to applied systems development. There is extensive national and international collaboration with academia and industry all around the world.
Information about the division
The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology is active within environmental research, involving the development of mathematical models for interpreting global Earth-observation data sets and for Earth-system modelling. The PhD project will be a joint venture with the Research Department at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI).
The PhD project is unique in offering interdisciplinary research within both environmental modelling, Earth-observation, and inverse modelling techniques. The collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology and SMHI combines work within curiosity-driven and applied research environments. The majority of the candidate's working time will be devoted to his/her own research studies. The project offers an opportunity to spend time at both institutions.
Job description
The PhD candidate's research will be devoted to employing satellite observations of atmospheric trace gases and aerosols to constrain and improve atmospheric chemical transport models. The goal is to obtain a better description of atmospheric chemical transport and aerosol dynamic processes for Earth-system climate modelling. The research will involve both modelling studies, analysis of satellite data, and inverse modelling of remote sensing observations by chemical data assimilation.
The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research studies. A PhD student is also expected to develop own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to a maximum of five years.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree in physics, mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, or a comparable qualification. You should have an interest in learning how to work with large numerical modelling systems. A good knowledge of written and spoken English is required.
Desired additional qualifications:
? Experience in a higher programming language, especially Fortran
? Experience with Unix/Linux and script programming.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20120057 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via the web page
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx (follow the link "PhD student position in Global Environmental Measurements and Modelling")and be attached as three pdf-files, as below:
1. Application:
- CV,
- attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents, English language test, e.g. TOEFL score,
- letters of recommendation from academic institutions and/or previous employers (optional),
2. A letter of application detailing your specific qualifications for the position
- maximum one A4 page
3. Publications:
- relevant work such as bachelor's or master's thesis (or outline of a thesis under preparation).
Application deadline: 2012-03-15
For questions, please contact:
Professor Donal Murtagh (donal.murtagh@chalmers.se), +46-31-772 56 51 or
Professor Michael Kahnert (michael.kahnert@smhi.se).
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:47:42 +0000
From: Marcus Koehler <marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD studentship in Earth and Environmental
Sciences, King's College London
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*Fully-funded PhD Studentship for UK/EU Students*
/King's College London, Department of Geography/
One fully-funded NERC PhD studentship is available for new 3-year
Doctoral Research projects in Earth and Environmental Sciences starting
September 2012. Funding covers all tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of
approximately ?15,590 pa (including London Allowance), and a research
support budget of approximately ?9,000.
We are looking for motivated students with quantitative skills and a
strong interest in Earth Sciences, with MSc-degree level training in a
relevant discipline.
Projects are available within the following general thematic areas:
* Surface-Atmosphere Interactions and Fluxes
* Eco-Hydrology, River Management, and Bio-Geomorphology
* Natural Hazards and Environmental Management
* Sediment Dynamics and Stratigraphy
A full list of suggested projects and further details is available here:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/departments/geography/study/phD/NERC.aspx
Interested applicants are strongly urged to contact the principal
supervisor on a project first for informal discussion and development.
Final selection for the studentship will be based on the best partnering
of applicant and project.
Students will be joining the vibrant Environmental Monitoring and
Modelling Research Group, based in the very heart of London on the
College's Strand Campus. The Department of Geography at King's is among
the very best internationally, as confirmed by the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise. With more than 50 academic and research staff, 350
undergraduates, 350 Masters students and over 100 PhD students, we are a
large department with an annual research income of more than ?1 million.
Despite our size, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and
supportive environment for research and study.
*How to Apply*
Applicants should only apply if they meet NERC's eligibility
requirements for fees and maintenance as defined here:
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp (UK
citizenship, or at least 3-year residency for EU nationals).
Applications should consist of a 1-page statement of interest in- and
suitability for a specific Doctoral Research project, accompanied by a
full CV that includes detailed information on academic qualifications
and results. Applications should be sent as one integrated PDF document
to: michelle.drew@kcl.ac.uk <mailto:michelle.drew@kcl.ac.uk> by *5pm,
Monday 26 March, 2012*.
Informal queries regarding the studentships and the application
procedure may be directed at: andreas.baas@kcl.ac.uk
<mailto:andreas.baas@kcl.ac.uk>.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:47:59 +0000
From: Marcus Koehler <marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Ph.D. in Atmospheric Modelling of Wildfire
Emissions, King's College London
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Funding opportunities for Ph.D. applicants who are eligible for NERC
funding (see below for further details):
*Real-Time Global Atmospheric Modelling of Wildfire Emissions Transport*
/Supervisors: Dr Marcus K?hler and Prof Martin Wooster/
Biomass burning represents a globally significant flux of material
(carbon compounds, other trace gases and aerosols) transported from the
land to the atmosphere. A major new modelling system designed to
monitor and forecast the atmospheric impact of biomass burning in near
real time has been developed by combining an atmospheric
chemistry-transport model with operational satellite remote sensing
observations. This PhD project will evaluate and ultimately improve the
system's accuracy by undertaking a series of case studies of major
biomass burning events conducted across the primary eco-region types
affected (boreal, temperate, tropical etc.) and which will be validated
against independent sources (e.g. atmospheric chemistry and aerosol
observations made from satellite and ground-based systems). The aim
will be to analyse the system performance, develop any identified
improvements (e.g. in how biomass burning emissions are represented in
the atmospheric transport model) and to provide the testing and
validation needed to help deliver the final operational system. The PhD
will be conducted in collaboration with ECMWF, and the student will be
provided with access to state of the art supercomputer resources in
order to perform their own model runs outside of the near real time
system (e.g. to analyse past events). It is expected that there will be
opportunities to attend one or several field experiments where biomass
burning can be observed and characterised 'in person'.
Informal enquiries about this project should be directed at
marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk <mailto:marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk>.
*Funding Opportunity for this Project: Fully-funded PhD Studentship for
UK/EU Students*
One fully-funded NERC PhD-Studentship is available for new 3-year
Doctoral Research projects in Earth Sciences starting in September 2012.
Funding covers all tuition fees, a tax-free stipend of approximately
?15,590 pa (including London Allowance), and a research support budget
of approximately ?9,000.
We are looking for motivated students with quantitative skills and a
strong interest in Atmospheric, Environmental or Earth Science, and with
MSc-degree level training in a relevant discipline. Prior experience and
training in atmospheric science and atmospheric modelling (Fortran) are
of advantage.
This studentship is shared in competition with other Ph.D. projects
currently advertised in the Department of Geography. Final selection for
the studentship will be based on the best partnering of applicant and
project.
Application submission deadline: *5pm, Monday 26 March, 2012 *
*How to Apply: *
Interested applicants are strongly urged to first contact
marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk <mailto:marcus.koehler@kcl.ac.uk> for informal
discussion and development before applying. Applicants should only apply
if they meet NERC's eligibility requirements for fees and maintenance as
defined here:
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp (UK
citizens or EU national who have been resident in the UK for the last 3
years).
Applications should consist of a 1-page statement of interest in- and
suitability for this Doctoral Research project, accompanied by a full CV
that includes detailed information on academic qualifications and
results. Applications should be sent as one integrated PDF document to:
michelle.drew@kcl.ac.uk <mailto:michelle.drew@kcl.ac.uk>, by the stated
deadline. Informal queries regarding the studentships and the
application procedure may be directed at: andreas.baas@kcl.ac.uk
<mailto:andreas.baas@kcl.ac.uk>.
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