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Today's Topics:
1. PhD position at the Department of Meteorology, University of
Reading (Christine Chiu)
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Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:05:06 +0100
From: Christine Chiu <c.j.chiu@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD position at the Department of Meteorology,
University of Reading
To: met-jobs@lists.reading.ac.uk
Cc: Jui-Yuan Chiu <c.j.chiu@reading.ac.uk>
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*PhD position at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading*
*Project title: *Cloud-radiation parameterisations based on 3D radiative
transfer and sensor synergy
*Supervisors:* Dr Christine Chiu and Prof Robin Hogan, Department of
Meteorology, University of Reading, UK
*Deadline for applications:* Consideration of application will begin
*1st July* and will continue until the position is filled.
*Project Descriptions:* The response of clouds to climate change is one
of the major sources of uncertainty in climate prediction. This project
aims to improve cloud-radiation parameterisations in climate models,
which currently do not treat the effect of the 3-D nature of clouds on
solar and infrared fluxes. The student will put the 3D structures of
natural clouds into a detailed 3D radiative transfer model, using
scanning cloud radar measurements at the J?lich Observatory for Cloud
Evolution (JOYCE). Once the 3D cloud effects at the field site are
understood, the student will work on improving radiation calculations in
current climate models, building on recent work at Reading to devise a
new scheme for incorporating 3D effects into the 1D radiation scheme
used by the UK Met Office. Finally, the global effect of 3D radiative
transport and its implication on climate change prediction will be
investigated. More details can be found here
<http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/pg-research/CChiu-RHogan-ITARS-PhDProject.pdf>.
*Finances:* The studentship, supported by the EU Marie Curie Initial
Training Network ITARS project, offers a highly competitive gross
monthly allowance ranging from EUR2679 to EUR5012. Non-EU students
would need to pay the difference between EU and non-EU fees.
*How to apply:** Full funding available to students who not have
resided in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.* This
project would be suitable for students with a degree in atmospheric
science, physics, engineering, mathematics or a closely related physical
or environmental science. Interested applicants must apply to BOTH the
University of Reading
(http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/pg-research/pgrapplications.html) AND
directly to the ITARS project <http://www.itars.net>.
--
Dr Christine Chiu Tel: +44 0118 378 5574
Room 1U03 Email:c.j.chiu@reading.ac.uk
Department of Meteorology Web:http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~xs902448/home/
University of Reading
PO Box 243
Reading, RG6 6BB, UK
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