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Today's Topics:
1. Post-Doc Position Available (Ward, Brian)
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Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:53:25 +0000
From: "Ward, Brian" <bward@nuigalway.ie>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Post-Doc Position Available
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Characterising a New Gas Analyser for Eddy Covariance Measurements of
Air-Sea Fluxes of Carbon Dioxide
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Accurate measurements of atmosphere-ocean fluxes are important for
quantifying the amount of greenhouse gases that are transferred across
the air-sea interface. The eddy correlation (direct) method is
considered to be the benchmark for accurate determination of air-sea
fluxes. This method relies on high-frequency measurements of the
fluctuations of vertical wind velocity (w') and gas concentration
(c'). Current gas analyser technology places constraints on the
ability to determine c' with the required signal-to-noise ratio, and
measurements are limited to conditions of high air-sea fluxes.
The main objective of this project is to characterise a
newly-developed photoacoustic gas analyser and implement it within an
eddy-covariance system. This technology will provide a significant
improvement in sensitivity over the IR absorption sensors that are
currently in oceanographic use, and there is a very stong potential
for reducing the scatter in the air-sea gas transfer coefficient.
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Post-doctoral candidates should have completed a PhD in oceanography,
atmospheric science, or a related field with a proven research record
and evidence of high research potential. Familiarity with the eddy
covariance flux method is exceedingly desirable. Experience with
instrumentation is essential. Enthusiasm for participation in
ocean-going field experiments is necessary.
An annual salary of ?40,086 is offered for an initial period of 12
months, with the possibility of a further extension. For more
information, contact Dr. Brian Ward bward@nuigalway.ie.
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Applications (curriculum vitae, motivation letter, references,
research statement) should be sent by e-mail to Dr. Brian Ward:
bward@nuigalway.ie
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