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Today's Topics:
1. PhD Research Fellowship in Meteorology (Terje Koren Berntsen)
2. Postdoctoral Opportunities at Princeton University (USA)
(Roger Brugge)
3. Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in Satellite Remote
Sensing of Wildfires (martin wooster)
4. PhD studentship ports and climate change, University of
Southampton (Brown S.)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:55:07 +0100
From: Terje Koren Berntsen <t.k.berntsen@geo.uio.no>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Research Fellowship in Meteorology
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A 4 year PhD research fellowship in atmospheric sciences is
available at the University of Oslo, Norway. The candidate will work in
an interdisciplinary environment to study the surface energy balance
(SEB) of northern parts of the Nordic countries, i.e. from tundra to the
northern parts of the boreal forests. The objective of the research is
to study the mechanisms that govern the SEB of this region and how
changes can influence permafrost, soil moisture, snow and vegetation
cover, surface albedo and the carbon budget, considering a two-way
coupling between the atmosphere and the terrestrial system.
Please see the announcement of the position:
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1149301/64289?iso=no
If you have any questions please contact professor Terje Berntsen:
t.k.berntsen@geo.uio.no
Sincerely,
Terje Berntsen
Professor, meteorology
Department of Geosciences
University of Oslo
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:27:25 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Postdoctoral Opportunities at Princeton University
(USA)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton
University seeks highly motivated candidates to fill one or more
research postdoctoral or more senior research positions. The areas of
research include (i) seasonal hydrological forecasting that includes
developing hydrological forecasts based on seasonal forecasts from the
NCEP Climate Forecast System as well as the North American Multi-model
Ensemble NMME) system; (ii) high resolution, process resolving land
surface modeling; (iii) quantitative terrestrial remote sensing related
to precipitation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration and surface water
altimetry; (iv) analysis of climate data related to droughts and the
global water cycle. The position will be in Land Surface Hydrology
Research Group ( <http://hydrology.princeton.edu>) under the guidance of
Professor Eric Wood and Dr. Justin Sheffield. The candidate needs to be
interested in working collaboratively with other research staff and
graduate students within the research group. The successful candidate
must have a Ph.D. in a climate-related science or engineering fields
with a strong background in hydrologic sciences that includes statistics
and probability, demonstrated strong programming skills (such as Python,
Fortran, C, Perl, and Shell script) necessary to improve and operate
global hydrological models, experience working with large spatial
datasets (preferably using GrADS) on multiple computer platforms
(Unix/Linux, Windows), and have advanced proficiency in communicating
scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals and at professional
meetings. The position is available immediately and will be an initial
12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal pending
satisfactory performance and continued funding. Rank and salary will be
commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit
application online at <http://jobs.princeton.edu> requisition number
1400151.
Applications should include a statement of research experience and
interest, a current CV with names and contact information (address,
email and telephone) of three referees. Please note, responses will only
be sent to applicants from whom we seek further information.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:24:17 +0000
From: martin wooster <martin.wooster@kcl.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in Satellite
Remote Sensing of Wildfires
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Two postdoctoral research positions in satellite Earth Observation are
available to work with Professor Martin Wooster and his team at King's
College London. The focus of the work is on satellite remote sensing of
wildfires, and in particular the further development, evaluation,
maintenance, and validation of the existing operational Fire Radiative
Power products delivered by the Land Surface Analysis Satellite Application
Facility (http://landsaf.meteo.pt/). One aspect of the research for example
will be to improve components of the existing products (e.g. cloud
clearing), another will be developing further product derivatives (e.g.
direct carbon emission estimates). The post-holders will also work to
exploit the products in scientific studies, and will develop future more
advanced products from the forthcoming Meteosat Third Generation (MTG)
mission. They will be opportunities to work with related datasets from the
US, Chinese and Japanese geostationary satellites and to it is also planned
to develop active fire products from future geostationary satellites to be
launched in the next year. Significant exploitation of polar orbiting data
will also be necessary as part of this work, and their maybe possibilities
to contribute to new active fire algorithms being developed for the ESA
Sentinel-3 SLSTR mission to be launched in 2015. The post will also
provide opportunities to work within the wider context of the King's
Wildfire Team led by Professor Wooster, including the possibility to
contribute to other areas of fire science involving field and airborne
measurements and via participation in overseas field campaigns. Examples of
work of the King's Wildfire Team can be found here:
http://wildfire.geog.kcl.ac.uk/
Applicants should have significant experience of satellite remote sensing,
be able to code in IDL and/or Python, be comfortable with algorithm
development and/or working with large datasets. Experience with active fire
products and/or of exploiting geostationary imagery would be advantageous
but is not essential.
The positions are for 24 months and 36 months duration (full time), and
there maybe possibilities for renewal after this. Unless otherwise stated,
it will be assumed that applicants are interested in being considered for
both positions. Please see the following links for more details and how to
apply.
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16844383
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/pertra/vacancy/external/apply.php?id=16844384
Application Deadline is 14 April 2014.
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:24:16 +0000
From: "Brown S." <sb20@soton.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD studentship ports and climate change,
University of Southampton
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Three year PhD studentship: Climate change Impacts, adaptation and legislation in port environments
We have a three-year PhD studentship based in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment and the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Southampton, UK. The University hosts the Southampton Maritime and Marine Institute who are funding this research. The successful student will analyse the impacts and adaptation possibilities (with an emphasis on legislation) to ports as a result of climatic and coastal change.
Rationale
Sea-level rise is expected to accelerate this century potentially leading to adverse impacts, some which may be reduced through anticipation and adaptation. Sea ports are vital nodes in the transport system, billions of tons of cargo. Potentially highly vulnerable to extreme events and sea-level rise, local events and subsequent impacts can have global consequences, as seen through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (2005) and Sandy (2012). With rising sea levels, extreme events will happen more often, and it is important to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the initial impacts and secondary effects of this. To date, limited studies have accessed awareness and adaptation of ports to sea-level rise, but even fewer have considered the legal and regulatory implications of this, such as on adaptation policies, shipping routes, delays and governance, particularly from an international perspective. Additionally, with larger vessels, port expansion and a push for more efficient and carbon-friendly operations, the protocols and national and international adaptation and legal frameworks and the operations of this require consideration. Aside from environmental change, trade is also threatened by downturns in the economy and so need to remain efficient in operations, managing assets and maintaining supply chains. Thus the aim of this PhD is to analyse and quantify the operational aspects of ports that may be affected by extreme events and sea-level rise, and put them in an adaptation context, with a focus on legislation.
Methodology
This studentship will involve:
a) Reviewing existing literature and data on port operations and possible adverse climatic effects.
Aspect of investigation could include: causes of delay, sphere of importance, potential shipping routes, delays and supply chain management. Potential data sources for part b will be determined.
b) Develop a quantitative methodology to ascertain present regulatory and economic costs of extreme weather events, and potential future impacts and costs.
>From a subset of the review and data identified, the student will determine a methodology to quantify this and the legislative aspects through representative case study ports (e.g. regulatory effect of supply chains, market value of goods). A major challenge central to the success of the PhD is developing a new robust methodology that could be utilised in other port environments today and in the future if adverse conditions become more frequent. The effects of legislative changes in light of a changing environment will be considered.
c) Consider the potential adaptation options, including legislation and wider environmental implications.
Once impacts and costs have been quantified, adaptation and legislation can be considered - both now and under scenarios of social and climatic change, such as who pays and why? What can you optimumally adapt? How will port downtime change with climate change, and can adaptation and legislation reduce costs?
Candidate requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic student who either has previous experience or is keen to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment. The student is expected to have at least a 2:1, and ideally a Masters level degree, in either a science, engineering or legislative discipline (or a similar degree with a quantitative background). A coastal or maritime theme, or units taken as part of a previous degree is desirable, but not essential. It is not expected that the proposed student should already have experience all three disciplines, as further support and training will be provided. This research requires key skills such as handling of large data sets and numerical analysis. The PhD will be supervised by Dr Sally Brown, Prof Robert Nicholls (Engineering and the Environment) and Prof Mikis Tsimplis (Law). Funding covers fees (at UK/EU level), stipend and research costs. The proposed start date is October 2014.
If you are interested, please send you CV and a covering letter as to why you are particularly interested in this PhD and how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the proposed topic.
For more information before applying, please contact Sally Brown (sb20@soton.ac.uk<mailto:sb20@soton.ac.uk>; +44(0)2380 594796). Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2014, with interviews proposed either Thursday 24th or Friday 25th April.
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