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Today's Topics:
1. PhD Studentship at the University of Canterbury-Christchurch
(New Zealand) (Roger Brugge)
2. PhD Position at the University of Zurich (Switzerland)
(Roger Brugge)
3. PhD Position at Texas A&M University Climate Science Lab
(USA) (Roger Brugge)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 13:25:43 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Studentship at the University of
Canterbury-Christchurch (New Zealand)
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Forwarded from CLIMLIST...
PhD Studentship Opportunity
Tidal flexure of ice shelves
The Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at the University of
Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand) seeks a PhD student for the
measurement and analysis of tidal flexure in Antarctic grounding zones
based on field and satellite data. These data will guide the
implementation of a viscoelastic finite element model to simulate ice
shelf flexure as a function of tidal forcing and ice dynamics in these
key zones of the Antarctic ice sheet. The successful candidate will be
part of an active research group within a vibrant postgraduate research
community.
Requirements:
* Students with a strong background in one of the following or related
fields are encouraged to apply: Physics, Geophysics, Mechanical
Engineering, and Physical Geography.
* Prior knowledge of a programming language and GIS/Remote Sensing is
desirable.
* The candidate will participate in glaciological field work on the Ross
Ice Shelf and needs to be in good physical condition to pass the medical
requirements (see guidelines at http://antarcticanz.govt.nz).
Award details:
* The stipend is valued at NZ $25,000 per annum for up to three years.
* The program will start in September 2014.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to
wolfgang.rack@canterbury.ac.nz by the 30th June 2014.
For further information, see <http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/>, or
contact:
Katrina Hall (Administrator)
e-mail: <katrina.hall@canterbury.ac.nz>
or
Dr Wolfgang Rack (Senior Lecturer)
e-mail: <wolfgang.rack@canterbury.ac.nz>
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~ Wolfgang Rack
~ Senior Lecturer - Remote Sensing / Glaciology
~ Gateway Antarctica, Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research
~ University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
~ Private Bag 4800
~ Christchurch, New Zealand
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Have a look at ...
... http://www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 13:26:59 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Position at the University of Zurich
(Switzerland)
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Open PhD position in Integration of cross-scale effects using Earth
observation (URPP-GCB-313-3)
We invite applications for a PhD position in the area of integration of
cross-scale effects using Earth observation.
Remote observations of functional diversity have become increasingly of
interest and more widely available. You will integrate approaches of
remote sensing with genetic, biochemical and architectural analysis to
link genetic with functional diversity at regional scale. Focus will be
on temperate forests (methods development) while extension to other
biomes (tundra, alpine grasslands, tropical forests, etc.) is envisaged.
Results on diversity and productivity will be used to predict regional
changes of biodiversity.
The University of Zurich (UZH) Research Priority Programme (URPP) on
Global Change and Biodiversity (GCB) is a newly established
interdisciplinary research program (<http://www.gcb.uzh.ch/>).
Biodiversity is both a response variable affected by global change
drivers and a factor modifying ecosystem processes and services that are
essential to human well-being. Improved capability to predict the
consequences of changes in drivers will aid improved prediction of the
state of the environment. The URPP GCB embarks on innovative avenues in
this research domain by using a latitudinal gradient approach based on
interactions, feedback and scale, which will yield more reliable and
robust knowledge about global change processes.
The successful applicant will be based in Zurich and embedded in a
supervisory team including Felix Morsdorf and Michael Schaepman
(<http://www.geo.uzh.ch/rsl/>) as well as Kentraro Shimizu and Pascal
Niklaus (<http://www.ieu.uzh.ch/>). You will work at the Remote Sensing
Laboratories (RSL), hosting several research groups working on a variety
of topics related to land surface processes, including the use of SAR,
LIDAR and imaging spectroscopy based approaches.
Upon start, applicants must have a completed master?s degree in remote
sensing, environmental sciences or any related science field, preferably
with certain knowledge of field techniques. Applicants must be able to
pursue data-oriented computational research (modelling) as well as
experimental approaches and fieldwork. Literacy in programming languages
is an asset. A good standard of written and spoken English is required.
The position will start as of September 1, 2014. Salaries correspond to
the UZH regulations of PhD salaries.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and independent
person with a passion for science to join our team. We offer outstanding
working conditions, a high quality of life in Zurich, and an excellent
supporting environment.
Please send your application (including position reference
URPP-GCB-313-3) as one single PDF file (motivation letter, complete CV,
and names of 2 references) to Rita.Ott@geo.uzh.ch, no later than July
15, 2014. For further questions, please contact
Felix.Morsdorf@geo.uzh.ch or Michael.Schaepman@geo.uzh.ch.
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 13:29:46 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] PhD Position at Texas A&M University Climate
Science Lab (USA)
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The Texas A&M University Climate Science Lab in the College of
Geosciences' Department of Geography has an immediate (fall 2014 or
spring 2015) opening for a PhD student, with funding for 3 years.
Potential projects include diagnosing surface-atmosphere interactions
(e.g., frozen ground, snow cover, vegetation feedbacks) based on
observations and/or modeling in high latitude (Eurasia, North America)
or high-altitude (e.g., western China) regions. Of interest also are
ocean-atmosphere interactions in the tropics and Northern Hemisphere
midlatitudes, such as Pacific SST interactions with atmospheric
circulation and impacts on droughts, monsoons, etc.
A master's degree in physical geography, environmental sciences,
atmospheric sciences, or closely related discipline is required, in
addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, and
programming skills (IDL/Python/R or similar).
For more information, please contact Oliver Frauenfeld (<oliverf@tamu.edu>).
--
Oliver W. Frauenfeld, Ph.D.
Department of Geography
Texas A&M University, 3147 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3147 USA
oliverf@geog.tamu.edu | http://frauenfeld.tamu.edu
http://climatology.tamu.edu | http://facebook.com/GeogCSL
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