Dear Cryolist-ers,
The Ice Covered Ecosystems (ICE) – Remote Sensing Lab in the Department of Geography, University of Victoria is seeking applications for a PhD Studentship in sea ice remote sensing.
The project. Pattern and process: Investigating the spatio-temporal evolution of summer Arctic sea ice using multi-frequency C- and L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR). This project will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary research program focused on the characterization and remote sensing of sea ice melt-dynamics and ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions. The project aims to quantify and assess sea ice melt dynamics using a combination of surface and satellite based radar observations. The successful candidate will integrate surface and satellite based radar observations of sea ice and will perform a spatial analysis of evolving sea ice conditions during the seasonal melt period. Work includes field based experiments of C- and L-band frequency radar-ice interactions in the Canadian Arctic during summer melt period, as well as quantitative satellite SAR image analysis and possibly microwave scattering modelling.
Expected Start Date and Duration. January 1st, 2016. 36 months duration, with possibility of extension.
Qualifications. Candidates for this position must have a post-graduate (masters) degree in Physical Geography, Geomatics, or related Earth/Environmental Science field. Experience in quantitative SAR image analysis and a strong publication record is preferred.
Application materials. Applications must include a letter of intent that describes your academic and career goals as well as research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts of all post-secondary institutions you have attended, a list of publications (if any), and full contact information for three professional referees who can provide reference letters.
Application submission. Please email your application to Dr. Randy Scharien at randy@uvic.ca. Applications will be considered until October 10, 2015.
More information. http://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/geography/research/laboratories/PhDposition-scharien.pdf
Cheers,
Randy
Assistant Professor
University of Victoria
