The glaciology group at the University of British Columbia seeks to fill
a PhD position focused on iceberg calving and its role in ice sheet
dynamics. The successful candidate will develop new modelling approaches
to calving based on viscoelastic fracture mechanics, and/or develop new
ice melange rheology models by drawing on models for sea ice dynamics.
The ultimate goal of the project is to include these processes
self-consistently into large scale models of ice sheet and outlet
glacier dynamics, and to assess the role played by calving and ice
melange in determining stable configurations of a marine-terminating ice
sheet.
A background in physics, geophysics, engineering or applied mathematics
is ideal for the project. An MSc or equivalent is necessary for direct
admission to the PhD program. The project is part of ArcTrain
<http://www.arctrain.ca/index.php/en/>, a graduate training program
funded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of
Canada.<http://www.arctrain.ca/index.php/en/> The successful candidate
will be expected to participate in all ArcTrain training activities
<http://www.arctrain.ca/index.php/en/trainin> and will spend research
time at the home institution of a co-supervisor either in Germany or
Canada. A project description can be found on the ArcTrain website at
http://www.arctrain.ca/index.php/en/joining-arctrain/phd-projects.
The glaciology group in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric
Sciences <www.eos.ubc.ca> at UBC conducts research in a wide variety of
topics, ranging from surface mass balance and regional glaciation
modelling to subglacial processes, and modelling to field observations.
We are currently three faculty members, four graduate students and two
visiting students, working in a broad, interdisciplinary Earth Sciences
department. Mathematically-inclined students may also choose to join the
Institute of Applied Mathematics <http://www.iam.ubc.ca/>.
For further information, please contact Christian Schoof
(cschoof@eos.ubc.ca)
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome
applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
--
Christian Schoof
Associate Professor
Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences
University of British Columbia
2020-2207 Main Mall
Vancouver BC
V6T 1Z4
1-604-822-6482
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