[CRYOLIST] EGU Open Climate Session

Are you excited to present your research and would like a broad audience?

Is your research interdisciplinary and encompasses many diverse fields? Do you utilize models and observational climate data? Does the timescale of your research differ from that of the available sessions? 

 

Please consider submitting an abstract to the Open Session on Climate: Past, Present and Future (CL0.00). We invite climate science contributions on any timescale, and that may address terrestrial, marine or atmospheric climate research. We welcome presentations of modeling studies as well as (paleo)-observations.

 

Abstracts must be submitted by January 11^th for consideration into the EGU scientific program. Please note that you must submit your abstract directly to the Open Session. Opportunities for publishing your contribution are possible through the on-line and open access EGU journal "Climate of the Past" www.climate-of-the-past.net

Conveners: Thomas Blunier, Victor Brovkin, Natalie Kehrwald

Best regards,

Natalie

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Natalie Kehrwald, Ph.D.
U.S. Geological Survey
MS 980, Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225

303-236-2440

nkehrwald@usgs.gov

[CRYOLIST] EGU Session GM10.1/CL1.33/CR4.8 "The Legacy of Mountain Glaciations – Glacial landforms and their palaeoclimatic interpretation (co-organized)"

Dear colleagues,

with best wishes for a happy and successful 2017 the convenor team would like to draw your attention to a specific session at 2017’s EGU General Assembly in Vienna 23. – 28.April 2017:

GM10.1/CL1.33/CR4.8  The Legacy of Mountain Glaciations – Glacial landforms and their palaeoclimatic interpretation (co-organized)

and submit an abstract via the related EGU website that also provides further details:

http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/session/24200


(Note the abstract submission deadline: 11 January 2017, 13:00 CET)

The overarching aim of this session is to evaluate the potential of mountain glaciations records and stimulate further research in this important field of research. Contributions on all relevant aspects of the topic are welcomed, for example: (a) glacial landforms and reconstruction of past glaciers, (b) dating techniques and geochronology compilations, (c) glacier dynamics and palaeoclimatic interpretations, or (d) impacts of ecosystems and human evolution/society. Submissions targeting these connections are specifically encouraged. To address the diversity of mountain glaciations, contributions from high-, middle-, and low-latitude mountain ranges as well as from continental to maritime regions are all welcomed. The time scale of the session will cover the whole time range from Early Pleistocene glaciations to the LGM and Holocene/modern glaciers.

The session ultimately aims to facilitate a closer connection between different topological, methodological, and regional working groups related to various aspects of mountain glaciations in space and time. It is further designed to give everyone interested in the emerging collaborative research network “The Legacy of Mountain Glaciations” an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and expertise.

Hope to see many of you in Vienna in April 2017,

Martin Brook, Tim Davies, Lasafam Iturrizaga, Giovanni Monegato, Jürgen Reitner & Stefan Winkler

Prof. Dr. Stefan Winkler

President of the Australian and New Zealand Geomorphology Group (ANZGG)

Institut für Geographie und Geology
Universität Würzburg
Am Hubland
D-97074 Würzburg
Germany

e-mall: stefan.winkler@uni-wuerzburg.de
phone: +49 931 31 88410
fax: +49 931 31 88544

 

[CRYOLIST] Fwd: FW: Call for Abstracts - 3rd APECS International Online Conference 2017

View this email in your browser The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) cordially invites you to submit an abstract for our 3rd APECS International Online Conference 2017 which will kick-start Polar Week on the 20th of March 2017. This year's theme is "Outside the Box: Encouraging alternative solutions for undertaking and communicating polar research." We encourage abstracts for punchy 10 minute PowerPoint presentations consistent with this theme. Please visit the conference website to learn more about the conference and submit your abstract by the 20th of January 2017 at 22:00 GMT. We will notify you with regards to the success of your abstract prior to the 3rd of February 2017 at 22:00 GMT. Please note that this is an online conference that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office. Please direct any questions you have to: online-conference@apecs.is.   Facebook Twitter Website Email Our mailing address is: Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) UiT The Arctic University of Norway Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics Tromso, Troms 9037 Norway Add us to your address book unsubscribe from the APECS mailing list    update your APECS profile

[CRYOLIST] Postdoctoral Position in Gravimetry or Kinematic Aircraft Positioning

The U.S. National Geodetic Survey (NGS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks a postdoctoral researcher in gravimetry or kinematic aircraft positioning to work with the GRAV-D project staff (http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/GRAV-D/). 

The opening will be filled through the prestigious Research Associateship Program, run by the U.S. National Research Council. Postdoctoral research will fall under the broad topic of "Measuring and Monitoring Earth's Gravity Field with Terrestrial, Airborne, and Satellite Methods" and be applicable to NGS' ongoing projects. 

Successful candidates will have experience related to either (1) precise aircraft positioning (especially combining GNSS and IMU data) or (2) terrestrial, airborne, and/or satellite gravity data acquisition and technical analysis, with emphasis on applications related to geodesy. Proficiency with Matlab is desired. When they apply, applicants must be less than 5 years from the date they finished their Ph.D. Applicants may be from any country and relocation expenses are paid. 

The application package includes a research proposal. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to email or call Dr. Theresa Damiani (theresa.damiani@noaa.gov, 240-997-1282) to discuss potential topics for their proposal. The last day to apply online is February 1, 2017.

Specific position information: http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Opportunity.aspx?LabCode=26&ROPCD=260913&RONum=B8362

Additional National Research Council Program Information: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/RAP/PGA_046587

Best,

Theresa

Dr. Theresa Damiani, Research Geodesist

NOAA- National Geodetic Survey               

1315 East-West Hwy.; Silver Spring, MD 20906    

Work Cell: 240-997-1282                                  

[CRYOLIST] Arctic Terrestrial Modelling Workshop

Arctic Terrestrial Modelling Workshop

Dates: 14-15 September 2017 (Thu/Fri)

Venue: St Anne's College - University of Oxford

Sponsors: Canadian Network for Regional Climate and Weather Processes
(CNRCWP) – Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
(NSERC) and Next-Generation Ecosystem Experiments-Arctic
(NGEE-Arctic).

Objectives: This workshop will bring together senior and early career
scientists to gain insight into the rapidly changing pan-Arctic land
surface and boundary layer. The workshop will review current
representation of Arctic ecosystem, carbon, water and energy balance
processes in the land model component of Earth System Models,
including land-atmosphere interactions, and the next steps to address
knowledge gaps. The workshop will also focus on developing a
pan-Arctic land model assessment that includes a broader range of
models, and engage the data community to provide new validation
products for the Arctic and sub-Arctic.

Core focus:
*Representation of Arctic terrestrial ecosystems in models
*Role of observations: calibration, validation, assimilation
*Water, nitrogen, carbon, and energy dynamics
*Land-atmosphere interactions and feedbacks across spatial and temporal scales
*Pan-Arctic land model assessment
*Arctic boundary layer processes
*Extreme/disturbance events
*Knowledge gaps

Registration: Fill the online form available at
<http://www.cnrcwp.uqam.ca/arctemw/>

Deadline for abstract submission and registration: 17 February 2017

Scientific Organizing Committee:
Laxmi Sushama (UQAM), Stan Wullschleger (ORNL), Cathy Wilson (LANL),
Eleanor Blyth (NERC), Benjamin Smith (Lund University), David Lawrence
(NCAR), Gerhard Krinner (CNRS), Patrick Samuelsson (SMHI), Paul Miller
(Lund University), Joe Melton (ECCC), Charles Miller (JPL)

Contact: Bernardo Teufel <teufel@sca.uqam.ca>
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[CRYOLIST] PhD position in subglacial processes

The Institute of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW) at ETH Zurich (Switzerland) seeks a PhD student in the field of subglacial processes. This project combines borehole experiments with seismic monitoring on Alpine glaciers.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, should hold a Master's degree in geophysics, physics, applied mathematics, earth sciences, or engineering, and is familiar with time series analysis on high-level programming languages such as Matlab and Python. She/he will collaborate with seismologists at the Swiss Seismological Service and ETH's Geophysical Institute to implement existing and develop new techniques for automatic processing of glacier microseismicity. The planned glacier experiments require good physical shape and willingness to spend up to several weeks in the field; mountaineering skills would be a plus. The working language is preferably German, but English is also possible; knowledge of German would be an asset in any case. Evaluation of applications will start on 31 January 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Project start is spring 2017.

For additional information please refer to www.glaciology.ethz.ch or contact Fabian Walter, walter@vaw.baug.ethz.ch (no applications).

We look forward to receiving your application including a detailed C.V., a letter of motivation, diplomas, and work certificates (if any) online at www.jobs.ethz.ch ("apply now" below) addressed to ETH Zurich, Ms. Corina Niescher, Human Resources, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.


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Fabian Walter
ETH Zurich
Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology
V. Wasserbau, Hydrologie u. Glaz.
HIA D 56.1
Hönggerbergring 26
8093 Zürich

Phone: +41 44 632 4162

[CRYOLIST] Special Issue "Snow Remote Sensing"

Dear colleagues

I recently accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Editors for a Special Issue of the journal Remote Sensing on the subject of “Snow Remote Sensing”. It is our pleasure to invite you to submit an article on this topic by 31 August 2017.

This Special Issue invites innovative remote sensing methods and applications on monitoring and modeling snow. The special issue is focused on time series analysis, integration of different sensors, integration of remote sensing tools with hydrological models and detection of snow parameters (snow depth, snow density, snow water equivalent, etc).

For more information about the Special Issue, please see:
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/snow

For information on manuscript preparation and related matters, please see the instructions for authors:  http://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/instructions

Remote Sensing is an open access journal, receiving its 4th Impact Factor, 3.036 (2015) and the 5-Year Impact Factor, 3.278 (2015).

All submissions will be subject to a pre-screening and peer review. In case of any questions related to this special issue, please do not hesitate to contact me (claudia.notarnicola@eurac.edu).  We look forward to receiving your submission!

I thank you for attention!

 

Kind regards,

Claudia Notarnicola

 

 

 

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Claudia Notarnicola

Vice Head of Institute for Applied Remote Sensing

 

EURAC research

Institute for Applied Remote Sensing                  
Viale Druso 1, I-39100 Bolzano

t +39 0471 055 375

f +39 0471 055 389

claudia.notarnicola@eurac.edu

www.eurac.edu

 

 

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[CRYOLIST] Research scientist/Senior research scientist in Glaciology at GEUS

Are you GEUS new Research scientist/Senior research scientist in Glaciology?

Application deadline: 12.00 Noon (Danish time), Wednesday 11 January 2016.

Apply here: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=5001&ProjectId=101046&DepartmentId=6149&MediaId=5

 

Do you have experience in glaciological observations and/or numerical modelling of ice sheets? Would you like to be part of a team of active research scientists in an international working environment? 

 

GEUS is looking to engage a research scientist/senior research scientist in a four-year position in the Department of Glaciology and Climate 

 

Job description 

The position will be within the research area of glaciology and remote sensing and is placed in the GEUS glaciology group. You will participate in research, monitoring and advisory tasks related to the Greenland ice sheet. The work will be related to monitoring of the surface mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet and analysis of climate station data primarily from the Programme for Monitoring of the Greenland Ice Sheet (PROMICE). You will also participate in glaciological field work, research projects and advisory projects concerning for example prediction of hydropower potentials.  

 

Your qualifications 

The appointment will be made on the basis of academic qualifications. You should have a PhD degree (or equal qualifications) within geophysics or engineering. You should have experience with remote sensing of ice and/or modelling of ice, scientific computing, data analysis and be capable of managing large amounts of data. Dependent on qualifications the appointment will be on research scientist/senior research scientist level. 

 

We are seeking an innovative and focused person who is good a working independently as well as in groups. You have strong problem solving skills and are capable of developing new methods and applications within glaciology.  

  

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential. Non-Danish applicants must be willing to attend Danish courses within the first year of employment. 

 

Department of Glaciology and Climate  

The department conducts research within two main areas: glaciology, and the climatological and environmental history of the last 5000 years in Denmark and Greenland. We provide advice to the Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Nature Agency, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. We monitor the mass loss of the Greenland ice sheet in PROMICE and carry out research in ocean current dynamics. The department has about 25 staff, of which about 15 are researchers, and 8 are PhD students and postdocs. 

 

We offer 

• A creative and interdisciplinary research environment  
• A lively and informal working environment with talented and dedicated colleagues 
• Versatile work duties and good opportunities to influence them 
• Development opportunities with access to courses and other further education 
• Family friendly workplace
• An active social environment, with a staff association and art society 
• Fitness centre with physiotherapy at the workplace  

 

Salary and conditions of employment 

In accordance with the collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the relevant eligible trade union. 

 

The appointment jurisdiction is the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate and its institutions. 

 

The Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate considers diversity to be an asset and invites anybody interested, regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnicity to apply for the position. 

 

Further information 

Please contact the Head of Department Signe Bech Andersen on tel. +45 91 33 38 04, e-mail: siba@geus.dk or line member of staff Andreas P. Ahlstrøm on tel. +45 91 33 38 10 e-mail: apa@geus.dk. 

 

International applicants can read more about living and working in Denmark on GEUS’ webpage: 

http://international-staff.geus.dk/ 

 

Application 

The application must include a letter of motivation, a CV, a list of publications with a separate indication of journal papers that are registered in ISI Web of Science, copies of any individual publications of particular relevance to the position and any contact details of referees (max. 2). PhD diploma, as well as a summary of the PhD or other material that can document qualifications at Research Scientist level. Submitted PhD theses that have not yet been defended may be sent with the application and will be included in the assessment. The PhD thesis must be approved by the University prior to appointment. 

 

You can send your application by clicking on the “Apply for Position” button.Your application must be with GEUS no later than 12.00 Noon (Danish time), Wednesday 11 January 2016.  

 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

 

The appointment procedure 

An expert academic assessment committee consisting of two internal senior research scientists will make an individual evaluation of applicants’ academic qualifications, where candidates are deemed qualified or non-qualified in relation to the position advertised. Then an appointments committee decide which of the qualified candidates they want to call for a job interview. The procedure is in accordance with “Circular on the appointment and assessment of academic staff at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland”, Sections 4 and 7. 

 

Apply here: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=5001&ProjectId=101046&DepartmentId=6149&MediaId=5

 

 

Signe Bech Andersen, Head of department, Ph.D.

Department of Glaciology and Climate                                                   

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland

Øster Voldgade 10

1350 Copenhagen K

 

Cell phone: +45 9133 3804

E-mail:         siba@geus.dk

Webpages:

www.promice.dk

www.polarportal.dk

www.geus.dk

 

GEUS is part of Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate

GEUS is associated with Geocenter Danmark and EuroGeoSurveys

 

[CRYOLIST] PhD opportunity: Origin of glacial bedrock overdeepenings (Univ of Sheffield, UK)

Apologies for repeat/cross-posting.

A fully-funded (£14296 per annum + fees and research costs) NERC CASE
doctoral studentship is available for UK / EU students within the
Geography Department, University of Sheffield UK, to commence study in
2017.

The full project title is "Origin of overdeepened bedrock basins and
valleys in ice sheet settings" and the project is supported by CASE
partner Nagra (National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive
Waste in Switzerland).

The aim of the project is to further understanding of the morphology
and origin of bedrock overdeepenings and tunnel valleys in ice sheet
settings. For part of the project the successful applicant will be
based in Switzerland at the invitation of Nagra and ETH Zurich.

Full details can be found here:

https://acce.shef.ac.uk/origin-of-overdeepened-bedrock-basins-and-valleys-in-ice-sheet-settings/

The closing date for applications is 9th January. Applicants are
warmly encouraged to contact the lead supervisor Dr. Darrel A Swift
(d.a.swift@sheffield.ac.uk) to discuss their application before they
apply.

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Dr Darrel A Swift FRGS
Lecturer in Geoscience
Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Geography
University of Sheffield
SHEFFIELD S10 2TN UK
Tel.: +44 (0) 114 222 7959 (direct line)
Tel.: +44 (0) 114 222 7900 (dept office)
Fax.: +44 (0) 114 222 7907
Email: D.A.Swift@sheffield.ac.uk

Associate Editor:
Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118504788/home

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5320-5104
Google Scholar: https://goo.gl/LXg7vq

Office hours for students: Mon 4-5pm, Weds 10am-12noon
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[CRYOLIST] Coastal Ocean Research Scientist, Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc, Lexington, MA

(Apologies for cross-postings)

(Note high-latitude experience is desirable)

(Note application link in the announcement)

Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. (AER) invites applications for a Coastal Ocean Research Scientist position to be filled as soon as possible at our Lexington, MA office.  The selected candidate is expected to lead AER's coastal ocean program and to contribute to and expand current AER efforts in oceanography, meteorology, climate, and remote sensing, with a focus on the coastal zone.  Various aspects of coastal oceanography (physics, biogeochemistry, ecosystem dynamics, fisheries, etc.), and both short and long timescales, are all of interest.  The position will provide ample opportunities to collaborate with a broad group of scientists at AER and other prestigious research institutions across the country.  As part of Verisk Analytics, AER's practice of environmental science supports a broader mission of risk management, and the position affords opportunities to help shape the assessment and mitigation of societal risks across insurance, energy, agriculture, and other commercial sectors.

Both early and more advanced career candidates are encouraged to apply to this position.  The hire will be made at either a junior or senior level, dependent on qualifications.  Minimum requirements are a PhD in oceanic and related sciences.  Experience in coastal ocean modeling is required, and experience with coastal ocean datasets and data assimilation methods is desired.  Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work independently, publish in the peer-reviewed literature, and develop their own research agenda.  Ability to lead an externally-funded research program is essential.  Strong technical and communication skills and team-building abilities in a competitive R&D environment are also required.

The following are required:

* Research experience in coastal oceanography

* Technical capabilities in the area of coastal ocean modeling

* Leadership experience and/or capability

* Strong oral and written communication skills

The following are desired:

* Experience with coastal zone datasets and assimilation methods

* Familiarity with various aspects of coastal modeling (physics, biogeochemistry, ecosystems)

* Working knowledge of coupled modeling, nesting and high resolution setups

* Research experience in sea level variability and change

* Experience with research in high-latitude coastal zones

* Strong connections with coastal ocean research groups, community at large

AER offers a competitive wage and benefit package.   AER is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  As a federal contractor, AER welcomes priority referrals of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please apply online at https://careers.verisk.com/joblist.html?displaymode=-4.1020.

Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) helps businesses and governments better anticipate and manage climate and weather-related risks. Large government agencies like NOAA, NASA and the Departments of Defense and Energy rely on AER's scientists to help solve weather and climate related problems of vital national importance in energy, environment, national security and climate change. Large insurance, energy and investment firms count on AER to help them decrease weather-related losses and increase profitability by integrating state-of-the-art climate science and weather information into their planning and decision processes. Established in 1977, AER is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts and is a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics. For more information visit www.aer.com.

[CRYOLIST] Funded PhD on Holocene palaeoseismicity and sea-level change in Chile

Dear all,

 

A competitive fully-funded PhD project is currently being advertised on Holocene palaeoseismicity and sea-level change in Chile 

at Northumbria University, UK in the Department of Geography. The studentship funding includes a three-year stipend and funding is available to UK and international students.

 

Application deadline is 20 January 2017 (PhD start date is 2 October 2017). Full details and online application form can be found via: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81587&LID=2712

 

This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in either sea-level change or palaeoseismicity, and there is flexibility to focus on either, depending on the interests of the candidate. We are looking for applicants to have a strong scientific background in either physical geography or earth science. It is desirable that applicants have experience in palaeoenvironmental reconstruction, although full training will be provided throughout the studentship to develop relevant skills.

 

The project would be supervised by Dr Emma Hocking (Northumbria University),  Dr Ed Garrett (Durham University) and Dr Matthew Pound (Northumbria University). We would encourage potential applicants to contact emma.hocking@northumbria.ac.uk to discuss the project prior to application.

 

Cheers,

Emma

 

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Dr Emma Hocking (née Watcham)

Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Faculty of Engineering and Environment

 

 

T:  +44 (0)191 243 7838

E:  emma.hocking@northumbria.ac.uk

W: http://quakehunters.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Ellison A207, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

 

[CRYOLIST] Vacancy - Research Assistant/Associate in Geodesy, Newcastle University

Author: Peter Clarke
Subject: Vacancy - Research Assistant/Associate in Geodesy, Newcastle University, UK (ref D55918R)

With apologies for cross-posting to several relevant lists:
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You will join the Geomatics team and carry out research in GNSS positioning, including the utilisation of GNSS observations for the precise determination of horizontal and vertical motions of the Earth's crust and natural features such as glaciers, or built structures on the Earth. You will disseminate your work via leading international journal publications and conferences. It is also expected that you will contribute to the engagement activities of the School (e.g. consultancy and Continuing Professional Development training).

You will have a PhD in geodesy, or a closely related scientific/engineering field, awarded or in submission by the time of appointment. You should have a proven or emerging track record of self-motivated progress in academic research, including publication in peer-reviewed journals, and a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

You must have high-quality written and oral communication skills in the English language, and practical experience of GNSS surveying. You should also have expertise in scientific programming and computing under the Linux (UNIX) operating system, and the use of one or more programming languages. You will also be expected to have experience in one or more of the major scientific GNSS processing software packages. Experience of collaboration with industrial or multi-disciplinary partners would also be an advantage.

This is a fixed-term position for three years (in the first instance).

Salary: GBP 26,829 to 28,452 (if PhD not yet awarded)
GBP 29,301 to 31,076 (with potential progression to GBP 38,183; PhD awarded)

Closing Date: 18 January 2017

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Stuart Edwards, +44 (0)191 208 5962 or email stuart.edwards@ncl.ac.uk
Formal applications must be made via Newcastle University's vacancies website, http://bit.ly/2hH4WKA (ref D55918R)

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Peter J. CLARKE MA DPhil FHEA FRAS
Professor of Geophysical Geodesy
http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/peter.clarke/

Deputy Head of School
School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences,
Cassie Building, Newcastle University,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
http://www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/

Tel: +44 (0)191 208 6351 (direct) or 6323
Fax: +44 (0)191 208 6502
e-mail: Peter.Clarke@newcastle.ac.uk
Skype: peter.clarke_newcastle
Twitter: @geophysgeodesy



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[CRYOLIST] Abstract submission extended - The 2nd Asian Conference on Permafrost(ACOP2017), Sapporo, Japan from July 2-6, 2017

Dear Colleagues,

The deadline for abstract submission to the 2nd Asian Conference on Permafrost (ACOP2017), 2-6 July 2017, Sapporo, Japan was EXTENDED to 31 JANUARY, 2017.

The conference is hosted by International Permafrost Association (IPA) and covers all aspects of frozen ground -- both permafrost and seasonal frost --, and its related natural and technological topics. The proposed sessions are
as listed below.

1. Periglacial Geomorphology
2. Ground ice dynamics
3. Mountain permafrost and geohazards
4. Permafrost eco-hydrology
5. Permafrost mapping and techniques
6. Climate change and the carbon balance in permafrost
7. Frozen ground physics
8. Frozen ground engineering
9. Asian frozen ground
10. Paleo-permafrost
11. Extrazonal permafrost and seasonal frost
12. Living and working on frozen ground: cultural and historical significance of permafrost
13. Outreach/education, history

Also we will offer options of pre- and post-conference field excursions as follows (dependant on the numbers of participants).

1. Daisetsu Mountains, Japan
2. Artificially frozen ground sites, Tokyo and Fukushima-daiichi nuclear power plant
3. Mongolia
4. Kamchatka Peninsula
5. Northeast China
6. Mt Fuji, Japan

For more details, please visit our website at
http://acop2017.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/.

Registration and abstract submission are already open until the end of December 2016. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact by email: acop2017@arc.hokudai.ac.jp

We look forward to see you in Sapporo in summer 2017!

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Mamoru Ishikawa mishi@ees.hokudai.ac.jp

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[CRYOLIST] PhD in Arctic storm risk at the University of Reading

Dear Colleagues,

we are advertising a PhD project on Arctic storm risk with Insurance industry partner XL Catlin, in the Meteorology department in Reading: http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/nercdtp/home/available/

A 4 year stipend is available for UK nationals and fees paid for EU nationals. 

Cheers,

Jonny

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Dr. Jonathan Day

AXA Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

NCAS-Climate

Department of Meteorology

University of Reading

web page: http://www.met.reading.ac.uk/userpages/jonny.php

[CRYOLIST] Funded PhD studentship on Snow-albedo climate feedbacks in boreal forests

All -

 

A competitive, fully-funded PhD studentship is currently being advertised on Snow-albedo climate feedbacks in boreal forests, at Northumbria University, UK.

 

Application deadline is 20 January 2017 (PhD start date is 2 October 2017). Full details and online application form can be found via: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=81590

 

This is an exciting opportunity for students interested in climate modelling and geospatial analysis. We are looking for applicants to have a strong scientific background in either geophysics, atmospheric sciences, physical geography or oceanography. It is desirable that applicants have strong numerical skills, including computer programming and data manipulation, although full training will be provided throughout the studentship to develop relevant skills. Depending on the interests of the candidate, opportunities to participate in fieldwork will be made possible to enhance the process-based understanding of energy and snow fluxes in forests.

 

Any enquiries, please email me at nick.rutter@northumbria.ac.uk

 

Cheers,

Nick

 

Dr Nick Rutter

Department of Geography

Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 8ST

United Kingdom

 

Tel: +44 (0) 191 227 4735

e-mail: nick.rutter@northumbria.ac.uk

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/r/nick-rutter/

 

 

 

[CRYOLIST] Short course "Modern snow measurement methods – theory and practice" in Sodankylä, Finland

We would like to announce a short course "Modern snow measurement methods – theory and practice" in Sodankylä, Finland in 10 – 11 February 2017.

The course is aimed to academics who teach methods in snow science.

 

Application by email to leena.leppanen at fmi.fi and schneebeli at slf.ch

Deadline for application: 11 January 2017.

 

More information of the course below.

 

Leena Leppänen

Research Scientist

Finnish Meteorological Institute, Arctic Research

Sodankylä, Finland

 

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Short course „Modern snow measurement methods – theory and practice "

10 – 11 February 2017, Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Sodankylä

 

Instructors

Dr. Martin Schneebeli, WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, schneebeli at slf.ch

MSc. Leena Leppänen, FMI, leena.leppanen at fmi.fi

 

Costs: 250 € (includes accommodation for 3 nights, meals and course material)

 

Target group

Academics teaching methods in snow science

 

Goals

-          Understanding the transformations of snow from atmospheric precipitation towards a metamorphic rock

-          Shape, size and microstructure of snow: beyond traditional snow classification and why this is necessary to capture the essential snow physical properties

-          Measuring snow: a systematic approach from the large to the small scale. Properties and methods discussed: water equivalent, density, specific surface area, correlation length, hardness and mechanical properties, shape, grain size, thermal conductivity, metamorphism.

-          Physical principles behind techniques: direct and indirect measurement principles, assumptions and their influence on measurements (critical discussion)

 

Schedule

Friday, 10. Feb. 2017

Morning: Background theory for snow physics and metamorphism, basic concepts of measuring methods

Afternoon: first field block (density, SSA, snow water equivalent, traditional grain shape and size, casting of snow)

Evening: discussion of background material and field measurements

 

Saturday, 11. Feb. 2017

Morning: Theory (Physical principles behind measurement techniques

Afternoon: second field block (SnowMicroPen, Near-infrared photography, thermal conductivity), Snow measurement program at FMI (Anna Kontu, Leena Leppänen)

Evening: discussion of  results second field block, course evaluation

Dinner and sauna

 

Materials

-          Paper recommendations and presentations will be sent to participants before short course

-          Instruments will be available on site

-          Please bring your own laptop. Programs for data evaluation will be distributed before the course

 

Venue

Arctic Research Centre of Finnish Meteorological Institute

http://fmiarc.fmi.fi

 

Travel

Participants organize travels to Sodankylä. Route: from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by plane or train, and from Rovaniemi to Sodankylä by bus.

 

Rovaniemi airport is the closest, but Ivalo and Kittilä airports are also available. Last two has less bus connections to Sodankylä, and therefore rental car from airport is recommended. Finnair and Norwegian are flying to Rovaniemi.

 

The train station is in Rovaniemi. Train schedule and tickets https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage

 

There are direct bus connections from Rovaniemi train station and Rovaniemi airport to Sodankylä. Bus schedule between Rovaniemi and Sodankylä https://matkahuolto.fi/en/

 

Pick-up from Sodankylä bus station will be organized.

 

Clothing

As the course is to a great extent based on fieldwork, proper clothing is essential. Packing list will be provided later.

 

Housing

The housing will be in Sodankylä at the Arctic Research Centre of Finnish Meteorological Institute with direct access to the field sites. The guest houses have own bedrooms, common bathroom, living room, WiFi, and kitchen.

 

Meals

Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are in cafeteria Niesta at the Arctic Research. In addition, guest houses have full kitchen facilities.

 

Application deadline

11 January 2017

 

[CRYOLIST] Greenland Surface Mass Balance Workshop Report

Dear all,

the final report of a NASA - sponsored workshop on understanding the fundamental processes controlling the surface mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet held at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University on September 7 - 9 th is available here:

http://www.cryocity.org/uploads/1/3/0/5/13056389/final_report_smb_workshop.pdf

Best,
Marco (on behalf of the Organizing Committee)

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Lamont Research Professor, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Columbia University
61 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964
and
NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies, Adjunct Scientist

Associate Editor, The Cryosphere
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Earth Science - Cryosphere Sciences

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[CRYOLIST] Lower Yenisei Observation Network Workshop 2017 - 1st Announcement

Dear colleagues and friends!

A second edition of Lower Yenisei Observation Network Workshop will take place in July–August 2017, as convened last summer. We are inviting you to participate in this amazing event, at once scientific and social, aboard a passenger cruise ship Aleksandr Matrosov, on its scheduled passage from Krasnoyarsk to Igarka!
Climate change in the high latitudes is amplified, as compared to temperate regions. This makes Arctic and Subarctic ecosystems a focal point for numerous research disciplines. The Yenisei is the largest Arctic river in terms of annual runoff, but it remains the least studied catchment in this region. The aim of the LYON2 workshop is to exchange our findings, share our knowledge and to federate our research efforts in the Yenisei basin.

The LYON2 registration form can be filled via the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/0BKudLkqvvp21zQ72

Please note that a student summer school, « Arctic Hydrology and Freshwater Biogeochemistry », will be organized ahead boat departure in Krasnoyarsk and within the LYON2 framework co–jointly by Siberian Federal University and Sergeev Institute of Environmental Geoscience, RAS.

First LYON2 circular (attached) will provide you with further details.

Registration form submission deadline: 28 February 2017.

We will be grateful if you forward this message to your colleagues who can find the scope of the workshop relevant to their research.

With best regards,

on behalf of the Organizing Committee,

Roman Teisserenc and Nikita I. Tananaev

[CRYOLIST] Announcement EGU 2017 Arctic climate change session

EGU, 23 – 28 April 2017

CL2.05 Arctic climate change: governing mechanisms and global implications

Convener: Richard Bintanja

Co-convener: Rune Grand Graversen

Deadline for abstract submission: 11 January 2016, 13:00 CET

This session is about Arctic climate change, its causes, and its implications

One of the most striking features of global climate change is the strongly amplified response of surface air temperature in the Arctic and the associated strong decline in sea ice. Both observational and climate modeling studies have shown that the Arctic is a region very susceptible to climate change; moreover, changes occurring in the Arctic are likely to have more wide-spread implications. Arctic amplification manifests itself in a number of ways, most notably in the current retreat and thinning of Arctic sea ice. A variety of processes and feedbacks have been proposed that contribute to amplified Arctic warming, most of them associated with sea ice. The most well-known is the surface-albedo feedback, which is associated with retreating sea-ice and snow cover. While most climate models exhibit an Arctic amplification signal with respect to ongoing and future changes, the inter-model range in simulated amplification is large, suggesting that the magnitudes of the various feedbacks contributing to Arctic warming and the role of sea ice therein are still uncertain. This session specifically aims to identify, characterize and quantify the processes and feedbacks that govern amplified Arctic warming and sea ice retreat, and it also addresses the climate impacts on the lower latitudes associated with Arctic changes (for instance the relation between sea ice reductions, heat flux changes and atmospheric circulation changes beyond the Arctic region). We therefore invite contributions on the causes, mechanisms and climate feedbacks associated with Arctic climate change and sea ice decline, and the possible links to weather and climate outside the Arctic. We welcome studies based both on climate model results and/or observational datasets, for near-past, present and future climate changes.