[CRYOLIST] PhD positions for Hyperspectral Remote Sensing at NIIT University, India

Dear All

We are looking for motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (leading to PhD) with interest in glacier remote sensing holding postgraduate degrees in disciplines like Geomatics, Geoinformatics, GIS, Earth Sciences.

The project entitled "Modeling the snow properties for their classification and identification". :  One  of  the  JRFs  will  be  carrying  out  modelling of snow/ice properties in reflective and emissive regions and also processing of data. The second JRF will develop algorithm for spectral un-mixing and automated glacier identification and  , The  JRFs  will  also  assist  in preparation of the project report time to time and other techno-administrative tasks related with the project.

More detailed information about the positions and how to apply can be found here:

https://www.niituniversity.in/new/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jrf-Ad-Full.pdf

All positions are for a fixed term of 3 years. The earliest starting date for each position is June 2016. The fellowship will be as per DST norms.The deadline for applications is 12 June, 2016.

with regards

Dr Mohd Anul Haq

Assistant Professor

GIS Area, NIIT University,

NH-8, Neemrana, 301705

Distt:Alwar, Rajasthan

+91-9549049516 (Mob)

+91-01494-660644 (O)

Alternate email id: anulhaq@gmail.com

[CRYOLIST] International Research Training Group ArcTrain invites applications for 12 new PhD positions!

The International Research Training Group ArcTrain invites applications for 12 new PhD positions at the University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven!

ArcTrain follows the scientific objective of advancing the understanding of variability and feedbacks in Arctic and North Atlantic oceanic and cryospheric processes. Along this central research theme, ArcTrain provides structured training to PhD students in an interdisciplinary framework of paleoclimatology, oceanography, environmental physics and climate science/modeling.

We are looking for motivated and qualified candidates with interest in Earth and environmental sciences, holding strong undergraduate degrees in disciplines like environmental physics, oceanography, (paleo)climatology or geosciences.

More detailed information about the projects and positions and how to apply can be found here:

https://www.marum.de/en/Open_positions.html

All positions are for a fixed term of 3 years. The earliest starting date for each position is October 1st, 2016. Salary corresponds to a 2/3-position according to German TV-L/TVöD E13.

The call is open until the positions are filled. The review of applications will commence on 1st June 2016.

The University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegener Institute are particularly aiming to increase the number of female researchers. Applications from female candidates, international applications and applications of academics with a migration background are explicitly welcome.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.

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[CRYOLIST] Vacancies: PostDoc Positions for Ice Sheet & Climate modelling at Alfred Wegener Institute, Bremerhaven, Germany

PostDoc Positions for Ice Sheet & Climate modelling (3 years)


Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Bremerhaven, Germany
 
Topic: Glacial-Interglacial climate change with a coupled ice sheet-climate model

Time: August 2016 onwards (even earlier is possible)

Qualification: PhD with background in either ice sheet or climate modelling.

Information: <http://www.awi.de/en/science/climate-sciences/paleoclimate-dynamics/research-focus/glacial-interglacial.html/>

Contact: Gerrit.Lohmann@awi.de

   --  Prof. Dr. Gerrit Lohmann  Alfred Wegener Institute  Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research  Bussestr. 24  D-27570 Bremerhaven  Germany    Tel.: +49 (471) 4831 1758/1760  Fax: +49 (471) 4831 1797  mobile: +49 (0)175 7063362  Email: Gerrit.Lohmann@awi.de  www.awi.de  www.awi.de/en/paleo  www.paleodyn.net    --  also at:  University of Bremen  Department of Environmental Physics  Otto-Hahn-Allee 1  28359 Bremen  Germany    Tel: +49 (421) 218 62158  Room: U 3060  Email: Gerrit.Lohmann@uni-bremen.de  --

[CRYOLIST] Postdoctoral position in numerical modelling of ice-ocean boundary layer

Dear Colleagues,

John Taylor at University of Cambridge is advertising a postdoctoral position using direct numerical and large-eddy simulations to investigate the turbulent ocean boundary layer beneath melting ice shelves:

<http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/10125/>

Please bring this opportunity to the attention of any talented individuals that might be interested. Enquiries should be directed to John in the first instance.

Thanks,

Paul

Dr. Paul Holland
British Antarctic Survey
p.holland@bas.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1223 221444
http://www.bas.ac.uk/profile/pahol

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[CRYOLIST] Vacancies: Climatology Researcher and Statistical Modeller in La Serena, Chile

The Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas (Center for Advanced Studies in Arid Zones, CEAZA), La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile, is currently seeking to appoint a Researcher in Regional Climatology and a Statistical Modeller for Geoscience Applications.

 

The Researcher in Regional Climatology should develop the area of regional climatology focused in the northern and central regions of Chile, through the direction of research projects, and by generating publications in relevant ISI journals. The researcher should be able to integrate local and global scale processes through the use of numerical and statistical tools, as well as integrating and comparing numerical model outputs with local-scale meteorological data. In addition, the researcher should be able to work in multi-disciplinary research teams.

 

The Statistical Modeller for Geoscience Applications should be able to generate, in conjunction with researchers, different types of statistical models, implement new models, analyse time series data undertake validation of atmospheric and hydrological models and to analyse model outputs. Data, models and analysis are related with different geoscience disciplines.

 

Full details of the positions can be found here:

 

Researcher: http://www.ceaza.cl/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Perfil-Climatologo_2016_EN.pdf

 

Modeler: http://www.ceaza.cl/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Perfil-Modelador_2016_EN.pdf

 

Details of CEAZA and the Meteorology Unit (of which the Modeler will be attached) can be found here:

www.ceaza.cl

www.ceazamet.cl

 

The deadline for applications is 16 May, 2016. Please contact shelley.macdonell@ceaza.cl for informal inquires. Applications should be sent to: direccion@ceaza.cl.

 

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The Center for Advanced Studies in Arid Zones, located in La Serena and Coquimbo - Chile is a scientific consortium, founded in 2003, which is dedicated to studying the impact of climatic and oceanographic variability on the hydrological cycle and biological productivity in the arid zones of Northern-Central Chile.

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Dra Shelley MacDonell
Investigadora en Glaciología
Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas (CEAZA)
Campus Andrés Bello
Raúl Bitrán 1305
La Serena
Chile

www.ceaza.cl
www.glaciologyinchile.blogspot.com
glaciers.otago.ac.nz

[CRYOLIST] PhD position ice dynamics at University of Oslo

Please consider the following ad for a 3-4 year PhD position at the Dept of Geosciences, Univ. Oslo, Norway.
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1630163/64289?iso=no

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with a possible 1 year extension for teaching at the department, dependent on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the department.

The aim of the project is to test the relevance of cryo-hydrologic warming for rapid mobilization of formerly stagnant parts of poly-thermal glaciers. This mechanism is to be implemented into a glacier modelling framework, preferably Elmer/Ice and will be tested in a case study. Austfonna, Svalbard has been intensely investigated by the glaciology group and a >5year time series of surface velocities (GPS) will guide a forward simulation of the surge history. Research stays of the candidate at the collaborating institutions LGGE (Olivier Gagliardini) and CSC (Thomas Zwinger) are anticipated.

Deadline for applications: 31 May 2016

For further inquiries please contact

Associate Professor Thomas V. Schuler
t.v.schuler@geo.uio.no
phone: +47 22855928

Thanks for spreading the word to potentially interested candidates!

Best wishes,
Thomas


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Dr. Thomas V. Schuler
Associate professor
Department of Geosciences
University of Oslo
P.O. Box 1047 Blindern
N-0316 OSLO
Norway

Tel.: +47 22 85 59 28
email: t.v.schuler@geo.uio.no


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[CRYOLIST] Vacancy - Lecturer in Geodesy, Newcastle University

Author:  Peter Clarke

Subject:  Vacancy - Lecturer in Geodesy, Newcastle University

 

With apologies for cross-posting to several relevant lists:

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The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University, UK seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Geodesy, from 1st August 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Outstanding candidates from all areas of science- or engineering-oriented geodesy (“higher geodesy”) will be considered, although we particularly welcome applicants with expertise in the Earth’s gravity field, satellite orbit modelling, satellite radar or laser altimetry, or other aspects of physical/geophysical geodesy who will complement our existing strengths in GNSS geodesy, Synthetic Aperture Radar interferometry, and geodetic remote sensing. 

 

The Geomatics Group at Newcastle has a strong track record of RCUK funded collaborative research projects with national/international groups including membership of the NERC Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET+), as well as with the University’s Centre for Earth Systems Engineering Research and the School’s Water Resources, Geotechnical, Structures and Transport engineering research groups. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other researchers at Newcastle and at other UK and international institutions.

 

Candidates should have a proven research record in terms of publications and a relevant PhD (or equivalent), and proven or potential achievements in terms of research funding and international esteem.  The appointee will contribute modules to our geomatics undergraduate programmes which may include residential field courses.

 

For further details and to apply please see http://bit.ly/1NSQ7uR .  The closing date is 06 June 2016 and interviews will be held within the period 05 - 08 July 2016.  For informal enquiries please contact the Geomatics Group leader, Professor Peter Clarke (Tel: +44 191 208 6351, or e-mail: Peter.Clarke@newcastle.ac.uk).

 

 

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

School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences, 
G.12 Cassie Building, Newcastle University, 
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
http://www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/

Tel:     +44 (0)191 222 6351 (direct) or 6323
Fax:     +44 (0)191 222 6502
e-mail:  Peter.Clarke@newcastle.ac.uk

 

[CRYOLIST] Fall 2016 PhD positions available in ice-ocean interactions

Fall 2016 Graduate student position (PhD), Oceanography, University of Oregon

Ice-ocean interactions

Description: The ocean's role in influencing the cryosphere is being increasingly recognized across multiple time and space scales, from decadal variations to how fjord circulation can modulate submarine melt rates of Greenland's outlet glaciers seasonally. Interestingly, the glacier processes can also fundamentally affect the ocean circulation, providing potential feedback mechanisms that might drive variability in both the ocean and ice systems. The aim of this project is to elucidate some of the mechanisms governing ice-ocean interaction at the glacier/fjord scale, using LeConte Glacier in SE Alaska, as a study site. We will use both observations and numerical modeling to look at the coupled response of the glacier/fjord system to changing ocean and atmospheric conditions, as well as subglacial discharge.

In addition to the project described above, the Sutherland Lab (http://pages.uoregon.edu/dsuth/) is involved in various activities involving high-latitude oceanography, both in Greenland and Antarctica. We also have begun studying the importance of icebergs to fjord circulation, and their link back to outlet glacier dynamics. Numerous opportunities exist to gain field and modeling experience, and the exact project undertaken will to a large degree be dictated by your particular interests and skills.

The successful candidate will receive tuition, stipend and health benefits and will be supported by a combination of research fellowship and teaching fellowship funds.  The position is located on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene and the student will be admitted through the Department of Geological Sciences. 

Qualifications: Applicants with an undergraduate or MSc degree in the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science that have marine field experience, quantitative skills including computer programming (e.g. MATLAB, R, Python) and/or statistics are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please contact Dr. Dave Sutherland via email (dsuth@uoregon.edu) and provide a CV, an unofficial transcript and a brief statement of your research interests. Qualified candidates could start as early as Fall 2016. Official applications must include GRE scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation (see http://geology.uoregon.edu/graduate-program/ for details).

Best regards,

Dave Sutherland
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Assistant Professor
Department of Geological Sciences
1272 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
office: 541-346-8753
email: dsuth@uoregon.edu
http://pages.uoregon.edu/dsuth/
campus address: 204 Volcanology
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[CRYOLIST] USAPECS May outreach & science communication webinars

Hi everyone,

I'd like to call your attention to the outreach and science communication webinars that USAPECS is hosting throughout the month of May. There are 3 webinars geared towards outreach and science communication, including webinars on outreach activities for all grade levels and resources for developing more compelling activities that satisfy NSF's "Broader Impacts" proposal criterion. The webinar titles and registration links for are listed below.

These webinars are part of larger series organized by USAPECS. Recordings for April's webinars on data visualization and tips for talking about your science are posted on the USAPECS website (http://usapecs.wix.com/usapecs#!webinars/cdv7) along with more information on the upcoming webinars and other outreach and science communication resources.

If you're interested in contributing a webinar or links to outreach and science communication resources that you would like posted on the USAPECS website, please send me an email (ellyn.enderlin@gmail.com).

Ellyn

USAPECS co-chair

MAY WEBINARS:
May 2nd @ 1pm EDT: Outreach from Afar: Follow-A-Researcher in the Field (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9085528836679399938)

May 17 @ 2pm EDT: Building Bridges & Designing Activities with Teachers (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9103766436088789762)

May 31 @ 1pm EDT: Broadening Your Scientific Impact & Addressing NSF Funding Criteria with Polar-ICE (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8388229558075058436)

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Ellyn M Enderlin, PhD

Research Assistant Professor

Climate Change Institute &
School of Earth and Climate Sciences

University of Maine
Orono, ME  04469
https://sites.google.com/site/ellynenderlin/
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[CRYOLIST] Polar Geospatial Center - User Services Remote Sensing Specialist Job Posting

User Services Remote Sensing Specialist

Polar Geospatial Center

 

Job Open Date: 4/18/2016

Job Close Date: until filled (anticipated start date: 5/15/2016)

 

Description, Duties and Responsibilities: The Polar Geospatial Center at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is seeking an experienced geospatial professional to join the User Services team. The applicant will be responsible for managing science project support, coordinating data requests, and providing geospatial expertise for our core users. In addition to supervising undergraduate or graduate research assistants, the applicant is expected to perform GIS and Remote Sensing analysis per project requests. The Polar Geospatial Center is also very active in community outreach, data use and software training workshops, and conference exhibitions/presentations. Applicants will be expected to participate and demonstrate experience in presenting at professional events and workshops.

 

The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and work on a variety of GIS/Remote Sensing projects both independently and in collaboration with a variety of users ranging from science teams to polar logistics operations. The applicant should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly. At the Polar Geospatial Center work is fast-paced and constantly evolving, so the applicant must have exceptional organizational skills. Excellent communication skills are required, and the PGC is committed to ensuring the highest quality service and support for all of our Requesting Parties. The PGC prides itself on establishing long-standing, successful relationships and following research objectives and missions within the polar community.

 

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Remote Sensing, GIS or similar science/geography field

Proficiency in Remote Sensing software and analysis

Experience in Python programming language

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a strong commitment to provide superior support to the polar science community

Full comprehension of GIS/Remote Sensing fundamentals and concepts

Ability to manage and delegate student research assistants' workload

Willingness to travel for extended periods and work in harsh environments

 

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in remote sensing, imagery analysis, and/or photogrammetry

Previous customer service experience

Expertise in project management

Ability to create basic cartographic products for data visualization

 

About the Polar Geospatial Center:  The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics groups in the polar science community. We collaborate with scientists around the world to complete their research goals in a safe, timely, and efficient manner by providing a service which most groups do not have the resources or expertise to complete. Our goal is to introduce new, state-of-the-art techniques from the geospatial field to effectively solve problems in the least mapped places on Earth. The User Services group within the PGC serves as a portal for the polar community to PGC's data, geospatial expertise, experience, and problem solving capabilities. User Services members manage internal operations in order to fulfill incoming requests. The Polar Geospatial Center is primarily supported by the National Science Foundation, and plays a key role in the international polar geospatial data network through collaborations with external academic institutions, government contractors and federal facilities. For more information please visit our website: www.pgc.umn.edu

 

 

Candidates must apply online at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/;

in Keywords or Job Opening ID, search for 309243

Candidates must submit CV/Resume, cover letter, and references.

 

Paul Morin
Director

Polar Geospatial Center
University of Minnesota
R280 Learning and Environmental Sciences
1954 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108

lpaul@umn.edu

612/626-0505 Main

[CRYOLIST] LAST REMINDER: Call for Action Group Proposals- International Permafrost Association

Call for Action Group Proposals- International Permafrost Association

Deadline: April 30, 2016
Funding: Up to 2500 €/year
More information: http://ipa.arcticportal.org/activities/action-groups

Dear Permafrost Community,

The International Permafrost Association (IPA) is pleased to introduce a call for funded Action Groups. Action Groups are meant to fund targeted groups working towards the production of well-defined products. Action Groups will be funded on a competitive basis at up to 2500 € per year (maximum of 5000 € over the life of an Action Group). Up to 10 000 € per year of the IPA total budget will be devoted to Action Groups. These groups will have limited terms and will need to focus on clearly defined research outputs, such as maps, science plans, or databases, that can be supported through the organization of workshops, management support, technical support, etc.

The application form is available online at http://ipa.arcticportal.org/images/stories/action_group_form.doc

The application process requires the demonstration of a clear timeline and clear deliverables for the Action Group. It also calls for the involvement of young researchers and a commitment to disseminate results. Do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat of the IPA for more information (contact@ipa-permafrost.org).

Proposals must be submitted electronically to Karina.Schollaen@awi.de, IPA Executive Director, by April 30, 2016. 

Karina Schollaen
Executive Director - International Permafrost Association

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IPA Secretariat

c/o Karina Schollaen

Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research

Telegrafenberg A43

14473 Potsdam

Germany

Phone +49-(0)331-288-2217

E-Mail: contact@ipa-permafrost.org

Web www.permafrost.org

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The Eleventh International Conference on Permafrost is coming! Check it out on www.icop2016.org

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Dr. Karina Schollaen

Executive Director - International Permafrost Association

Conference Manager - XI. International Conference on Permafrost 

 

Telegrafenberg A43

14473 Potsdam

Germany

Phone +49-(0)331-288-2217

E-Mail Karina.Schollaen@awi.de

Web    www.awi.de/People/show?kscholla

www.permafrost.org

www.icop2016.org

[CRYOLIST] Contribute to the Preliminary Drafting of the IARPC Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021 by Friday, 29 April 2016

Contribution Deadline: 29 April 2016

The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is currently soliciting information from the Arctic research community and the public to help shape the next Arctic Research Plan for FY 2017-2021. They are looking for funded projects or programs that IARPC can incorporate as Research Objectives and Performance Elements in support of the new research goals. Research Objectives are a specific set of tasks contributing to a research goal (e.g., Improve knowledge of biophysical and chemical interactions and feedbacks as well as their role in the regional context). Performance elements are specific, measurable, attainable activities that demonstrate progress towards achieving the objectives. (e.g., Complete three years of abundance surveys of marine species in the region).

This is the best opportunity for inclusion of your information during the the preliminary drafting process. A complete draft will be available for public comment during summer 2016.

For directions on how to provide input online, go to: http://tinyurl.com/Arctic-Research-Plan-2017-2021. 

To learn more about the development of Arctic Research Plan 2017-2021, go to: http://tinyurl.com/FAQ-Arctic-Research-Plan-2017. 

— 

Jessica Rohde

Project Coordinator / Web Manager

Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC)

jrohde@arcus.org 

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