[CRYOLIST] Polar Science & Research Computing at the University of Colorado Boulder

Dear Cryolist,

The Polar Research Coordination Network (polar-computing.org) aims to connect the Polar Science, Data and High-Performance Computing (HPC) communities to enable deeper penetration of computing methods and cyberinfrastructure into the polar sciences. CU Boulder has strengths in each of these communities - in a seminar/discussion 5 presenters shared their experiences in working across disciplinary boundaries. 

We thought you might want to read about how the conversation went. Read more here: http://polar.crc.nd.edu/index.php/workshops/polar-computing-at-cu-boulder 

Best,

The Polar HPDC RCN

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[CRYOLIST] Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow in Ocean-Sea Ice Modelling at ANU (Australia)

The Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University invites
applications for Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) or Research Fellow (Level B) in
ocean-sea ice modelling.

The Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow is based in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
(GFD) group to undertake research into the development and evaluation of global,
high-resolution ocean and sea ice model configurations. The Postdoctoral Fellow/
Research Fellow is expected to liaise and collaborate with Consortium for Ocean-Sea
Ice Modelling in Australia (COSIMA) partners to contribute the Australian research
community through the research initiative of COSIMA consortium.

A PhD in physical oceanography, climate science, geophysical fluid dynamics or other
relevant field is required as well as demonstrated experience in the modelling the
ocean circulation and/or the coupled ocean-sea ice system.

For more information about this position please see the following link:
<http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/515488/postdoctoral-fellow-research-fellow-in-oceansea-ice-modelling>
or
contact Associate Professor Andy Hogg at +61 2 6125 9962 or andy.hogg"at"anu.edu.au

Classification: Postdoctoral Fellow (Level A) /Research Fellow (Level B)
Salary package: Academic Level A ($68,307 – $86,646)
Academic Level B ($94,287 - $107,381)
+ 17% Superannuation

Terms: Continuing (contingent funded) appointment of three (3) years.
The appointment may be extended subject to the availability of funding.

[CRYOLIST] Postdoctoral Research Scientist in cryosphere sciences at The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

Dear colleagues,

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in cryospheric sciences. Researchers at the Observatory work to understand the dynamics of the Earth's chemical, physical and biological systems, from the core to the upper atmosphere, including Earth's interactions with human society. Our scientists lead research in the fields of solid Earth dynamics; ocean, atmospheric and climate systems; cryospheric sciences; paleoclimate and biogeoscience.

We encourage applications from those with a background in remote sensing, surface mass balance, regional modeling and ice sheets. A clearly expressed plan to investigate problems at the forefront of cryospheric science is desirable. Fieldwork experience is a plus. Excellent programming and/or mathematical skills (e.g., Matlab) and the ability to work in a team while developing his/her own research ideas are preferred. Expertise in applying for funding to funding agencies and management of scientific projects are preferred.

Submit your application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and contact information for three references using the following link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=64024

Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their submission ahead of time to discuss topics and applications. Please contact M. Tedesco (mtedesco@ldeo.columbia.edu) for inquiries and questions. Appointment will be for 1-year, with continuation pending funding and progress. Columbia University benefits are provided with this Officer of Research appointment. We accept online applications only.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.
The position will be open until filled.

Best,
Marco

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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] [UAS4Enviro2017]: Submission is now open

Dear Colleague, ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN (here)     Here is a reminder of the themes:   Terrestrial applications – such as geomorphology, natural hazards, glaciology, archaeology, ecology, conservation, terrain assessment, agriculture, forestry, geology & geophysics;	Abstract submission Deadline   MARCH 31, 2017
	IJRS Publication Opportunity
Hydrological applications – such river science, hydrology, coastal & marine; Atmospheric applications – such as aerobiology; Practicalities of data collection using sUAS (including licensing and flight regulations);~ Processing and analysis of sUAS data (including photogrammetry and structure from motion).   Registration fees: Normal (100€) Student (65€) – requires a certificate ascertaining student status These fees include attendance, conference materials, refreshments and lunch for the conference days.   Accommodation: Overnight accommodation will be available at UTAD's residences (25€ ensuite B&B). Everyone can apply for these reduced fees (in limited number and preferably for students).   More Information: uas4enviro.org

Your sincerely

Joaquim J. Sousa, Conference Chair

 

Re: [CRYOLIST] Call for papers - Annals of Glaciology ‘Polar Ice, Polar Climate, Polar Change'

CORRECTION

 

Deadline is 26 May 2017, NOT 2015

 

All the best

Magnús

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To: 'cryolist@cryolist.org'
Subject: [CRYOLIST] Call for papers - Annals of Glaciology 'Polar Ice, Polar Climate, Polar Change'

 

Dear Cryolist members

 

We would like to send out a reminder of the "call for papers" for the thematic issue of the Annals of Glaciology on 'Polar Ice, Polar Climate, Polar Change'.

 

The deadline for paper submission is 26 May 2017.

 

Please go to https://www.igsoc.org/annals/a76_call_4_papers.pdf for more information.

 

 

All the best

Magnús

 

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Magnús Már Magnússon
Secretary General
International Glaciological Society
High Cross

Madingley Road

Cambridge CB3 0ET
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 355 974
Fax: +44 (0)1223 358 334
E-Mail: magnus@igsoc.org
Web: http://www.igsoc.org/
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[CRYOLIST] Call for papers - Annals of Glaciology ‘Polar Ice, Polar Climate, Polar Change'

Dear Cryolist members

 

We would like to send out a reminder of the "call for papers" for the thematic issue of the Annals of Glaciology on 'Polar Ice, Polar Climate, Polar Change'.

 

The deadline for paper submission is 26 May 2015.

 

Please go to https://www.igsoc.org/annals/a76_call_4_papers.pdf for more information.

 

 

All the best

Magnús

 

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Magnús Már Magnússon
Secretary General
International Glaciological Society
High Cross

Madingley Road

Cambridge CB3 0ET
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 355 974
Fax: +44 (0)1223 358 334
E-Mail: magnus@igsoc.org
Web: http://www.igsoc.org/
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[CRYOLIST] SECOND CIRCULAR: 5th International Conference of the IASC thematic network 'Palaeo-Arctic Spatial and Temporal (PAST) Gateways'

APOLOGIES FOR CROSS-POSTING



SECOND CICRULAR

Dear colleagues,

The 5th International Conference of the IASC thematic network
'Palaeo-Arctic Spatial and Temporal (PAST) Gateways' will be held from
22-26 May, 2017 at Kristineberg Research Station, Gullmmarsfjord, Sweden.

The deadline for registration (February 17, 2017) is approaching, and
due to limited space at the conference site we can unfortunately not
accept more than 75 participant (on a first-come, first served basis).

For more information, please see

http://rechenknecht.natgeo.su.se/PGW2017/


We are looking forward to seeing you in Kristineberg!

Nina Kirchner, Riko Noormets, Helena Alexanderson, Martin Jakobsson,
Colm O'Cofaigh


Recently published:
Ó Cofaigh, C., Briner, J., Kirchener, N., Lucchi, R.G. and Meyer, H.
(eds.) (2016). PAST Gateways (Palaeo-Arctic Spatial and Temporal
Gateways). Quaternary Science Reviews, v. 147, 434 pp.




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[CRYOLIST] 2nd Circular Intl. Workshop "Airborne Geodesy and Geophysics with Focus on Polar Application"

Dear colleagues,

The International Workshop "Airborne Geodesy and Geophysics with Focus
on Polar Application" will be held in Dresden from 19 to 21 April 2017.

Detailed information is now given in the 2nd Circular which you can read
or at

https://tu-dresden.de/bu/umwelt/geo/ipg/gef/die-professur/ws-polar-airborne-geo

There, you will also find links to the registration form (including
payment of registration fee and abstract submission) and to the form for
the reservation of pre-booked accommodation.

For the rationale of the workshop and subjects, please see the 1st
Circular (also available on the website).
We welcome oral presentations as well as poster presentations. The time
slot for oral presentation
will be 15 or 20 minutes (including discussion) depending on the number
of submitted abstracts.
Deadline for abstract submission is 15 March 2017.

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Summary of important dates
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15 March 2017 Deadline for abstract submission
15 March 2017 Deadline for registration
15 March 2017 Deadline for paying registration fee
17 March 2017 Booking of accommodation
(pre-reserved rooms at hotel "IBIS Königstein")
04 April 2017 Notification of abstract acceptance and assignment
of oral or poster presentation
19 April 2017 Start of workshop

For any enquiry from 1 February to 24 March 2017, please contact my
colleague Dr. Kristin Novotny ( Kristin.Novotny@tu-dresden.de ). After
24 March 2017 I will be happy to answer any questions.

Best regards,
Mirko Scheinert



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Technische Universität Dresden
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[CRYOLIST] reminder abstract submission WCRP/IOC sea level conference July 2017, before 15th of February

sea level conference 2017

July 10 - 14, 2017
The Earth Institute, Columbia University
New York, NY, USA

There are only three weeks left for the deadline of 15th of February for abstract submission and requests for funding to the International WCRP/IOC Conference 2017 on Regional Sea Level Changes and Coastal Impacts.

Registration will be open on 15 March, 2017

On behalf of the organising committee

[CRYOLIST] Reminder: 2-year postdoc position in glaciological observations of glaciers and ice sheets is available at DTU Space.

Reminder: (deadline is approaching!)

 

Dear All,

 

A postdoc position in glaciological observations of glaciers and ice sheets is available at DTU Space, we seek a candidate that holds a PhD degree (or equal qualifications) within geophysics or engineering. See full job description at:

 

http://www.space.dtu.dk/english/about_nsi/jobs/job?id=19bbad2e-20bc-4644-89f8-2f5041a51670

 

Application deadline:  31 January 2017.

 

Best regards

Abbas

DTU Space, Denmark

 

[CRYOLIST] Post doc position in physical oceanography at the University of Bergen, Norway

Dear colleagues,

We have an open 3-year post doc position in physical oceanography at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen. The position is part of the project "Overturning in the Nordic Seas". The overall objective of the project is to study the coupled ocean-atmosphere climate system in the Nordic Seas, a region that is of critical importance to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation but sensitive to climate change. The objective will be achieved primarily through processing and analysis of existing and new data sets as well as numerical modelling and theoretical constraints. The observations are moored and shipboard measurements of velocity, hydrography, and geochemical tracers as well as hydrographic profiles from autonomous gliders and floats. The processes of interest include open ocean convection, boundary current dynamics, and oceanic response to atmospheric forcing. The main tasks for the postdoctoral research fellow are to quantify the overturning in the Nordic Seas and to investigate the impact on the overturning of a changing climate. The research will mainly rely on inverse techniques as well as recently developed state estimates and/or high-resolution numerical simulations. Please see the advertisement below for additional details.  

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/133414/postdoctoral-research-fellow-position-in-physical-oceanography-at-the-geophysical-institute-university-of-bergen

Thank you very much for sharing this information with potential candidates.

Best regards,

Kjetil Våge.

[CRYOLIST] PhD position in the Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), University of Leeds

Dear CRYOLIST

We are pleased to advertise a new PhD studentship in the Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), hosted at the University of Leeds. 

The PhD student will use satellite altimetry datasets to investigate Greenland/Antarctic ice sheet mass balance and regional variability in sea level rise. The position should be an extremely exciting opportunity as it's linked to an ESA project therefore provides an opportunity to work with a number of our international partners, and the student will have the opportunity to participate in a fieldwork campaign on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The position is open to both UK and European applicants. 

A more detailed description, closing date, and info on how to apply can be found at the following links:

http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/admissions-and-study/research-degrees/icas/greenlandantarctic-ice-sheet-mass-balance-and-regional-variability-in-sea-level-rise/

http://cpom.leeds.ac.uk/working-with-cpom/phd-opportunities/

 

Best wishes,

anna

[CRYOLIST] Oxford postdoctoral position modelling temperate ice dynamics

2-year Postdoctoral Research Assistantship --- Two-Phase Models of Temperate Ice

We are looking to appoint a postdoc to work in the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, starting as early as 1 May 2017.  The postdoc will work with Profs Richard Katz and Ian Hewitt to develop analytical and computational two-phase models for temperate ice deformation.  The project is jointly funded by NERC & NSF, and is in collaboration with experimentalists (Profs. Neal Iverson, Iowa State and Luke Zoet, UW-Madison), who will be studying temperate ice deformation using a rotary device.  The postdoc will use computational models to help interpret the experimental results, and to investigate the role of internal meltwater in high-shear zones of ice sheets, such as in ice-stream margins.

Full details are available here http://tinyurl.com/oxford-ice-pdra and in the linked "FPs_OxfordPDRA" document.

Please send informal enquiries to richard.katz@earth.ox.ac.uk or hewitt@maths.ox.ac.uk.  The closing date for applications is 27 Feb 2017.

Ian Hewitt

Mathematical Institute, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG

Tel: +44(0)1865 270518 Office: S3.29

Tutorial Fellow, Trinity College

Tel: +44(0)1865 279899 Room: 11.9

http://people.maths.ox.ac.uk/hewitt/

[CRYOLIST] Reminder: Permanent position available at NTNU, Norway

Cryolisters

 - this is a short reminder concerning the following position for an associate professor specializing in cold climate landscape development: 

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/132708/associate-professor-in-physical-geography-specializing-in-landscape-evolution-in-cold-climate-and-mountain-environments

The deadline is approaching (February 5th).

​

Ivar Berthling

[CRYOLIST] Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Arctic Oceanography

 

Please note an advert for a PDRA position in Physical Oceanography at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) linked to the NERC Changing Arctic Ocean Program.

 

Link to the formal advert: https://sams.myciphr247.com/jobsearch.aspx

The Arctic is arguably the most rapidly changing environment on the planet and changes in sea ice are modifying critical biological and biogeochemical processes. These challenges are being addressed through the NERC Research Program “The Changing Arctic Ocean”. SAMS is leading the Arctic PRIZE project (Arctic Productivity in the Seasonal Ice Zone) http://www.sams.ac.uk/arctic-prize/ in collaboration with 5 other UK institutes and numerous world-leading international partners. We are seeking a highly-motivated and dynamic postdoctoral researcher to support the delivery of the physical oceanographic component of Arctic PRIZE.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD and have a background in physical oceanography with an interest in how physical processes impact on biological and biogeochemical systems. They will ideally have experience of using autonomous vehicles (gliders and/or AUVs) to make sustained measurements in shelf seas and an understanding of arctic oceanography. Ideally they will have a track record of working within a multi-disciplinary project environment.

 The main duties are 1) Contribute to the preparation, planning and execution of Arctic PRIZE research cruises 2) Contribute to the delivery of the robotics program in Arctic PRIZE 3) Lead and publish high quality peer-reviewed research to meet SAMS research objectives. 4) Form and maintain national and international relationships and collaborations for arctic research 5) Travel to national and international meetings to present research findings.

For general enquiries about the position please contact Dr Finlo Cottier at Finlo.Cottier@sams.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17^th February 2017

 

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC009292) and is a registered charity (9206). SAMS has two actively trading wholly owned subsidiary companies: SAMS Research Services Ltd (SC224404) and SAMS Ltd (SC306912). All Companies in the group are registered in Scotland and share a registered office at Scottish Marine Institute, Oban Argyll PA37 1QA. The content of this message may contain personal views which are not the views of SAMS unless specifically stated. Please note that all email traffic is monitored for purposes of security and spam filtering. As such individual emails may be examined in more detail.

[CRYOLIST] PhD opportunity on modelling Firn evolution at Lancaster University and CPOM

Dear all,

We are currently recruiting to a competition funded PhD studentship in 'Understanding observed ice sheet change by modelling firn evolution'.

The ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica currently contribute 30-40% of global sea level rise. Since the early 1990's, when systematic satellite monitoring began, ice sheet mass loss has accelerated with time, as more ice has been melted and lost to the ocean than has been replenished by snowfall. When fresh snow falls on an ice sheet, it passes through an intermediary stage known as firn, before it fully compacts to ice. Estimating the properties of the firn layer, and how it evolves under a warming climate, is a critical step for measuring the ice sheets' contribution to sea level rise, yet remains one of the key sources of uncertainty in present assessments. Understanding density changes and meltwater percolation within the firn layer, as surface melting progressively spreads inland, for example, remains challenging. Although firn models which aim to simulate these processes have made significant progress in recent years, they still tend to rely upon empirically derived coefficients, and their formal treatment of uncertainty is limited. As such, firn model development has the potential to deliver one of the greatest reductions in the uncertainties associated with current estimates of the ice sheet contribution to sea level rise.

This project will develop a new state-of-the-science firn model which, 1) is based on cutting edge understanding of processes which contribute to firn evolution, with minimal dependence on empirical assumptions, 2) allows for the quantification of uncertainty, including propagation through model integrations and 3) provides near-real time estimates of firn density for operational use by the satellite monitoring community.

Full studentships are available on a competitive basis:  UK/EU tuition fees and stipend (£14,296 2016/17 [tax free])) for
UK/EU students for 3.5 years or International tuition fees and stipend (£14,296 2015/16 [tax free])) for International students for 3 years.

For more information or to apply please click here: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/graduate-school/phd/current-opportunities/index.php?phd_id=313 . The deadline for applications is midnight (UTC) on the 28th February 2017.

Best Wishes,

Amber Leeson, Keith Beven, Mal McMillan and Andy Shepherd

[CRYOLIST] Fwd: Call for abstracts: 2nd Asian Conference on Permafrost, 2-6 July 2017, Sapporo, Japan

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Anna Liljedahl <akliljedahl@alaska.edu>
Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Call for abstracts: 2nd Asian Conference on Permafrost, 2-6 July 2017, Sapporo, Japan
To: Sergie Marchenko <ssmarchenko@alaska.edu>


Sergei

Can you send to Cryolist? I'm not a member on that email list.

I sent to Molly, the USPA secretary, so she can send to USPA members.

Thank you

Anna

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Conference on Permafrost (ACOP2017). 

This conference will convene 2-6 July 2017 in Sapporo, Japan.

abstract deadline: Tuesday, 31 January 2017.

This conference, hosted by International Permafrost Association (IPA), will cover all aspects of frozen ground, both permafrost and seasonal frost, and related natural and technological topics.

The proposed sessions include:

- Periglacial Geomorphology;
- Ground ice dynamics;
- Mountain permafrost and geohazards;
- Permafrost eco-hydrology;
- Permafrost mapping and techniques;
- Climate change and the carbon balance in permafrost;
- Frozen ground physics;
- Frozen ground engineering;
- Asian frozen ground;
- Paleo-permafrost;
- Extrazonal permafrost and seasonal frost;
- Living and working on frozen ground: cultural and historical
significance of permafrost; and
- Outreach, education, and history.

Plenary speakers will be Tazio Strozzi, GAMMA Remote Sensing AG; Anna K. Liljedahl, University of Alaska Fairbanks; and Arne Instanes, the University Centre in Svalbard.

The conference offers opportunities for pre- and post-conference field excursions, including:

- Daisetsu Mountains, Japan
- Artificially frozen ground sites, Tokyo and Fukushima-daiichi nuclear
power plant;
- Mongolia;
- Kamchatka Peninsula;
- Northeast China; and
- Mt Fuji, Japan.

Abstract submission deadline: 

Tuesday, 31 January 2017.

Early registration deadline: 31 March 2017.

Registration deadline: 2 June 2017.

For more information about the conference, go to:
http://acop2017.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/.

For questions, contact:
ACOP2017 Organizing Committee
Email: acop2017@arc.hokudai.ac.jp
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[CRYOLIST] Continued glacier mass loss in 2015 and 2016

Dear CRYOLIST-subscribers,

Based on last year's call-for-data we can announce that the glaciers
around the globe are reported to continue losing mass at very high rates.
For the observation period 2014/15, the average annual mass balance of the
observed glaciers was -1.1 m w.e. This is already the fourth year since
the turn of the century in which the average ice loss exceeds 1 m w.e.;
and this in spite of positive balances reported from Norway, Iceland,
Greenland, as well as from New Zealand and Sub Antarctic Islands.

Preliminary estimates from the near-time reporting indicate that the mass
loss for 2015/16 was also very negative with -0.9 m w.e.

On our website you find the reported data for 2013/14, 2014/15, and
2015/16, including some basic statistics and figures:
http://wgms.ch/latest-glacier-mass-balance-data/

The near-time reporting is based on preliminary mass balance estimates
from the WGMS 'reference' glaciers with more than 30 years of ongoing
observations: http://wgms.ch/products_ref_glaciers/

Based on the received data we are producing the 2nd issue of the Global
Glacier Change Bulletin (2014-2015) which will be published end of this
year.

Our work relies on the cooperation and help of many scientists and
observers throughout the world. We highly appreciate their long lasting
contribution in collaboration with our National Correspondents, who are
coordinating the data collection in their country for submission to the
WGMS.

Sincerely yours,

Michael Zemp and collaborators of the WGMS


+ + + +

World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS)
Department of Geography
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich
SWITZERLAND

phone: +41-44 635 51 39
email: wgms@geo.uzh.ch
http://www.wgms.ch

- - - - - - - quick links - - - - - - -

Glacier Monitoring Session @ EGU 2017:
http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2017/session/22807

GTN-G Global Glacier Browser:
http://gtn-g.org/data_browser.html

WGMS Fluctuations of Glaciers Browser:
http://www.wgms.ch/fogbrowser/

WGMS Glacier App:
http://wgms.ch/glacierapp/






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[CRYOLIST] postdoctoral research position in land ice and climate modeling at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Research Position: MPAS-Land Ice model development and coupling in the ACME Global Climate Model

Overview: Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The 2-3 year postdoc position is within the Climate, Ocean and Sea-Ice Modeling (COSIM) Team – within the Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics group (T-3) and the Theoretical Division – which develops advanced ocean and ice models for the study of climate and climate change.

Detailed Description: The COSIM group seeks a postdoc to work on development of the MPAS-Land Ice model and its coupling to the newly developed U.S. Department of Energy climate model, the Accelerated Climate Model for Energy (ACME). A particular focus of ACME is fully-coupled, global, high-resolution simulations of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, its future evolution, and its effects on sea level, ocean circulation, and global climate. Possible focus areas for research and development include subglacial hydrology, iceberg calving and ice-ocean interactions, ice sheet-climate interactions, model validation, and ice sheet model algorithm development.

Desired Skills: The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of computational ice sheet and/or climate modeling; experience in high-latitude, coupled climate modeling and analysis; experience in construction and application of ice sheet and/or climate models; expertise in computer programming in languages compatible with high-performance computing (e.g. Fortran90, C, C++); expertise in shell scripting and/or data-analysis languages (e.g. Python, Matlab). He/she will have also demonstrated scientific excellence as evidenced by submission and publication of authored publications in refereed journals, the ability to create or improve numerical models, and the ability to analyze and interpret ice sheet and/or climate model simulation data. The ability to work in a highly collaborative team setting is also a requirement.

Education: A Ph.D. in geophysical-fluid modeling, climate modeling, physical glaciology, physics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field.

Note to Applicant: Send a curriculum vitae, digitized copies of transcripts, names of three references, and a cover letter detailing qualifications and research interests to Stephen Price at sprice@lanl.gov. Please include "ACME Land Ice Postdoc" in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed as received with the intent of filling the position by summer 2017 and a start date in summer or fall of 2017.

 Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

 Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, or J. Robert Oppenheimer.

 For general information related to the Postdoc Program go to:

http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php. 

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We welcome and encourage applications from the broadest possible range of qualified candidates.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.  To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-5627.

Formal applications should be made through the LANL website. To apply, go to http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/jobs/all-jobs.php, click on "all job postings", and search for job no. IRC54407. 

[CRYOLIST] Teaching opportunity in Physical Geography/Geology

Dear colleagues

Due to staff sickness, we are urgently looking for someone with a broad background in Physical Geography and/or Geology to undertake some part-time lecturing and marking on our Undergraduate Programmes in Geography and Environmental Management.

 

This would be on a visiting lecturer basis and would be ideal for a PhD student or a recently gradated PhD candidate. Cover is required starting in early February and is needed for the following areas:

 

·         First year/level 4: rocks and minerals and basic physical geography/geology (mass movement, tectonics etc.) together with associated marking.

·         Second year/level 5: cover needed to teach similar subject areas to level 4 and undertake associated marking.

·         Final year/level 6: Natural Hazards, mass movement and a limited amount of hydrology.

 

If you know of anyone who may be interested, please could you ask them to contact me as soon as possible, either by email or by telephone (full details below).

 

Best wishes, Phil.

 

Dr P R Porter

Associate Dean Education (Student Experience)

Reader in Geoscience and Geoscience Education

School of Life and Medical Sciences

University of Hertfordshire

College Lane

Hatfield Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB

United Kingdom

 

Tel: +44 (0) 1707 285091

Fax: +44 (0) 1707 285046

[CRYOLIST] Open PhD projects on Biogeochemical Cycles & Related Earth System Science in Jena, Germany

Join us! In cooperation with the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus. The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth System sciences. The overall research and teaching focuses on: Improved understanding of biogeochemical processes with an emphasis on terrestrial ecosystems [more...] Development of observational techniques to monitor and assess biogeochemical feedbacks in the earth system [more...] Theory and model development for improving the representation of biogeochemical processes in comprehensive earth system models [more...] Open PhD projects related to … Atmosphere & Ocean Biosphere & Ecosystems Soil & Below Ground Paleoclimate See the detailed job description of all projects on the following webpage: http://www.imprs-gbgc.de/index.php/Application/OpenProjects Application deadline for these fully funded PhD positions is March 15, 2017. Top candidates will be invited to take part in our recruitment symposium (May 9-10, 2017).       Find out more and apply online: www.imprs-gbgc.de See our project suggestions &  apply online by March 15. Copyright © 2017 International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles, All rights reserved.  We inform people who opted in at our website about new calls for application at the IMPRS-GBGC.  Our mailing address is:  International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles MPI for Biogeochemistry Hans-Knoell-Str. 10 Jena 07745 Germany Add us to your address book

[CRYOLIST] IAG-IASPEI 2017 Monitoring of the cryosphere

Dear colleagues,

The joint Scientific Assembly of IAG (International Association of Geodesy) and IASPEI (International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior) will be held at the Kobe International Conference Center, Japan, from July 30 through August 4, 2017 .

The proposed scientific program consists of in total 43 symposia (7 IAG, 27 IASPEI and 9 Joint symposia). Among them, you may be interested in

J01 Monitoring of the cryosphere (see description below)

Abstracts must be submitted at http://www.iag-iaspei-2017.jp/ by February 8, 2017 . Other information such as travel support, registration, accommodation and travel information can be found at the above site.

We look forward to seeing you in Kobe,
Masaki Kanao, Paul Winberry, Erik Ivins, and Mirko Scheinert 

J01 Monitoring of the cryosphere

Convener: Masaki Kanao (National Institute of Polar Research, Japan)
Co-convener: J. Paul Winberry (Central Washington University, USA), Erik R. Ivins (Jet Propulsion Lab, Caltech, USA), Mirko Scheinert (Technische Universität Dresden, Germany)

Description

Several kinds of environmental signals associated with ocean - cryosphere - solid earth systems have recently been detected in both polar regions. Ice-related motions that generate small magnitude events are generally named ice-quakes (ice-shocks) and can be generated by many glacial processes that include calving and basal slip. Cryoseismic waves are likely to be influenced by variations in environmental conditions, and the continuous study of their time-space variability provides indirect evidence of climate change. Glacial earthquakes are the most prominent phenomena found recently in polar regions, in particular at the Greenland ice sheet, new innovative studies from seismology and geodesy are expected by long-term monitoring under extreme conditions in the Earth's environment.

The response and influence on the cryosphere by the solid earth gives rise to a new understanding of earth surface interactions at a crucial time in earth history when global change is driving variations in mass balance of the polar ice sheets. This approach promotes integration of new earth science data into modeling of ice mass balance, ice dynamics, and solid earth responses to mass change. The glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA), the response of the solid earth to the changing mass of overlying ice, produces displacements of the crust measureable by modern geodetic techniques. Much effort has been focused on improving the ice history and earth rheological components in GIA models, as well as obtaining new geodetic measurements to test these models.

Taking these issues into account, the conveners are willing to invite many contributions to a special session on "Monitoring of the cryosphere", which will cover the recent achievements on glacial related seismic events, geodetic studies of the cryosphere dynamics and associated phenomenon observed in polar regions. It is especially encouraged to have contributions treating the observation and modeling of seismic signals involving dynamics of ice sheets, sea-ice, icebergs and glaciers. Although the glacial earthquakes are the most prominent evidence found recently in polar regions, all related topics involving polar geodesy and seismology are welcome, such as the dynamic feature of crust and mantle in the area, comparison of tectonic events and glacier-related seismicity, recent triggered earthquakes and active volcanoes, space satellite and ground based geodesy, GIA, harmonic tremor associated with cryoseismic events, etc.

[CRYOLIST] NASA EarthData Webinar, February 1

NASA EarthData Webinar

A New Era for Gridded Passive Microwave Data at the NASA NSIDC DAAC

Mary Jo Brodzik, National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) NASA DAAC

1 February 2017

2 pm - 3 pm EST (7-8 pm UTC)

Satellite passive microwave sensors provide particularly useful Earth observations as they can 'see' through clouds and collect measurements both day and night. Join us to learn more about a new, enhanced-resolution passive microwave dataset! 

Register and find further details here: https://earthdata.nasa.gov/user-resources/webinars-and-tutorials/webinar-nsidc-01-feb-2017

Satellite passive microwave sensors observe microwave radiation traveling upward from the Earth. The sensors can see through most clouds and collect measurements both day and night, which is especially useful in high latitudes during the long polar night. Available since 1978, scientists have used passive microwave measurements to derive significant and meaningful climate records of many parameters, including the dramatic decline in Arctic sea ice. Currently available gridded passive microwave data sets serve a diverse community of hundreds of data users, but do not meet many requirements of modern climate data records, most notably in the areas of intersensor calibration and consistent processing methods. The original gridding techniques were relatively primitive and were produced on 25 km grids using the original EASE-Grid definition that is not easily accommodated in modern software packages. This effort is funded by NASA MEaSUREs to reprocess the historical gridded data sets as Earth System Data Records,using the most mature available Level 2 satellite passive microwave (SMMR, SSM/I-SSMIS, AMSR-E) records from 1978 to the present, and using state-of-the-art numerical methods to increase image spatial resolution. We expect the new processing methods to enable scientists to better analyze trends in coastal regions and marginal ice zones that were not possible with previous releases of the data. The new data use the EASE-Grid 2.0 definition and netCDF-CF formatting, which allows users to extract compliant geotiff images, and provides for easy importing and correct reprojection interoperability in many standard packages, including IDL, ENVI, gdal, Panoply and Arc* tools. As a consistently-processed, high-quality satellite passive microwave ESDR, we expect this data set to supercede at least 4 of NSIDC's standard EASE-Grid passive microwave products, and pave the way for new insights from higher-resolution derived geophysical products.

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Walt Meier, Research Scientist

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Cryospheric Sciences Lab, Code 615

Greenbelt, MD 20771

Tel: +1-301-614-6572, Fax: +1-301-614-6544

Email: walt.meier@nasa.gov

"If we knew what we were doing, it would not be 

called research, would it?" - Albert Einstein

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[CRYOLIST] Professor and chair position open at Iowa State University

Dear colleagues,

 

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University is looking for a new chairperson to lead the department (see below).  Please forward to anyone who might be interested.  Thank you!

 

Best regards,

 

Neal Iverson
Professor
Dept. of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
253 Science I
Iowa State University
Ames,  IA  50011
Office: 515-294-8048
Lab: 515-294-7232
Fax: 515-294-6049
http://www.ge-at.iastate.edu/people/faculty/iverson/

 

 

Professor and Chair Position

Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Iowa State University

 

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for the position of chairperson, at the rank of tenured full professor. Primary responsibilities of the department chair are to provide visionary leadership for programs in geology and meteorology; to encourage excellence and innovation in research, teaching, and service; to advance professional development of faculty, staff, and students to promote productive relationships with all external constituents including, alumni, industry and government agencies; to foster productive relationships with a variety of entities across the university community; to promote diversity and inclusion among all students, faculty, and staff; and to facilitate faculty efforts to attract extramural grant and contract funding. The chairperson also carries the title, “Smith Family Foundation Chair of Geology” and in that role uses the earnings that accrue annually from the Smith Foundation and Morehouse endowments to advance the teaching and research missions of the Geology Program.

 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geosciences, atmospheric sciences, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment and have credentials appropriate for the rank of professor, including scholarly contributions to the field that have earned national recognition.

 

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of effective leadership or administrative experience in higher education or the research community. Applicants will also have a record of accomplishment in all areas of responsibility (research, teaching, service) in prior academic appointments, with evidence of commitment to supporting the teaching and research missions of a major research university. Evidence of commitment to creating a climate of diversity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff is also required.

 

All applications must be submitted electronically at www.iastatejobs.com (search vacancy ID# 700001). Please be prepared to enter or attach a letter of application including concise teaching and research statements, curriculum vitae, and the names, street and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.

 

The position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications received by February 15, 2017.

 

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

 

 

[CRYOLIST] FRISP meeting 2017 in Bergen - Registration is now open!

Dear everyone,

The registration for FRISP 2017 which will be held in in Bergen, Norway June 19th-22nd is now open:

http://folk.uib.no/ngfso/FRISP/news.html#

The deadline for registration is 10 April, 2017, but why not do it now?

Master and PhD students may apply for a reduction of the conference fee - the deadline for student application is 15 March, 2017.

The meeting will take place at Panorama Hotell and Resort on Sotra, an island outside Bergen, Norway, see link above for details.

 

The FRISP--Forum for Research into Ice Shelf Processes--is an opportunity for scientists working on ice shelf processes to meet in an informal setting and exchanging ideas, results and field plans. Since 2016 FRISP is also confirmed as an Expert Group under the SCAR Physical Sciences Group to focus on the glaciological, oceanic and atmospheric processes governing the behavior of ice shelves that are key to the ice sheet contribution to sea level change: http://www.scar.org/ssg/physical-sciences/frisp

Feel free to spread the word and looking forward to see you in Bergen!

Elin, Satoshi, Stefanie and tore

 

 

 

Dr. Tore Hattermann

Physical Oceanographer

Climate Sciences | Physical Oceanography of the Polar Seas
Bussestraße 24
D-27570 Bremerhaven
Tel.: +49-(0)471-4831-2263;
Fax: +49-(0)471-4831-1797