[CRYOLIST] Fwd: Summer School announcement

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From: Vladimir Alexeev <valexeev@alaska.edu>
Date: Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 10:50 AM
Subject: Summer School announcement
To: CRYOLIST@cryolist.org

Please advertise the following:

Arctic Field Summer School 2017

 

We are pleased to announce the first field-school of the International partnerships for excellent education and research (INTPART) project "Arctic Field Summer Schools: Norway-Canada-USA collaboration". The first field-school is organized by UiT - the Arctic University of Norway and is planned for the period from 15 May to 2 June 2017.

 

The "Arctic Field Summer School" is funded by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) and Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU), under grant agreement number 261786/H30 (http://cirfa.uit.no/intpart-project-to-cirfa-arctic-field-summer-school).

The project supports research and education collaboration among UiT-the Arctic University of Norway, International Arctic Research Center (IARC) of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), USA and University of Calgary (UC), Canada. Through a series of summer schools, the project will engage graduate students in exploring science questions related to Arctic challenges.

 

During this first Norwegian Field School, students will participate in a remote sensing and ship-based field school at Svalbard and Tromsø. The course is divided in two closely related segments, starting with a one-week field course on board R/V Lance to the marginal ice zone in and around Svalbard, where the participating students will receive introductory lectures and collect in-situ and remote sensing data to be analyzed in the subsequent segment. The second week will take place at the Centre for Integrated Remote Sensing and Forecasting for Arctic Operations (CIRFA), located within the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Physics and Technology at UiT-the Arctic University of Norway. This part of the course will cover analysis of data collected in the field and additional archived data. The participating students will have to submit an individual report or an oral presentation at the end of the school, and will be able to earn credits for participation based on an assessment of the work. The class will be offered as a two-credit UAF summer course and students willing to earn credits need to enroll for the class.

 

Travel grants (amounts will be determined later) will be issued by IARC to cover round-trip international travel costs from USA to Tromsø, Norway, as well as travel between Tromsø and Svalbard. Accommodation and meals are provided free of cost for the participant on board the ship R/V Lance. All meals and standard university accommodation will be covered during the stay in Tromsø. CIRFA will provide office space and other basic infrastructure at the centre facilities at UiT-the Arctic University of Norway.

 

Important: This opportunity is open only for US-based graduate students enrolled at US universities.

 

Please send your 1-page motivation letter that outlines how this course fits into your graduate study and career plans, CV and a recommendation letter from your supervisor to Tohru Saito (tsaito@alaska.edu).

 

Application deadline is March 20, 2017.

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Vladimir A. Alexeev

International Arctic Research Center,

University of Alaska Fairbanks

930 Koyukuk Drive

Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA

ph: +1-907-474-6430

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Vladimir A. Alexeev

International Arctic Research Center,

University of Alaska Fairbanks

930 Koyukuk Drive

Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA

ph: +1-907-474-6430

[CRYOLIST] Executive Director Search, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

Executive Director

Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington

 

 

The University of Washington (UW) seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial leader for the position of Executive Director, Applied Physics Laboratory. The UW is the nation's leading public university in obtaining research funding and is regularly ranked among the top 15 universities worldwide. The UW is committed to providing and promoting an inclusive and diverse community, and has just released a new Diversity Blueprint to guide its actions. The Applied Physics Laboratory at the UW (APL-UW) is characterized by its world-class reputation, and strong academic and collaborative integration into the UW. The APL-UW is designated by the Department of Defense (DoD) as a US Navy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), and pursues both applied and basic research (DoD and non-DoD sponsored) through competitive grants, proposals, and contract research primarily to government (national and state) and industry sources.

 

With a current annual research budget around $70M, the APL-UW is an international leader in marine- and acoustic-related, science and engineering research, with focus groups in Acoustics, Air-Sea Interactions and Remote Sensing, Electronic and Photonic Systems, Environmental and Informational Systems, Industrial and Medical Ultrasound, Ocean Engineering, Ocean Physics, and Polar Science. The APL-UW employs over 200 people, including independent Principal Investigators (approximately half of the organization, many with academic affiliations to other UW units), technical staff, postdoctoral scholars, students, and administrative personnel.

 

Through collaborative pooling of high-quality technical expertise, in-house engineering, and prototype manufacturing resources, the APL-UW is uniquely positioned to address complex and large-scale marine-related engineering projects, engage in remote and extensive field operations, and effectively transfer advanced technology to industry and government sectors. Although the APL-UW's primary focus is research along with its spin-offs and applications, its personnel also directly support the academic mission of the UW by mentoring and sponsoring students, teaching courses, providing research expertise complementary to academic units, and sharing science and engaging with the public and K-12 education efforts.

 

The Executive Director of the APL-UW must oversee and manage these extensive and diverse resources, providing vision, leadership, strategic planning, and practical support to the multifaceted research directions and strategies of the APL-UW. The Executive Director requires experience and understanding of the grant/proposal-driven research environment, reflecting both large institutional- and individual PI-led research. Acting as the primary ambassador for the APL-UW, the Director should have the ability to enhance relationships with DoD (especially the US Navy) and other funding sources including other government agencies and industry, and develop and enrich synergies between the APL-UW and the wider UW campus. The Executive Director also serves as the Senior Intelligence Officer for the APL-UW, providing senior leadership to APL-UW's security team on all matters related to the safeguarding of classified material, systems, and information.

 

For this position, the UW seeks proven excellence in management of sizeable institutions and related skills such as communication, commitment to innovation, and development of career advancement pathways for employees. The successful candidate should have a track record, vision, and strategy for fostering diversity, equality and inclusivity. Demonstrated experience of effective leadership and a record of achievement and commitment to scholarship and service are essential. A doctoral degree in an engineering or science discipline is also required.

 

For questions about this position please contact the search committee chair, Bruce Nelson, at bnelson@uw.edu. Please contact the Disability Services Office at dso@uw.edu, 206-543-6450 to request disability accommodations for the application and/or interview process. The UW is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

US citizenship is required to apply. The finalist will be subject to government security investigations and must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information and Special Access Program materials and programs.

 

Applications should be submitted to the UW Hires website referencing Req.# 142772. The application must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) a statement of your vision for leading the APL-UW, including research, education, and diversity strategies. Confidential review of complete applications will begin on March 31, 2017. The anticipated position start date is October 1, 2017.

[CRYOLIST] IGS British Branch 2017 website live and abstract submission open

Dear all,

Lancaster Environment Centre and Lancaster Data Science Institute are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2017 British Branch meeting of the International Glaciological Society on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September 2017 at Lancaster University, with a conference dinner taking place at Lancaster Brewery on the evening of Wednesday 6th September.

A local website with all relevant information is now live: http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/igs-bb. Registration and abstract submission is invited through this link.

The conference will include oral and poster presentations, spread over two days, and abstracts are invited on any aspect of snow and ice research (including glaciovolcanism). Keynote talks will be given by:

•       Dr Robert Mulvaney, British Antarctic Survey.
•       Prof John Smellie, University of Leicester.
•       Prof Jemma Wadham, University of Bristol.

We also hope to deliver a one-day workshop on Tuesday the 5th September aimed at postgraduate students and postdocs on the theme of data science for cryospheric research.

Lancaster is a historic city located in a beautiful part of the country and is famous for its history, thriving arts scene and excellent pubs. The 12th century Lancaster castle, for example, showcases 1,000 years of heritage and justice in the city and was the venue for the famous Pendle Witch trials in the 1600s. For those interested in outdoor pursuits then the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District are right on our doorstep and are well served by both road and rail links from the city.

See you all in Lancaster!

Amber Leeson, Jennie Gilbert, Peter Wynn, Crispin Halsall, Hugh Tuffen, Jacqui Owen, Mounir Takriti
Local organising committee

[CRYOLIST] Postdoc position available at Erlangen-Nuremberg University

The Climate System Research Group at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, is inviting applications for a 2-year postdoc position. The goal of the related project is to apply high-resolution atmospheric modeling to the problem of detection and attribution of climate change in high mountains. Besides meteorological viewpoints, the project also focuses on mountain glaciers as key elements of the climatic environment at high altitude. Therefore, the anthropogenic contribution to changes in both the atmospheric environment over selected mountains and observed glacier volumes will be addressed.

 

 

The expected profile of the successful candidate includes:

- a PhD degree in atmospheric or climate science, meteorology, physical geography, or a related field.

- fluency in English

- a demonstrated record of publishing in international journals and presenting on international conferences

- creativity and the ability to work in a team

- experience in atmospheric modeling and dynamics

 

Some knowledge of German is a plus for every-day life, but is not formally required for the work environment. There are no teaching obligations for this position, but occasional teaching is possible if desired.

 

The Climate System Research Group is housed in the Institute of Geography, School of Natural Sciences, and is linked to the professorship of Physical Climatology (T. Mölg). Our team and collaborators are focusing on research at the interface of atmospheric and cryospheric sciences; please see <http://www.geographie.nat.uni-erlangen.de/forschungen/ag-moelg/?lang=en> for further details. The university has facilities in two neighboring cities in the south of Germany, Erlangen and Nürnberg, that are characterized by a vibrant student community and by its scenic setting, respectively. The university is the second largest university in the state of Bavaria, and regularly scores highly in international rankings, particularly in research-related areas.

 

To apply, please send the following documents (in one pdf file!) to Thomas Mölg (thomas.moelg@fau.de) by 20 March 2017:

- a cover letter detailing your research interests and motivation for applying (1 to max. 2 pages)

- a CV (max. 3 pages)

- a list of your peer-reviewed publications

- three references with name and contact details

 

The expected start date is June or July 2017. The employment will take place through a project funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG). The exact salary depends on research experience, but will be on the order of 4,500 EUR gross per month (according to German E13 or E14 pay scale).

 

We look forward to receiving qualified applications!