Graduate Student Positions Available
Surface Wind Field Simulations
Department of Atmospheric Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Applications will be accepted until both positions have been filled.
For further information, please contact:
Jing Zhang
Email: ffjz [at] uaf.edu
The Department of Atmospheric Science at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks is seeking applications from graduate students whose work will
focus on surface wind field simulation and analysis. There is no
deadline for application, but the positions are slated to begin as soon
as possible.
The students will provide accurate specification of the surface wind
fields in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, which in turn will ultimately
be used for oil spill risk analysis. The major components for this study
include data collection (both in situ observations and satellite
retrievals), model simulations (both sensitivity tests and long-term
production simulation), and synthesis analysis of observational data and
model simulations. The climatology, interannual variability, and
long-term change in the features of the observed and modeled surface
winds will be documented.
The department seeks dedicated candidates with a degree in atmospheric /
geoscience, natural science, or other relevant subjects, including
university level mathematics and physics. Modeling and programming
experience is desirable. Applications will be accepted until both
positions have been filled.
For more information about the positions, including application
guidelines, please contact:
Jing Zhang,
Email: ffjz [at] uaf.edu