Multiple Positions Available
1.. Two Graduate Positions
Arctic Snow Hydrology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Ontario, Canada
- Research Position
Bedrock Geology
Norwegian Polar Institute
Tromso, Norway
- Two Graduate Positions
Arctic Snow Hydrology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Ontario, Canada
The Department of Geography, the Centre for Cold Regions, and the Taiga
Plains Research Network at Wilfrid Laurier University seek candidates
for two graduate positions, one Master of Science and one PhD, in the filed of
snow hydrology. The positions will commence between May and August 2014
and be based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
The successful candidates will enroll in the graduate research program
led by Philip Marsh. This research aims to expand understanding of the
integrated impact of changing climate, vegetation, and permafrost on the
hydrology of the Canadian Arctic. The region of focus is at the
transition from the taiga plains eco-region to the southern Arctic
eco-region in the area north of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories,
Canada. This eco-region is characterized by the transition from northern
boreal forest to tundra in the zone of continuous permafrost.
Students must be able to begin work between May and August 2014, and
enroll in the university for the fall 2014 semester. For both positions
the field location is Trail Valley Creek, Northwest Territories. Funding
includes stipends for the graduate students and funds for field
assistants, travel expenses, and field supplies. Details of each
position follow.
Masters of Science topic: Advances in snow accumulation observations in
extreme arctic environments.
Multi-year funding is available for a project aimed at improved
observations of snowfall and snow accumulation across the Arctic
landscape. This project will use a combination of novel field
observations and existing high resolution data sets to consider snowfall
and snow accumulation over complex shrub tundra landscapes with the
objective to quantify the spatial distribution of snow water equivalent
(SWE) at high resolution across the study basin. This information is
required for both improved runoff modeling, and to consider past and
future changes to tundra landscapes. A variety of standard and novel
instrumentation will be used, including the Double Fence Intercomparison
Reference (DFIR) snow gauge, detailed snow surveys using standard
methods, and novel methods such as Cosmic Ray gages and GPS sensors for
measuring snow accumulation over the entire winter. The student will be
responsible for installing sensors and data loggers, carrying out snow
surveys, downloading data, and data analysis.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in snow and permafrost
hydrology, and have strong writing and organizational skills. The
ability to lead and implement field-sampling logistics is important.
Fieldwork will involve extended periods in remote field locations in the
Northwest Territories.
PhD topic: Modeling spatial and temporal snow accumulation in tundra,
deep snow banks, and shrubs across changing arctic tundra.
Multi-year funding is available for a project aimed at using high
resolution modeling to consider snow accumulation over complex shrub
tundra landscapes with the objective to quantify the spatial
distribution of snow water equivalent (SWE) at high resolution as
required for both improved runoff modeling, and to consider past and
future changes to tundra landscapes. This student will use field
observations outlined above, in addition to blowing snow observations
from snow particle detectors. The key component of this project will
require the use of hydrologic models, as well as state of the art
blowing snow models in conjunction with wind flow models.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in snow and permafrost
hydrology, and have strong writing and organizational skills. In
addition, the student requires strong modeling and coding experience.
The ability to lead and implement field-sampling logistics is important.
Fieldwork will involve extended periods in remote field locations in the
Northwest Territories.
Application deadline: Saturday, 15 February 2014.
Applications, including a resume, transcript (unofficial is fine) and,
if possible, examples the applicants written work should be sent to
Philip Marsh (pmarsh [at] wlu.ca).
For further information about the research group, contact Philip Marsh
(pmarsh [at] wlu.ca) or, please see: http://philipmarsh.ca.
To see photos of the project, please go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tundrasnow/sets/.
For further information about the graduate program of the Department of
Geography and Environmental Studies at the Wilfrid Laurier University,
please see: http://www.wlu.ca/arts/geography.
- Research Position
Bedrock Geology
Norwegian Polar Institute
Tromso, Norway
The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) seeks applicants a for a research
position in bedrock geology to join the Geology and Geophysics section
in the research department. The position will start as soon as possible
after 1 September 2014 and is based in Tromso, Norway.
The main duties of the position are geological mapping and geological
research in the Norwegian polar areas. The successful candidate will
hold a PhD within the field of bedrock geology and preferably in
structural geology, petrology or stratigraphy.
The candidate is expected to participate in geological fieldwork in the
Arctic and Antarctic. Field experience and experience in geological
mapping, knowledge of GIS and modern geological analyses, and the
ability to publish scientific papers and secure external research
funding are desirable. The position may also include administrative
duties and procedures, as well as facilitating research results for
management and the public. A broad scientific background and interest in
solving regional geological issues is preferred.
Application deadline: Friday, 31 January 2014.
Applications should include details of relevant qualifications and
experience, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and names of
references. Application must be submitted electronically via
www.jobbnorge.no.
For further information, including a full job description and
instructions on how to apply, select the "find jobs" tab and enter
"researcher-bedrock geology" in the search field found at:
http://www.jobbnorge.no.
Or contact:
Winfried Dallmann
Email: Dallmann [at] npolar.no
Phone: +47 7775 0648
Elisabeth Isaksson
Email: Isaksson [at] npolar.no
Phone: +47 7775 0515
Synnove Elvevold
Email: elvelvold [at] npolar.no