Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Cryospheric Sciences
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Columbia University
New York, New York
This position will remain open until filled.
Proposed start date: 1 December 2017
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frames…
For questions, contact:
Marco Tedesco
Email: mtedesco [at] ldeo.columbia.edu
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in cryospheric sciences. This one-year appointment, with continuation pending funding and progress, will be located at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in New York, New York.
The successful candidate will specifically focus on the Greenland ice sheet in collaboration with Dr. Mark Flanner, University of Michigan and the glaciated areas of Mars in collaboration with Dr. Christine Foreman, University of Montana. The overall goals of the projects include the understanding of the surface impurities over Greenland and their impact on albedo through regional climate modeling. The projects also aim at exploring representations of bio-impurity albedo impacts that are suitable for use in the Community Earth System Model (CESM) as well as the analysis of hyperspectral data collected over Mars for identifying potential regions for bio-ecological niches.
Applicants are required to have completed a PhD in geography, Earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, glaciology, or geophysics by the starting date. Applications from those with scientific background in hyperspectral data analysis, spectral un-mixing and knowledge of snow/ice physical processes leading to changes in broadband and spectral albedo are encouraged.
Scientific excellence, a clearly expressed plan to investigate problems at the forefront of cryospheric science, and expertise matching or close to those described above preferred. Excellent programming and/or mathematical skills, and ability to work in a team while developing his/her own research ideas is also desired.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Marco Tedesco (mtedesco [at] ldeo.columbia.edu) ahead of time to discuss topics and applications.
Applications must be submitted online and include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, contact information for three references, and a statement of research.
This position will remain open until filled.
The search will remain open until at least 2 November 2017.
Proposed start date: 1 December 2017
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frames…
For questions, contact:
Marco Tedesco
Email: mtedesco [at] ldeo.columbia.edu