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Posted by CRYOLIST on Thu Sep 20 16:52:48 2007

Applications are invited for an MS position on an NSF-funded project to measure stable isotope ratios on snow and ice samples. These samples will be collected as part of the Norway-USA IPY traverse in East Antarctica. Please see full description below and http://traverse.npolar.no/ for more information; contact Tom Neumann (tneumann@uvm.edu) for addtional information or to apply.

Best Regards,
Tom Neumann

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M.S. student position at the University of Vermont

Climate Variability and Glaciology in East Antarctica

The National Science Foundation has funded a 4-year project at the University of Vermont as part of the Norway-USA IPY Scientific Traverse. Applications are invited for a 2-year M.S. position in Geology; this part of the project will investigate the spatial and temporal variation of stable isotope ratios in ice cores and surface snow samples. The student will participate in processing ice cores collected during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 traverses, measuring H and O isotopic ratios using mass spectrometers at the Univ. of Vermont, analysis of the resulting data, and collaboration with other students and researchers both in the USA and Norway.

Benefits include tuition remission at UVM, stipend, and travel costs. The ideal candidate will have obtained an excellent standing through an honors degree in the earth or physical sciences and will have a strong interest in glaciology, climate change, and modeling. Programming experience and previous laboratory experience is desirable. The starting date is negotiable; any time after January 1, 2008 is possible. Position will remain open until filled. For further information, please contact T. Neumann (Thomas.Neumann@uvm.edu) and see http://traverse.npolar.no/ To apply, please send a cover letter and resume, including a list of at least two references to: Tom Neumann 201B Delehanty Hall, Geology Dept., University of Vermont, Burlington VT 05405-0122.

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Posted by CRYOLIST on Thu Sep 20 16:52:09 2007
FIELD ASSISTANT POSITION: 2008 BELCHER GLACIER FIELD CAMPAIGN

We are looking for an undergraduate student in Earth Science, Physical Geography, or related field to join our research team on the Belcher Glacier in the summer of 2008. The goal of this research is to examine the role of glacier surface hydrology in driving tidewater glacier dynamics on an outlet glacier (Belcher Glacier) of the Devon Island Ice Cap in Arctic Canada. Fieldwork will involve monitoring meteorological and hydrological stations, maintaining time-lapse camera stations, conducting stream gauging and mapping, and completing snow studies.

You must be a resident of the Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut to be eligible for this position, although you may currently be attending any Canadian university.

You are an enthusiastic, motivated individual who enjoys being outdoors in remote and often extreme environments, and has a keen interest in earth system processes. You have experience with backpacking, glacier travel, or similar pursuits. You are able to work as part of a team in an isolated setting, whether that involves assisting with scientific research or contributing to in-camp duties.

This is a two-month position that will begin in spring of 2008. Salary is $4000/month (CND) - food, accommodation and transportation costs will also be covered.

See our website at: http://people.uleth.ca/~sarah.boon/IPY_page for more details.

Send resume and names of three referees to:
Dr. Sarah Boon
Dept. of Geography, University of Lethbridge
4401 University Dr.
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4

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Posted by CRYOLIST on Thu Sep 20 16:51:29 2007
Northwest Glaciologists Meeting
Portland State University
Portland, OR

October 26-27 2007

Meeting details, see
http://www.glaciers.pdx.edu/NwG/default.html

All are welcome.


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Andrew G. Fountain
Chair - Departments of Geology
Adjunct, Department of Geography

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