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Glaciology/University of Kansas

Posted by CReSIS on Wed Oct 3 09:24:48 2007
Glaciology/University of Kansas
The Department of Geology and the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas seek applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position in the field of glaciology. We seek an outstanding colleague whose research addresses fundamental problems related to glaciology and the motion of glacial ice, who will participate in the CReSIS research mission, and who will complement existing programs in behavior of ice sheets, rates of geological processes, and climate change. Individuals with expertise in numerical modeling of ice sheets, remote sensing of ice sheets, landscape evolution, cosmogenic nuclide dating, and ocean-ice-atmosphere modeling are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program, direct graduate students, and participate in teaching graduate and undergraduate students, including courses in glaciology. Refer to http://www.geo.ku.edu and links for additional information about the department and the University of Kansas. This faculty position will directly support the mission of CReSIS – to understand and predict the role of polar ice sheets in sea-level change. CReSIS is an NSF-funded Science and Technology Center established in 2005 – see http://www.cresis.ku.edu for additional description of that effort. The academic affiliation is expected to be with the Department of Geology, but appointment in a different academic department would be possible. Appointment is expected to begin August 18, 2008.
Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in geology or a related field by the start date of the appointment. For full position announcement, see: http://www2.ku.edu/~clas/employment/ or http://www.geo.ku.edu. A letter of application outlining research and teaching interests, a complete curriculum vita, and names and contact information of at least three persons, who can be contacted for letters of reference, should be sent to Doug Walker, Department of Geology, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., 120 Lindley Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-2124 (tel. 785-864-2735, fax 785-864-5276, e-mail: jdwalker@ku.edu). Initial review of completed applications will begin on January 15, 2008, and will continue until the position has been filled. EO/AA employer. The University is committed to increasing the ethnic and gender diversity of its faculty, and we strongly encourage women and minority candidates to apply.

Geophysics: James Madison University

Posted by GRAD on Fri Sep 21 11:55:52 2007
Geophysicist, Department of Geology and Environmental Science,

James Madison University

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at James Madison University seeks applications for a geophysicist at the Assistant Professor level for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2008. A PhD is required at the time of appointment. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper level undergraduate geophysics courses, and general education geology and environmental science courses. High quality research involving undergraduates is expected. Information on existing equipment housed in the department can be found at http://csmres.jmu.edu/geollab/geophys_equip.html. Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in other College of Science and Math (CSM) Departments, as well as a newly established engineering program.

Our department (http://www.jmu.edu/geology/) has a history of educating citizens about the Earth and Earth history, which includes active involvement by all department faculty in the university's General Education program, as well as preparing high quality geoscience majors. Our graduates are recognized for their strong foundation in core geoscience disciplines with experience in undergraduate research. At present, the department has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 2 Visiting Assistant Professors, 1 instructor, 2 research scientists, 2 staff members and approximately 70 undergraduate majors. Degree options include a BS in Geology and a new BA in Earth Science. The department has an excellent record of placing students in graduate programs and employment in geoscience professions.

To apply complete an electronic application at https://JobLink.jmu.edu, referencing posting number 00001494. Candidates should also submit a detailed curriculum vitae, statements of educational philosophy, research interests, and names and addresses of three referees to Kristen St. John, Search Committee Chair at: geophysics@jmu.edu.

Screening of applicants will begin December 15, 2007; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.

Second MS position at Univ. Vermont

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.

Arctic Field Assistant position

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

Northwest Glaciology Meeting

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.

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

Three Postdoc and five PhD positions in ice and climate research

Posted by cryolist on Wed Apr 25 11:44:13 2007
Three postdoc postions (2 yrs) and five PhD positions (3 yrs) are
available in a new Centre of Excellence for Ice and Climate at the Niels
Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

We seek candidates with experience relevant for the ice core related
climate research within the topics: greenhouse gasses, isotopes, ancient
DNA, ice sheet modelling, and the development of statistical methods.
Applicants will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in
a stimulating and interactive environment and to participate in the
International Polar Year deep ice core drilling project, NEEM, on the
Greenland Ice Sheet.

Please visit http://www.icecores.dk for more information regarding the
positions and the application procedure.

A second call for further positions at the Centre in 2008 will be made
December 2007.

Closing date for applications: June 1st 2007.

Best regards,

Sune Olander Rasmussen, PhD
Centre Coordinator
Centre for Ice and Climate
Niels Bohr Institute
University of Copenhagen
Denmark

climate of the 21 century and two PhD positions in Bergen

Posted by CRYOLIST on Mon Jun 18 11:32:38 2007
Hi.

Two PhD positions within our new Norwegian coordinated Climate
project (NorClim) - set to work up the next Norwegian Earth System Model,
is available. The deadline is is 12. June next week. One on sea ice, and one
on more Nordic seas related issues. The sea ice position will include
field work on Svalbard.

I hope you can forward this to possible applicants as we are running
dry of candidates in Bergen at the moment.

http://www.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=39328&lang=EN
(There are more details in norwegian ...)

Have a nice summer.

--
Lars H. Smedsrud

Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (www.bjerknes.uib.no)

larsh@gfi.uib.no (www.gfi.uib.no/~larsh) +47 55582638
Adress; Geophysical Institute, Allegaten 70, 5007 Bergen, Norway

33rd International Geological Congress

Posted by CReSIS on Wed Jul 18 09:32:06 2007
All – good afternoon…

We recently received announcement of the meeting above, scheduled for August 6-14, 2008. Information on this meeting is available at www.33igc.org.

The first deadline that might impact those desiring to participate is Abstract Submission – February 1, 2008.

Fully funded 4-year research studentship in Computational Glaciology

Posted by pgb on Tue Mar 27 13:44:38 2007
An opportunity to undertake important and innovative research in glaciology and gain unique quantitative skills for undertaking environmental research: As part of an initiative to develop collaborative links between the Civil and Computational Engineering Centre and the Glaciology Group, a fully funded 4-year research program leading to a PhD degree is available. The School of Engineering (5*) undertakes research in computational methods and was a pioneer in the development of finite element techniques. The Glaciology Group are interested in glacier dynamics and glacier flow instabilities and in the innovative use of geophysical techniques in glaciology. We wish to combine these interests and appoint a research student in Computational Glaciology.

During the first year of study you will study for an MRes in Computational Modelling and will be based in the Civil and Computational Engineering Centre, with your research project jointly supervised in the Glaciology Group. Depending on your background you may also study Glaciology, possibly by attending a course based in the Arctic. Upon the successful completion of your MRes, for the subsequent 3-years you will be based in the Glaciology Group or the Civil and Computational Engineering Centre and will be jointly supervised between the two departments -- you will develop a project of mutual interest to both groups. Possible topics include modelling the response of valley glaciers to climatic change; ice-shelf / ice-stream interactions; and radar or seismic propagation in polythermal ice masses.

The Glaciology Group at Swansea consists of 5 permanent academic staff, 2 NERC-funded postdoctoral fellows, and around 6 postgraduate students. We have active research programmes in Svalbard, Greenland and Antarctica and interests in nearly all glaciated landscapes on Earth. We have excellent facilities for computer modelling, including specialised software and a Linux-based laboratory and run an active seminar series in glaciology and polar science. There is a strong possibility of glaciological field-work associated with this PhD project.

The ideal candidate for this PhD would have a background in a quantitative science, such as geosciences, geophysics, mathematics, physics or engineering. You will also have a strong interest in glaciated regions. For more information please contact Prof. Tavi Murray (t.murray@swansea.ac.uk) in the first instance. The position is primarily aimed at UK or EU students.

The project is advertised at http://geography.swan.ac.uk/glaciology/computer.htm The post is available until filled or to 30 June 2007.

Three vacancies for PhD students in Ice and Climate

Posted by cryolist on Fri Sep 7 12:47:31 2007
The Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht (IMAU) is an
interfaculty research institute that focuses on the fundamental aspects
of climate dynamics. Research is organized in five main themes: ice and
climate, ocean circulation and climate, atmospheric physics and
chemistry, atmospheric dynamics and boundary layer meteorology and
physical geography and oceanography of the coastal zone. The IMAU
includes some 15 faculty members, 15 postdocs and 25 PhD students.

Within the research theme ice and climate there are three vacancies for
PhD students:

*1. Regional atmospheric modelling of the climate and mass balance of
Antarctica.

*2. Contribution of glaciers to sea level rise.

*3. Relation between CO2, temperature, sea level, and ice volume over
the last 3 million years.

http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwimau/vacancies/home.html

Information: wal@phys.uu.nl and broeke@phys.uu.nl

Audio recording of Dr. Richard Alley speaking with Spring Branch Middle School, Spring Branch, TX 4 April 2007

Posted by pgb on Fri Apr 5 10:07:50 2007
Click hear to listen to an audio recording of Dr. Richard Alley, Pennsylvania State University, speaking with Spring Branch Middle School, Spring Branch, TX. Audio only 34:00.
Audio File 7.7MB
PowerPoint Presentation 0.5MB

Position available: Applied Glaciologist

Posted by CRYOLIST on Tue May 15 09:03:18 2007
Applied Glaciologist

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment
Research Council, aims to undertake a world class programme of
scientific research and to sustain for the UK an active and influential
regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

Based in Cambridge with field seasons spent in Antarctica, you will
collect data and analyse various datasets to assess potential natural
risks posed to our Halley Research Station. You will install a GPS
network on the Brunt Ice Shelf and a corresponding data transmission
system for retrieving data at Cambridge. You will also carry out radar
and other related geophysical measurements, as well as write reports.

With a BSc in geophysics, engineering or related fields, you will be
willing to conduct glaciological field work and you will ideally have
experience with GPS technology and remote data transmission. You will
have good programming skills and an ability to work independently and
meet strict deadlines. In addition, you will need to be physically
capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.

Qualifications: BSc in geophysics

Duration: 3 years Fixed Term appointment

*Closing date for applications: 04 Jun 2007*

Salary: £22,220-£27,440

Further information:
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/Employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=232

Hilmar

PhD opportunity in Antarctic Atmospheric and Glaciochemistry

Posted by CRYOLIST on Mon May 7 09:32:35 2007
PhD opportunity in Antarctic Atmospheric and Glaciochemistry
University of California, Merced, USA

Project Title: Atmospheric, Snow and Firn Chemistry Studies for
Interpretation of WAIS Divide Cores

Position description:
The primary aim of the project is to improve our understanding of
atmospheric chemistry over Antarctica, currently and as recorded in
snow, firn and ice. This will involve quantitatively interpreting the
chemical record expected from the WAIS-Divide core in terms of past
atmospheric change, and comparing past changes to recent perturbations
such as increases in greenhouse gases, stratospheric ozone depletion,
and large volcanic eruptions. To accomplish this we will make
atmospheric, snow and firn-core measurements of gases that are tightly
linked to the oxidative capacity of the atmosphere. Our target chemical
species include peroxides, formaldehyde, ozone, nitrogen oxides and
nitrate. Experimental results will be linked with both year-round
atmospheric and surface-snow measurements at South Pole and spatial
measurements made previously as part of the West Antarctic ITASE
traverses (http://faculty.ucmerced.edu/rbales). Records of past
atmospheric chemistry will come from analyzing firn cores to develop
chemical records, analyzing selected sections of the deep core and
working with other investigators who will make continuous measurements
in the deep core. Atmosphere-snow-ice transfer models validated for
snow and shallow firn cores and atmospheric photochemical models will be
applied to interpret the longer ice-core records.
The position involves preparation of Antarctic fieldwork,
calibration/maintenance of instruments and on-site measurements of
shallow cores and the surface-near atmosphere at the WAIS Divide Site
during two field seasons in 2008/09 and 2009/10. Modeling of current and
past atmospheric chemistry to interpret the results will be done in
close collaboration with the NASA-Goddard Institute for Space Studies
(GISS) and NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

The successful applicant will join a research group experienced in polar
atmospheric and snow chemistry, atmosphere-snow exchange processes and
climate change in both Greenland and Antarctica. The project will be
integrated in the WAIS Divide Ice Core Project
(http://waisdivide.unh.edu/) and interaction and collaboration within
this multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional framework are expected.

Essential qualifications for the position are a strong chemistry and/or
physics background, demonstrated skills in both lab and fieldwork under
harsh conditions, and the ability to work independently. Desirable
attributes include experience in at least one programming language (e.g.
C, Fortran, Matlab, Unix), interest in environmental/climate change
research and good communication skills.

The NSF OPP (Office of Polar Programs) notified us that the project will
start September-1 2007 and will include full support for one graduate
student based at UC Merced, CA, the new campus of the University of
California (http://www.ucmerced.edu/).

Further inquiries about the position should be sent to the PI (Dr.
Markus M. Frey, mfrey@ucmerced.edu) and Co-PI (Professor Roger C. Bales,
rbales@ucmerced.edu).

Seasonal Prediction of the cryosphere - abstract deadline extended

Posted by cryolist on Wed Apr 25 11:43:49 2007
Note that the deadline for abstracts has been extended. There will be a session on the role of the cryosphere in seasonal predictions. Please consider submitting an abstract .

2nd Announcement

WCRP Workshop on Seasonal Prediction

Barcelona Spain June 4-8, 2007

http://www.clivar.org/organization/wgsip/spw/main.html

The World Climate Research Program (WCRP) Task Force on Seasonal Prediction (TFSP) in collaboration with the International CLIVAR Working Group on Seasonal to Interannual Prediction (WGSIP) announce the first WCRP Workshop on Seasonal Prediction. The Workshop is also co-sponsored by the Servei Meteorologic de Catalunya and will be held at the Barcelona World Trade Centre.

Workshop Objectives:

1. To validate and assess the state-of-the-art and skill in seasonal forecasts using high quality retrospective forecast data issued from the SMIP/HFP and DEMETER Projects together with the latest results from the ENSEMBLES Project. Assessment is needed in terms of scientific quality aswell as in terms of the value for applications and society.

2. To highlight issues important for interfacing seasonal forecasts with applications including calibration, downscaling and validation, looking at whether there is an emerging consensus on approach and methodology. Several regional CLIVAR panels will be contributing to the Workshop (VAMOS, VACS, AAMP..).

3. To address seasonal prediction from a wide-ranging multi-disciplinary perspective looking at the role of cryospheric processes, stratospheric processes and air-land interactions on seasonal prediction, as well as the role of ocean initialization. Sessions will be organized by other WCRP Projects (SPARC, CLiC and GEWEX).

A trip to the South Pole

Posted by pgb on Mon Mar 5 16:01:54 2007
Join Don, Huw, Leo, and Sridhar while they unravel the mystery of what lies more than a mile below the South Pole. Click here to watch a movie about their 2006/07 season in Antarctica. Use the following link to get to an audio diary from this season.
http://www.rps.psu.edu/explorations/antarctica/feature.html
Ciick the multimedia links in the sidebar of the above page to watch a video produced for GEOSC 10.

2nd Asia CliC Symposium Lanzhou China, October 22-26

Posted by CRYOLIST on Wed Jun 20 10:17:46 2007
The Climate and Cryosphere Project (CliC) would like to announce the 2nd Asia CliC Symposium will be held in Lanzhou, China from 22 - 26 October, 2007. This Symposium will focus on the Asian region component of the cryosphere within the context of the global climate system. All scientists who are interested in research on the Asian Cryosphere are invited to attend. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is August 1, 2007. Sessions will include:

Glacier distribution and changes
Frozen ground and permafrost
Snow cover, cold region hydrology and water resources
Land surface and atmosphere processes in cold regions and mountains
Large-scale cryosphere-atmosphere interactions
Predictability and predictions of the cryosphere
Development of cryospheric data base for the Eurasian region

More information can be found at:

http://www.casnw.net/clic/Asia_clic.html

Or contact Xie Aihong at xieaih@lzb.ac.cn

NSF Graduate Fellowships for 2007-2008

Posted by GRAD on Thu May 3 09:29:50 2007
NSF Graduate Fellowships for 2007-2008
A limited number of fellowships are available for graduate students in the College of Engineering, the Eberly College of Science, and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. For 2007-2008, the largest number of openings is anticipated for students in the Eberly College of Science. The fellowships are funded by the National Science Foundation Division of Graduate Education under the NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5472&from=fund). Each fellow receives an annual stipend of $30,000 and a cost-of-education allowance of $10,500. In addition to their thesis research, each fellow is expected to commit 15 hours per week to the project, 10 of which are to be in direct interaction with K-12 teachers and/or students. Women and under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
The project’s technical theme is advanced transportation technology; information is available at http://csats.psu.edu/greatt/. Application materials are available on-line at the same location. Applications should be submitted by 31 May 2007. Decisions will be made shortly thereafter, and appointments will begin 1 August 2007.
Basic Requirements:
• Full-time graduate student in one of the three specified colleges (Ph.D. candidates preferred)
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Approval of graduate thesis advisor

For further information, please contact one of the following persons:
Daniel C. Haworth, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (project PI)
863-6269 dch12@psu.edu
Renee D. Diehl, Professor of Physics (project co-PI)
865-9251
rdiehl@psu.edu

Robin A. Tallon, Research Support Staff (project coordinator)
863-1902 tallon@psu.edu

Richard Alley receives 2007 Roger Revelle Medal

Posted by pgb on Mon Jul 16 10:27:40 2007
Faculty, Staff and Students:

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Professor Richard Alley has received yet another great honor. Richard has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the Roger Revelle Medal by AGU. The medal recognizes outstanding contributions in atmospheric sciences, atmosphere-ocean coupling, atmosphere-land coupling, biogeochemical cycles, climate, or related aspects of the Earth system, and Richard joins an incredibly prestigious array of former recipients: Kutzbach, Cicerone, Hansen, Broecker, just to name a few.

We'll be planning an occasion to celebrate this achievement with Richard. For now, please join me in congratulating him!

Best wishes,

IGS Nordic Branch Meeting 2007

Posted by CRYOLIST on Mon May 7 09:33:14 2007

The annual meeting of the Nordic Branch of the International
Glaciological Society will be held this year at Department of Earth
Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden, Thursday-Saturday, 25-27 October,
2007.

The IGS-NB meeting provides an informal venue for Nordic-based
glaciologists and glaciology students (in a wide sense) to present their
latest results and projects. The aims to stimulate discussion and
networking among the participants in a friendly atmosphere. Students and
young researchers are especially encouraged to present their work.

If you are interested in participating, send an e-mail to
rickard.pettersson@geo.uu.se to get on the mailing-list and receive
further information on the meeting.

Apology for any cross postings.

Rickard Pettersson

The Ohio State University, Byrd Polar Research Center 3-year PhD Student Opportunity

Posted by CRYOLIST on Tue May 15 09:07:06 2007
Subject: North Atlantic mesoscale atmospheric modeling and land ice surface mass budget applications
Application Deadline for Graduate Study application: August 15, 2007 OSU Department of Geography – Atmospheric Sciences Program

A PhD student is sought for a 3-year fully funded mesoscale meteorological modeling position in the Polar Meteorology Group at Byrd Polar Research Center. Projects include application of: atmospheric data assimilation model output over land ice masses in the North Atlantic region, i.e., Greenlandic, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Canadian ice caps; downscaling techniques to determine the time-variation of climatological variables over individual ice masses, their drainage basins, and different glaciological zones at fine spatial resolution (~1km); and to analyze the ice surface mass budget changes in the coming century using IPCC global climate forecast data. See http://polarmet.mps.ohio-state.edu/jbox/data/ for examples of past work.

Qualifications include a strong demonstrated skill in computer programming and a solid background in mathematics and physics.

Letters of recommendation from academic advisors in related disciplines are required.

Colleagues are asked to bring this to the attention of highly competent students who may be interested in this project.

Email inquiries from potential students desiring further details about the project are welcome.

With best wishes and have a Happy International Polar Year!

Jason E. Box, Ph.D.
Byrd Polar Research Center
Assistant Professor - Geography - Atmospheric Sciences Program
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA

Summer Tuition Assistance

Posted by pgb on Tue Mar 27 09:52:07 2007
Program Information:
The Summer Tuition Assistance Program is designed to provide tuition assistance to graduate students who have had departmental assistantships (TA or RA) or University fellowships for the two preceding semesters (FA06 & SP07), so that they can continue graduate studies during the summer. It also provides tuition assistance to graduate students appointed as Graduate Lecturers during the summer 2007. If approved for tuition assistance, students should register for courses that are required by their program and approved by their advisors.
You may apply on-line at: https://secure.gradsch.psu.edu/cosign/stap/ . The on-line application should be completed no later than the last week of March.

It is important for students to register for the approved credits and settle their tuition bill via e-lion as soon as they are approved for the tuition assistance. If a student registers for more than the credit maximum or for courses other than those approved on this application, he/she will be billed for the additional credits and the student will be liable for payment of the additional tuition. This program only covers tuition. The student is responsible for any additional course fees including late penalties.

If you need help with this or cannot make the deadline please see me.

Angela Rothrock
Graduate Program
Department of Geosciences

Post-Doctoral Position: Recent Glacier Changes in Northern Canada

Posted by CRYOLIST on Tue May 15 09:05:43 2007
The Arctic and Alpine Research Group, Department of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, is looking for
a Post-doctoral Fellow to work on "Recent glacier changes in Northern
Canada". The study will be a contribution to a Canadian International
Polar Year Project entitled "Variability and Change in the Canadian
Cryosphere: a Canadian Contribution to State and Fate of the
Cryosphere". (Leader Anne Walker, Environment Canada). Research
activities within this IPY project involve investigating the current
state and past change of the cryosphere (snow, lake and river ice, sea
ice, frozen ground, glaciers and ice caps) through analysis of
satellite data and images, field measurements, and historical data.
Projections of future climate change will be evaluated and enhanced by
improving the representation of the cryosphere in Canadian climate
models. This project will provide new satellite derived information
products to meet the needs of a wide variety of users including
northern communities and water resource management and operations. It
will also support climate impact studies and the development of
adaptation strategies.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN GLACIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA (EDMONTON,
CANADA): Recent glacier changes in Northern Canada

POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellow
PROJECT: Recent glacier changes in northern Canada
SUBJECT AREA: Remote sensing and photogrammetric analyses of changes
in glacier area, thickness and volume
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Geoscience with a background in remote sensing/GIS
LOCATION: University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
DURATION: 2 years
START DATE: Fall 2007
COMPENSATION: $40,000 CDN per year

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The goal of the project is to document changes in the extent and
volume of glaciers and ice caps of northern Canada (Nunavut, Yukon,
Labrador) over the period between the last International Polar Year
(1958-59) and the present. Measured changes will be used to assess the
contribution of these ice masses to global sea level. The project will
involve continued development of the GLIMS glacier inventory for
northern Canada. The primary data sources will include historical
aerial photographs, optical satellite imagery, topographic maps, and
digital elevation models, but satellite altimetry data from GLAS may
also be used to investigate ongoing rates of thickness change of
larger ice masses.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants should have a strong background in remote sensing and GIS;
experience with photogrammetry and the analysis of satellite altimetry
data would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit a statement of research interests, curriculum
vitae, and names and
contact information for three references to:

Martin Sharp
Professor
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
1-26 Earth Science Building, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3 Canada
Tel: 780 492 5249, E-mail: martin.sharp@ualberta.ca
http://arctic.eas.ualberta.ca

If possible, applications should be received before June 15, 2007 but
applications will be considered until the position is filled.

PSICE Field Team in the Washington Post Posted by pgb on Mon

Jul 16 10:35:20 2007
PSICE field team members Don Voigt, Huw Horgan, Paul Winberry, and Leo Peters, along with University of Kansas professor George Tsoflias, hosted a reporter from the Washington Post during their most recent field season in Greenland. Click the here to read the story published in the Washington Post. Click here for a video.

Haskell's symposium on the Impact of Changing Environments on Indigenous Peoples, July 23 and 24

Posted by CReSIS on Mon Jun 25 09:50:42 2007
Dear CReSIS Colleagues, Work Group members and friends:
This letter is your official invitation to participate in the second annual symposium on the Impact of Changing Environments (ICE) on Indigenous People at Haskell Indian Nations University, July 23-24, 2007. This symposium is funded by the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) program at University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University funded by National Science Foundation. This symposium will continue the much needed dialogue and collaboration between the scientists producing the latest information on climate change and American Indian and Alaska Native scientists, policy-makers and community representatives.
The goal of the symposium is three-fold: 1) identify ways in which current research may serve the needs of native communities and suggest new research that might be undertaken in a collaborative effort between scientists and indigenous community members; 2) ensure that the indigenous people most immediately affected by global climate change can get the crucial and accurate information they need through development of education curriculum and outreach activities; and, 3) formalize a plan for a network-centric (Tano’s terminology) ‘center’ for American Indian/Alaska Native Climate Change Working Group (AI/AN CCWG) activities. Both the activities and the establishment of this ‘center’ will require innovative partnering with federal agencies and NGOs. By the end of this symposium, we hope to build on CCWG member accomplishments and chart a course for the work group over the next 5-10 years.
We know your expertise and insights will contribute to the success of this symposium. Please, email mclinton@haskell.edu (Mary-Ellen Clinton) or by phone at (785) 830-2769 by June 29, 2007 to confirm your participation. We need to know how many lunch meals to order each day.
Sincerely,

Daniel R. Wildcat, CReSIS participant &
Director Haskell Environmental Research Studies (HERS) Center

final climate change seminars this Thursday and Friday

Posted by Grad on Thu Apr 26 09:26:16 2007
Biologist, Dr. Terry Root, and Climatologist, Dr. Stephen Schneider, will be presenting the final two talks at the spring "Climate Change in Ecology" seminar series this week! Dr. Root and Dr. Schneider come to us from Stanford University. Dr. Root will present Ã‚Â“Global Change in Plants and Animals: A Fingerprint for Warming & Evidence of CauseÃ‚Â” on Thursday, April 26th from 4 to 5 in ASI 101. Dr. Schneider will present Ã‚Â“Can we define, let alone fix, "dangerous" climate change?Ã‚Â” on Friday, April 27th from 1:25 to 2:25 in ASI 101. Refreshments will be served after both talks in the ASI lobby (outside the auditorium). Please see their talk abstracts below for more details. We hope that you will join us!

Global Change in Plants and Animals: A Fingerprint for Warming & Evidence of Cause (Terry Root)

Climatic changes can create diverse biological changes: 1) shifts in densities of species and in their ranges, 2) changes in the timing of events (phenology), 3) changes in genetics, behavioral, morphology and other traits, and 4) extirpation or extinction. These changes have already been documented across all continents and for a variety of taxa. The observed consistent broad-scale patterns of changes strongly suggest that recent temperature trends are the most likely explanation for the observed phenomena. If such ecological changes are already being detected, when the globe has warmed by an estimated average of only 0.6 C, it is likely that many more far reaching impacts on species and ecosystems will likely occur in response to changes in temperature to levels predicted by IPCC (2001a), which run as high as 6 C by 2100.

Until now, however, temperature-species connections have not been statistically attributed directly to anthropogenic climatic change. When compared to model temperatures, the species changes show that if only natural forcings are used to model temperatures, the resulting temperatures do not associate well with the species changes. When anthropogenic causes are included in the model, the association is stronger, and quite strong when the modeled data include both natural and anthropogenic forcings. Using species data and modeled climatic data at a regional scale, two datasets independent of thermometer records and paleoclimatic proxies, we show Ã‚Â“joint attribution.Ã‚Â” By this we mean a two-step linkage: an unbroken chain of events from human activities to changes in species around the globe.

Can we define, let alone fix, "dangerous" climate change? (Stephen Schneider)

The phrase "dangerous anthropogenic interference" (DAI) may be defined or characterized in terms of the consequences (or impacts) of climate change outcomes, which can be related to the levels and rates of change of climate parameters. These parameters will, in turn, be determined by the evolution of emissions and consequent atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. In addition, scenarios of social and economic development influence adaptive capacity of various sectors and regions, which, in turn, influences impact magnitudes and climate change thresholds that might be labeled "DAI".

Evaluating the consequences of climate change outcomes to determine those that may be considered "dangerous" is a complex undertaking, involving substantial uncertainties as well as value judgments. Probabilistic estimation is an important method to treat such uncertainties. This task inevitably involves a mix of objective and subjective probability measures. What integrated assessment modeling can do to help explicate this important scientific and political question is an issue that will be explored in this lecture.

Kevin Mueller
Penn State University
Intercollege Program in Ecology / Biogeochemical Research Initiative for Education

ARM Group Positions

Posted by GRAD on Tue May 15 09:02:06 2007
From ARM Group Inc Career page. Have any potential geophysicists check out our website at www.ARMgeophysics.net and any geologists www.armgroup.net

http://www.armgroup.net/careers.asp

Geophysicists

Senior Geophysicist/Project Manager: For Hershey, Maryland, and western PA office. Candidate must possess 5 plus years of experience and a B.A./ B.S., or M.S. degree in Geology (with geophysics courses) or Geophysics. Candidate shall be proficient with data collection and processing of seismic refraction, MASW, EM, Electrical Resistivity, GPR, and gravity methods. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage comprehensive geophysical business and projects, manage multiple projects, and staff.

Logging Engineer: Immediate opening for a logging engineer with a minimum one year experience using well logging tools. The position will require the logging engineer to operate ARM’s borehole logging truck and will require extensive travel within the United States. Experience in shallow oil and gas or coal applications and relevant experience in the use of nuclear tools would be highly regarded. ARM's Hershey, Pennsylvania office or an alternate office in western Pennsylvania will serve as this professional's home base.

Geophysicist: Position for new western Pennsylvania office: Candidate must possess 2 plus years of experience and a B.A./ B.S., or M.S. degree in Geology (with geophysics courses) or Geophysics. Candidate shall be proficient with data collection and processing of seismic refraction, MASW, EM, Electrical Resistivity, GPR, and gravity methods and borehole logging. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage comprehensive geophysical business and projects, manage multiple projects, and staff.

Project UXO Geophysicist: Candidate shall possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related field with at least 2 years of experience in UXO geophysical investigations. Candidate should have working knowledge of UXO geophysical sensors (EM-61, Magnetics) and navigation systems (RTK GPS). Data analysis skills using Geosoft Geophysical Analysis Software are also required. Surveying and GIS experience a plus. The primary responsibility of this position will be to oversee UXO geophysical field teams and projects on sites across the U.S. Specific project responsibilities will be data collection team oversite, data analysis, quality control activities, work plan and report writing. This position will require extended travel.

Staff UXO Geophysicist: Candidate shall possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related field. A plus if candidate has experience in UXO geophysical investigations with knowledge of UXO geophysical sensors (EM-61, Magnetics) and navigation systems (RTK GPS). Strong PC skills, surveying, and GIS experience a plus. The primary responsibility of this position will be to perform geophysical surveys using EM and magnetic techniques with RTK GPS and other precision positioning systems on sites across the U.S. Depending on experience, responsibilities may also include overseeing UXO geophysical field teams. Specific project responsibilities will be data collection team oversite, data analysis, quality control activities, work plan and report writing.

Career Opportunties - Columbia, MD

Geophysicists

Staff Geophysicist: Candidate with 0-2 years of experience shall possess a B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree in Geology (with geophysics courses) or Geophysics. Candidate shall have working knowledge of EM, EI, GPR, seismic and gravity methods. Candidate shall also have working knowledge of borehole logging methods, including electric/SP logs, neutron, density and video logging. Strong PC skills with strong data processing capability required.

Senior Geophysicist/Project Manager: Candidate must possess 5 to 10 plus years of experience and a B.A./ B.S., or M.S. degree in Geology (with geophysics courses) or Geophysics. Candidate shall be proficient with data collection and processing of seismic refraction, MASW, EM, Electrical Resistivity, GPR, and gravity methods. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage comprehensive geophysical business and projects, manage multiple projects, and staff.

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CARBON SEQUESTRATION

Posted by GRAD on Wed May 2 15:11:49 2007
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CARBON SEQUESTRATION

(Geomechanics, Fluid dynamics, Reservoir Simulation, Petro-physics, Geochemistry, Seismology, Economics, Public Policy)

The Bureau of Economic Geology, a unit within the Jackson School of Geological Sciences in the University of Texas at Austin, has positions open for recent PhD graduates to become Post-doctoral fellows in research associated with CO2 sequestration. The positions will be with the Gulf Coast Carbon Center (GCCC) which is supported by a consortium of industry partners (including BP, Chevron, Kinder Morgan, Marathon, Shell, Praxair, Schlumberger, Entergy and NRG-Energy). We are seeking candidates with the ability to conduct innovative and multi-disciplinary research in geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide with applicability to the US Gulf Coast. The successful applicants will participate in large scale DOE and industry sponsored sequestration demonstration projects. Applicants with interests in the following fields are of interest:

(1) Fluid flow and /or reservoir simulation of multiphase flow and/or CO2 enhanced oil recovery

(2) Geomechanical modeling of fluid flow, faulting, fracturing using numerical codes

(3) Geochemical or geophysical monitoring technologies applicable to CO2 sequestration.

(4) Economic modeling or public policy aspects of sequestration.

(5) Petro-physical modeling of porous media in the context of CO2 injection

(6) Engineering aspects of reservoir injection or UIC projects

(7) Geochemical and Kinetic modeling of the rock-fluid interaction

(8) Integration of borehole (wire line, cross well, and VSP) geophysical data; log analysis, innovative methods for detection of fluid migration

We have secured significant funding to pursue a multifaceted research program based on large scale field projects focusing on pilot CO2 injections into Gulf Coast oil and brine reservoirs. The successful candidates will have the ability: to identify and accomplish publishable research; to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; and to make technical and general presentations. We are seeking individuals with broad interests and diverse research backgrounds with strong interest in developing the new field of geologic sequestration of CO2. The successful candidate will also be expected to represent the GCCC at national and international meetings and to present research, through presentations and publications, to peers, industrial participants, and sponsors or potential sponsors in both government and the private sector.

The positions will be at the University of Texas at Austin’s J.J. Pickle research campus in North West Austin. These positions are funded for up to three years. Please send a vita and contact information for three or more references to:

Dr. Ian Duncan, Associate Director,

Bureau of Economic Geology,

John A. & Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences

The University of Texas at Austin,

University Station Box X, Austin, Texas, 78713-8924

ian.duncan@beg.utexas.edu

Snow and climate session at Fall 2006 AGU

Posted by pgb on Fri Jul 21 14:01:55 2006
Abstracts are sought for the session "C12: Large-scale interactions between
seasonal snowcover, atmospheric circulation and climate" at the AGU Fall
2006 meeting (11 - 15 December in San Francisco). The session description is
attached below. Further details on the meeting can be obtained from
http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm06/, and abstracts can be submitted through
that website up until the final deadline of September 7.

LARGE-SCALE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEASONAL SNOWCOVER, ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION
AND CLIMATE
Convenors: Richard Essery and Judah Cohen

Because of its unique properties of high albedo, low thermal conductivity
and high latent heat, snow has a profound influence on interactions between
the land surface and the atmosphere. Through their role in large-scale
energy and water cycles, these influences can extend far beyond the
snow-covered regions. Interannual variations in snow cover both influence
and are influenced by large-scale atmospheric circulations. Changing
snowcover is involved in climate feedbacks and is a potential indicator of
changing climates. Representations of snowcover are thus required in climate
prediction models and for interpreting observed changes in snowcover. For
this session, submissions are invited on the modelling, measurement and
interpretation of interactions between terrestrial snowcover, atmospheric
circulations and climate.

Snow/Vegetation Interaction - AGU Special Session

Posted by pgb on Mon Aug 21 12:09:36 2006
Dear Colleagues,

You are invited to submit your abstracts to a special American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm06/) session, joint with the Cryosphere, Hydrology, and Biogeosciences Sections.

Snowcover - Vegetation Interactions

The storage and modulated release of water from seasonal snowpacks are major components of hydrologic systems in many parts of the world, particularly in vegetated mountainous and boreal areas. Vegetation affects snowcover deposition and ablation processes and patterns, and snowcovers likewise affect ecological processes that may control patterns of vegetation. Presentations are solicited that deal with all aspects of interactions between vegetation and seasonal snowpacks. Presentations are encouraged that focus on the impact of canopies on snowcover energetics, relationships between canopy structure and snowpack variability, measurement and modeling techniques for vegetated areas, effects of climatic variability and change on coupled snow-vegetation systems, and impacts of snowpack dynamics on ecological processes and patterns.

Abstracts submitted via the Online Submission Form MUST be received no later than 7 September 2006.

We hope to see you in San Francisco,

Tim Link and Janet Hardy
Conveners:
Timothy Link, Department of Forest Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow Idaho USA 83844-1133, Ph 1-208-885-9465, Email: tlink@uidaho.edu

Janet Hardy, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, 72 Lyme Road
Hanover New Hampshire USA 03755-1290, Ph. (603) 646-4306, Email: jhardy@crrel.usace.army.mil

Website launch - Ice and Volcanoe

Posted by pgb on Wed Jan 3 09:11:06 2007
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Announcement: New Website Launched for IAVCEI Working Group on
Volcano-Ice Interactions.
From: John Smellie
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This new website is now formally launched and can be accessed at
http://volcanoes.dickinson.edu/VIWG/
The website is still being developed and when fully operational will
contain a database of glaciovolcanc images freely available for
interested persons to use in their lectures and other non-commercial
pursuits. We hope the website will be a useful way for all persons
interested in glaciovolcanic issues to keep in touch with glaciovolcanic
events and with other researchers. Whilst the image database already has
a 'core' of about 50 images, we invite anybody to contribute their
favourite informative photos to the website for others to enjoy and
learn from. See the website for other details.

John Smellie

Prof. John L Smellie
Senior Volcanologist
British Antarctic Survey
High Cross
Madingley Road
CAMBRIDGE CB3 0ET
UK

Research Engineer (Software)

Posted by pgb on Thu Nov 9 13:30:59 2006
he Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas is seeking to fill an engineering position. The successful candidate will work with faculty, staff, and students, to design and develop software systems to investigate the polar ice sheets, and may participate in field experiments in Greenland and Antarctica. Review of applications begins Nov. 27. For a complete description and to apply go to https://jobs.ku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=79278 EO/AA.

NSF/OPP: Arctic Research Support & Logistics Program Manager, Arctic Sciences Section

Posted by pgb on Thu Aug 17 13:05:10 2006
NSF/OPP: Arctic Research Support & Logistics Program Manager, Arctic Sciences Section

Research Support & Logistics Program Manager, Arctic Sciences Section,
Office of Polar Programs

The National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs (OPP) seeks
an outstanding scientist or engineer for the position of Program
Manager, Arctic Research Support and Logistics program. The Program
Manager will manage and develop a program supporting NSF's
world-class, proposal-driven arctic research program and coordinate
with the program's international and interagency partners where
appropriate. The program provides about $30.0 million annually in
support of scientific research.

This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any one of the
following fields- Engineering, Biology, Glaciology, Geology,
Geophysics, Atmospheric Physics, or Oceanography. Applicants must have
a Ph.D. or equivalent experience. Applicant must also have six or
more years of research, research administration, and/or logistics
management experience pertinent to the position.

The announcements E20060123A, which include position requirements and
application procedures, are posted on NSF's Home Page at
http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
. Additional information may
also be obtained by contacting Yvonne Woodward on (703) 292-4386
Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044.

Applications must be received by 10/12/06.

NSF IS A EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SPECIAL ISSUE: REMOTE SENSING OF CRYOSPHERE planned within REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT

Posted by pgb on Mon Jun 26 09:51:07 2006
Esteemed Colleague,

It is my pleasure to announce you a

SPECIAL ISSUE ON REMOTE SENSING OF CRYOSPHERE planned within REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT.

The special issue is open to any contribution dealing with technical, theoretical and practical aspects of remote sensing of cryosphere.
Suggested topics are reported in the attached call for papers. Any other contribution not appearing in the suggested topics is more than welcome and will be evaluated.
The call for papers is open now and will close on July 31, 2006.
Please let me know in advance, when you intend to submit a paper to this
special issue. I would appreciate if you could communicate your intention to submit a paper to the issue ASAP.

Authors wishing to submit papers should prepare and submit their manuscripts according to the Instructions to Authors published on the Remote Sensing of Environment website: http://RSE.edmgr.com/. Please go to the website http://rse.editorialmanager.com and identify the paper as a special issue paper (it is one of the categories in Editorial Manager) and THEN TYPE "Cryosphere special issue" IN THE 'DETAILS' THAT CAN BE INCLUDED WITH A SUBMISSION. Papers will be peer-reviewed in accordance with the journal’s established policies and procedures. The selection of final papers will be dependent upon both the results from peer review and review of manuscripts by the guest editor.

I'm looking forward to your contributions ...

Kind regards,
Marco Tedesco, Guest Editor

Employment Opportunities at PASSCAL

Posted by pgb on Wed Jan 17 10:53:37 2007
Program for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere is looking to hire a Seismometer Specialist.

The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Data Specialist for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both active and passive source seimology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools. The Data Specialist will work primarily at archiving data collected by PASSCAL and USArray Flexible Array experiments.

Responsibilities Include:

Support of seismological experiments, particularly in the realm of data archiving
Data quality control
User support
Maintaining data archives and monitoring data quality from in-house instrument tests.
Minimum Requirements:

B.S. or higher degree in geophysics or related science, or 3 or more years of directly related experience relevant to the support of in-house and field seismology operations
The ability to work productively and collegially in team situations under demanding laboratory and field conditions
Knowledge of time series data
UNIX systems
Familiarity with Seismological instrumentation and field deployments
Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of SEED, Python, Tcl/Tk, and Perl
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

IRIS PASSCAL Data Specialist Staff Search
c/o Human Resources
Box 159
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, New Mexico 87801

New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The position will be open until filled with interviews beginning January 2007.

http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/jobs/Data_Spec_Ad_20061115.html

ACE session at INQUA 20007

Posted by CRYOLIST on Thu Jan 4 10:37:01 2007
A quick reminder that the deadline for abstracts for the INQUA meeting at Cairns Australia in July 2007 is 31st January. see www.inqua2007.net.au for submission and registration details.

INQUA has a full series of sessions of interest to glaciology. In particular I'd like to draw you attention to an Antarctic Climate Evolution Session, the details of which are posted below.

Best wishes,

Martin Siegert

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Climate and ice in Antarctica and Southern Ocean since the LGM.

INQUA, Cairns, Australia, 28 July - 3rd August 2007.

Chairs: Martin Siegert (Edinburgh, UK), Eric Wolff (British Antarctic Survey) and Mike Bentley (Durham, UK)

This session will concentrate on interactions between the Antarctic ice sheet, the surrounding Southern Ocean, and global climate change, from the Last Glacial Maximum onwards. Recent evidence suggests that these interactions are far stronger than previously thought and that changing ocean temperatures may well be one of the primary controls on the growth and retreat of the ice sheet. Study of the period of the Last Glacial Maximum onwards allows us to address high profile issues such as the timing and controls of grounding line retreat in the Amundsen, Ross and Weddell Sea sectors. It also allows a focus on the highly contentious source of Meltwater Pulse 1A. Contributions from marine and terrestrial geomorphological communities are anticipated, as well as from modelling, paleoceanography and ice-core groups.

This session is proposed by the LGM-Holocene subcommittee of the Antarctic Climate Evolution (ACE) programme of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).

House Committee on Science

Posted by pgb on Thu Sep 21 12:34:35 2006
http://www.house.gov/science/hearings/research06/IPY/index.htm

Six new vacancies at Edinburgh University

Posted by pgbPlease find below details of six recently advertised positions in the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh. The remit for the positions is very broad hence I encourage interested and appropriately qualified cryospheric scientists to apply. Glaciology has long been a major research focus at Edinburgh University and has been further strengthened by the recent appointments of Professor Martin Siegert and Dr Andy Shepherd. on Wed Jul 5 09:06:27 2006
Please find below details of six recently advertised positions in the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh. The remit for the positions is very broad hence I encourage interested and appropriately qualified cryospheric scientists to apply. Glaciology has long been a major research focus at Edinburgh University and has been further strengthened by the recent appointments of Professor Martin Siegert and Dr Andy Shepherd.

Further details are outlined below but please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any unofficial queries.

Cheers

Pete Nienow

1) Chair in Quantitative Modelling of Landscape Dynamics

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest such interdisciplinary groupings in the UK, noted for its outstanding research at the forefront of Earth system science. We are seeking a Chair in the Quantitative Modelling of Landscape Dynamics to contribute to the School’s future growth and success. This position is part of the new SAGES initiative that brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity.

You will be an outstanding researcher into the dynamics and modelling of landscapes with a background in either engineering, geology, geomorphology or hydrology, and a breadth of vision, ability and energy to provide strong academic leadership in the context of both the School and SAGES. You will have an established international track record of publication, funding and collaboration in research, and will be able to take advantage of the interdisciplinary potential within the School of GeoSciences and across the College of Science & Engineering.

For further particulars and to apply:
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006026

Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 6 September August 2006

2) GeoSciences: Chair in Earth Systems Dynamics

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and most successful interdisciplinary groupings of geoscientists in the UK. We seek a Chair in Earth System Dynamics to contribute to the School's future growth and success, and to the success of the new £22M multi-institutional initiative, Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (www.sages.ac.uk). SAGES brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher with a broad and clear vision for developing theoretical and modelling approaches for understanding the behaviour of the coupled climate system. We are particularly keen on individuals whose personal research focuses on the large scale modelling of the Earth's climate system, including atmosphere-ocean-biosphere-climate interactions and feedbacks. With a proven track record of publication, funding, collaboration and leadership in research, you will make a major contribution to Earth System science, nationally and internationally. You will provide leadership for the development of a new Centre for Earth System Dynamics in the School that inspires research across the interfaces between process, palaeo and modelling studies, taking full advantage of the interdisciplinary potential within the School, across the College of Science and Engineering, and within the SAGES partnership. You will also contribute to teaching and curriculum development, fostering the next generation of geoscientists.

For further particulars and to apply
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006022

Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 30 August 2006

3) GeoSciences: Chair and Director of SAGES

The Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (www.sages.ac.uk) seeks a Director to lead its long-term development and vision. SAGES is a major new initiative which brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity. The Alliance involves the Universities of Aberdeen, Abertay, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paisley, St Andrews, Stirling, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS UHI), together with the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre. Some 20 new academic positions and significant infrastructure development linked to SAGES are underpinned by an investment of £22 million by the universities and the Scottish Funding Council.

The Director will be a professorial appointment who will provide academic leadership for SAGES and represent the Alliance internationally. The main challenge will be to work with the partner institutions to develop SAGES into a sustainable, world-leading programme and to ensure that it uses its leverage to build research capacity over the longer term. To achieve this goal the Director will have a track record in developing and sustaining research networks, enthusiasm for promoting multi-disciplinary research and international credibility in geoscience and environmental research.

The post is a full Chair appointment and will be hosted in the School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh.

For further particulars and to apply
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006027

Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2006

4) GeoSciences: Lectureship in Landscape Dynamics

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest such interdisciplinary groupings in the UK, noted for its outstanding research at the forefront of Earth system science. We seek a Lectureship in Landscape Dynamics to contribute to the School's future growth and success. This position is part of the new £22M SAGES initiative (Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society: www.sages.ac.uk) that brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity.

You will have a growing international research reputation in the dynamics and modelling of landscapes with a background in either engineering, geology, geomorphology or hydrology. You will have published in the subject area, and will show the potential to raise your own research income and to contribute to teaching and curriculum development. It is also expected that you will collaborate with other modelling groups within the School and across the SAGES partners.

For further particulars and to apply

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006025
Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 11 October 2006

5) GeoSciences: Lectureship in Climate Dynamics and Modelling

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and most successful interdisciplinary groupings of geoscientists in the UK. As part of the development of a new Centre for Earth System Dynamics, we seek a climate dynamicist and modeller with a demonstrated ability to apply their skills to understanding the mechanisms and drivers of past climate and environmental change. This position is part of the new £22M SAGES initiative (Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society: www.sages.ac.uk) that brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity.

You will have an established record of high-quality publication, funding and collaboration in research, and will have the breadth of vision to take advantage of the interdisciplinary potential in the School, University and wider SAGES community. In particular, we seek candidates with the skills and motivation to work with paleoclimatologists, paleoceanographers, geomorphologists, geologists, glaciologists and palaeoecologists to address some of the major outstanding questions on the causes and drivers of climate and environmental variability and change on a range of temporal and spatial (regional-global) scales. You will also apply your expertise in this area to teaching and curriculum development.

For further particulars and to apply

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006020
Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 11 October 2006

6) GeoSciences: Lecturer in High-Resolution Atmospheric Modelling

As part of a major development of a new Centre for Earth System Dynamics within the School of GeoSciences, we seek an atmospheric modeller to contribute to the School's future growth and success. This position is part of the new £22M SAGES initiative (Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society: www.sages.ac.uk) that brings together scientists in 9 universities in a large-scale collaborative research programme to understand and predict the interactions between climate change, the Earth system and human activity.

You will have an established record of publication, funding and collaboration in research, or clear potential rapidly to develop such a profile, combined with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. With a background in modelling atmospheric physics/chemistry you will be keen to develop collaborations at the interfaces of the Earth System, for instance to explore interactions on mesoscales between the atmosphere and the biosphere, cryosphere, ocean, and land surface, and to investigate the response of the Earth System to anthropogenic forcings. You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and curriculum development.

For further particulars and to apply

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3006021
Information about the School: www.geos.ed.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 11 October 2006

All positions can be accessed through the following web site:
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.viewnew

NSF/OPP: Antarctic New Investigators Workshop, August 2006

Posted by pgb on Mon Jun 12 13:05:55 2006
Dear Colleague:

A workshop will be held 21-22 August 2006 at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for scientists who have never been a Principal Investigator or a Co-Principal Investigator on an award in the U.S. Antarctic Program. Staff of NSF’s Office of Polar Programs (OPP) will discuss:

Opportunities for NSF support of Antarctic research and education, including opportunities for the International Polar Year (IPY)
NSF’s field program for operational support of Antarctic research
Proposal preparation and proposal review criteria
NSF policies and other funding programs

The workshop will include presentations and opportunities to meet with NSF program officers who are responsible for science and logistical operations in the Antarctic. Application information, eligibility criteria, and a tentative workshop agenda are shown below.

Attendance will be by invitation only and limited to researchers who have not been a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on an NSF/OPP Antarctic research grant and who are, or will be, eligible to apply for an NSF Antarctic research grant by the June 2007 proposal deadline for NSF Antarctic Research. Ph.D. candidates within 1 year of graduation, postdoctoral fellows, and new faculty are particularly encouraged to apply. Airline tickets for attendance at the workshop will be provided to a limited number of applicants who meet the requirements described below. All participants will assume the cost of meals and lodging.

TO APPLY

Carefully review the description of the NSF Antarctic Research Program (NSF 06-549) at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5519&org=ANT&from=home. If you are interested in pursuing scientific research in the Antarctic, send a letter to newinvestigator@nsf.gov, by midnight, EDT, June 30, 2006. In one page or less, list your name, contact information, and your current academic status, including your graduation date (if applicable). Also summarize your general research interests, and your research plans. State whether or not you are requesting an airline ticket, your airport of origin, and your requested destination (Baltimore-Washington, Reagan National or Washington-Dulles).

Questions? Contact Dr. Marie Bundy, Office of Polar Programs, (703) 292-7418 or mbundy@nsf.gov. Requests for information about the workshop may also be sent to newinvestigator@nsf.gov.

For more information, see "Application and workshop attendance information" (http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/antarct/workshop/nsf06032_apply.jsp) and "Tentative Workshop Agenda" (http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/antarct/workshop/nsf06032_agenda.jsp).

Sincerely,

Scott Borg
Head
Antarctic Sciences Section
Office of Polar Programs

Speech titled “Hot & Cold Media Spin: A Challenge To Journalists Who Cover Global Warming”

Posted by pgb on Wed Oct 4 09:50:25 2006
You have to watch it to believe it...
Sridhar.

WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Chairman of the Environment & Public Works Committee, will deliver a major speech today at approximately 3pm eastern on the floor of the United States Senate on the latest developments in global warming. Senator Inhofe will deliver a stinging rebuke of the media’s coverage of the climate debate. The Speech is titled “Hot & Cold Media Spin: A Challenge To Journalists Who Cover Global Warming.” Who: Senator James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

What: Speech titled “Hot & Cold Media Spin: A Challenge To Journalists Who Cover Global Warming”

When: Approximately 3:00pm ET, Monday, September 25, 2006

Where: Floor of the United States Senate (Coverage on C-SPAN and C-SPAN Radio, or online on CSPAN.org http://www.cspan.org/watch/index.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS2&ShowVidDays=30&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=30)

Book of extended abstracts Obergurgl 2006

Posted by pgb on Wed Jul 5 09:05:50 2006
Dear all,

The book of extended abstracts of the workshop on The Mass Budget of Arctic Glaciers, Obergurgl 2006,
including a report of the GLACIODYN planning meeting, is ready.

A pdf version of the report is available on the internet:
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~wwwimau/research/ice_climate/iasc_wag/publications.html

Best regards,
Carleen Tijm-Reijmer