Three International Research Positions Available: Glacier and Ice Sheets, Electromagnetic Ice Thickness, and Radar Snow Observations on Sea Ice

Three International Positions Available

1. Postdoctoral Researcher
   Glacier and Ice Sheet Research Group
   Institute of Low Temperature Science
   Hokkaido University
   Sapporo, Japan

2. PhD Researcher
   Electromagnetic Ice Thickness Measurements
   Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research
   Alfred Wegener Institute
   Bremerhaven, Germany

3. PhD Researcher
   Radar Snow Observations on Sea Ice
   Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research
   Alfred Wegener Institute
   Bremerhaven, Germany

1. Postdoctoral Researcher
   Glacier and Ice Sheet Research Group
   Institute of Low Temperature Science
   Hokkaido University
   Sapporo, Japan

The Glacier and Ice Sheet Research Group at the Institute of Low Temperature Science at Hokkaido University invite applications for the position of postdoctoral researcher on a project entitled, "Projecting discharge from the Greenland ice sheet using climatic forcings derived from atmosphere-ocean models." This position is located at Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan.

Application review will begin Thursday, 20 July 2017.
This position will remain open until filled.

This full-time position will focus on carrying out numerical simulations of the ice dynamics and mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet with the ice sheet model SImulation COde for POLythermal Ice Sheets (SICOPOLIS) http://www.sicopolis.net/, forced by climate scenarios for the recent past and the future. Spin-ups in order to provide suitable initial conditions for these simulations must also be conducted. Desirable model improvements include schemes for basal hydrology, ice stream dynamics, implementation of new digital elevation models (DEMs) for the ice surface and bed, and program optimization (numerical techniques and computing speed). Emphasis can be placed depending on individual interest. Cooperation with the domestic and international project partners is required, and dissemination of results in the form of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences is expected.

The successful candidate will have a PhD/doctoral degree in environmental/atmospheric/cryospheric sciences, oceanography, physics, geophysics, or a related natural sciences field; experience in numerical modeling with finite differences; good computer programming skills (preferably in Fortran); and a reasonable command of oral and written English are a prerequisite.

Applications must include:

• Letter of motivation,
• Curriculum vitae with photo,
• List of publications and presentations, and
• Contact information of at least two references.

Applications can be submitted via email as one PDF file or by postal mail.

To submit an application by email, send all documents, merged into one PDF file, to greve [at] lowtem.hokudai.ac.jp.

To submit an application by postal mail, send all documents to:

Professor Ralf Greve
Institute of Low Temperature Science
Hokkaido University
Kita-19, Nishi-8, Kita-ku
Sapporo 060-0819, Japan

For questions, contact:
Ralf Greve
Email: greve [at] lowtem.hokudai.ac.jp

2. PhD Researcher
   Electromagnetic Ice Thickness Measurements
   Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research
   Alfred Wegener Institute
   Bremerhaven, Germany

The Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research at the Alfred Wegener Institute announce a call for applications for a PhD researcher on electromagnetic (EM) ice thickness measurements. This full-time will be located in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Application deadline: 28 July 2017.

The position will encompass data analysis, development, and improvement of multi-channel inversion algorithms for advanced sea ice parameter retrievals (e.g. platelet ice, slush, pressure ridge porosity), and conducting field campaigns to acquire new data by taking advantage of the available suite of airborne (helicopter and fixed-wing) and ground-based multi-frequency instrumentation.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and programming skills and hold a Master's degree, or equivalent degree, in geophysics, physics, mathematics, or a related field. Applicants should be enthusiastic about electromagnetic induction data analysis and field work. Proficiency in a programming language and good English language skills are a must.

Previous experience with frequency- or time-domain (EM) induction sounding, and/or geophysical inversion algorithms will be an asset. Applicants should have good teamwork skills and the willingness to actively cooperate with colleagues from a diverse international research community. Preparedness to participate in extensive sea-going or airborne field campaigns in polar regions is expected.

The position is limited to three years, with the earliest starting date of 1 September 2017.

Applications should include:

• Letter of motivation;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Publication list, if applicable; and
• Two academic credentials and activity reports.

Applications can be submitted via email as one PDF file or by postal mail.

To submit an application by email, reference code 95/F/Kli and send all documents, merged into one PDF file, to personal [at] awi.de.

To submit an application by postal mail, send all documents to:

Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Personalabteilung (human resources)
Postfach 12 01 61
27515 Bremerhaven, Germany

For questions, contact:
Christian Haas
Email: Christian.Haas [at] awi.de

Stephan Hendricks
Email: Stefan.Hendricks [at] awi.de

3. PhD Researcher
   Radar Snow Observations on Sea Ice
   Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research
   Alfred Wegener Institute
   Bremerhaven, Germany

The Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research at the Alfred Wegener Institute announce a call for applications for a PhD researcher on radar snow observations on sea ice. This full-time will be located in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Application deadline: 28 July 2017.

This position will include the experimental development of novel on-ice and airborne radar snow thickness retrieval methods, improvement of data processing algorithms, and conducting field campaigns to test methods and acquire new data.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's or equivalent in geophysics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field; have a strong background in radar and digital signal processing (DSP) methods; and/or experience with the development of high frequency (HF) radar instruments. Applicants should be enthusiastic about snow and working in cold climate conditions. Proficiency in a programming language and good English language skills are a must.

Previous experience with radar data processing, snow microwave remote sensing, or HF electronics will be an asset. Applicants should have good teamwork skills and the willingness to actively cooperate with colleagues from a diverse international research community. Preparedness to participate in extensive sea-going or airborne winter field campaigns in polar regions is expected.

The position is limited to three years, with the earliest starting date of 1 September 2017.

Applications should include:

• Letter of motivation;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Publication list, if applicable; and
• Two academic credentials and activity reports.

Applications can be submitted via email as one PDF file or by postal mail.

To submit an application by email, reference code 96/G/Kli and send all documents, merged into one PDF file, to personal [at] awi.de.

To submit an application by postal mail, send all documents to:

Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Personalabteilung (human resources),
Postfach 12 01 61
27515 Bremerhaven, Germany

For questions, contact:
Christian Haas
Email: Christian.Haas [at] awi.de

Stephan Hendricks
Email: Stefan.Hendricks [at] awi.de