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Mapping and modeling of glaciers and icecaps within the FP7 project ice2sea

We invite applications for a PhD research position within the framework of the project ice2sea (www.ice2sea.eu) for mapping and modelling of glaciers and icecaps using satellite remote sensing and advanced GIS techniques. Besides the mapping of glacierized, mainly Arctic regions that are not yet covered in the World Glacier Inventory or the GLIMS glacier database, a special focus is on the application of (mass balance) models to assess future changes in glacier area and volume for given climate change scenarios on a regional scale.

The successful applicant has completed a Masters or Diploma degree in geosciences or an equivalent field and has a strong background in multispectral remote sensing, glaciology and applied geo-informatics. Experiences in numerical modeling and interpretation of climate data (e.g. from RCMs) are a clear benefit. Good written and spoken English is also required. The candidate is expected to work in a large international team and combine the data sets derived from remote sensing (glacier outlines, DEM) with novel approaches of distributed modeling. In addition to the project-related research, the candidate will acquire scientific, project management, and didactic competences within the framework of the Zurich Graduate School in Geography.

The PhD is funded by the 7th Framework Programm of the European Union (FP7) for a period of three years and will be performed at the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) in cooperation with the glaciology group at GEUS in Copenhagen (Denmark). The salary is according to the rules of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Review of applications will beginn at 2 Aug 2009 and submissions are accepted until the position is filled. The work can start at 1 Sep 2009 or upon agreement. Please send a letter of interest, a CV with a description of your relevant university courses, a one-page summary of your diploma/master thesis, a copy of your degree, and full contact details for two references and the applicant (all in one PDF) to: Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spam bots, pelo que o JavaScript terá de estar activado para que possa visualizar o endereço de e-mail .