PostDoc position (50%) at the World Glacier Monitoring Service, Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Switzerland
We are currently seeking a research associate at PostDoc level for a 50%-position at the World Glacier Monitoring Service (www.wgms.ch). The WGMS is hosted at the Department of Geography of the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and is tasked to manage, update, and disseminate global glacier fluctuation data and inventories. The candidate will be involved in the compilation, quality checking, analyzing, and publishing of glacier data. In addition to the work for the WGMS, the candidate will be encouraged and supported in the acquisition of soft money for the continuation of his research career within glaciology. Employment and payment will follow the standards according of the University of Zurich.
The successful applicant has completed a Ph.D. in cryospheric sciences, geo-sciences or equivalent. She or he has excellent skills in the fields of glaciology and ideally a publication record related to the in-situ and remote sensing monitoring of glaciers as well as to the modeling of climate-glacier processes. Excellent written and spoken English is a basic requirement; German, the general Department language is an asset but not a requirement. Good skills in database management, communication and mountaineering are welcome.
Review of applications will begin 31 May 2010 and are accepted until the position is filled.
Starting date is 1st of July 2010 or upon agreement.
Questions and applications (one PDF-file including letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, summary of research, publication record, and full contact details for two references and the applicant) can be sent by email to:
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