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[Germany] PhD Position in Regional Climate Modelling at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:56:19 +0000

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), a multidisciplinary Center for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for “PhD (m/f) in the field of regional climate modelling”

The Ph.D will be part of the FP7 EU project SafeLand in the department “The Atmosphere in the Earth System” and will focus on the investigation of extreme precipitation events. High-resolution simulations, both hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic, will be performed with the regional climate model REMO over different regions in Europe in order to investigate characteristics of extreme rainfall events. Statistical methods of extreme value theory are supposed to be applied to establish links between local dynamical processes and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.

(for further information, please contact Lorenzo Tomassini via E-mail: lorenzo.tomassini@zmaw.de

The applicant is expected to have an MSc or diploma in mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, geosciences or a related field. A basic knowledge in programming and statistical data analysis is desired. The ability to work efficiently in a team is regarded as essential. There is the possibility to apply for the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling.

The position is offered for three years. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions (TVoeD E13/2), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service.

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

All applications (including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the names and contact information of three references), received before 4 May 2009 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (SAS2009-05)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg, Germany

application-mpim@zmaw.de (pdf-attachments only)

[UK] White Rose Studentships 2009-10 for Research PhD at University of Leeds, York, and Sheffield

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:27:09 +0000

White Rose Studentships arise from the special relationship between the three White Rose Universities- University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and University of York. The studentships are collaborative in nature, and each studentship involves supervisors from two of the White Rose Universities (the principal supervisor at the lead institution and the co-supervisor at the partner institution). Students register at one of the three universities and have access to the full research facilities of the partner institution. Each studentship is part of a research network which spans all three universities. (Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009)

Sheffield-Based Awards

SHEFFIELD-BASED AWARDS

We are pleased to offer the following White Rose Studentships for entry in 2009-10:

East Asia Studies

Project title: Japanese Widescreen Cinema – Technology Commerce and Aesthetics

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/jrayner.html

Network: Mixed Cinema – Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork6.html

Lead supervisor: Dr Jonathan Rayner, English Literature, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Professor Duncan Petrie, Department of Film, Theatre and Television, University of York

Sustainability Science

Project title: Assessment of the preparedness of supply chains to adapt to climate change

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/lkoh.html

Network: Enabling supply chain adaptation to climate change and a resource poor future

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork7.html

Lead supervisor: Professor Lenny Koh, Management School, University of Sheffield

Co-supervisor: Professor Lynne Frostick, Department of Geography, University of Hull

Science Education

Project Title: Becoming a scientist: developing a disciplinary identity (or how do scientists get made?)

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/smolyneux.html

Network: Engaging young people in science; key issues across secondary and tertiary phases

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork8.html

Lead supervisor: Dr Susie Molyneux-Hodgson, Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Professor John Leach, School of Education, University of Leeds

Advanced Engineering and Materials

Project title: Characterisation and modelling of material and surface properties to improve functional performance of food preparation products and aid inclusive design

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/mcarre.html

Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork9.html

Lead supervisor: Dr Matt Carré, Mechanical Engineering, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Dr Catherine Barnes, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds

Eligibility

The studentships are available to applicants who will register with the University in 2009-10 on a full-time programme of study leading to the degree of PhD. Awards are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Value of the Awards

The awards offer UK/EU tuition fees, a maintenance stipend at the standard UK Research rate (£13,290 in 2009-10), and a Research Training Support Grant. Note that overseas students will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee and the overseas fee.

How to apply

Interested applicants should:

1. Read the detailed description of the relevant research project and network (by following the links above).

2. Complete an application form for admission as a research student (the application form, reference form and guidance notes can be downloaded from the box on the right).

3. Complete a White Rose Studentship application form (also available to download from the box on the right).

4. Submit all forms to the University’s Student Recruitment and Admissions Office (address supplied on the admissions application form) by Friday 30 April 2009.

Further Information

Should you have any questions about these Sheffield-based awards please contact either the relevant lead supervisor, or Elaine McCourt.

Elaine McCourt
Email: e.mccourt@shef.ac.uk

Documents:

Official announcement can be obatined from:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/whiterose0910.html

York Based Awards

YORK-BASED AWARDS

We are pleased to offer four White Rose studentships in 2008 based at York in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield:

Cinema and Japanese Modernity

Project title: Cinema and Japanese Modernity

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/mixed_cinema_network.htm

Network: Mixed Cinema – Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/mixed_cinema_network.htm

Lead supervisor: Professor Andrew Tudor, Department of Film, Theatre and Television, University of York

Object Handling Interactions

Project title: User-centred Development of Innovative Products for food handling by older and disabled people

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/object_handling_interactions_network.htm

Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/object_handling_interactions_network.htm

Lead supervisor: Professor Helen Petrie, Department of Computer Science, University of York

Supply Chain Adaptation

Project title: Validating the Sustainability of Bio-renewable Replacements for Petrochemical Products

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/supply_chain_adaptation_network.htm

Network: Enabling Supply Chain Adaptation to Climate Change and a Resource Poor Future

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/supply_chain_adaptation_network.htm

Lead supervisor: Professor Simon McQueen-Mason, Department of Biology, University of York

Engaging Young People

Project title: The Impact on Teacher’s Thinking and on Classroom Practices of the Introduction of ‘How Science Works’ into Science Curricula 11-18

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/engaging_young_people_network.htm

Network: Engaging Young People in Science; Key Issues Across Secondary and Tertiary Phases

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/engaging_young_people_network.htm

Lead supervisor: Professor Robin Millar, Department of Education, University of York

Eligibility

The studentships will support candidates beginning, in October 2009, a full-time programme of studies leading to the degree of PhD. They are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Award-holders will be registered at the University of York, and will be subject to the University of York’s regulations. Each award-holder will have as principal supervisor a member of staff of the University of York, but will be co-supervised by a member of staff from the partner institution. Both supervisors and the award-holder will meet together at least six times in each academic year. The partner institution will give the award-holder access to its facilities.

Awards are open to home, EU and overseas candidates; overseas candidates are eligible providing they can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the home and the overseas fee for a period of three years.

Vallue of Awards

Each studentship will comprise a home/EU tuition fee waiver and an annual student stipend (£13,290 in 2009/10, to be increased in line with the standard research council maintenance grant). Associated with each studentship, a research training support grant will also be made available to the department.

Application procedure

Applicants should:

1. read the detailed description of the relevant network;

2. complete the regular application forms for graduate study at York;

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/applying/

3. complete the White Rose studentship application form or apply online at:

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/forms/online_application.html

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2009.

Official announcement available at:

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/white_rose.htm

Leeds Based Awards

LEEDS-BASED AWARDS

The University of Leeds is offering four White Rose Research Studentships, in collaboration with the Universities of Sheffield and York, for students commencing full-time PhD study in September or October 2009. The studentships are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Each studentship provides academic fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual maintenance grant (£13,290 in Session 2009/10, to be increased in line with the standard research council maintenance grant). Associated with each studentship, a research support grant will also be made available to the School.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009

Project: Artistic and intercultural dialogue in the Japanese cinema of the 1960s-1970s

Network: Mixed Cinema-Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork6.html

Lead Supervisor: Professor Lúcia Nagib, School of Modern Languages & Cultures, University of Leeds
Co-Supervisor: Dr Mika Ko, School of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield

Project: Climate change policy complexity and impact on supply chains

Network: Enabling Supply Chain Adaptation to Climate Change and a Resource Poor Future

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork7.html

Lead Supervisor: Dr William Young, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds
Co-Supervisor: Dr Samarthia Thankappan, Environment, University of York

Project: Science Curriculum reform and post-16 science take-up

Network: Engaging Young People in Science: Key Issues across Secondary and Tertiary Phases

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork8.html

Lead Supervisor: Professor James Donnelly, School of Education, University of Leeds
Co-Supervisor: Dr Stuart Bevins, Science Education, Sheffield Hallam University

Project: Characterisation and modelling of material and surface properties to improve functional, ergonomic and effective experiences in the home

Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork9.html

Lead Supervisor: Dr Ray Holt, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds
Co-Supervisor: Dr Paul Cairns, Computer Science, University of York

How to Apply for a White Rose Studentship at Leeds

Interested applicants should read the detailed description of the relevant research project and network and complete an application form for a study place and a White Rose Studentship application form.

Application packs are available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office,

Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building,
University of Leeds, LS2 9JT
email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk

Completed White Rose Studentship application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

How to Apply for a Place of Study at Leeds

If you would like to apply for a place on a research degree programme, please see:

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/prospective_students/apply/I_want_to_apply.html

[Denmark] Master Scholarships in Climate at Danish universities

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:24:30 +0000

COP15 Climate Conference: Denmark skips gifts and educates youth in stead

The Danish Government has decided to establish a ‘COP15 Climate Scholarship’ for money saved pursuant to its policy of not giving gifts to participants at the Climate Conference in Copenhagen later this year.

At similar international conferences, participants usually receive gifts and so-called conference-kits with various items from the host country. At the COP15 in Copenhagen the number of participants is expected to reach 15.000. As part of its efforts to reduce the environmental and climate impact of the conference, the government has decided to discontinue the practice of giving gifts. The DKK 4 million (app. USD 700.000) hereby saved will instead be spent on climate scholarships allowing 10-12 candidates from all over the world to carry out 2-year climate related master’s programs at Danish universities.

“Our 0-gift policy and the COP15 Climate Scholarship are good signals to send at a conference which requires innovation in terms of the way we use our resources. Although there is no doubt as to the good intentions behind giving gifts, we have often experienced how conference kits end up in garbage bins at conference venues and hotels. We want break that habit in Copenhagen and spend the money in a constructive way”, says Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs.

“The COP15 Climate Scholarship puts a spotlight on Denmark’s strong position in climate related research and the good possibilities for qualifying yourself at Danish universities. Besides, the scholarship is in line with the Government’s goal to increase the exchange of students across borders. With this scholarship, we hope to welcome a group of clever young people from all over the world who will become highly motivated to make a difference, and furthermore will get an exhaustive knowledge about Danish technology and research”, says Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Helge Sander.

For more information on the COP15 Climate Scholarship:

www.studyindenmark.dk/climate

For further inquiries please contact

Chief Advisor
Nis Gellert (Ministry for Foreign Affairs)
tel. 33 92 02 77

International Advisor
Christiane Mißlbeck-Winberg (CIRIUS)
tel. 33 95 70 66

PRESS RELEASE FROM
THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Asiatisk Plads 2
1448 København K
Tlf. +45 33 92 00 00
e-mail: um@um.dk

Bredgade 43
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e-mail: vtu@vtu.dk

[Denmark] PhD studentship in Ice and Climate Research at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen

admin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:05:12 +0000

PhD studentship is available at the Centre of Excellence for Ice and Climate at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The PhD student will have the opportunity to participate in the International Polar Year deep ice core drilling project, NEEM, on the Greenland Ice Sheet. One scholarship is offered for one of the two following projects.

Project 1: Carbon cycle modelling

A PhD studentship within the topic of carbon cycle modelling is available, funded in cooperation by the Centre for Ice and Climate and the Danish National Environmental Research Institute. A cornerstone in the Centre for Ice and Climate research plan is the measurement of greenhouse gasses on Greenland Ice Cores. In connection with this, ocean carbon cycle models will be applied, and collaboration with other research groups in the field will be initiated. The model results are expected to support the interpretation of the ice core CO2 measurements and to improve understanding of the carbon cycle especially in warm climatic periods.

Project 2: Ice sheet modelling

A PhD studentship within the topic of ice flow modelling is available, funded in cooperation by the Centre for Ice and Climate (CIC) and the Danish Climate Centre at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). The candidate will mainly be based at CIC, and the project will be carried out in the framework of the interdisciplinary Danish ice sheet modelling initiative in which CIC and DMI are key partners.
The overall goal is to address the very timely question of how the Greenland Ice Sheet will respond to global warming. The focus of the PhD will be to develop existing ice flow models to improve the treatment of the surface mass balance and the interaction with climate models. Data compiled and collected by CIC and DMI on and around the Greenland ice sheet will be used to validate the models.

Read the full announcement at http://www.iceandclimate.nbi.ku.dk/vacancies/

Closing date for applications: February 2, 2009, noon CET.

[Switzerland] PhD Studentship in Geography at University of Zurich

admin — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:22:22 +0000

Department of Geography University of Zurich is looking for PhD studentship on Glaciology, Geomorphodynamics and Geochronology. We are seeking a PhD candidate for the project CRYOSUB: Mountain Cryosphere Subgrid Parameterization and Computation, starting 1 March or 1 April 2009.

The expected outcome of this project is a method that allows for continental- scale modeling of permafrost, snow and glacier mass balance in mountain areas under present and simulated future climate. This is important because the mountain cryosphere influences a large proportion of the global land mass and population, experiences high rates of climate change and is currently inadequately resolved in regional climate models due to the dominating influence of sub-grid variability. This project will provide a proof of concept for the inclusion of topography sub-grid schemes into climate models as well as applications of mountain cryosphere models over large mountain ranges.

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Masters level degree in a relevant area, e.g., Climatology, Meteorology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computational Geography or Earth Sciences. Programming skills (low level such as C/FORTRAN and high level such as Matlab/IDL) and experience with GIS are important assets. You have a very good standard of written and spoken English and will be working in a heterogeneous and multi-disciplinary environment. Mountaineering skills are welcome. You will receive the standard PhD salary according to the Swiss National Science Foundation. Curriculum Vitae, transcripts and contact details (including e-mail addresses and phone numbers) for two references should be sent with your letter of application to:

Dr. Stephan Gruber
Department of Geography
University of Zurich-Irchel
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich, Switzerland
stephan.gruber@ geo.uzh.ch

Reviews of applications will commence on 1 February 2009.

For more details go to:
http://www.geo.uzh.ch/~stgruber/PhD_CRYOSUB_UZH.pdf