Women in Science and the Media Course: 4-6 January 2013, Windsor

There is a training opportunity focussed at women in science, although men are also welcome, in Windsor 4-6th January. The course culminates in a simulated broadcast at the BBC's national radio studios at Broadcasting House in London.

Topics will include:

- key issues and problems faced by women in science

- posture, body language and appearance:

common mistakes, how to spot them and how to fix them

- how to grab your audience's attention, be credible and be incredible

- the relationship between science, the public and the media

- what journalism is and how it applies to your science

More information and registration can be found at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wcas/events/communicationandimpact/

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Fwd: Publicity for an expedition opportunity

An opportunity which may be of interest to UKPN members:

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*Applications are now open for the 2013 Tunsbergdalsbreen expedition. Email norway@brathayexploration.org.uk for more information and an application pack. The closing date is January 15th 2013.*

The Tunsbergdalsbreen project is a ongoing study to survey the health of the Tunsberg glacier - the biggest (18km) outlet glacier of the Jostedal icecap in Western Norway. Although this is not a polar expedition, it is a great introductory expedition for Undergraduate and Masters students who have an interest in glaciology, geomorphology and geosciences in general or for people who love the outdoors and want a challenge! Training is included in the expedition so no experience is necessary. The field work includes measuring the velocity, volume and snout position of the lower section of the glacier, and the geomorphology of the proglacial area. It is possible to use the site for dissertation data collection while on the expedition - just get in touch to discuss this.

The project is a joint project between Brathay Exploration Group, the Field
Studies Council, Newcastle University and the Norwegian Glacier museum.

For more information check out http://www.brathayexploration.org.uk/index.php/features/norway or email norway@brathayexploration.org.uk

Katy Boreham (expedition coordinator 2013)

EGU 2013 Session Announcement: Climate response to orbital forcing

Hi Everyone,

 

With apologies for cross-posting, I would like to draw your attention to the following session at the EGU General Assembly in 2013 (07-12 April 2013).

 

CL 1.4 Climate response to orbital forcing

http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2013/session/12282

Convenors: Erin McClymont, Alan Haywood and Aisling Dolan

 

For those of you who work on the history of the cryosphere, it might be the perfect session for you.  If not, it is worth remembering the deadline for student financial support for EGU is fast approaching (30^th November 2012).

 

The session will include an invited presentation by Michel Crucifix (Universite catholique de Louvain) “Global sensitivity analysis: a systematic approach to estimate regional effects of the astronomical forcing”

 

The session outline is provided below. The final abstract deadline is 09 January 2013, but where financial support is sought this deadline is 30 November 2012.

 

The pacing of the global climate system by orbital variations is clearly demonstrated in the timing of glacial-interglacial cycles, but the mechanisms that translate this forcing into regional and global climate changes continue to be debated. We invite submissions that explore the climate system response to orbital forcing, that seek to support or refute the traditional Milankovitch view of a northern hemisphere ice-sheet control, and that test the stability of these relationships under different climate regimes or across evolving climate states (e.g. mid Pleistocene transition, Pliocene-Pleistocene transition, Miocene vs Pliocene). Submissions exploring proxy data and/or modelling work are welcomed.

This session has two partner sessions: "Modelling paleoclimates from the Cretaceous to the Holocene: learning from numerical experiments and model-data comparisons (organised by D. Lunt et al.) and "Paleo models and data - lessons for the future" (organised by J. Hargreaves et al).

 

Thanks,

Aisling Dolan

 

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Aisling M. Dolan

ERC Research Fellow

 

School of Earth & Environment

University of Leeds

Leeds LS2 9JT

UK

 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9085

Email: eeamd@leeds.ac.uk

Homepage: http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~eeamd/

 

UK Polar Network: http://www.polarnetwork.org/new/

APECS: www.apecs.is

 

 

Celebrate Antartica Day 2012!

Dear UKPN

Polar Educators International invite you to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for Antarctica with others on Antarctic Day this December 1st. This is the day when the Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959, and adopted "with the interests of science, and the progress of all mankind."  Coordinated by the Foundation for Good Governance of International Spaces (http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/) in collaboration with APECS, PolarTREC and Polar Educators International (PEI) we are engaging in new activities.  Each year we plan to build a broader network - to raise awareness about Antarctica and to celebrate this milestone of peace in our civilization with hope and inspiration for future generations.

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Check out all the opportunities to get involved!

PolarTREC is hosting a live PolarConnect event! 
US Teacher Michael Lebaron will connect with classrooms to celebrate Antarctica Day from McMurdo Station, Antarctica! 
3 December 2012 at 9:30am AKST [10:30am PST, 11:30am MST, 12:30pm CST, 1:30pm EST] Participation is free and easy.
http://www.polartrec.com/polar-connect/register

There will be a flag ceremony in Antarctica with Antarctica Day flag designs made by students, and we hope to have as many countries represented as possible. See translations in 12 languages http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012/flagship-activity so please find a school near you and share your perspectives along with the power point available at Our Spaces Antarctica Day 2012http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/ .

You can launch a virtual balloon from wherever you are to show that you love Antarctica (http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012/launch-a-balloon) Let us know your activities and plans for Antarctica Day 2013!

For inspiration watch for the release of PEI 's Antarctica Day video, stay tuned Nov 29th.

Look for more great ideas and teaching resources (from many countries) at http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012, http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/, andhttp://www.polartrec.com/resources

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International Polar Foundation E&O Training Opportunity- Free

Dear UKPN

 

The International Polar Foundation are bringing their innovative E&O workshops to science centres around the UK. The UKPN has been working with the IPF to form a collaboration so we can join them in running these hands on workshops.

 

The first planned training session is for the Midlands and Derbyshire regions:

Wednesday 28 Nov 2012: 2pm-4pm      Kedleston Road Training Centre, Derby

 

There is more information attached. To book your free place please contact Helen at: helenturton007@btinternet.com and let her know you are from UKPN

 

The workshop training event will focus on demonstrating the resources, and will cover practicalities (eg transportation/assembly of items, preparations required), opportunity to book the workshop for own venues, and answer any questions.

 

This is a great opportunity to get involved with outreach, and to find out about how you can be involved with their science centre events. They're even looking to use the Olympic Park!

 

I hope to see you there,

 

Ella

 

 

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Drinks at the RGS - Fwd: Fieldwork and Expedition Planning Weekend

Hello all,

For those who are attending Explore this weekend, and for our members who are London based, there will be the chance to meet and greet fellow UKPN members over a drink at the Royal Geographic Society Pay Bar following the exciting Friday night lecture! It looks to be a great presentation by Sarah Outen from 6:30 onwards, after which I hope to see as many of you there as possible. The lecture is free to pre-registered Explore delegates, and for non-delegates there is a £5 donation on the door.

There is still a chance to come along to this fantastic weekend, but you only have a couple of days left to book! Remember there is a discounted rate of £55 for UK Polar Network members. 

The nearest tube stations to The RGS (2 Kensington Gore) are South Kensington or Knightsbridge. 

Hopefully we shall see you this weekend!

Tom Perriment

E&O Coordinator

From: Thomas Perriment <tomperriment72@AOL.COM>
Date: 12 November 2012 12:50:02 GMT
To: UKPN@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Fieldwork and Expedition Planning Weekend  - Explore at the RGS 16th to 18th of November!
Reply-To: Thomas Perriment <tomperriment72@AOL.COM>

Dear UK Polar Network,

Just a gentle reminder that the Explore weekend at the Royal Geographic Society is only 5 DAYS AWAY! 

This Saturday and Sunday (with a Friday night lecture for those who can make it), the RGS (London) is hosting lectures, workshops and exhibits to help organise your own field research project or expedition in a variety of environments and disciplines. Over 90 leading field scientists and explorers provide inspiration, contacts and advice over the course of this unique weekend. It is the perfect place to start something new or gain advice on an existing project from the experts themselves through both group discussions or one to one chats.

The basis for Explore isn't about what you have done, it is about what you will do.

I will be there alongside Laura Hobbs flying the UKPN flag high and mighty, as will numerous other UKPN members, so book up and show your faces! The RGS has kindly offered a discount to our ever expanding network, so be sure to mention that you are one of us when booking the weekend to get a weekend pass for just £55 (you even get your own name badge when you get there, because we care). 

Details regarding going out for a UKPN meal/beer(s) to come shortly, at which of course every UKPN member is more than welcome, regardless of Explore attendance! So if you can get to London this weekend, or are based there already, make sure your crack up for this exciting opportunity.

Link is below for more info and hopefully we will see you there!

http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Fieldwork+and+Expeditions/GO+seminars+and+workshops/Explore/Explore.htm

All the best,

Tom Perriment

UKPN E&O Coordinator

P.S. Don't forget the discount!

Various POGO training opportunities for 2013

There are oceanographic opportunities available from the Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) to join research cruises in 2013.

 

Please see below for further information.

 

Ella

 

From: news-owner@ocean-partners.org [mailto:news-owner@ocean-partners.org] On Behalf Of POGO Secretariat
Sent: 07 November 2012 10:25
To: news@ocean-partners.org
Subject: Various POGO training opportunities

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

The Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO) is pleased to announce several training programmes for 2013. Please see below for details. If you have any questions, please e-mail pogoadmin@pml.ac.uk.

 

I would be grateful if you could circulate this announcement via your mailing lists and to anyone you think might be interested.

 

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1.      POGO-SCOR Visiting Fellowship scheme

 

The scheme is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans, and is aimed at scientists, technicians, graduate students (preferably PhD) and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition (e.g. Commonwealth of Independent States, Eastern Europe).

 

Priority is given to applicants in early stages of career development. The fellowship offers the opportunity to visit other oceanographic centres for a short period (1 to 3 months) for training on any aspect of oceanographic observations, analyses, and interpretation. It provides financial support to cover the return airfare from the fellow's home country to the host institution, and a contribution towards accommodation and subsistence for the period of the visit.   

 

For more information go to: http://ocean-partners.org/training-and-education/pogo-scor-fellowship. The deadline for applications is 23 December 2012.

 

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2.      POGO-PAP-GreenSeas fellowship for research cruise training

 

Based on the success of the POGO-AMT cruise fellowship programme, POGO has set up a new fellowship in partnership with the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) cruise programme and the EU project GreenSeas.

 

This fellowship programme is open to scientists, technicians, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to visit one of four participating institutes in the UK, Germany or Denmark, for one month prior to the start of the cruise to participate in cruise preparation and planning; to go on the cruise (29 May to 18 June 2013) and help make hydrological, biogeochemical and/or and ecological observations; and after the cruise to spend one additional month at the host institution, learning to analyse the results statistically and interpret them.

 

The fellowship provides a round-trip ticket to the host country and a stipend for living expenses for up to two months stay in the host country; travel and accommodation associated with joining and returning from the ship; ship messing fee; seafaring medical and sea survival course.

 

For more information go to: http://ocean-partners.org/training-and-education/research-cruise-training/pap-fellowships. The deadline for applications is 19 December 2012.

 

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3.      POGO Visiting Professorship scheme

 

The Professorship allows short visits (2 weeks to 3 months) of distinguished scientists from advanced oceanographic institutes to institutes in developing countries and countries with economies in transition, to provide training and mentoring, to develop collaborations and enhance networking. The goal of the Visiting Professorship is capacity building in the host institution, leading to enhanced sustained ocean observations to address societal issues of the day. The programme generally funds one Professorship every year. 

 

The programme is open to oceanographic research establishments and educational institutes in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The proposal must be submitted by a senior scientist from the institute wishing to host the visiting professor, and the application must be made after procuring in writing the willingness of the proposed professor to participate in the programme.

 

The programme will cover the international travel costs of the professor and a modest honorarium, as well as modest travel and accommodation costs for inviting students or young scientists from neighbouring areas to the host institution. It is preferred that the host institution cover all the local costs for the visiting professor, as a mark of their commitment to the programme.

 

For more information go to: http://ocean-partners.org/training-and-education/pogo-visiting-professorship. The deadline for applications is 23 December 2012.

 

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Best regards,

 

Sophie

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Scientific Coordinator
Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans (POGO)
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
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Fieldwork and Expedition Planning Weekend - Explore at the RGS 16th to 18th of November!

Dear UK Polar Network,

Just a gentle reminder that the Explore weekend at the Royal Geographic Society is only 5 DAYS AWAY! 

This Saturday and Sunday (with a Friday night lecture for those who can make it), the RGS (London) is hosting lectures, workshops and exhibits to help organise your own field research project or expedition in a variety of environments and disciplines. Over 90 leading field scientists and explorers provide inspiration, contacts and advice over the course of this unique weekend. It is the perfect place to start something new or gain advice on an existing project from the experts themselves through both group discussions or one to one chats.

The basis for Explore isn't about what you have done, it is about what you will do.

I will be there alongside Laura Hobbs flying the UKPN flag high and mighty, as will numerous other UKPN members, so book up and show your faces! The RGS has kindly offered a discount to our ever expanding network, so be sure to mention that you are one of us when booking the weekend to get a weekend pass for just £55 (you even get your own name badge when you get there, because we care). 

Details regarding going out for a UKPN meal/beer(s) to come shortly, at which of course every UKPN member is more than welcome, regardless of Explore attendance! So if you can get to London this weekend, or are based there already, make sure your crack up for this exciting opportunity.

Link is below for more info and hopefully we will see you there!

http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Fieldwork+and+Expeditions/GO+seminars+and+workshops/Explore/Explore.htm

All the best,

Tom Perriment

UKPN E&O Coordinator

P.S. Don't forget the discount!

Fwd: [CRYOLIST] Fully-funded PhD Studentship at the British Antarctic Survey: Modelling the ocean contribution to climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula

Exciting PhD opportunity at BAS...

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Date: 9 November 2012 14:09
Subject: [CRYOLIST] Fully-funded PhD Studentship at the British Antarctic Survey: Modelling the ocean contribution to climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula
To: "Meredith, Michael P." <mmm@bas.ac.uk>


Fully-funded PhD Studentship at the British Antarctic Survey: Modelling the ocean contribution to climate change on the Antarctic Peninsula

Supervisors: Paul Holland and Mike Meredith (BAS) and Jenny Pike (Cardiff University)

The Antarctic Peninsula region is changing rapidly, with dramatic sea ice loss and surface ocean warming of over 1°C in just a few decades. Glacial ice has retreated, accelerated, and thinned, contributing to sea-level rise. Southern Ocean warming is expected to continue, so it is crucial that we consider the ocean's role in these changes. We must understand the interactions between ocean, sea ice and glaciers, complex ice-ocean feedbacks, and the fate of the meltwater that results. These processes remain poorly represented in the latest generation of climate models.

This project will complement observations by creating a detailed computer model of ocean, sea ice and glacial ice to understand key processes in the region. The model will allow examination of critical processes: the effect of sea ice retreat on ocean mixing and atmospheric forcing; increased supply of warm water from the Southern Ocean; and the origin and fate of increased freshwater input.

The student will be responsible for creating the regional model, using the latest datasets of seabed topography, atmospheric forcing, and ocean currents. They will then incorporate the transport of oxygen isotopes into the model in order to track and 'fingerprint' the different sources of freshwater change in the region. This will lead to significant new insight into the climate processes operating in both modern and Holocene (past 10,000 yr) environments.

The studentship is based in the Polar Oceans programme at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, a group with world-leading expertise in observing and modelling the changing Antarctic oceans. The doctorate will be awarded by Cardiff University, with the co-supervisor in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences providing expertise on climate changes of the Antarctic Peninsula over the Holocene.

Applicants should hold or expect to gain at least an upper-second class undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Oceanography, Meteorology, or any other numerate subject. The project will involve developing, running, and analysing a state-of-the-art ocean model on HECToR, the UK's national supercomputing facility. No Antarctic fieldwork is required, though opportunities to join a research cruise to the Southern Ocean may arise during the project.

The studentship will last 3.5 years from October 2013. The stipend for 2012/2013 was £13,590 p.a. Eligibility restrictions apply: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp.

Informal enquiries directed to Paul Holland (p.holland@bas.ac.uk) are very welcome. To apply, please include a covering letter, CV and the e-mail addresses of two referees and send to basstudentoffice@bas.ac.uk, addressed to Paul Holland. Please quote reference BASDTG/holl/3.

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Dundee Science Festival - next week!

Dear UKPN, 

On Monday and Tuesday next week (12th and 13th November), the UK Polar Network will be running two days of workshops at the Dundee Science Festival. We will be working with schools from across the region to bring Polar science to life. 

If you are based in Dundee (or are able to travel) and would like to help out during the event, be it for both days or a smaller period of time, then please do let me know.  This is a great opportunity to get involved with outreach, even if you have no previous experience!

Many Thanks, 

Laura Hobbs

Education and Outreach Coordinator, UK Polar Network

E: laurajhobbs@gmail.com

Speakers needed for APECS Session on Ocean Acidification

Dear UKPN Members,

I am currently finalising a Virtual Poster Session on Polar Ocean Acidification through APECS (Association for Polar Early Career Scientists) which will occur towards the end of this month. We still need one or two speakers - if you would like the opportunity to present your research, then please get in touch as soon as possible (coleenclaire@yahoo.co.uk).

This is a great opportunity to expand your CV, build experience in presenting and widens your profile internationally. Otherwise please look out for the session if you fancy just listening and learning more about this exciting and rapidly expanding area of science.

To highlight your interest then please get in touch with Coleen Suckling over the next few days on coleenclaire@yahoo.co.uk.

The virtual poster session showcases your poster (which can be recycled from previous events) as a visual aid, and you will orally present the poster (approx. 10-15 minutes) to live listeners through the web (I'll go through how it all works prior to the event - it's very easy!) and answer any live streamed questions from listeners.

I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Best regards,

Coleen


Dr Coleen C. Suckling
Post-Doctorate Researcher

Please note that this email address may expire in the near future. I can be contacted through the websites below or on coleenclaire@yahoo.co.uk

British Antarctic Survey & the University of Cambridge, UK
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Bangor Polar Symposium - Deadline coming up!

Dear UKPN Members,

The deadline is fast approaching for the upcoming Bangor Polar Symposium (see below) and we have had high interest. I recommend that you apply soon! We hope to see you at this event!


Bangor Polar Symposium
Saturday 8th December 2012
School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University (North Wales)
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Are you an early career scientist (undergraduate up to late Post-Doc) who is interested in or involved in polar science?

If yes then this could the event for you!

Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences are hosting a one day informal 'Bangor Polar Symposium' which will allow early career scientists to network,
gain advice on polar careers and present their research to a friendly audience.

Organized by the UK Polar Network and Bangor University's Endeavor Society this day follows a conference style providing those early in their career the experience of a conference format.
For those selected to present their research, there will be a presentation and poster competition where winners will receive a small prize.

Keynote speakers, such as Dr Stephanie Wilson (Bangor University) and Mr Nick Hughes (Norwegian Sea Ice Service and Edinburgh University - Sea Ice) have been invited to present their work and
form part of a mentor panel to help answer any questions you might have regarding "How to get yourself into polar science and general research".
The mentor panel will be followed by a wine reception poster session and finally a buffet dinner in the local pub.

If you would like to attend this exciting event then please contact us indicating your interest by 10th November.
We do recommend that you do this earlier as interest is anticipated to be high.
We are asking for all participants to register with a £10 fee. This fee will secure your place and help cover costs for food and drinks (tea/coffees, lunch and dinner).

Those who would like to present their work (or only attend) are asked to submit<http://polarsymposium.com/contact/> a 250 word abstract before the 10th November, please note that presentation slots are limited.
We will ensure a rapid communication on the outcome so that you can make travel arrangements well in advance of the event.
All participants must also be members of the UKPN <https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=ukpn&A=1%29> (to join for free enter your name and address at the link below in order to kept up to date with polar news, science, funding, jobs and study opportunities).

We hope that you can join us for this exciting event!

For further information and to submit your application please refer to the following website:
www.polarsymposium.com<http://www.polarsymposium.com/>

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Antarctic photo essay

Stumbled across this photo essay this week. Well worth enjoying over morning fika.

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/10/scenes-from-antarctica/100384/

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PhD opportunity in Polar Meteorology

BAS anticipates a studentship in the following topic in 2013
(subject to funding)

Investigating the spatial distribution of Föhn conditions and their impact on surface melt over the Larsen Ice Shelf

Supervisors:
Dr Amélie Kirchgaessner (British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, CB3 0ET)
Dr. Andrew Ross (School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT)

1995 and 2002 saw the dramatic break-up and collapse of huge parts of the Larsen Ice Shelf, Antarctica. It is widely accepted that hydrofracturing (melt water enters crevasses and prevents their refreezing) is the mechanism behind the break-up of the Larsen A and Larsen B ice shelves. Adiabatic warming of the air on the lee side of mountains, so called Föhn winds, are thought to provide the atmospheric conditions for significant warming over the Larsen Ice Shelf thus leading to the initial firn densification and subsequently providing the melt water for hydrofracturing. Measurements have provided evidence that in some cases Föhn events reach an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) over 100km from the foot of the Antarctic Peninsula mountains.

This student project will use archived mesoscale model output from the Antarctic Mesoscale Prediction System AMPS to spatially analyse surface parameters during cases of Föhn events identified in AWS measurements during 2011. The student will perform high resolution model simulations with the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to compare how the representation of these cases differs depending on model resolution. A combination of model data and AWS observations will be used to study the spatial and temporal distribution of Föhn events over the entire Larsen Ice Shelf, their impact on surface melt conditions, and their potential role in past and potential future ice shelf break ups in the area.

This NERC PhD Studentship is linked to the British Antarctic Survey Climate Programme. In the Climate programme we use climate and weather model simulations together with observations from both polar regions to improve our understanding of how natural and human-induced factors contribute to climate change. More information about the programme can be found at http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/bas_research/our_research/current/programmes/climate/index.php

The student will be based at BAS, supervised by Dr. Amélie Kirchgaessner and Dr. John King. The student will be registered in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds with Dr. Andrew Ross as University supervisor. A close link to NCAS will be provided through Dr. Ralph Burton, who will act as co-supervisor in Leeds.

Applicants should hold or expect to gain a first or upper second-class degree in Meteorology/ Atmospheric Sciences/ Physics, or closely related relevant discipline. As the use of a sophisticated numerical model is an essential part of the project, candidates should be highly numerate and must be able to demonstrate evidence of good computing/IT skills. The studentship will provide excellent training in the analysis of large data sets and in numerical modelling. No fieldwork is planned for this project.

The studentship is expected to last 3.5 years from October 2013 subject to NERC funding. Stipend for 2012/2013 was £13,590 p.a. For eligibility criteria, please go to:
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp

Requests for further information on this studentship should be addressed to Dr. Amélie Kirchgaessner (acrki@bas.ac.uk). Applications should include a cover letter, CV and the e-mail addresses of two referees, and should be sent to basstudentoffice@bas.ac.uk. Please quote reference number BASDTG/kirc/3

Closing date for applications is 31st January 2013.

For further details about the British Antarctic Survey please see: http://www.antarctica.ac.uk

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British Antarctic Survey
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+44 (0)1223 211359
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