Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Post-doc position at University Bristol: Antarctic mass balance

This may be of interest to some...

Ella 

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Postdoctoral Research position in Antarctic Mass Balance estimation from EO data (Resolving Antarctic ice mass TrEndS: RATES)

The aim of this project is to produce a reconstruction of Antarctic mass trends, by combining complementary measurements from (i) radar and laser altimetry, (ii) satellite gravity measurements (GRACE), and (iii) bedrock vertical motion from GPS, using a Bayesian statistical framework. The synthesis will also provide an estimate of glacio-isostatic adjustment that is data driven.
 
A background in some aspect of environmental sciences is desirable.  You should have experience in the analysis, interpretation, and visualisation of satellite datasets such as altimetry, GRACE and/or GPS.  
 
If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed-term or a permanent contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Further information can be found at www.bristol.ac.uk/personnel/ftc/. The funding for the post is for 18 months. Further particulars can be found in the link below
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingId=1703&nPostingTargetId=5753&id=Q50FK026203F3VBQBV7V77V83&LG=UK
 
Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 24th March, and the expected start date is May/June. Informal enquires welcome.

Contact: Professor JL Bamber
E-mail: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk                
Tel: 0117 331 4129

--   ______________________________________________________________________      Prof. J.L. Bamber                       tel: 44-(0)117-331-4129  Bristol Glaciology Centre,              fax: 44-(0)117-928-7878  School of Geographical Sciences,        email: j.bamber@bristol.ac.uk  University of Bristol,  University Road,  Bristol, BS8 1SS, UK.    The Cryosphere                http://www.the-cryosphere.net/index.html  Google Scholar http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=NtJ_FvEAAAAJ  ISI Researcher ID http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-7608-2011    _____________________________________________________________________


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Ella Darlington
Vice President, UK Polar Network