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
www.coleensuckling.co.uk
www.polarnetwork.org
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Bangor Polar Symposium - Deadline coming up!
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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Friday, November 2, 2012
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/
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/10/scenes-from-antarctica/100384/
-- Michael Spencer Scottish mountain snow PhD School of GeoScience (Grant Institute) University of Edinburgh Web: http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/homes/s1066252 Linkedin: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/michael-spencer/29/305/5b6 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeRSpencer Blog: http://scottishsnow.wordpress.com/
Thursday, November 1, 2012
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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Dr. Amélie Kirchgessner FRMetS
British Antarctic Survey
email: amelie.kirchgaessner@bas.ac.uk
+44 (0)1223 211359
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(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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Dr. Amélie Kirchgessner FRMetS
British Antarctic Survey
email: amelie.kirchgaessner@bas.ac.uk
+44 (0)1223 211359
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
UKPN Autumn Newsletter (Events and updates)
Dear UKPN Members,
Please find attached the Autumn 2012 newsletter. This details of past and future events are listed. So of these may be of interest and use to you - but please bear in mind - some of the deadlines are fairly close now! We hope to see you at future events.
Thank you for your support and input towards YOUR early career network!
All the best,
Coleen
Coleen C. Suckling
UKPN Secretary
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
www.coleensuckling.co.uk
www.polarnetwork.org
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Please find attached the Autumn 2012 newsletter. This details of past and future events are listed. So of these may be of interest and use to you - but please bear in mind - some of the deadlines are fairly close now! We hope to see you at future events.
Thank you for your support and input towards YOUR early career network!
All the best,
Coleen
Coleen C. Suckling
UKPN Secretary
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
www.coleensuckling.co.uk
www.polarnetwork.org
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Fwd: Arctic Finnmark Expedition Opportunities
There are exciting opportunities for Arctic leadership training with the British Exploring Society! See below and the attached documents for more information.
Ella
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Hi there,
I am writing from the British Exploring Society with two opportunities that we hope will interest you, and would be most grateful if you passed this info around to anyone who might be interested among your networks. We are a youth development charity that organises challenging scientific expeditions to wilderness environments around the world.
In July-August 2013, we are running an expedition to Finnmark in Northern Norway for 16-25 year-olds, which we hope will interest you specifically. The expedition is split into different groups to suit different age brackets and levels of experience – please see below:
18-25 year-olds
16-20 year-olds
Please see the images below for more info and click on the links for further info from our website. I would be most grateful if you could let me know if/how you have passed on this message. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes,
Gina
Gina Seilern
Marketing Manager
British Exploring Society
at the Royal Geographical Society building
1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR
020 7591 3141| gina@britishexploring.org | www.britishexploring.org
P Before you print think about the ENVIRONMENT
Ella Darlington
President, UK Polar Network
Monday, October 29, 2012
3 yr Post Doc Research Fellow in Sheffield
Permafrost Post Doc in Sheffield:
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From: Tetzlaff, Doerthe <d.tetzlaff@abdn.ac.uk>
Date: 26 October 2012 14:15
Subject: [CRYOLIST] 3 yr PDRF in Sheffield
To: "cryolist@lists.cryolist.org" <cryolist@lists.cryolist.org>
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.
From: Tetzlaff, Doerthe <d.tetzlaff@abdn.ac.uk>
Date: 26 October 2012 14:15
Subject: [CRYOLIST] 3 yr PDRF in Sheffield
To: "cryolist@lists.cryolist.org" <cryolist@lists.cryolist.org>
The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Reference Number: UOS005461
Job Title: Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Contract Type: Fixed term for 3 years
Department: Department of Geography
Salary: £28,401 - £ 31,020
Closing Date: 12th November 2012
Summary:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to
participate in a UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-funded
project entitled "Permafrost catchments in transition: hydrological
controls on carbon cycling and greenhouse gas budgets". The principal
objective of this post is to quantify and understand the biotic/abiotic
controls on carbon fluxes in permafrost environments, with particular
emphasis on the interface between the water and carbon cycles, and on
the implications for global radiative-forcing. You will become part of a
world-class UK and international research team, but have specific
responsibility for aspects of the work-programme dealing with plant-soil
interactions, and with surface-atmosphere exchanges of carbon dioxide
and methane. Overall, the team will measure the capture of carbon from
the atmosphere, its distribution in plants and soils, and the
biological, physical and chemical controls of carbon transport and
delivery from soils to freshwaters, and ultimately to the atmosphere as
carbon dioxide and methane.
You should have a PhD in ecology or biogeochemistry, or another relevant
area of environmental /ecological science, and have experience of
designing, developing and publishing research. This is an opportunity
for an outstanding researcher to join a vibrant and successful unit in
one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. The opportunity
offers significant potential for professional growth and exposure in
Europe and North America.
This post is fixed-term with a start date of 1 January 2013 and an end
date of 31 December 2015.
Supporting documentation and information on how to apply can be found at
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs. For informal enquiries about this job
and department contact Professor Philip Wookey on
p.wookey@sheffield.ac.uk or +44 (0)114 222 7978.
Job Reference Number: UOS005461
Job Title: Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Contract Type: Fixed term for 3 years
Department: Department of Geography
Salary: £28,401 - £ 31,020
Closing Date: 12th November 2012
Summary:
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to
participate in a UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)-funded
project entitled "Permafrost catchments in transition: hydrological
controls on carbon cycling and greenhouse gas budgets". The principal
objective of this post is to quantify and understand the biotic/abiotic
controls on carbon fluxes in permafrost environments, with particular
emphasis on the interface between the water and carbon cycles, and on
the implications for global radiative-forcing. You will become part of a
world-class UK and international research team, but have specific
responsibility for aspects of the work-programme dealing with plant-soil
interactions, and with surface-atmosphere exchanges of carbon dioxide
and methane. Overall, the team will measure the capture of carbon from
the atmosphere, its distribution in plants and soils, and the
biological, physical and chemical controls of carbon transport and
delivery from soils to freshwaters, and ultimately to the atmosphere as
carbon dioxide and methane.
You should have a PhD in ecology or biogeochemistry, or another relevant
area of environmental /ecological science, and have experience of
designing, developing and publishing research. This is an opportunity
for an outstanding researcher to join a vibrant and successful unit in
one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. The opportunity
offers significant potential for professional growth and exposure in
Europe and North America.
This post is fixed-term with a start date of 1 January 2013 and an end
date of 31 December 2015.
Supporting documentation and information on how to apply can be found at
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs. For informal enquiries about this job
and department contact Professor Philip Wookey on
p.wookey@sheffield.ac.uk or +44 (0)114 222 7978.
Doerthe Tetzlaff, PhD, MSc
Professor in Hydrology and Landscape Ecology
Director of the Northern Rivers Institute (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/nri)
weblink: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/geography/profiles/d.tetzlaff/
School of Geosciences
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Scotland, UK AB24 3UF
phone: +(0)1224 273702
Associate Editor Hydrological Processes
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.
Ella Darlington
President, UK Polar Network
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