stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD study in “Quantitative analysis of firn permeability and melt water refreezing of the Greenland ice sheet”

jobbeskrivelse:
A PhD Fellowship is available at the Arctic Technology center under department of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The fellowship is funded by The Danish Council for Independent Research and is in collaboration with Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). The successful applicant is expected to start no later than February 2015. The project The announced PhD study will analyze non-linearities in ice sheet melt runoff where changes in permeability are to be quantified using thermodynamic and hydraulic modelling tools. Focus will be to determine the physical setting needed for formation of ice lenses as well as conduits promoting preferential melt water flow in the near surface firn of the lower accumulation zone of the Greenland ice sheet. The project will be supervised by Professor Carl Egede Bøggild. The PhD study in “Quantitative analysis of firn melt water permeability and refreezing of the Greenland ice sheet” will physically be placed at the Arctic Technology Center (ARTEK) in Lyngby, Denmark. Candidates should, however, be prepared to collaborate closely with colleagues at GEUS and DMI in the Copenhagen area. And, candidates should also be prepared for a study period abroad and at the Greenland campus in Sisimiut. Qualifications Candidates should have a master''s degree in engineering, physics, geophysics, meteorology, earth science or a similar degree. A strong theoretical background in modelling of physical processes is preferred. And, a full command of the English language as well as the ability (for non-Danish speakers) to quickly learn Danish is anticipated. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Prof. Carl Egede Bøggild and Prof. Jason E. Box (GEUS). We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. Further information Further information may be obtained from Professor Carl Egede Bøggild (DTU Civil Engineering), cebo (at) byg.dtu.dk Application Please submit your online application no later than 9 January 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivating the application (cover letter) •Curriculum vitae •Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English) •Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here) Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master''s degree, but cannot begin before having received it. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of soci

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Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark