Postdoc position available in the DAMOCLES project, at the Department of Meteorology, Stockholm University. The application deadline is March 26, 2007.The position is primarily directed at experimental studies of the Arctic boundary layer, in particular processes relevant for formation of Arctic boundary-layer clouds. A main component of the position is work within the Arctic Summer Cloud-Ocean Study (ASCOS) field experiment. The successful candidate will assist in general preparations for the experiment, prepare for the boundary-layer component and participate in the field experiment onboard the Swedish icebreaker Oden during summer 2008. A primary analysis of ASCOS data after the experiment is a main responsibility, including quality control and organization of the project data for the DAMOCLES database. Work with analysis and/or modeling of earlier field experiment data may be included in the work. The applicant should have a PhD in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, or similar qualifications, and preferably have an experience in boundary-layer meteorology. Insight and interest in Arctic climate processes are considered beneficial. Starting date can be as soon as practical after the closing date of the announcement. For more information contact Professor Michael Tjernström (phn: +46 8 16 3110 or email: michaelt@misu.su.se) or see the announcement at http://www.su.se/pub/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=858&a=15944. |
Posted: 03-05-2007
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