PhD Glacial RS/GIS - Aberdeen
the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey are looking for applicants for a 3-year Antarctic glaciology Ph.D. project.
This research project will utilise airborne radar data, GIS and geophysical techniques to map the distribution of subglacial water beneath parts of the Antarctic Ice Sheet. The resultant maps will be used to contribute towards improvements in modelling the flow of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and its contribution to sea level. The project will involve close collaboration with colleagues from the British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge.
Specific objectives:
1. Familiarisation with and organisation of airborne radar data.
2. Derivation of an automated routine for mapping variations in subglacial water across ice sheet beds from radar data.
3. Production of water distribution maps beneath key areas of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
4. Using 2 and 3 in combination with GIS and remotely-sensed datasets to derive links between subglacial water distribution and ice flow.
5. Use of the above to contribute towards modelling the dynamics of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
This will be based at Aberdeen. The starting date will be October 2010 or as soon as the most suitable candidate can begin.
An application will consist of a covering letter and a 2-page c.v. with the names and contact details of two referees sent to Dr. Robert Bingham (r.bingham@abdn.ac.uk) by the application deadline of Wednesday 28 July 2010. Please also address any informal enquiries concerning the project to the same contact.
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