Postdoc Position: Glacier lake-ice dynamics in the Himalaya

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Postdoc Position: Glacier lake-ice dynamics in the Himalaya

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Offer DescriptionJoin our international team at Utrecht University’s as a postdoctoral researcher in Mountain Hydrology. This 2-year postdoc position offers an exciting opportunity to advance our understanding of glacier dynamics and enhance the accuracy of mass loss predictions from the lake-terminating glaciers.Your job
You will play a central role in our research on Himalayan glaciers, with a specific focus on lake-terminating glaciers. You will use a state-of-the-art modelling, remote sensing, and field measurements to investigate calving behaviour of lake-terminating glaciers and additional glacial mass loss attributed to the formation of proglacial lakes. You will assist in a field campaign to the Himalayas, where you will be gathering essential data on glacier thickness, surface properties, and lake bathymetry, providing vital ground-truthing for the model. Utilising the UFEMISM ice sheet model, you will simulate a chosen lake-terminating glacier in the Himalayas and validate the outcome using in-situ and remote sensing data. The position offers you a close collaboration with colleagues from the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht (IMAU) and various other international groups.RequirementsSpecific RequirementsTo be considered for this position you must have the following qualifications:

• a PhD in glaciology, geosciences, or a related field in environmental sciences within the past five years;
• affinity with numerical modelling, preferably glacier dynamic modelling;
• previous field experience, ideally glaciological and with ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork in challenging conditions;
• experience with remote sensing;
• proven ability to conduct independent research, as well as to work effectively as member of a research team;
• excellent command of English (working language);
• excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.

Additional InformationBenefitsWe offer:

• a position for one year, with an extension to two years upon a successful assessment in the first year;
• a gross monthly salary between €3,226 and €5,090 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .Selection processAs Utrecht University, we want to be a for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.The interviews are on 22 and 23 May. The first round can be online via MS Teams. The preferred starting date is before September 2024.Additional commentsFor more information, please contact via or via .Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universiteit Utrecht Country Netherlands City Utrecht Postal Code 3584CB Street Princetonlaan 8a GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityUtrecht WebsiteStreetDomplein 29 Postal Code3512 JESTATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

€3226 – 5090 per month

Location

Utrecht

Job date

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:58:02 GMT

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