Available Positions and Job Opportunities
06/07/2006: Research Associate Position Available: Analytical Chemist - Full-Time Position
The Ice Core Paleoclimatology Group is seeking an individual to analyze chemicals in ice cores. The person will be responsible for: analyzing major and trace chemical species in ice cores from polar and tropical ice fields with the goal of reconstructing past atmospheric and climatic conditions; focusing on reconstructing volcanic history, identification of biomass burning, identification of trace metal fluxes as well as routine anion and cation analyses at ppm to ppb level; conducting chemical analyses of snow and ice samples using ion chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry procedures; assisting graduate students in laboratory on occasion; work with ice core group members on the interpretation of the chemical data; prepare scientific manuscripts for publication; prepare samples under cold room and clean room conditions and coordinate samples with other group members; contribute to all aspects of ice core group activities; assume primary responsibility for chemical analysis aspects of program. Potential exists for additional methods development in support of the ice core paleoclimate reconstruction program. The person will work as a member of Ice Core Paleoclimatology Group.
Qualifications: Master's Degree in chemistry or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Ph.D. in environmental or analytical chemistry desired or M.S. degree with experience in ion chromatography and atomic absorption spectrophotometry; demonstrated ability in environmental research, specifically polar geochemistry; experience in atmospheric chemistry desired.
Target Salary: $33,000 - $47,000 Annually
To apply for this position: please visit JobsAtOSU.com, select Search Postings on the left, and then search for Research Associate 2-Physical as the Job Title. In addition, please send your letter of interest and curriculum vita to: Dr. Lonnie Thompson & Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson at The Ohio State University, Byrd Polar Research Center, 108 Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
05/24/2006: Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL), Byrd Polar Research - Student Hourly Employment
The RSL seeks an individual to help reduce synthetic aperture radar data collected over Antarctica. The person will be responsible for manipulating raster data using standard image processing tools (Imagine, ArcInfo) and using a predefined set of procedures. The person will be employed as an hourly worker ($8.00/hr) and can be either a graduate or advanced undergraduate student. Some knowledge of UNIX is highly desirable. Interested individuals can contact: Katy Farness, 614-292-1107; Steve Mather, 614-292-1063; Ken Jezek, 614-292-7973.
12/22/2005: Graduate Student Opportunities at the Byrd Polar Research Center
The Byrd Polar Research Center has graduate research positions available for graduate students interested in glaciological and/or climatological studies. It is likely that successful candidates will be enrolled either in the Department of Geological Sciences or the Climate and Atmospheric Program in the Department of Geography, The Ohio State University.
The positions are part of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) established in 2005 by the National Science Foundation. The center combines the expertise of six universities and several businesses in order to achieve a better understanding of the mass balance of the polar ice sheets and their contribution to global sea level change.
The first position is aimed at assessing the role of basal melting under shear margins bordering the West Antarctic ice streams. These shear margins separate the fast-moving ice stream from the nearly stagnant interstream ridges, and represent the transition from rapid sliding-dominated flow over a nearly frictionless bed under the ice stream, to no sliding outboard of the ice streams. Where this transition occurs, the rate of basal melting can be an order of magnitude greater than under the ice stream. The objective of this project is to use available data to estimate the magnitude of basal melting under the shear margins of Whillans Ice Stream, from the catchment area to the grounding line, and to investigate how this melting may affect the stability and width of this ice stream. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in CReSIS activities.
The second position deals with the analysis of synthetic aperture radar interferometric data over Jacobshavn and Kangerlussuaq Glaciers in Greenland. European Envisat SAR data and U.S. IceSAT altimeter data will be available for extensive glaciologic analysis of the surface deformation fields. A key objective will be to contrast the velocity and derived stress fields to better understand present day controls on glacier flow and predict future changes in, for example, the behavior of Jacobshavn Glacier which has doubled in speed in recent years. Jacobshavn Glacier is also a focus area for Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) field activities. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in CReSIS activities.
The third position is for a motivated student with a keen interest in participating in the advancement of non-destructive in situ technologies for characterizing the chemical and physical properties of firn and ice. High resolution characterization of these properties is essential to correctly interpret airborne and satellite remote sensing data and to obtain accurate snow accumulation information, both of which are crucial for assessing ice sheet mass balance. The successful student will join the Ice Core Paleoclimatology Research Group, an interdisciplinary research team with skills and interests in paleoclimatology, hydrology, chemistry, glaciology and/or physics. The most important criteria are a demonstrated record of scholastic preparedness to pursue a PhD, strong motivation to solve challenging problems, and the ability to work as part of a team of scientists toward group goals. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in CReSIS activities.
Interested students are encouraged to contact , or .