Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoc position in environmental sciences at University of Cambridge, UK. The funds for this position are available for 24 months. Applicants should apply before February 10, 2019.

The researcher will be based at the University of Cambridge and will apply analytical and numerical skills to characterize the eruption source terms needed for volcanic ash transport and deposition models. The candidate will start in April 2019 or shortly thereafter.
The post will be supervised by Dr Michael Herzog and will be based in the atmospheric and volcanic processes group at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge. It will focus on the application of the Active Tracer High-Resolution Atmospheric Model (ATHAM) for detailed near-vent plume modelling. A particular focus will be on the impact and efficiency of ash aggregation. Model outputs will be used to generate radar backscatter properties that will help to guide the application of ground-based radar equipment for real-time measurements of volcanic ash clouds. Applicants should have a doctorate in atmospheric or environmental science, physical volcanology, physics, applied mathematics or a related field and, ideally, a strong background in numerical modelling and fluid dynamics. Proficiency in computer programming (e.g. FORTRAN) is expected.
Candidates from outside the EU would require permission to work in the United Kingdom.
Informal inquiries should be directed to Dr Michael Herzog by email, mh526@cam.ac.uk.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c February 25th 2019 . Expected start date: April 2019, however, later start dates will be considered
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.
Summary:
Study in: | UK |
Level: | Postdoc |
Salary: | Unspecified |
Duration: | 24 months |
Hours: | Full time |
Certificate: | Unspecified |
Contract: | Temporary |
Deadline: | February 10, 2019 |
Employer: | University of Cambridge |
Apply Link: | http://tinyurl.com/ydh5ozos |
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