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<p class="MsoNormal">The Department of Meteorology (MISU) at
Stockholm University, Sweden, invites applicants for a fully
funded Ph.D. student position in Atmospheric Physics. Application
deadline is May 5, 2015. Please find complete information and
instructions under
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/phd-studies/phd-student-in-atmospheric-physics-1.231271">http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/phd-studies/phd-student-in-atmospheric-physics-1.231271</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mesospheric clouds (also called noctilucent
clouds), a phenomenon of the upper atmosphere, have fascinated
researchers and observers alike for more than a century. This
project aims to understanding the spatial structures of these
clouds using satellite data and satellite retrievals. More
recently, noctilucent clouds have been used as a tool for
understanding many atmospheric processes ranging from wave effects
to climate change. At MISU, the Swedish led Odin satellite has
been producing a wealth of cloud data for 14 years. This project
aims at answering questions such as 1) how do Odin observations
compare to other satellite observations of noctilucent clouds, 2)
how do horizontal and vertical cloud structures affect satellite
retrievals, and 3) how do atmospheric processes affect cloud
structures? These questions are embedded in the development of a
new Swedish satellite (MATS) that is planned to be launched in
2018 (during the PhD period). Close collaboration with the
international science community is part of the project.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the Department of Meteorology at Stockholm
University (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.misu.su.se">www.misu.su.se</a>) we conduct
research and education in an international environment within four
main areas: Atmospheric physics, Dynamic meteorology, Physical
oceanography and Chemical meteorology. The department employs some
80 individuals, of which about 35 are scientists, 30 PhD students
and 15 are in the administration and the technical support.
Research in Atmospheric Physics at the department concerns studies
of the stratosphere, mesosphere and lower thermosphere, the
coupling between these, as well as the coupling to the climate
system as a whole. These activities build on projects involving
satellites, sounding rockets and lidar, as well as related
theoretical and modeling studies.<o:p></o:p></p>
For further information contact Susanne Benze <susanne.benze at
misu.su.se>.<br>
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Susanne Benze, Ph.D.
Postdoc
Department of Meteorology
Stockholm University
10691 Stockholm, Sweden
office: 0046 (0)8164348
email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:susanne.benze@misu.su.se">susanne.benze@misu.su.se</a>
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