[Wrf-users] Student opportunity in WRF-Chem modeling of volcanic ash and SO2

[Martin Stuefer]

*Graduate student opportunity at the University of Alaska Fairbanks – air quality 
modeling.* 

Applicants are invited for a funded PhD position at the University of Alaska 
Fairbanks starting summer 2012 as part of our WRF/Chem volcanic ash modeling 
efforts. The project aims at investigating the dispersion of volcanic 
ash in the atmosphere. A variety of volcanic eruption 
models are used to initialize WRF/Chem. The models will be verified 
using case studies worldwide with the specific purpose to provide 
improvements for the modeling basis of volcanic ash concentration 
calculations. Methods will include model inter-comparison and testing of 
satellite remote sensing algorithms; operational tools are developed to 
support volcanic ash advisory centers.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in geophysics 
with emphasis in atmospheric sciences and fluid dynamics. Excellent 
programming skills are required.

To apply, please contact professors Martin Stuefer, 
stuefer at gi.alaska.edu, or Peter Webley, pwebley at gi.alaska.edu.