[ES_JOBS_NET] M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography: Glacier-ocean interactions; Vancouver & Edmonton, Canada

[Stephanie Waterman]

*M.Sc. or Ph.D.  in Physical Oceanography:Glacier-ocean interactions in the
Canadian Arctic Archipelago*


*Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, University of British
Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) &*

*Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
(Edmonton, Canada)*


The Canadian Arctic Archipelago (CAA) is vulnerable to climate warming, and
with over 300 tidewater glaciers, is a hotspot for enhanced glacial retreat
and meltwater runoff to the ocean. Glacier meltwater impacts the physical
and chemical oceanography on local, and potentially regional scales, yet
these impacts are poorly understood. Every year since 2019, we have
collected novel ocean observations in Jones Sound to understand the effects
of glacial meltwater on the local physical oceanography and marine
ecosystems. Further, we work extensively with a high-resolution numerical
model of the Arctic and Northern Hemisphere Atlantic Oceans designed to
study ocean, sea ice and biochemistry processes in the northern
high-latitude ocean.



We seek a highly-motivated graduate student at the M.Sc. or Ph.D level
interested in a research project that involves the analysis of a
combination of oceanographic observations and high resolution numerical
model output.  The scientific questions guiding the project remain open and
will relate to the physical oceanography of the region, oceanic exchanges
into fjords and their impact on tidewater glaciers, the role of freshwater
in Jones Sound, the fate of glacier inputs on a regional scale, and/or
high-resolution regional ocean modelling methods. The successful candidate
will work under the joint guidance of Dr. Stephanie Waterman
<https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/people/stephaniewaterman> (Department of Earth,
Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, University of British Columbia
<https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/>) and Dr. Paul Myers
<http://knossos.eas.ualberta.ca/myers/> (Department of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
<https://www.ualberta.ca/earth-sciences/index.html>). Although a student
would have either the University of Alberta or the University of British
Columbia as their home institution, an extended visit of 3-4 months to the
other institution would likely be part of the program. The start date is
flexible with a start date of January, May or September 2022 being ideal.



Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in Physics, Mathematics,
Computer Science, Engineering, Oceanography, or a related field.
Applications should include a cover letter indicating your motivation and
relevant research experience, a detailed curriculum vitae, academic
transcripts and the contact information for at least two referees.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Stephanie Waterman (
swaterman at eoas.ubc.ca) and Dr. Paul Myers (pmyers at ualberta.ca).  The review
of applications will commence on 1 Sept 2021 and continue until the
position is filled.


*Both the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia are
committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome
applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations,
Métis and Inuit; members of visible minority groups; persons with
disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and
expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification
of ideas and the University to apply.*

Full, updated details are available at:
https://www.stephaniewaterman.ca/Work/Public/Student-Post-Glacier-Ocean-Interactions-2021.pdf

-- 
Stephanie Waterman
Associate Professor, Physical Oceanography &
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Ocean Turbulence
Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Canada | xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Traditional Territory

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