Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment - Durham

Position ID:

Duke-NSOE-Durham-POSTDOC_RYAN [#29259]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Associate - Ice Sheet Surface Processes

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Hydrology
Earth and Environmental Sciences / Earth science

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2024/11/15, listed until 2025/05/15)

Position Description:

The Ryan Lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on federally-funded projects related to ice sheet surface processes. There is some flexibility in the research topic but it will likely involve contributing to projects that 1) investigate the importance of radiative feedbacks on Greenland Ice Sheet meltwater production or 2) investigate the use of ICESat-2 for characterizing ice sheet surface properties. Alongside their research, the postdoctoral researcher will be expected to mentor junior lab members, organize weekly lab meetings, and present findings at conferences. The successful candidate will join the Ryan Lab which is based in the Division of Earth and Climate Sciences in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. The Ryan Lab studies interactions between the cryosphere and climate in the 21st century. Recent projects have included studies of snowfall, clouds, melt-albedo feedbacks, and supraglacial hydrology. Most research involves the use of satellite remote sensing but the Ryan Lab also has expertise in the use of drones and high-resolution image analysis to study ice sheet processes. For more information see the Ryan Lab website.

TERM: One year, with an extension of another year depending on successful progress.

QUALIFICATIONS: The applicant should hold a PhD in Earth Science or a related field and have research interests in glaciology. We are particularly interested in applicants that have experience in one or more of the following areas: satellite remote sensing, energy balance modeling, and machine learning. In addition to scientific expertise, the successful candidate is expected to be rigorous, proactive, and work effectively in a team environment.

PROJECTED START DATE: The position is available immediately but there is some flexibility in the start date.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA (or able to obtain legal authorization). Visa sponsorship is available.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter describing your background, research interests, technical skills and career goals
Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://sites.duke.edu/ryanlab