Please foward the enclosed Ph.D. positions to interested persons
Position#1: Modelling permafrost extension and occurrence from
satellite-derived vegetation and surficial geology maps
A funded graduate position (at the level of a NSERC scholarship) is
available in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick, Canada. The project is funded by the
Canadian Space Agency and is undertaken in collaboration with the
Canadian Centre of Remote Sensing and Parks Canada. The applicant
will integrate vegetation and surficial geology maps within a model
designed to understand and forecast the long-term implications of
climate change for the permafrost extent. The maps will be derived
from optical and SAR imagery. Details on the model can be found in
http://www.agu.org/journals/jd/jd0322/2002JD003354/2002JD003354.pdf
The project is best suited to a Ph.D. student, although exceptional
M.Sc. applicants will be considered. The successful applicant will
need to acquire skills in programming environments like MS Visual
C++; thus, candidates with experiences in simulation modelling and
computing language will be at significant advantage. Otherwise, the
main qualifications for this position are strong quantitative skills
and an interest in physical modelling and remote sensing. A working
knowledge of GIS would also be an asset. The applicant will have the
opportunity to travel to the Northwest Territories for field work.
Holders of NSERC PGS or other scholarships are obviously encouraged
to apply. The position must commence no later than May 2012.
Applicants should submit by email a short statement of interest, a
current CV, transcripts and the names of three references before
April, 15th 2012. To apply, or for further information, contact the
undersigned:
Professor Brigitte Leblon, UNB, (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected])
Dr. Yun Zhang, CCRS,
(<file:///[email protected]>[email protected])
Position#2:Mapping relevant permafrost features on combined
polarimetric SAR, optical images and DEM
A funded graduate position (at the level of a NSERC scholarship) is
available in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick, Canada. The project focuses on the
long-term implications of climate change for permafrost extent. It is
funded by the Canadian Space Agency and is undertaken in
collaboration with the Canadian Forest Service, Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources and Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines
and Forests. The applicant will produce maps of specific permafrost
features (mainly pingo, palsa and peat plateau locations) from
optical and SAR imagery to be used in estimating rates of permafrost
thaw. Some automatic procedures of landform delineation will also be tested.
The project is best suited to a Ph.D. student, although exceptional
M.Sc. applicants will be considered. The main qualifications for this
position are strong quantitative skills and an interest in physical
geography and remote sensing. A working knowledge of GIS would also
be an asset. The applicant will have the opportunity to travel to the
Canadian Arctic for field work. Holders of NSERC PGS or other
scholarships are obviously encouraged to apply. The position must
begin no later than May 2012.
Applicants should submit by email a short statement of interest, a
current CV, transcripts and the names of three references before
April, 15th 2012. To apply, or for further information, contact the
undersigned:
Dr. Armand LaRocque, UNB, (<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected])
Dr. Kara Webster,
(<mailto:[email protected]>Kara.Webster @NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca)
Professor/Professeure,
Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick
PO Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
Canada
E3B 5A3
PH: 506 453-4924 FAX: 506 453-3538
