Postdoc Research Group Pellicciotti: Global glacier modelling including supraglacial debris

Your Responsibilities

As part of the SNSF-funded project RENOIR (REsolving the thickNess Of debris on Earth’s glacIers and its Rate of change), we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our group and contribute to exciting new research on the impact of supraglacial debris on global glacier change. Working with the Pellicciotti Group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (https://ist.ac.at/en/research/pellicciotti-group/), you will project global glacier change to the end of the 21^st century, accounting for spatiotemporal variations in supraglacial debris cover. In addition to making these projections, you will develop parameterizations of supraglacial debris change over time and test them with historic satellite imagery and field data. There are also opportunities for fieldwork on various glaciers around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to our understanding of Earth’s changing cryosphere. The position will be supervised by Francesca Pellicciotti, and you will be closely working with Evan Miles, Michael McCarthy, Adria Fontrodona-Bach and Catriona Fyffe as well as a number of our international collaborators. The position is for a duration of 2 years (with possibility of a third year extension), ideally with a start date in late spring/early summer 2024.

Your Profile

• PhD degree and expert knowledge in glaciology, (geo-) physics, environmental engineering, physical hydrology/geography, environmental sciences, atmospheric sciences, or a related field within the past 5 years
• Previous experience in computer modelling and scripting languages (e.g. Matlab, Python, IDL, R) is indispensable
• Experience with remote sensing, large datasets and high-performance computing is an asset, as is experience of fieldwork in remote locations and glacier travel
• A proven ability to conduct independent research, as well as to work effectively as a member of a research team
• Ability to solve problems creatively and carefully
• Excellent command of English (working language)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Application documents: Those interested should send a full CV (with references and a list of publications) and a motivation letter.

To submit your application please email: Francesca Pellicciotti (francesca.pellicciotti@ista.ac.at) and Thomas Shaw (thomas.shaw@ista.ac.at). Please use the job position name above as your subject line.