Universität Zürich · Education
PhD position in "Large-Scale In-Situ Experiments on Glacier Ice Rheology and Thermodynamics" (funded for 4 years)
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- Active contribution to the design, development and implementation of the field experiments.
- Analysis of datasets from field experiments.
- Application and adaptation of numerical models of ice flow and crystal texture evolution.
- Active participation in the field work on a glacier, including week-long field camps.
- Collaboration with PhDs and Postdocs of related projects.
- Writing of high-quality publications.
- Fascinated by large-scale dynamic processes in the mountains.
- MSc in glaciology, structural geology, applied geophysics, (computational) mechanics or (computational) geosciences.
- Background in solid/fluid/continuum mechanics
- Experience with numerical modeling (e.g. finite elements, finite differences, particle models).
- Good programming knowledge with e.g. Python, Matlab, Julia, C++ or similar languages.
- Mountaineering skills such as glacier travel, backcountry skiing and expedition camping.
- Team player with the ability to work independently, and with excellent communication capabilities as she/he will collaborate with PhDs and postdocs of related projects.
- Excellent written and spoken English and strong scientific writing skills.
- Teamwork, scientific communication and organizational skills.