Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite remote sounding and analysis of the initial Hunga-Tonga volcanic cloud
Applications for this vacancy closed on 8 January 2024 at 12:00PM
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite
remote sounding and analysis of the initial Hunga-Tonga volcanic cloud.
The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years 8 months.
The aim of this project is to characterise the eruption and the initial
evolution of the volcanic plume (first 48 hours) from satellite data
complemented by measurements of lightning (WWLLN), ionospheric waves, surface
seismic waves and atmospheric pressure waves (from surface stations and
radiosondes). It is expected that this work will lead to fundamental papers on
the formation of volcanic clouds and their interaction with the atmosphere.
The principal task of the project is to characterise the ash, ice and
sulphuric acid formed by the Hunga-Tonga eruption by applying the Optimal
Retrieval of Aerosol and Cloud (ORAC) algorithm to imager data (Himawari,
GOES, SLSTR, VIIRS, MODIS) accounting for the high-levels of water vapour and
sulphur dioxide.
The successful candidate will develop a high resolution atmospheric radiative
transfer model using existing transmission (The RFM) and multiple scattering
(e.g. DISORT) code. This code will be used to simulate top-of-atmosphere
radiance (0.5 - 16 um) for a range of volcanic plume structures and
compositions. This dataset will be used to compare different volcanic cloud
satellite retrievals.
Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in
physics or a related field. Previous experience in radiative transfer and the
use of satellite measurements will be an advantage.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in coding preferably using
Python or Fortran.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Please direct enquiries about the role to r.grainger@physics.ox.ac.uk
Only applications received before midday 8 January 2024 can be considered. You
will be required to upload a brief statement of research interests, CV and
details of two referees as part of your online application.
remote sounding and analysis of the initial Hunga-Tonga volcanic cloud.
The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years 8 months.
The aim of this project is to characterise the eruption and the initial
evolution of the volcanic plume (first 48 hours) from satellite data
complemented by measurements of lightning (WWLLN), ionospheric waves, surface
seismic waves and atmospheric pressure waves (from surface stations and
radiosondes). It is expected that this work will lead to fundamental papers on
the formation of volcanic clouds and their interaction with the atmosphere.
The principal task of the project is to characterise the ash, ice and
sulphuric acid formed by the Hunga-Tonga eruption by applying the Optimal
Retrieval of Aerosol and Cloud (ORAC) algorithm to imager data (Himawari,
GOES, SLSTR, VIIRS, MODIS) accounting for the high-levels of water vapour and
sulphur dioxide.
The successful candidate will develop a high resolution atmospheric radiative
transfer model using existing transmission (The RFM) and multiple scattering
(e.g. DISORT) code. This code will be used to simulate top-of-atmosphere
radiance (0.5 - 16 um) for a range of volcanic plume structures and
compositions. This dataset will be used to compare different volcanic cloud
satellite retrievals.
Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in
physics or a related field. Previous experience in radiative transfer and the
use of satellite measurements will be an advantage.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in coding preferably using
Python or Fortran.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Please direct enquiries about the role to r.grainger@physics.ox.ac.uk
Only applications received before midday 8 January 2024 can be considered. You
will be required to upload a brief statement of research interests, CV and
details of two referees as part of your online application.
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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite
remote sounding and analysis of the initial Hunga-Tonga volcanic cloud. The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years 8 months. The aim of this project is to characterise the eruption and the initial evolution of the volcanic plume (first 48 hours) from satellite data complemented by measurements of lightning (WWLLN), ionospheric waves, surface seismic waves and atmospheric pressure waves (from surface stations and radiosondes). It is expected that this work will lead to fundamental papers on the formation of volcanic clouds and their interaction with the ... Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in satellite remote sounding and analysis of the initial Hunga-Tonga volcanic cloud. The post is available initially for a fixed-term duration of 2 years 8 months. The aim of this project is to characterise the eruption and the initial evolution of the volcanic plume (first 48 hours) from satellite data complemented by measurements of lightning (WWLLN), ionospheric waves, surface seismic waves and atmospheric pressure waves (from surface stations and radiosondes). It is expected that this work will lead to fundamental papers on the formation of volcanic clouds and their ... |
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