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Work opportunity for grad students - Environment and Climate Change Canada

One of the CCCS's primary responsibilities is the assessment of climate data and products, which are then made available to the public via data portals, web applications, extraction tools, and online processing tools (for more information, please see ClimateData.ca). The selected student will have the opportunity to contribute to this work and participate in a collaborative effort between multiple federal government departments, other levels of government, and regional climate expert organizations.

Possible tasks include:

• Supporting development, validation, and publication of national-scale future projections of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) climate zones for building climate resilience planning.
• Evaluating the feasibility of future projections of wet bulb temperatures for Canada.
• Supporting evaluation of new climate datasets for floods and wildfires.
• Developing guidance and learning tools on using climate data for adaptation.
• Execute customized climate data extractions for adaptation to climate change.

For details, please see here.

Postdoc positions in Paris - ENS/PSL, CNRS, and IPSL

we have three 2-year Postdoc position available at ENS/PSL, CNRS, and IPSL in Paris, within the statistical physics and climate group.

1. Within the ClimTip European project: Studying the sub polar gyre and AMOC tipping points using machine learning and rare events algorithms. Link to the ad.
2. Theory and methodologies to improve rare events algorithms for studying rare and extreme climate events, using machine learning and emulators with application to extreme heatwaves or droughts. Link to the ad.
3. New mathematical and statistical physics approaches to study future scenario and the resilience of the electric system. Link to the ad.

PhD Position on "Interbasin exchanges in lakes" - Department of Surface Waters – Research and Management (SURF)

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education, and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

The Department of Surface Waters – Research and Management (SURF) located in Kastanienbaum (Lucerne) has a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f/d) on inter-basin exchanges physical processes in lakes.

This research opportunity is an integral part of an exciting SNSF funded project aimed at advancing our understanding of lake dynamics and their ecological implications. Lakes have traditionally been analyzed using a one-dimensional vertical framework due to seasonal density stratification, but this approach is challenged by observations of lateral density-driven flows. These flows, particularly prevalent in multi-basin lakes, contribute to heat budgets, deep water oxygenation, and fine-scale vertical structures. Despite their importance, little has been quantified about their basin-scale relevance, a pressing issue given the documented reduction of winter mixing depth due to climate changes. This study aims to address such research gaps by integrating high-tech in-situ experiments with modeling techniques, focusing on understanding interbasin exchange rates, associated turbulent mixing, and the impact of winter exchanges on deep-water formation and ventilation. The multi-basin Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug are proposed as ideal natural laboratories for this project.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates who have earned a master's degree in a relevant field, such as physics, physical oceanography, mechanical engineering, environmental science, applied mathematics, or computer science. An interdisciplinary mindset is crucial, as we encourage collaboration across various disciplines (Prof. Hugo Ulloa, University of Pennsylvania, Prof. Rolf Kipfer, Eawag, Dr. Dave Janssen, Eawag). Strong English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams are essential qualities we are looking for. This position will be located within the SURF Department in the Aquatic Physics group led by Damien Bouffard at Eawag Kastanienbaum (Luzern).

Application must be submitted by 1st January 2025 and should include an application letter describing your interests and their relevance to this position, a CV, link to own git repository (if existing) and the names and contact information for two references. The anticipated starting date for the position is April 2025 or on agreement.

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience, and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult here.

For further information please contact Prof. Damien Bouffard.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the link will take you directly to the application form.

Events & News

IOF Seminar: Conservation in Action: A 25-Year Journey to Protect Manatees in South America 

Dr. Carol Meirelles Research Associate, Marine Mammal Research Unit (MMRU), IOF  

Friday, November 8, 2024: 11:00 - 11:50 am

Live: AERL Theatre and over Zoom

UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at here.