PhD: Sea Ice Remote Sensing & Melt Onset Dynamics

European Geosciences Union (EGU); Tromsø; On-site; NOK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a PhD position in sea ice remote sensing. The project analyzes rain-on-snow events and their impact on snow/sea ice properties using multi-frequency SAR and altimetry data.

Case studies focus on Arctic landfast sea ice in the Atlantic and Canadian Arctic sectors, integrating meteorological data and reanalysis to understand spring melt onset timing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geosciences, remote sensing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on ROS and sea ice remote sensing using satellite SAR and altimetry data.
• Publish findings and contribute to PhD program requirements.

Education

Master's degree in Geosciences / Remote Sensing

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a PhD position in sea ice remote sensing. The project analyzes rain-on-snow events and their impact on snow/sea ice properties using multi-frequency SAR and altimetry data.

Case studies focus on Arctic landfast sea ice in the Atlantic and Canadian Arctic sectors, integrating meteorological data and reanalysis to understand spring melt onset timing.