Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland

A PhD position in recreation ecology, geomorphology, and GIS is available at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, as part of a project focused on quantifying and monitoring the impacts of recreational trails in mountain areas. The four-year full-time position is hosted by the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, offering access to comprehensive research training in GIS, drones, photogrammetry, field surveys, and remote sensing. The selected candidate will receive support in grant writing, collaborate with renowned research centers, and participate in international conferences and workshops. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and have an interest in tourism, GIS, geomorphology, or remote sensing.

World Meteorological Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Under the supervision of the Project Manager of the Global Cryosphere Watch (GCW) and in coordination with the Heads of relevant Divisions and under the overall guidance of the Director of the Infrastructure Department, the incumbent will be responsible for matters related to space-based and surface-based remote sensing of the global cryosphere and in support of understanding cryospheric processes in polar and high mountain regions, as well as the related data management following the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) guiding principles.

Application Deadline: 18 September 2024

Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN) at the University of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

The PhD project is part of the European Interreg Alpine Space project, WATERWISE, which aims to provide guidance for sustainable water management strategies in the Alps. This specific PhD project will focus on developing and deploying a socio-cryo-hydrological modeling framework to predict future water availability in headwaters and test water management strategies. The ideal candidate is a motivated person with expertise in hydrological model development (Python coding) and a strong interest in science-policy applications.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2024

Do you want to contribute to a unique project investigating high-altitude snow and rainfall in Asia’s mountain ranges? The Utrecht University is opening a PhD position on the interaction between mountains and precipitation.

In this PhD project, you will focus on understanding the interaction between mountain ranges and precipitation using observations and large-scale remote sensing at the synoptic scale. You will combine observations, remote sensing, and outputs from an atmospheric model to investigate and explain seasonal differences in the large-scale orography-precipitation interplay. You will work closely with another PhD candidate and a postdoc in the same project.

Application deadline: 15 September 2024,  23:59 h CET

Do you want to contribute to a unique project investigating high-altitude snow and rainfall in Asia’s mountain ranges? The Utrecht University is opening a Postdoc position in atmospheric modelling of mountain precipitation.

In this four-year postdoc project, you will focus on understanding land surface feedbacks on (extreme) mountain precipitation on the Third Pole. You will set up a unique nested high-resolution atmospheric model for a historical 30-year period and evaluate the model using various observed datasets. With the model, you will use moisture tracking to assess the source regions of mountain precipitation, conduct experiments to evaluate land-surface feedbacks on mountain rain and snowfall, and analyze changes in extreme precipitation. You will work closely with two PhD candidates in the same project.

Application deadline: 15 September 2024,  23:59 h CET

Do you want to contribute to a unique project investigating high-altitude snow and rainfall in Asia’s mountain ranges? The Utrecht University is putting a PhD position on high altitude mountain precipitation for competition.

In this PhD project, you will focus on high-altitude snow and rainfall patterns in two climatically contrasting catchments: one in the Himalayas and one in the Pamir mountain range. Using ice cores, snow observations, and a dense network of rain gauges, you will adopt a data-driven approach to understand spatial and temporal variations in precipitation. Your tasks will include organizing high-altitude research expeditions, conducting fieldwork in challenging conditions, and analyzing ice core and field-based data.

Application deadline: 15 September 2024,  23:59 h CET