PhD Position, Carbon dioxide in the urban atmosphere, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
The School of Environment (http://www.env.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/) at The University of Auckland invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship to investigate temporal and spatial variations of anthropogenic, biogenic and geogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes in the urbanised Auckland region. Eddy covariance, carbon isotopic measurements and modelling techniques will be used to (1) study exchange fluxes of CO2, (2) quantify local scale emissions of CO2, and assess the role of vegetation in an urban setting.
The desired qualifications for the PhD student are: Masters degree in atmospheric sciences or a closely related discipline; experience with micrometeorological measurements, eddy covariance, stable isotope measurements and/or modelling.
The successful candidate will be supported by a School of Environment PhD Tuition Fees Bursary and a Professional Teaching Fellow position for four years.
For any questions, contact Dr Luitgard Schwendenmann (l.schwendenmann@auckland.ac.nz) or Dr. Jennifer Salmond (j.salmond@auckland.ac.nz). Applicants should submit their applications by email to the Mrs Ilse Hindle, School of Environment, The University of Auckland (i.hindle@auckland.ac.nz). The subject title for the email submission should read “ENV PhD Opportunities”. Applications should include: Cover letter with full contact details (especially email and Skype addresses) and a clear statement of why the applicant is qualified to undertake the PhD research topic, an up to date curriculum vitae, a list of three referees and their contact details, a copy of academic transcripts for undergraduate and any postgraduate courses of study completed and in the case of non-native English speakers proof of English language qualifications (e.g. IELTS score). Application Closing Date is March 31, 2012