Iceland: Fully Funded PhD Position in Environmental Engineering at University Of Iceland

Project Supervisor: Dr. Hrund Ó. Andradóttir

The successful candidate will work on a brand new research project characterizing the physical mechanisms within one of Iceland´s largest and deepest lakes, Lake Lagarfljót. As a sub-arctic lake, the weather forcing differs significantly from better studied lakes at lower latitudes. Processes such as stratification, internal seiching, differential heating and cooling and river density currents will be explored using both analytical and numerical methods. The successful candidate will also conduct field experiments in close collaboration with other Icelandic research institutes.

This work is highly relevant to accurately assess the impacts of global warming and human activities (such as damming) on aquatic environments. The project builds a fundamental knowledge base of lakes physical responses to weather conditions which can be used to predict the fate and transport of materials and the chemical composition of water.

Qualifications and skills: A Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, Oceanography, or related fields. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in mathematics, probability and statistics, numerical methods and modelling. Knowledge of hydrodynamics, programming skills and experience with field and/or laboratory work is advantageous but not required.

How to apply: Applicants should (e)mail

• a 1-2 p statement of interest,
• a detailed curriculum vitae,
• certified transcripts of university degrees,
• contact details (name, position, telephone number and E-mail address) of two referees,
• (non-native English speakers) evidence of mastery of English (IELTS or TOEFL scores)

to Dr. Hrund Andradóttir
Associate Professor
Faculty of Engineering, University of Iceland, Hjarðarhagi 6, 107 Reykjavík, Iceland, hrund@hi.is

Application deadline: Position remains open untill filled.

Funding notes: This project is funded by the Energy Research Fund of the National Power Company of Iceland. The PhD fellowship is awarded on annual basis for up to three years. Each grant start at ISK 2,500,000 per year (before taxes) to cover living expenses (approx. 20,000 euros). There are no tuition fees but an annual registration fee of ISK 45,000 is required by the University of Iceland.

Further details go to:
http://www3.hi.is/~hrund/