PhD student position in Applications of space techniques for earth

PhD student position in Applications of space techniques for earth observations -2009, Sweden

Application deadline 2008-12-18

Our research is driven by the curiosity to learn more about the universe and our earth. Through studies of the history of the universe and by studying what is happening on the earth today we search for a greater understanding of the origin of the universe, the earth, and the life. In order to reach our goals we develop very sensitive instrumentation and methods for retrieval of information from measurements.
Job description

We search for a doctoral student to study applications of space techniques to global and regional earth observations. The focus will be in particular on geodetic space techniques such as Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (e.g. GPS, GLONASS, and the future European system Galileo), and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR).

The measurements performed with these techniques result in parameters such as crustal motions, earth rotation parameters, and the atmospheric water vapour content. These parameters describe the global change on our dynamic planet on various temporal and spatial scales and are of major importance in geophysical and climate research. The techniques have different technique-specific advantages and strengths for global earth observations and are complementing each other in terms of the sensed parameter space, accuracy and resolution. To make use of these techniques in a best possible way with a holistic approach, the individual accuracy and stability needs to be investigated (and possibly improved), and strategies for a combination and integration have to be developed.

One focus of the project is the combination and integration of GNSS and InSAR data and analysis to study crustal deformation phenomena. Other subject areas are GNSS applications to monitor sea level changes and seismic events.
Qualifications

A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree, including an experience and/or a strong interest in measurements and data analysis applied to the atmospheric sciences.

You will be employed as a doctoral student by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your working time will be devoted to duties at the department, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be devoted to your own research education, where the aim is to complete your PhD examination within 5 years (nominal time without department duties is 4 years).
Application procedure


The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2008/259) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information

For additional information please contact Rüdiger Haas

Tel: 46 - 31 772 5530

E-mail: rudiger.haas@chalmers.se at the Department of Radio and Space Science.
Union representatives

* SACO: Jan Lindér
* ST: Marie Wenander
* SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

School of Photography, Göteborg University, Sweden

DEGREE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

The course is three years in duration, leading to a Degree of Bachelor in Photography. The training combines practice with theory, and involves the cooperation of guest lectures and tutors, Swedish and overseas photographers, critics and artists. Representation
photography is the main theme of the whole period of education.

During the first year students are given a theoretical and technical basis in photography. During the second and third years the training is freer in character. The second year includes an extensive group project, as well as an external project in which students have the chance to test their knowledge and skills outside the School.
The third year is largely devoted to major individual projects.

Fifteen students each year are accepted for the degree course in photography.

Artistic Director for the Course: Lasse Lindkvist, Associate Professor.

Final date for applications: 15 april, 2009.

MASTERS' DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
The course allows students to develop their own language of expression in photography, to acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of contemporary photography and related media, as well as building up active responses to the aesthetic and philosophical theories of the 20th century.

The first year is devoted to studies in 20th century aesthetic theory, philosophy and art criticism. At the same time students work om minor projects of their own and take part in teaching conducted by guest lectures. During the second year students work on their own major projects and complete a thesis-type essay. In both the years of the course there is training in teaching methods, in the form of both tutorial and lecturing techniques.

Each year seven students are accepted for the Master's course.

Artistic Director for the Course: Lotta Antonsson and Annika von Hausswolff.
Final date for applications: 15 april, 2009

THE SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY - AIMS
The School (HFF) is a state-financed department of Art within the Fine Arts faculty of Göteborg University - the largest Fine Arts faculty in Scandinavia. It is a spearhead for photography. The general policy for the work of the School favours free, individual creativity.

The aim of the School is to raise the quality and increase the breadth and diversity of photography in Sweden.

This means that the development of photographic means of expression is to be given priority. Wide variation is encouraged so that the work is able to comprise advanced artistic experiment as well as everyday projects in contact with the prevailing reality of the media. Teaching is conducted in an investigative and critical spirit, against the background of photographic traditions, with openness to all the new possibilities offered by technological development and new theories. The School sees it as its task to acknowledge and deepen the artistic aspirations of its students. The students are to acquire knowledge and skills that will make them an asset to cultural lige and the labor market. The School seeks to stimulate the unexpected and the unconventional, and by doing so to influence public thinking and discussion, to broaden cultural views and attitudes towards photography.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION
Applicants for all degree courses at the School of Photography must be qualified for university entrance.
Applicans for the Master's degree must have completed a university degree in photography or hold an equivalent qualification.
The most important grounds for selection are artistic and technical skills in photography. Selection is based on samples of work submitted and interviews.

Language of instruction is Swedish.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
The School of Photography is open for International Exchanges. But we only accept applications from students that wish to start in the Autumn (at the end of August); it is not possible to start an Exchange during the Spring Semester.

If you want to apply for an exchange during 2008-2009 we need your application here not later than the 1st of May.

For further enquiries, please contact Sonja Gybrant, Sonja.Gybrant@hff.gu.se, telephone int + 46 31 786 1831.

For further information please contact the School of Photography:

Tel: 031/786 18 31, Monday-Thursday between 9 and 12 a.m.
Fax: 031/786 18 37.

Visiting Address: Storgatan 43.
Postal Address: Box 141, 405 30 Göteborg
E-mail:: Hff@hff.gu.se Http:// www.hff.gu.se