Postdoc "modeling of Glide-snow Avalanches" - Davos, Schweiz - Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL
vor 3 Wochen
Beschreibung
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and thus of the ETH Domain.
The Research Unit Snow Avalanches and Prevention investigates the formation and dynamics of avalanches, develops prevention measures in the context of integral risk management, operates warning and information systems and is responsible for avalanche warning in the Swiss Alps.
Postdoc "Modeling of glide-snow avalanches" 80-100% (f/m/d)
In the context of a SNF-funded project on the formation of glide-snow avalanches you develop a modeling approach for the formation and dynamics of glide-snow avalanches.
You will extend the existing Material Point Method approach to glide-snow avalanches to better understand glide-snow avalanche release and dynamics.
In addition to modelling, you will design an experiment for measuring the coefficient of friction between the snow slab and the glide surface as a function of the liquid water content within the basal snow layers.
You will supervise a Master's student to perform the experiments.You closely work with two doctoral students who study conditions for glide-snow avalanche formation in the field and the cold lab, and also model the pertinent processes below the slope scale.
The position is funded for two years.You hold a doctoral degree in cryospheric sciences, computational mechanics or a related field. You are experienced with numerical modelling and familiar with experimental work. Very good knowledge of English and organizational skills are expected. Furthermore, you are team-oriented and show initiative. You bring with you an independent way of working and enjoy scientific work.
- Flüelastrasse 11, CH7260 Davos Dorf
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