PhD scholarship in Climate-Driven Changes in Tidal Response of Sea ice and icebergs in coastal zones - DTU Space

Job description

DTU space seeks a PhD in Climate-Driven Changes in Tidal Response of Sea ice and icebergs in coastal zones. Responsibilities and qualifications: The discharge of ice from glaciers into the ocean is a major contributor to global sea-level rise. Furthermore, sea ice and icebergs provide an important habitat for marine mammals in polar regions. In the present era of climate change, the number of icebergs is expected to grow while sea-ice is declining. The movement of icebergs and sea ice is primarily driven by tidal currents (and, to a lesser degree, wind); tides also influence the calving and grounding of icebergs. Greenland’s coastal zone is prone to large, relatively unknown tides, and this Ph.d will focus on using the SWOT (surface water and ocean topography) to derive a high-resolution tidal model and on establishing a framework for predicting sea ice and iceberg movements in the coastal zone. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of oceanographic and cryospheric sciences, as well as remote sensing (preferably satellite altimetry). The candidate will work in a stimulating environment in close cooperation with key researchers at DTU Space and is expected to contribute to the...