Switzerland ETH Zurich PhD position in Storm Precipition
The Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, Institute of
Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich has a vacancy for in the context
of natural hazards. The research will focus on understanding the
basin-scale connections between the space-time structure of storm rainfall
fields and the occurrence of widespread natural hazards such as
landslides, floods, etc., in the Swiss Alps. Particular goals are (a) to
develop and implement statistical techniques to analyse the space-time
structure in storm precipitation from raingauge and radar data, (b) to
identify important storm properties for the occurrence of natural hazards
and develop appropriate hazard indexes, and (c) to implement various
stochastic (point process and scaling-based) models for the simulation of
extreme rainfall, including parameter estimation and model validation
techniques. The PhD student will be integrated into a new developing
group on precipitation analysis in the research unit of Prof. Burlando,
which consists of other students working on statistical methods in
space-time rainfall analysis, stochastic modelling of precipitation and
developing the calibration and testing of a new X-band radar installed in
the high Alps. The PhD student will also collaborate with researchers
within the broad scope of the ETH project APUNCH (Advanced Process
UNderstanding and prediction of hydrological extremes and Complex
Hazards), in particular the Swiss meteorological office MeteoSwiss. More
information about the APUNCH project can be found at the following URL:
http://www.cces.ethz.ch/research/nature/nature_projects/approved_nature_projects/APUNCH
The successful applicant will be highly motivated for scientific research,
have specific interest in the topic and appropriate background, have
personal initiative, be comfortable with both team and independent work,
and have good organisational as well as oral and written communication
skills. Prerequisites are a strong background in hydrology/meteorology
and mathematical statistics, experience with programming and handling
large datasets, and excellent spoken and written command of English.
Standard ETH Zurich PhD conditions are provided. Zurich is an attractive
city with excellent access to the Alps and good connections
Europe-wide.Additional information about the position may be obtained by
writing to Prof. Paolo Burlando (paolo.burlando@ethz.ch). Applications
should include a detailed CV and a motivation letter, and should be sent
as single PDF file to hydrologie@ifu.baug.ethz.ch.
The application deadline is 1st April 2008. The position will remain open
until a suitable candidate is found.
Applications that can be submitted only via regular mail should be sent to
Ms Manuela Haas, IfU HIL G 32.3, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
hydrologie@ifu.baug.ethz.ch
http://www.ethz.ch
Scholarship Tags: ETH, PhD, Position, Precipition, Scholarship, Storm, Switzerland, Zurich
Scholarship Search
Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.
Browse Scholarships
- Africa Scholarships
- Australia Scholarships
- Austria Scholarships
- Belgium Scholarships
- Canada Scholarships
- China Scholarships
- Denmark Scholarships
- France Scholarships
Recent USA Scholarships
2012 GIA Scholarship for Graduate Students in Gemology and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts, USA Japan Studies Fellowship at East-West Center, USA 2012 Asia Studies Fellowship Program at East-West Center, 2012 USA Philip and Euline Seecharan Scholarship at Florida International University, USA 2012 2012 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, USARecent UK Scholarships
School of Psychology International Undergraduate Scholarship 2012, UK BU Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship at Bournemouth University, 2012 UK Dr Muhammad Shahidullah Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students at London Metropolitan University, UK The Business School MBA Scholarship (International) at Bournemouth University, 2012 UK Bournemouth University International Postgraduate Scholarship, 2012-20113, UKRecent Germany Scholarships
PhD in Life Sciences at The International Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences, Germany Germany Postgraduate Training Program – 2012 Cycle (PhD studies in Germany) HBIGS 12 MSc/ PhD Fellowships at Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany PhD Studentship in Polymer Sciences at German Institute for Polymers, Germany Postdoctoral/ PhD Student Postions in Genome Biology at GRK1721, 2012 GermanyRecent India Scholarships
FedBank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships 2012, India Commonwealth Scholarship Plan for Indian Students, New Zealand Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship for the Year 2012-13, UK 2012 The Tara Nirula International Students House (ISH) for Indian Students at University of the Arts London, UK Assistantship for Master’s Students at Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, India 2012Women Scholarships
Call for Applications: Women Scientists Scheme (WOS-C) Training, India 2012 HHL Scholarship for Women in Business, Germany 2012 University Hall St Andrews Graduates’ Association (UHStAGA) Scholarship, UK 2012 International Fellowships Programme for Women in Japan WIA Foundation Annual 2012-2013 Scholarship for Women, USAAfrica Scholarships
2012 Disability Rights Scholarship Program at University of Pretoria, South Africa 2012 TBA Masters Scholarship for African Students, Africa The University of Pretoria Research Development Programme, 2012 South Africa EK BROWN Bursary 2012 in Veterinary Science, South Africa Hewlett Foundation/Institute of International Education Dissertation Fellowship, 2012Scholarship Blog
Useful Links
Search in Worldwide UniversitiesOxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses