Applications are invited for an MS position on an NSF-funded project  
to measure stable isotope ratios on snow and ice samples.  These  
samples will be collected as part of the Norway-USA IPY traverse in  
East Antarctica. Please see full description below and http:// 
traverse.npolar.no/ for more information; contact Tom Neumann  
([log in to unmask]) for addtional information or to apply.

Best Regards,
Tom Neumann

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M.S. student position at the University of Vermont

Climate Variability and Glaciology in East Antarctica

The National Science Foundation has funded a 4-year project at the  
University of Vermont as part of the Norway-USA IPY Scientific  
Traverse. Applications are invited for a 2-year M.S. position in  
Geology; this part of the project will investigate the spatial and  
temporal variation of stable isotope ratios in ice cores and surface  
snow samples.  The student will participate in processing ice cores  
collected during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 traverses, measuring H and O  
isotopic ratios using mass spectrometers at the Univ. of Vermont,  
analysis of the resulting data, and collaboration with other students  
and researchers both in the USA and Norway.

Benefits include tuition remission at UVM, stipend, and travel costs.  
The ideal candidate will have obtained an excellent standing through  
an honors degree in the earth or physical sciences and will have a  
strong interest in glaciology, climate change, and modeling.  
Programming experience and previous laboratory experience is  
desirable. The starting date is negotiable; any time after January 1,  
2008 is possible.  Position will remain open until filled. For  
further information, please contact T. Neumann  
([log in to unmask]) and see http://traverse.npolar.no/  To  
apply, please send a cover letter and resume, including a list of at  
least two references to: Tom Neumann 201B Delehanty Hall, Geology  
Dept., University of Vermont, Burlington VT 05405-0122.