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 & Andrea Lini

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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 stipend and travel costs. The ideal candidate will  
have obtained an excellent standing through a degree in the earth or  
physical sciences and will have a strong interest in glaciology,  
climate change, and/or modeling. Programming experience and previous  
laboratory experience is desirable. The starting date is negotiable;  
position will remain open until filled.  To apply, please send an  
email to [log in to unmask] containing a cover letter, resume, and  
a list of at least two references.  For further information, please  
contact T. Neumann and see http://traverse.npolar.no/