PhD Studentships: Multi-time-scale modelling framework for long-term prediction of coastal environm
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Sep 3, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
This PhD project will aim at the development of a framework where different types of models (varying in their temporal scales and fidelity) can mutually interact and feed each other. This will translate into a general prediction tool capable of delivering accurate and fast, long-term predictions of any coastal environment while minimising input data requirements and/or number of assumptions. This novel and versatile tool will enable coastal managers and engineers to test a large number of proposed adaptation strategies. This will be achieved by means of a careful balance between computational time and model accuracy.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and very strong department in Civil Engineering, and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including diverse flumes and Iridis4 supercomputer, one of the most powerful in the UK. The aspirant must have at least a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in Engineering, Physics or related discipline. Strong skills in scientific programming are essential; knowledge of coastal engineering, numerical modelling and general fluid mechanics is advantageous. Enthusiasm for research, ability to think and work independently and excellent analytical skills are critical requirements.
Funding covers tuition fees at UK/EU rates and a maintenance stipend of approximately £14.5k per year. Applications from overseas students are welcome, but the applicant must be able to cover the difference between UK/EU and Overseas tuition fees (~£17k p.a.).
Start date is September 2018.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Sergio Maldonado, Water and Environmental Engineering research group, Email: s.maldonado@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 2662.
This project is being run in participation with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/). For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.findaphd.com/search/PhdDetails.aspx?CAID=2477
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