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PhD position at University of Melbourne: predicting geomorphic change
University of Melbourne, , Australia
Apply before: 22 September 2020


Hi colleagues,


We are looking for a PhD student to join the Waterway Ecosystem Research Group at the University of Melbourne in 2021. The WERG is an interdisciplinary group of hydrological, ecological, social and geomorphological researchers, with strong links to Melbourne Water through the Melbourne Waterway Research Practice Partnership (mwrpp.org). We offer a stimulating, collegiate environment for students interested in applied research in river science, with strong links to management practice.


New PhD Project: Predicting geomorphic change in urban streams from big data.

Supervisors: Dr Kathy Russell and Professor Tim Fletcher

A PhD project is available to develop regional predictive models of channel morphologic change, including evolution of ecologically-relevant geomorphic metrics, in response to catchment and river corridor urbanization. The candidate will have the freedom to address their area/s of greatest interest within this topic. The project will be based predominantly upon GIS analysis of LiDAR and other regional datasets, with fieldwork to validate methods. Full details: https://thewerg.org/pgstudents/


Please note the closing date for expressions of interest is midnight 22 September 2020 for both international and domestic applicants. Please feel free to email me with informal enquiries before submitting an EOI.


Thanks,


Dr Kathy Russell, Research Fellow
Waterway Ecosystem Research Group

klru@unimelb.edu.au

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group
  • Ecosystem Dynamics Focus Research Group