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Fully Funded PhD at University of Canterbury, NZ - Landslide dam hazard and risk
University of Canterbury, , New Zealand
Start reviewing process: 30 March 2023


We are advertising a fully-funded PhD in Geology within the School of Earth and Environment at University of Canterbury, with a preferred start date sometime in mid-late 2023. The candidate will join the Geology and Disaster Risk and Resilience groups here at UC.


The PhD will focus on developing tools to model the potential formation and longevity of landslide dams throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, using a combination of field studies and geospatial/numerical modelling.

The ideal candidate will have a background/interest in:

  • Geology, Physical Geography, Earth Science or similar
  • Geospatial analysis
  • Field analysis
  • Geomorphological hazards and processes

The full advert, including details on how to apply, is attached to this email.


Any interested parties should contact Dr Tom Robinson (thomas.robinson@canterbury.ac.nz) with any questions or to apply for this opportunity.


Regards,
Tom



Dr Tom Robinson
Senior Lecturer; Pūkenga Matua
Disaster Risk & Resilience
Beatrice Tinsley Building 209
School of Earth & Environment; Te Kura Aronukurangi
University of Canterbury; Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Christchurch; Ōtautahi
New Zealand; Aotearoa

E: thomas.robinson@canterbury.ac.nz

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group