Jobs:Job-01193
Apply before: 23 May 2023
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Position: PhD studentship
Apply before: 23 May 2023
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The successful candidate for this studentship will contribute to the project: AI-Based Approaches for Ocean Forecast and Development of Ensemble Ocean Climate Data
It should be noted that the primary department where the successful applicant will be based is the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate’s supervision will be led by Dr Bahareh Kamranzad in collaboration with Dr Laibing Jia, Dr Katherine Tant and Dr Chris White from the University of Strathclyde.
The faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest in the UK and the largest engineering department in Scotland. In 2022, the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering became the only engineering department in the UK to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award.
The studentship is due to commence in October 2023.
Eligibility: We encourage applications from UK-based students for this position. However, we also welcome international students to apply, provided they are able to cover the difference between the home and international tuition fees on their own.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality research in the areas of ocean modelling, wave prediction, and artificial intelligence
- Participate in relevant training activities and events provided by the CDT
- Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations
- Contribute to the wider research community through engagement and collaboration with other researchers
Qualifications:
- Applicants should hold (or expect to get) a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or an MSc with distinction in engineering, physical sciences, maths, or a related field.
- Prior knowledge or experience in ocean modelling, coastal processes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be advantageous but not essential.
- Some programming experience in analytical languages such as MATLAB, Python or R would be beneficial.
- A background in HPC-based computer modelling is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in research, preferably in the form of a research project or dissertation would be beneficial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
More information is available here, including details of how to apply: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/projectdetails.aspx?PJID=157337
Applications deadline is 23 May 2023 and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which will take place in early June.
For inquiries about the studentship, please get in touch with me (bahareh.kamranzad@strath.ac.uk).
Kind regards,
Dr Bahareh Kamranzad
Chancellor's Fellow & Lecturer
Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Strathclyde
503 James Weir Building
75 Montrose Street
Glasgow G1 1XJ, Scotland, United Kingdom
Email: bahareh.kamranzad@strath.ac.uk
