Three-year PhD studentship at Exeter Climate Systems
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
University of Exeter, UK
Project: "Statistical-dynamical modelling and analysis of atmospheric
variability"
Exeter Climate Systems (http://www.secam.ex.ac.uk/xcs/) is a rapidly
growing centre of excellence in the application of mathematics and
statistics in weather and climate science. It is located within the
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the
University of Exeter, UK. The centre has close working affiliations with
the Met Office and the Hadley Centre.
We are inviting applications for a PhD studentship to start in October
2011 on modelling and analysing atmospheric variability using data-based
statistical-dynamical methods. The project will be supervised by Dr
Frank Kwasniok and Professor David Stephenson. The studentship will
cover tuition fees (UK/EU or international) plus a stipend at the UK
Research Council rate (currently £13,590 per year) for three years.
Studentships will be awarded on the basis of merit.
For informal enquiries contact Dr Frank Kwasniok at [log in to unmask]
Project description:
"Statistical-dynamical modelling and analysis of atmospheric variability"
The project deals with modelling and analysis of atmospheric and climate
variability using data-based statistical-dynamical models. Concepts and
methods from dynamical systems theory, modern time series analysis and
machine learning will be used; a focus may lie on regime-dependent
modelling. Possible directions of investigation are: prediction and
predictability of large-scale weather regimes; understanding the
dynamics of weather regimes; prediction and predictability of
large-scale extremes; prediction and predictability of seasonal climate
variability; (local) complexity of the atmospheric circulation;
statistical-dynamical downscaling from large-scale flow patterns to
mesoscale weather elements, in particular extreme mesoscale weather
events. Studied data sets may range from simple conceptual models, to
intermediate-complexity atmospheric models, to reanalysis or
observational data. The results from this project have potential
implications for improving weather prediction.
Application criteria:
The successful applicant should have or expect to achieve at least an
upper second class honours degree, or equivalent qualifications, in a
relevant subject such as mathematics, statistics, physics, meteorology,
oceanography or climatology. The candidate should have a keen interest
in the application of mathematical and statistical methods to problems
in weather and climate science, and preferably some experience of
programming in Matlab and/or Fortran.
How to apply:
To apply, go to
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/news-events/vacancies/maths-fkwasniok/ and
complete the online web form.
The application deadline is 14 March 2011.
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Dr Frank Kwasniok
Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
University of Exeter
Harrison Building
North Park Road
Exeter EX4 4QF
United Kingdom
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