[IGSMAIL-7849] PhD opening in GNSS measurement of deformation of the Antarctic Plate at University of Tasmania

[Matt King]

Dear colleagues
I am seeking a PhD student to undertake a PhD in the above topic. Ideally the candidate would have experience in geodetic GPS/GNSS analysis in GIPSY/Bernese/GAMIT or similar.
Further details are at this link or below. The position is open to international students with IELTS ideally >=7.0 overall. Scholarships for living allowance and fee waivers are highly competitive and successful candidates typically already have a peer-reviewed publication in a good journal.
https://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/available-phd-projects/phd-projects/college-of-sciences-and-engineering/school-of-technology,-environments-and-design/geography-and-spatial-sciences/gps-measurement-of-deformation-of-the-antarctic-plate2
The Research Project

Antarctica continues to deform as a result of past and present surface loading changes, especially ice loading changes, and Earthquake-related effects. Over the last 10 years, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers have been increasingly deployed in Antarctica to measure surface deformation. These data are now yielding sufficiently precise surface velocity time series to be able to separate competing models and in doing so learn new things about the interior of the Earth and the past ice loading history.

This project will focus on the analysis of GPS data with state-of-the-art techniques in order to better understand the deformation of Antarctica. It will apply novel techniques to remove time series noise and compare these to numerical models developed from existing codes and from outputs provided by third parties. These results will be important for understanding present-day ice-sheet contribution to sea-level rise and in gaining fundamental understanding into the interior of the Earth. The project will provide students with advanced skills in numerical analysis, interpretation and presentation.

Eligibility
*         1st class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant field
*         Nationals of Crimea Region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria are unfortunately unable to apply due to software restrictions
*         Applications are invited from qualified individuals from all other nations, including Australia

Applicants from the following disciplines are eligible to apply:
*         Quantitative Earth Sciences
*         Mathematics
*         Physics
*         Geodesy
*         Engineering

See the following web page for entry requirements: www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/what-is-a-research-degree<https://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/what-is-a-research-degree>

Assessment Criteria
*         A track record of publication of research results in international journals
*         Proven ability to work within a team as well as independently
*         Experience of geodetic GNSS software (desirable)
*         Willingness to learn new skills and competencies
Application Process

Applicants who require more information or are interested in this specific project should first contact the listed Supervisor. Information and guidance on the application process can be found on the Apply Now<https://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/apply-now> website.

Information about scholarships is available on the Scholarships<https://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/scholarships> webpage.

More Information

Please contact, Matt King<mailto:Matt.King at utas.edu.au> for further information.


Matt King
Professor of Polar Geodesy | Head of Geography and Spatial Sciences
Discipline of Geography and Spatial Sciences | School of Technology, Environments and Design
Private Bag 76, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia
Office: Room 225, "Old IMAS" Building (Sandy Bay Campus)
+61 3 6226 1974 | Matt.King at utas.edu.au<mailto:Matt.King at utas.edu.au> | Skype mattking_ncl | Twitter @DeformedEarth
http://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/geography-spatial/matt-king www.utas.edu.au/geophysics<http://www.utas.edu.au/geophysics>
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