Glaciology, Physical Geography: Fully Funded PhD in The Variance - Variability in Antarctic Calving Extent

(If Applicable) - Primarily based at Swansea University, with the option of short visits to Edinburgh University to work more closely with a secondary supervisor, first compiling a data set of the Antarctic calving front position over time to derive an understanding of its range and variability, and how the present-day calving front extent compares to the observational record. These observations will then be used with the numerical ice model, Úa, to simulate the relative impact of the variance in calving front extent on inland ice speed, and hence sea level rise, for the AIS. This modelling setup is similar to that used by Jordan et al., 2023. The student will be primarily based at Swansea University, working closely with Dr Jordan and Professor Luckman as part of the Swansea Glaciology Research Group. There will be the opportunity to spend time at Edinburgh University and work more closely with Dr Miles. This project would be suitable for candidates with a first degree in a related environmental or physical science as well as mathematics or physics. Basic programming skills in languages such as Python, Matlab or R

are desirable, but not essential for consideration. This project will provide the candidate with training in numerical modelling and remote sensing, both sought-after transferable skills, setting them up for a career in academia or industry.
Funding Details
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This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237.
Additional research expenses of up to £1,000 a year will also be available.
International students:
Fully if the applicant is successful in being offered a SUIPRES Scholarship as outlined below. Swansea University is pleased to offer the
£19,237 p.a.