We are seeking applicants for a funded PhD project at the University of Tasmania: ‘Quantifying the current and future role of East Australian Current eddies in ocean biogeochemistry and productivity’.

The project will involve analysis of diverse data sets from platforms including ships (CTDs, surface underway, triaxus 2D sections), satellites, BGC-Argo floats and model output. We seek applicants with:

  1. An Hons/MSc degree in physics, mathematics, oceanography or a related discipline (quantitative physical or biological science or engineering)
  2. Programming experience, preferably in Matlab, R or Python
  3. Familiarity with ocean biogeochemistry and physical oceanography
  4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated by the production of a thesis or published manuscript, seminars or an interview

The project includes participation in a month-long voyage in the EAC off Sydney in September 2023.

The full description is here: https://urldefense.com/v3/https://www.utas.edu.au/research/degrees/available-projects/projects/marine-and-antarctic/biogeochemistry-of-eac-eddies/_nocache;!!KGKeukY!0iQbHjqTAX4XzQQkfYIgt1q4kvh5Rvb1fp4SRuIpVoC3i1ZsAwYYiPMXKb7q-_7KEb8S_vNGlm2qFwO9TVzT$

This opportunity is open to domestic (Australian/NZ) and international students. Please apply through the UTas web site and contact Peter.Strutton@utas.edu.au or Christina.Schallenberg@csiro.au for further information.