PhD: Polar Wave–Ice Interactions via PDE Modelling

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-year funded studentship

Job summary

University of East Anglia invites applications for a PhD project exploring the interaction between large solitary internal waves and sea ice, using mathematical models and numerical simulations.

The project combines applied mathematics, nonlinear PDEs, and numerical modelling. Start date October 2027, funded studentship for UK applicants, covering home fees and an annual stipend for 3 years.

Qualifications

• The standard minimum entry requirement is 2:1 in Mathematics or Physics.
• The project will combine applied mathematics, nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs), and numerical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Derive mathematical models of the coupled wave-ice system.
• Perform numerical simulations to investigate wave dynamics.
• Compare simulation results with field data and experimental observations (Carr et al. 2019).

Education

2:1 in Mathematics or Physics

Tools

Mathematical modelling

Job description

University of East Anglia invites applications for a PhD project exploring the interaction between large solitary internal waves and sea ice, using mathematical models and numerical simulations.

The project combines applied mathematics, nonlinear PDEs, and numerical modelling. Start date October 2027, funded studentship for UK applicants, covering home fees and an annual stipend for 3 years.