<div dir="ltr"><p>The Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry (CAC) in the Faculty of Science,
Medicine and Health (SMAH) at the University of Wollongong offers
opportunities
for at least one highly motivated PhD student to work on the project
Novel techniques for interpreting atmospheric variability and its
drivers. The project(s)
will focus on atmospheric variability of greenhouse gases and related
species. </p>
<p>The PhD project(s) will sit within a 4-year program looking at using
ground-based remote sensing, in situ surface measurements and AirCore
measurements to
assess spatial and temporal variability in the atmosphere on local to
regional scales. The full-time, fixed-term (3-year with possibility of
6-month extension)
position(s) are available for commencement before October 31, 2019, and
are supported by project funding from the Australian Research Council
and through the
University of Wollongong. Each position provides a tuition scholarship, a
tax-free stipend, and funding for research expenses and conference
travel. </p>
<p>Applicants should have (or expect to have by the time of
commencement) an honours/master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with
research experience in atmospheric
science, applied mathematics, earth sciences, physical chemistry or
physics. Experience and/or aptitude with scientific programming and/or
instrumentation is
preferred but not essential. An ability to work independently to realise
project goals is expected. Women, minorities, and members of other
underrepresented groups
are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work
collaboratively within Australia and in international networks such as
TCCON and GEOS-Chem, with
collaborators at the University of Melbourne, North American and
European universities and research institutes. The positions will remain
open until filled and
start dates are flexible, but preference will be given to applicants who
apply before July 31, 2019 and can commence before October 31, 2019.</p>
<p>The exact topic of study has some flexibility and will be designed in
consultation with the student within the research interests of CAC.
Further information
regarding CAC and the types of projects available can be obtained from:
<a href="http://smah.uow.edu.au/cac/index.html.">
http://smah.uow.edu.au/cac/index.html</a> and <a href="https://www.uow.edu.au/~ndeutsch/projects.html">https://www.uow.edu.au/~ndeutsch/projects.html</a>.</p>
<p>To apply, please contact Dr. Nicholas Deutscher
(ndeutsch[at]<a href="http://uow.edu.au">uow.edu.au</a>) with copies of academic transcripts, a
curriculum vitae and the names and contact
information of three references. To be considered for the position,
please also include the abstract of your honours/master’s thesis if
applicable, as well as
a short statement of your research interests. Enquiries are encouraged,
and applicants are welcome to make initial informal contact with Dr
Deutscher or any
of the academics listed on the CAC website before applying.</p>
<p>More information on research at UOW is available <a href="http://www.uow.edu.au/future/postgrad/study/research/index.html">here</a>.</p><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Jenny Fisher<br><br>"The greatest threat to our future is short-term thinking."<br>-Russell E. Train</div></div>