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<b><u>PhD Studentship: AI‑Enhanced Wave & Ice Modelling for Lake Huron</u></b></div>
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Queen’s University invites applications for a PhD studentship with Drs Jason Olsthoorn and Leon Boegman to develop an augmented AI/ML modelling framework for simulating wave and ice dynamics in Lake Huron.</div>
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<b>Why This Matters</b></div>
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Accurate wave and ice modelling is essential for protecting ecosystems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and planning for climate change. By combining AI/ML with physics-based approaches, this research delivers faster, more reliable predictions that support
sustainable freshwater management and informed decision-making.</div>
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<b>Project Highlights</b></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Build AI/ML models for wave height and ice cover</div>
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<div role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Integrate with physics-based hydrodynamic models (MIKE3 FM, AEM3D)</div>
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<b>Required:</b></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Master’s in engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related fields</div>
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<b>Desirable:</b></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="elementToProof">Interest in climate/freshwater environmental modelling</div>
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<b>What You’ll Gain</b></div>
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Advanced expertise in AI/ML‑based environmental modelling, publications, real-world impact via industry collaboration, and a diverse, inclusive research environment.</div>
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<b>Application Process</b></div>
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Email a CV with a statement of interest to Jason.Olsthoorn@queensu.ca (Subject: AI/ML Wave & Ice Modelling). Application review will begin on Jan 28, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.</div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri, candara, segoe, "segoe ui", optima, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Jason Olsthoorn</b></span><span style="font-family: calibri, candara, segoe, "segoe ui", optima, arial, sans-serif;">
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<b>Assistant Professor</b><br>
Civil Engineering<br>
Smith Engineering<br>
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Queen's University<br>
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6<br>
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