[Experts] FW: Student Opportunity: Hons, MSc and PhD on Coastal Processes

[Odido, Mika]

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Subject: [Access-l] Student Opportunity: Hons, MSc and PhD on Coastal Processes



From: Sancor [mailto:Sancor at daff.gov.za]
Sent: 10 March 2016 03:34 PM
To: Sancor
Subject: Student Opportunity: Hons, MSc and PhD on Coastal Processes

BSc Hons, MSc and PhD studentships on Coastal Processes

SAEON’s (South African Environmental Observation Network) Egagasini Node invites applications for full-time BSc Hons, MSc and PhD positions to investigate coastal processes along the South African coast.

The positions are funded by the National Research Foundation (NFR) for a maximum of 1, 2 and 3 years for BSc Hons, MSc and PhD, respectively and funding is available immediately (renewable each year on satisfactory progress reports).

Although the NRF gives preference to South African applicants, students from outside of South Africa are encouraged to apply and will be selected if they are clearly more qualified, particularly if one or more of the following criteria apply: a) a distinction in their previous degree (e.g. BSc Honours); b) good programming skills; c) at least one publication in a reputable journal. Upon proof of relevant qualifications students will be able to register at either NMMU or UCT.

The prospective students will be part of a growing, multi-institutional team working on developing a coherent coastal modelling system for South Africa for research purposes. This coastal modelling system uses a downscaling approach to advance from a ¼• regional domain to various high-resolution (1-3km) coastal domains. Currently this system is under development using the Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) but there is scope to expand to other hydrodynamic models.

The research aspect of this project will focus (but is not limited to) on improving the current understanding of the dynamics of the major bays around South Africa (St Helena Bay, False Bay, Algoa Bay) as well as meso-scale and cross-shelf dynamics.

The research and model development will be conducted under the direction of Dr. Charine Collins and Dr. Juliet Hermes and other national and international partners depending on project choice. Individuals with experience in computational fluid dynamics, hydrodynamic modelling, knowledge of coastal dynamics, programming skills and a strong commitment to original as well as interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with collaborators from various national and international institutions and with various fields of interest.


Applicants should submit a

a)      a full CV,

b)      a personal statement describing research experience, interests and career goals (500 words maximum)

c)      the contact information of three academic referees.


For more information and to submit applications please contact Charine Collins (charine at saeon.ac.za<mailto:charine at saeon.ac.za>). Closing date for applications is Friday 18 March 2016.


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