We invite applications for a PhD position in Applied Mathematics funded by the STFC at the University of Dundee, Scotland. This project aims to develop a new generation of statistical learning and anomaly detection technologies to support real-time decision-making in solar physics.
The accepted applicant will have access to a funding package including fees payment at the Home rate and a stipend at the standard Research Council rate (currently £17,668 pa) for 3.5 years. For STFC eligibility criteria, please see https://www.findaphd.com/guides/stfc-funding.
Note: candidate must be available to be in post on or before 1 June 2023.
Project Title: Scientific Machine Learning for Solar Physics
Reliable and accurate predictions of solar eruptions are vital to mitigating the consequences of severe space weather, which is included in the UK National Risk Register. Events that lead to solar eruptions are challenging to measure directly. Solar physicists rely on simulations of mathematical models, such as nonlinear force-free field (NLFFF) models, to understand the evolution of the 3D coronal magnetic configuration for a solar active region. NLFFF models are data-driven (assimilate observed magnetograms) and are used to predict time series involved in identifying possibly eruptive regions. This interdisciplinary project will explore advanced statistical learning methods for surrogate modelling and anomaly detection to accelerate real-time decision support in solar physics.
Keywords: mathematics of data science, deep learning, generative adversarial networks, operator learning, surrogate modelling, anomaly detection, fluid mechanics, MHD, solar physics.
Supervisors: Dr Eric Hall ([Email Address Removed]) and Dr Karen Meyer ([Email Address Removed]).
For informal enquiries about the project, contact Dr Eric Hall ([Email Address Removed])
For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact [Email Address Removed].
Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff, which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those with the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a UK honours degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent for non-UK qualifications) and/or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. For international qualifications, please see equivalent entry requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/study/international/country/
English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) overall score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in the written component and not less than 5.5 in any other component). The University of Dundee accepts a variety of equivalent qualifications; please see full details of the University’s English language requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Email Dr Eric Hall ([Email Address Removed]) to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities.
Step 2: After discussion with Dr Hall, formal applications can be made via our direct application system:
Apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Applied Mathematics: Mathematics research degrees | University of Dundee.
Please select the study mode (full-time/part-time), and start date agreed with the lead supervisor (select "Apply to start in May 2023").
In the ‘personal statement’ section, please outline your suitability for the project selected.
At the top of your 'personal statement', please write:
Scientific Machine Learning for Solar Physics (STFC-funded project)
Lead Supervisor: Dr Eric Hall ([Email Address Removed])
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