PhD Scholarship: Regen Melbourne: A PhD research opportunity is available in collaboration with industry partner Regen Melbourne, focusing on the project titled “Measuring The Birrarung: Data Fusion and Optimisation.” This project aims to enhance the understanding of the Birrarung River’s health, informing interventions to improve swimmability. Candidates will engage in data fusion and environmental modelling to achieve significant outcomes.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity with Regen Melbourne – Measuring The Birrarung: Data Fusion and Optimisation
Designation:
PhD Candidate
Research Area:
- Data Fusion
- Environmental Modelling
- River Health and Water Quality
- Optimisation Techniques
Location:
Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Significant skills in computer science, particularly in data handling.
- Experience in data fusion, optimisation, and environmental modelling is preferred, but not mandatory.
- Candidates must meet Monash University’s stringent admission requirements for postgraduate research.
- Open to both Australian/New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, as well as international applicants.
Job Description:
- Develop a data fusion solution from existing data sources about the Birrarung.
- Investigate geographical gaps in data that impede assessments of river state.
- Explore methods to supplement data deficits through citizen science, new instrumentation, or modelling techniques like kriging.
- Measure the effects of various interventions on river health and overall swimmability.
- Plan effective interventions to maximize improvement in river quality within resource constraints.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should:
- Familiarize themselves with Monash University’s admission requirements here.
- Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Attend an industry interview.
- Obtain an OPTIMA letter of acceptance.
- Prepare and email a transcript and Curriculum Vitae to info@optima.org.au.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications are open until the positions are filled, so early application is encouraged.
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