Sea ice evolution and pattern formation
Sea ice covers about 10 per cent of the ocean’s surface area and modulates ocean albedo, air-sea heat flux and ocean currents, which makes it a crucial part of our climate system.
This scholarship is for a graduate research candidate to contribute to a project that will develop models of phase change within the sea ice.
Key details
- 20224964
- MRes Year 2 + PhD, PhD
- Applications close 30 April 2025
- Domestic, International
- Science
- $38,500 p.a. (2025 rate)
About the scholarship
Sea ice is a multicomponent material composed of solid ice, liquid salty brine inclusions and gas inclusions. Brine inclusions form and merge to create channels through which fluid can flow, and affect the mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic properties of sea ice.
The project, led by Dr Noa Kraitzman, will develop models of phase change within the sea ice. Mathematical analysis of the model is expected to advance our ability to predict the behaviour of sea ice, and will thereby improve projections of climate change and the future of polar ecosystems.
Join us to conduct high-quality research activities within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
Availability
The scholarship is available to candidates eligible to undertake:
- a direct entry three-year PhD program
- a four-year MRes Year 2 + PhD program.
Components
The scholarship comprises:
- a tuition fee offset
- a living allowance stipend.
The value of the stipend scholarship is $38,500 per annum (full-time, indexed) for up to four years.