CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship - Physics-Based Models for Space Weather Prediction

The Sun's magnetic landscape is continuously changing, and shaping the solar wind. This causes space weather impacts on Earth, such as disruptions to GNSS, aviation and electrical grid disturbances. Data-driven modelling of the Sun's magnetic field is needed to improve space weather forecasting. In this project, novel methods using solar magnetic field measurements from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory to model space weather conditions will be developed. Emphasis will be given to the development of physics-based models as well as surrogate models accelerated by machine learning. The successful application will be co-mentored by space weather researchers at the University of Sydney and the University of Newcastle.
 

1. Quality and relevance of student project:  The primary assessment criterion for a CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarship is the quality and relevance of the project being proposed.  The research must be aligned with the advertised priority research area.
2. Academic calibre of the student:  The quality of the student is also critical to the assessment of a scholarship and candidates must hold (or expect to gain) a relevant first or upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree from a recognised university.
3. Availability of appropriate university supervision:  The relevance of the university supervisor’s research background and their willingness to supervise the student in collaboration with the CSIRO supervisor should also be made clear. 

How to apply:
You will be required to:

1. submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field which includes:
   • the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/professional referees; and
   • a one-page proposal stating how your research interests align with the project aims.
2. upload your academic results in the ‘Cover Letter’ field.