Centre for Climate Repair Studentship: Ice Thickening - Freezing flow through snow
Applications are invited for a PhD project based at the Department of Applied Mathematical and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge. Supervised by Professor Jerome Neufeld and co-supervised by Dr. Katarzyna Warburton, the project aims to investigate the flow of water through cold snow, focusing on phase change, using experimental and numerical methods. The programme is expected to start in October 2025 and is anticipated to be funded by the Centre for Climate Repair for four years.
Project Description: This research will explore how water spreads and freezes in snow, relevant to Greenland's surface hydrology, seawater infiltration into ice shelves, and Arctic snowpack flooding. The project involves experiments with cold water in a controlled laboratory setting using glass beads and artificial snow, examining effects of temperature and salinity, complemented by numerical simulations extending from 1D to radial flow.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a strong 2.1 degree in a quantitative subject such as natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Experience in fluid dynamics is advantageous.
To apply, submit your application via the University Applicant Portal for the PhD in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, specifying Professor Neufeld as your supervisor. The studentship is tied to Girton College. The deadline for applications is 16th May 2025, but early applications are encouraged.
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