Estimating the skill of early warnings for tipping events in nonautonomous dynamical systems Ref: 5509

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: Peter Ashwin

Secondary supervisor: Victoria Volodina

This is a 3.5 year PhD studentship that will focus on advancing the nonlinear dynamics and statistical rigour of and methodologies for early warnings for tipping points in nonautonomous systems models that are of relevance to understanding potential future changes in the subpolar gyre of the North Atlantic. An ideal candidate will have a first degree with a strong background in mathematical and statistical methods, and an interest in working within an interdisciplinary team. The studentship is funded as part of Task 1.4 of the project “Advancing Tipping Point Early Warning” (AdvanTip), a major consortium funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).

The project aims to achieve a breakthrough in early warning of tipping points by leveraging progress in theory, AI and physical understanding. As such you will work within a highly interdisciplinary team of researchers in the Global Systems Institute at Exeter along with teams at a number of external partners within the UK and Europe.

The studentship will be awarded on the basis of merit. Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply, but should note that the award will only provide payment for part of the international tuition fee (~£24k) and no stipend.   

International applicants need to be aware that they will have to cover the cost of their student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD.

The conditions for eligibility of home fees status are complex and you will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or Republic of Ireland) within the past 3 years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.  

Entry requirements

Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of

Mathematical Sciences.

 If English is not your first language you will need to meet the English language requirements and provide proof of proficiency. Click here for more information.

How to apply

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To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above. In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents 

•             CV

•             Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).

•             Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)

•             Two academic references

•             If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 17^th April 2025.  Interviews will be held virtually in the week commencing 28^th April 2025.

All application documents must be submitted in English. Certified translated copies of academic qualifications must also be provided.

Please quote reference 5509 on your application and in any correspondence about this studentship.

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