We are seeking expressions of interest from exceptional students wanting to pursue a two-year, fully-funded Master’s degree in climate and weather research at UNSW Sydney, starting in 2024.
The NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre (BNHRC) is a unique research consortium led out of Western Sydney University, in partnership with UNSW, University of Wollongong, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne and University of Tasmania, designed to deliver applied research. Funded by the NSW Government via the Department of Planning and Environment, the Centre brings together response agencies, policy makers, and public land managers to co-design research with universities that benefits NSW communities and the environment. The Centre’s new Climate and Weather research node will be based at the UNSW Sydney. The node will launch a targeted Masters’ program with students conducting research projects to better understand climate and weather extremes of relevance to bushfires and floods and their impacts. Students will have the opportunity to work with experts at the UNSW Climate Change Research Centre, build valuable research and industry connections across the BNHRC, and perform cutting-edge research with real-world impact. Possible projects include but are not limited to investigations of rainfall extremes, flash droughts, severe convection, climate drivers, and fire weather.
The media release is available online here: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/news/$1-point-5-million-for-nsw-bushfire-and-natural-hazards-research-centre-climate-and-weather-research
Successful applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, have an excellent academic record, and be motivated and curious. Programming and mathematics skills are a plus, as is previous research experience.
To submit an expression of interest in studying in this program, please email t.raupach@unsw.edu.au with: – A letter of motivation including research interests – Your up-to-date CV – Your university transcript Expressions of interest for T1 2024 close on 4 December, 2023. Submissions will remain open for later enrolment until all places are filled. Selected candidates will be invited to submit a formal application for study at UNSW.