A PhD scholarship is available with the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics (SMAS) at the University of Wollongong in the areas of applied statistics and spatio-temporal modelling, with application to Antarctic scientific research. The UOW scholarship is AUD$35,000 per year for four years full-time. Tuition fees for international students (for up to 4 years) will be waived. The scholarship is funded by the Australian Research Council's Special Research Initiative "Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future" (https://arcsaef.com/), and the research will be motivated by applications in glaciology or Antarctic ecology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with both Australian and international collaborators, and funding is available for conference travel.

Applications are via e-mail to Associate Professor Andrew Zammit Mangion: azm@uow.edu.au. When applying please use the subject "PHD APPLICATION" and include a cover letter, a copy of your CV that contains the contact details of two referees, and academic transcripts. It is expected that the successful applicant will be available to commence their research by August 2025.

If you require more information, please send an e-mail to Associate Professor Andrew Zammit Mangion: azm@uow.edu.au

Applications close 15 April 2025.