This is an opportunity to take on the challenge to develop advanced remote sensing techniques and/or modelling techniques to measure the magnetic field of coronal mass ejections as they travel from the Sun through the heliosphere, working at the forefront of solar physics and space weather forecasting.
Funding: $37,440 per annum (2025 rate) indexed annually (for 3.5 years).
Scholarships also include up to $1,500 relocation allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate, for an international candidate.
Supervisor: Dr Hannah Schunker; also working with Prof David Pontin and Dr John Morgan (CSIRO)
Available to Domestic and International students
Apply: Express your interest in an email to hannah.schunker@newcastle.edu.au including ONE pdf file attachment with applicants surname as the filename e.g. Schunker.pdf consisting of the candidates academic transcripts, CV, statement of research interests and the skills and knowledge you will bring to the project, and the contact details of one academic reference.
Position remains open until filled and applications are being reviewed now.
