[Australia] PhD in Applied Mathematics, Swinburne University of Technology

Full time scholarship (at A$19,616 per annum) leading to a PhD in Applied Mathematics is available to selected applicant. Topics of interest include nonlinear instability theory as it applies to problems in computational biology and geophysical fluid dynamics. The work will involve a combination of analysis and large scale computing. Applicants should have a strong background in Applied Mathematics or Physics with a bachelors or higher degree.

Study subject: Applied Mathematics, Geophysical fluid dynamics, Computational Biology
Provided by: Swinburne University of Technology
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability: This scholarship is offered only once to one person.

Open for applications from 1 January 2008 until 29 February 2008.

Payment Information: A$19,616 paid fortnightly for 3 years

Research Information:
Scholarship is for Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics or Computational Biology. Start between March 2008 and 31 December 2008.

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