[RegCNET] Fully funded PhD Studentship in climate change & extremes at Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Physics Research, UK.

[pushpraj tiwari]

Dear Potential Ph.D. Students,

We have a *Fully funded Ph.D. opportunity* at the Centre for Atmospheric
and Climate Physics Research, University of Hertfordshire, UK.
*This Fully funded PhD Studentship is only for UK and EU candidates.*

*Closing date for Application 15 November 2020*

https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/centres/cacp/research-degrees-and-studentships-in-cacp/climate-extremes-and-their-impacts-in-the-midst-of-a-changing-climate

Climate extremes and their impacts in the midst of a changing climate
*Supervisors*

Dr Pushp Raj Tiwari (Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Physics Research,
University of Hertfordshire)

Prof. Ranjeet Sokhi (Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Physics Research,
University of Hertfordshire)

Dr S. Das (Earth System Physics Section, ICTP Italy)

Dr Fiona O’Connor (UK Met Office)

Background

Regional and local-scale extreme events (such as heat waves) are expected
to become more frequent over the next few decades with rising mean
temperatures and increased climate variability. While climate models
capture broad-scale spatial changes in climate, they are inadequate to
represent extreme events on local scales. The ability to analyse extreme
events at local scales is becoming more crucial to provide actionable and
robust information on their impacts.

The South Asia region (consists of ~ 2 billion people) is particularly
prone to heat waves due to the relatively warm climate and complex
topography. For example, the fifth deadliest heatwave in recorded history
affected large parts of India and Pakistan, claiming around 3500 lives in
2015. In addition, unique features of cities which contribute to the urban
heat island effect can exacerbate extremes and fuel health related issues.
Air pollution is increasingly becoming a health hazard shortening many
lives in the region and hence becoming a major focus of public health
efforts. Understanding how future climate change may exacerbate human
health impacts by increasing the frequency and duration of weather
conditions that enhance air pollution exposure in addition to causing
thermal stress has now become critical.


Project summary

This project will focus on understanding the key processes and climatic
regimes associated with extreme heatwaves over the South Asia and assess
the impact on future heat wave under the latest Shared Socioeconomic
Pathways (SSPs) stipulated by IPCC. Extreme events such as heat waves and
associated atmospheric processes and dynamics, present significant threats
to human health through combined effects of temperature, humidity, air
pollution and additional hazards from increased wildfires. High-resolution
regional climate models, where some of the key atmospheric processes such
as land surface representation and convection are included
explicitly, offer a more detailed analysis of this long-standing problem.
The student will utilize these approaches to better understand processes
triggering, organizing and sustaining warm blocks, particularly those
associated with transient climatic regimes and hence improve the
quantification of their impacts.


Objectives

   - Utilise state-of-the-art climate model CMIP6/ACCMIP simulations to
   assess how extreme heat waves and heat stress event will change in the
   future;
   - Assess the role of physical processes, feedback and pre-conditioning
   factors that influence heat wave severity and how the severity and
   frequency of these weather patterns will change in the future;
   - Undertake high-resolution climate model simulations to examine the
   extent, severity and probability of heat wave episodes in the South Asia
   and how they will respond to future changes in emission pathways; and
   - Connect the changes in extremes (heat waves) to air pollution episodes
   and asses the combined human health risk for the region in line with
   possible emission pathways.

The student will work closely with members of the Centre for Atmospheric
and Climate Physics (CACP) Research, UK Met Office and ICTP, Italy.
Successful candidate may have an opportunity to participate in field
campaigns and present their work in international conferences. It is
expected that the student will provide intellectual input into the design,
implementation and analysis of the data arising from the project and
develop their own research experience in the field.


*Note*: The position is fully funded for 3.5 years and preferably starting
in January 2021. *This funded PhD studentship is only open to UK/EU
candidates *and provides full social security coverage. *EU candidates
should join before 15 Dec 2020* as any later than this date will require
the student to apply for a student visa before they can enter the UK. This
does not apply to a student who is a UK citizen. Short-listed candidates
will be contacted for* remote** interviews soon after the 15 November 2020*.
Requirement profile

   - A suitable BSc (2.1 or above) and/or Masters (e.g. if your BSc degree
   classification is 2.2) in a relevant subject e.g. physics, meteorology,
   atmospheric or climate science, mathematics, computer science or
   engineering;
   - Experience in computational modelling e.g. in atmospheric or climate
   sciences;
   - Knowledge of programming e.g. Python, FORTRAN;
   - While the project is primarily computational, we welcome applications
   from candidates who also have experience in or are willing to support lab
   and field measurements.

Application procedure

To apply, *a completed application form**,* along with* copies of higher
education certificates, transcripts, a copy of your passport and two
letters of reference*, should be returned (by post or email) to *Lynette
Spelman **at the address below, by the** closing date (15 November 2020)*. You
should arrange for your referees to write separately via email to Lynette
Spelman. The link to full details is given below.
ApplicationsEnquiries

Lynette Spelman

Research Student Admissions
Doctoral College
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK

Tel: 01707 286083

doctoralcollegeadmissions at herts.ac.uk

Prof Sugata Kaviraj

Postgraduate Tutor
School of Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK

Tel: 01707 284223

s.kaviraj at herts.ac.uk

For any informal enquiry please email.  *Dr Pushp Raj Tiwari*
*p.r.tiwari at herts.ac.uk
<p.r.tiwari at herts.ac.uk>*



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Dr. Pushp Raj Tiwari

Programme Leader: Climate Interactions and Future Changes

Centre for Atmospheric and Climate Physics Research (CACP)
Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science

University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1707 284132 Fax: +44 (0) 1707 284208
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