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HYDROLOGY, M.Nones Assessing Catchment Sediment Yield and Siltation Impacts on Reservoir Capacity under Land Cover/Use Changes: the Case Study of the Fincha Dam, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Michael Nones
Assessing Catchment Sediment Yield and Siltation Impacts on Reservoir Capacity under Land Cover/Use Changes: the Case Study of the Fincha Dam, Ethiopia
Start date: 2020-10-01 End date: 2024-09-30
The deadline for submitting applications: 24.06.2020
Tasks description:
- Collect field evidence and remotely-sensed data for calibrating and validating the ArcSWAT model. Perform modelling runs to assess how the present land use and land cover affect the sediment transport of the Fincha River, and what are the consequences for the capacity of the Fincha Dam reservoir. Prepare multiple LULC to provide water managers and stakeholders with management strategies and mitigation measures for reducing the siltation in the Fincha Dam reservoir
- Write regular reports on the project progresses and present internally and in international conferences. Write technical reports and scientific article.
- Perform a 6-month internship the Wollega University, Nekemte (Ethiopia), under the supervision of Dr Dereje Adeba.
Abstract:
The proposed study will assess the catchment sediment yield and siltation impacts on the Fincha reservoir under Land Use / Land Cover (LULC) changes by combining spatially integrated hydrological parameters, digital elevation models, land use and soil map with the ArcGIS interface Soil and Water Assessment Tool (ArcSWAT).
The study will primarily emphasize how land cover changes affect the sediment yield and its consequences on the reservoir capacity. Secondly, through multiple simulations, the research will provide water managers and policymakers with multiple scenarios forced by different LULC, and associated management strategies and mitigation measures for reducing the siltation in the Fincha Dam reservoir.
The combination of field information and remote sensing data will be used for simulating future LULC changes scenarios, also by applying an integrated Markov Chain and Cellular Automata (CA-Markov) dynamic model.
Requirements:
- MSc degree in hydraulic engineering, geophysics, geomorphology or a related topic e.g.: Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Management, Physical Geography, Remote Sensing, or similar subjects.
- Experience in hydrological modelling in river engineering (e.g., HEC-RAS, EPANET, etc.) and GIS (SWAT, QGis, ArcGIS, etc.).
- Good knowledge of coding - programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, PYTHON, R, etc.).
- Experience in delivering seminars and writing articles/reports. Experience in conducting fieldwork and in reporting scientific/technical outcomes is greatly welcome.
- Willingness to travel and stay in Ethiopia during a 6-month internship. Willingness to promoting the project within the lay public is greatly appreciated.
- Knowledge of the local culture is preferable.
- Good proficiency in speaking and writing English. Knowledge of Ethiopian languages is greatly welcome.
Remuneration paid in the form of a scholarship: 4,188.31 before taxes (about 3,614.09 after taxes) – 1st and 2nd year of study, 5,025.97 before taxes (about 4,336.91 after taxes) – 3rd and 4th year of study
The PhD scholarship is fully funded by the National Science Centre of Poland, under the call PreludiumBis1. Remuneration paid as a scholarship, in accordance with the REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING SCIENTIFIC SCHOLARS IN RESEARCH PROJECTS FINANCED FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER OF THE CENTER OF SCIENCE, see: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2016/uchwala96_2016-zal1.pdf
For more details about the application for the project please contact the supervisor.
The supervisor will be Dr hab. Michael Nones, mnones@igf.edu.pl, Institute of Geophysics PAS.
To apply for the scholarship, please complete the form (APPLICATION FOR PhD SCHOLARSHIP)
THEORETICAL GEOPHYSICS, Białecki M., Mechanistic explanation of a generation of (and deviations from) the universal curve of the Earthquake Recurrence Time Distribution by means of constructions of solvable stochastic cellular automata and their analytic
Mechanistic explanation of a generation of (and deviations from) the universal curve of the Earthquake Recurrence Time Distribution by means of constructions of solvable stochastic cellular automata and their analytical description.
Start date: 2020-10-01 End date: 2024-09-30
The deadline for submitting applications: 24.06.2020
Tasks description:
- Generating inter-event time distributions using various versions of Random Domino Automata
- Numerical and analytical tests of the properties of extensions of Random Domino Automata
- Comparative tests with real data
Requirements:
The candidate should hold master's degree in exact sciences (preferred physics or mathematics), natural sciences (earth sciences) or technical sciences and a positive result of recruitment for doctoral studies at the IGF PAN (until the start of work).
Requirements for candidates: experience in the field of stochastic processes or statistical physics and modelling of complex systems; basic knowledge of earthquakes; ability to use the Mathematica program in the field of numerical calculations and simulations; good English in speech and writing; strong motivation for scientific work and willingness to develop knowledge in the field of theoretical geophysics.
Financial provisions: 9 months with monthly fellowship 4500 PLN before taxes (= approx. 3250 after taxes), remaining months during 1st and 2nd year of study approx. 2100 PLN after taxes, 3rd and 4th year of study approx. 3200 after taxes.
Additional provisions are possible depending on successful research grants applications. The PhD scholarship is partially funded by the National Science Centre of Poland for the project. For more information about the grant application, please contact supervisor.
Remuneration paid as a scholarship, in accordance with the REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING SCIENTIFIC SCHOLARS IN RESEARCH PROJECTS FINANCED FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER OF THE CENTER OF SCIENCE, see:
https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2016/uchwala96_2016-zal1.pdf
The supervisor will be Dr hab. Mariusz Białecki, bialecki@igf.edu.pl, Institute of Geophysics PAS.
To apply for the scholarship, please complete the form (APPLICATION FOR PhD SCHOLARSHIP) below.
