The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applicants for a PhD scholarship in low frequency Ocean Seismoacoustics. The position is funded by DIAS and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake four years of PhD research based at the Geophysics Section of the Institute, based in Dublin city.
Wind driven ocean gravity waves cause continuous background seismic vibrations called microseisms. While there is a strong theoretical understanding of the cause of microseisms in terms of ocean wave-wave interactions, the recorded seismic wavefield does not always match theoretical predictions. This is thought to be largely due to the distorting effects of structural heterogeneity in the source region and on the path between the microseism source and the recording instrument. In this work we will investigate to what extent microseism data hold retrievable and separable information about both ocean wave state and microseism source regions. The work will draw on a large database of near-ocean terrestrial seismic network data, microseism-tuned seismic array data, and infrasound data from Ireland. Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) & deep water marine acoustic data from the N.E. Atlantic will also be available to the project. The work will be supported by forward numerical simulation methodologies and machine learning applications.
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter outlining their research interests, motivation an evidence-based suitability for the position. This letter along with copies of degree transcripts and a full CV with contact details of two academic referees should be submitted via e-mail to geo_recruitment@cp.dias.ie using the subject line “PhD Application”.
The position is fully funded for four years, subject to an annual progress review (€18,500 /year tax free stipend), along with PhD registration fees.
The deadline for applications is August 31st, 2020.
Leave a Comment
Posted: 24th August 2020 by Mary Burke
Ph.D Scholarship in Ocean Seismoacoustics
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) invites applicants for a PhD scholarship in low frequency Ocean Seismoacoustics. The position is funded by DIAS and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake four years of PhD research based at the Geophysics Section of the Institute, based in Dublin city.
Wind driven ocean gravity waves cause continuous background seismic vibrations called microseisms. While there is a strong theoretical understanding of the cause of microseisms in terms of ocean wave-wave interactions, the recorded seismic wavefield does not always match theoretical predictions. This is thought to be largely due to the distorting effects of structural heterogeneity in the source region and on the path between the microseism source and the recording instrument. In this work we will investigate to what extent microseism data hold retrievable and separable information about both ocean wave state and microseism source regions. The work will draw on a large database of near-ocean terrestrial seismic network data, microseism-tuned seismic array data, and infrasound data from Ireland. Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) & deep water marine acoustic data from the N.E. Atlantic will also be available to the project. The work will be supported by forward numerical simulation methodologies and machine learning applications.
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter outlining their research interests, motivation an evidence-based suitability for the position. This letter along with copies of degree transcripts and a full CV with contact details of two academic referees should be submitted via e-mail to geo_recruitment@cp.dias.ie using the subject line “PhD Application”.
The position is fully funded for four years, subject to an annual progress review (€18,500 /year tax free stipend), along with PhD registration fees.
The deadline for applications is August 31st, 2020.
Category: Uncategorised
Available to buy on the DIAS bookshop: books.dias.ie/index.php?main… (5/5) #DIASdiscovers #celtic #studies #twopatricks
"In the lives of St. Patrick, the two saints are invariably fused into one", said Prof. O'Rahilly in his lecture. The lecture was a condensation from O’Rahilly’s book “The two Patricks: a lecture on the history of Christianity in fifth-century Ireland”. (4/5)
He was known by his first name Patricius, which in later times would lead to confusion as he was succeeded by another apostle of the same name (Saint Patrick or Patricius in Latin). (3/5)
He spoke on "Palladius and Patrick". Palladius was the first bishop of the Christians of Ireland. (2/5)
Date: 21st March 1942 Paper: The Irish Press Headline: Palladius and Patrick | School Of Celtic Studies Lecture Synopsis: The first public lecture under the auspices of the School of Celtic Studies was delivered in Trinity College by Professor T. F. O'Rahilly in 1942. (1/5)
As part of our ongoing participation in the @HistFest we decided to take a look into the Irish Newspaper Archives and see where DIAS made it into print over the last 80 years. There were so many articles, the hardest part was selecting what we would post. We hope you enjoy!
@AReillyFailte @CultureNight @VisitDublin Thanks Antoinette! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Big thank you to @MartinaPQuinn of @helloalicepr for moderating the discussion, and of course to our panel @NeasaMcG @CormacORafferty and @laoneill111
@CormacORafferty "to cut yourself off from fundamental research means you could miss out on some of the biggest ideas"
@laoneill "it's our job as researchers to keep reminding governments how important basic research is" "For Dev basic research being carried out in Ireland was a badge of pride"
@NeasaMcG Schrödinger's work in causality was not well received by the religious authorities at the time At the same time DIAS did have Catholic priests working on research projects in the early days, so there was not the conflict you might think between science and religion
@laoneill111 Schrödinger was very popular in social circles in Dublin, a bit of a renaissance man
@CormacORafferty Schrödinger was gifted at explaining difficult concepts
@CormacORafferty on how unsuccessful work, in Schrödinger's case, unified field theory, is just as important part of science. And no one has managed to crack it yet! And not forgetting the cat
@laoneill111 how Schrödinger's book inspired scientists to change fields and result in the finding of the double helix.
@NeasaMcG explaining how DIAS came about and how Schrödinger was attracted to Ireland #DIASdiscovers
Panel Discussion getting underway! @laoneill111 @CormacORafferty @NeasaMcG @MartinaPQuinn
We're half way through the documentary... Join us for the rest and the fascinating discussion to follow DM for link