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Offer: EPSRC DTP Internship: Stochastic Simulation of Phytoplankton Bloom in a Cold Environment:Job description:Job location: Remote Please note this position will be employed via a temporary staff agency. Job location: Home located Terms: 10 weeks full-time or 20 weeks part-time. 37 hours per week full-time; or 18.5 hours per week part-time. Working hours can suit candidate's schedule. Suggested start date 1 July 2024. The function Applications are invited for a vacation internship in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the Open University. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Ivan Sudakow on the international and interdisciplinary project titled 'Statistical Mechanics Modeling of Critical Phenomena in Phytoplankton Living in a Cold Environment.' In this project, the candidate will assist in running and parameterizing the stochastic model of phytoplankton growth in the Arctic Ocean, using available observational data. The model aims to enhance our knowledge of the function of phytoplankton in the Arctic climate system and reveal its potential as a climate tipping point. The full summary of tasks and person specification can be found within the Job Description. If you would like further details about the function before making an application, then please email stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number and job title. How to apply To apply for this function please email the following two documents to stem-research-student-support@open.ac.uk by 5pm (BST) Tuesday 7th May 2024. »CV »Cover letter including evidence that you have the essential expertise and explaining why you want to carry out this project Please make sure your surname and the job reference (at the top of this page) are included in the file names. Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions. The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks. Skills:
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