PhD: Machine Learning for Volcanic Activity Forecasting

PhD: Machine Learning for Volcanic Activity Forecasting

Funded PhD position at Victoria University of Wellington

Summary

We are inviting applications for an exciting PhD research opportunity focused on applying state-of-the-art machine learning methods, specifically diffusion models, to forecast volcanic activities in New Zealand. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary volcanic hazards research group at Victoria University of Wellington and will contribute significantly to a government-funded research initiative aimed at developing robust and accurate volcanic eruption forecasts.

Closing date: 1 September 2025

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Felix Yan for informal inquiries and formal submissions.

Further details available here.