Research degrees
A
postgraduate scholarship is available in the
School of Mathematics and
Statistics at the
University of South Australia to pursue a PhD in the area of
mathematical sciences.
The project aim is to evaluate electronic assessment of sea cage biomass for on-farm feeding and harvesting strategies for yellowtail kingfish (YTK) at Clean Seas Tuna (CST) Ltd. farm sites. Currently CST manually estimates YTK biomass however this is labour intensive and intrusive, thereby stressing and damaging the fish. However electronic systems use algorithms developed from morphometric characteristics of the cultured species. Thus the project will focus on calibrating, validating and implementing the Vaki biomass counter system and AM100 stereo camera system. The candidate will be based at the University of South University (UniSA), and will also work with investigators at SARDI, industry mentors at CST and with researchers at the University of Tasmania and Norwegian group NOFIMA.
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$26,912 tax free per annum (2009 rate). The project is contingent on the candidate successfully obtaining an Australian Postgraduate Award or UniSA Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent. A top-up for this scholarship is already available.
Algorithmic development, statistical modelling, analysis of stereo camera images (mathematical sciences)
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand citizens are eligible. International students are also eligible.
This scholarship is offered once only and is open until 4 January 2010.
For more information on the scholarship please contact:
Dr
Belinda Chiera
Tel: +61 8 8302 0449
Email:
belinda.chiera@unisa.edu.au
