Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) - Analysis of Flood Frequency (FFA) and Previous Flood Events in Noosa

Collect and analyse hydrological data for assessing flood frequency in the Noosa area.

label Opportunity type

Student opportunity type

College approved Internship
schedule Application date
Applications open/close
31 Aug 2023 | 9am - 15 Sep 2023 | 5pm
school Level

Degree level

Bachelor
Master

About

ICEDS connects people with climate, energy & disaster-risk research from The Australian National University.

Our goal is to advance innovative solutions to address climate change, energy system transitions and disasters. We facilitate integrated approaches to research, teaching and policy, industry and community engagement across disciplines.

The Disaster Solutions team within ICEDS is focused on exploring innovative ways to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters.

Project: Analysis of Flood Frequency (FFA) and Previous Flood Events in Noosa

Internship details

Internship Availability

Summer,  2024

Internship Discipline/s

Science (water resources)

Internship Level

3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills

Time series analysis in spreadsheets and other similar packages for FFA

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Program Manager, Disaster Solutions, ICEDS

Location

ICEDS (Coombs Building) and MSI (Hannah Neumann Building)

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern

Better understanding on time series and statistical analysis of hydrological data which can be used in other disciplines as wellenhancement of GIS skills

Summary:

This project collects and analyses hydrological data for assessing flood frequency in different available hydrometric stations in the territory of Noosa council and selected locations in this area.