PhD in Planetary Science

This project aims to explore the turbulent atmosphere of Jupiter using cutting-edge 3D climate simulations. It combines high-performance computing, advanced modelling, and international collaboration to uncover the mechanisms behind giant storms, multiple jets, and exotic weather. Research directions include investigating the role of cloud physics in driving large-scale storms, analysing simulations at unprecedented spatial resolution, identifying the mechanisms behind the global distribution of ammonia, and exploring how these mechanisms operate under higher levels of stellar irradiation. As a part of the project, you will join the growing Planetary Sciences group at the University of Southampton.