Internship Research Positions in Environmental Water and Water
LabMath‐Indonesia is an independent research
institute. We work together with various universities in
Indonesia and abroad. This is shown in our activities:
We regularly organize so‐called Research Work Shops
where students (S1,S2 and S3) and staff from
universities, governmental institutions and companies,
are introduced into a specific topic. After one week of
courses and small assignments, the second week is
dedicated to execute more extensive projects that
usually are closely related to current research. As an
example, in the past year we organized RWS on
Tsunami Modelling and Simulations (January 2009),
Financial Engineering (August 2008) and Integrated
Water Resource Management (Jan 2008).
Our research activities are supported by external
sources: international research projects, projects from
large , and from Indonesia.
In the coming years we want to focus our activities to
problems from nature and environmental sciences.
Especially about problems that are of direct relevance
for Indonesia: effects of Climate Change on the coastal
area (high waves, endangering the coast and ships and
offshore structures) and on the (rain) water availability
for agriculture and human consumption.
This year we have national and international symposia
on these topics. For the preparation of new research
contributions, and for the running research projects, we
can use the help of good students and graduates.
While working with you on interesting topics, you are
developing your skills; besides that, if needed, we
support you to improve your English. If you want, we
can advise about studying abroad. (For instance, LMI
hosts the Info & Support Office of the University of
Twente.)
Below we indicate some topics for which we look for
your interest to contribute to our research.
Modelling and measuring Evapotranspiration
Almost half of the rain falling on the ground is
evaporated or transpirated by plants. BMKG, the
Indonesian Institute for Meteorology, Climate and
GeoScience, wants to be able to predict the ET. For that
aim we want to make a model based on rainfall, soil
properties, and weather conditions, in particular the
wind. We will use satellite data to improve the
predictive models that we make.
Two students from the university of Twente visiting LMI
will also work on this topic, so that a close collaboration
can lead to substantial results in a recently granted
KNAW‐mobility Project.
Harbour waves
We want to use new codes that have been developed at
LMI to simulate waves in a harbour to predict the
maximal wave heights and investigate undesired
resonant motions. A realistic Indonesian harbour is
taken as test case.
This project is in collaboration with UGM.
Wind generation of ocean waves
Climate change will lead to stronger winds and
therefore to higher waves. Wave prediction in the
coastal area is important for coastal safety measures.
This project is aimed to contribute to the development
of a complete simulation environment for coastal
waves.
Hydro‐lab research
We have various problems that are directly or indirectly
related to ship design and safety of sea transport.
Internship Research positions: Offer
The internships are executed at LabMath‐Indonesia, Jl.
Anatomi 19, Bandung. Including a one‐month probation
period, the positions are for a period of 3 months with
the possibility of prolongation. During the execution
you will get valuable experience in mathematical
modelling and will work in a stimulating environment.
The monthly allowance will depend on qualifications
and performance.
The internships are planned to start not later than 1
May 2009.
Requested qualifications
Candidates should be eager to be involved in this
research and learn many new topics and ideas. They
should have good knowledge of calculus/ analysis
including ordinary and partial differential equations,
and be experienced in programming, for instance in
Matlab. Students or graduates with good grades in S1 or
S2 from mathematics, physics, oceanography,
geosciences, engineering etc can profit very much from
this research experience. A sound scientific attitude
(critical, inventive and independent) should be
accompanied by a strong motivation and disciplined
work attitude.
Application procedure
Candidates should send an updated CV, a copy of last
degree and academic record, proof of English
proficiency and letter of motivation before 15 April
2009 by email to:
Dr. A. Sopaheluwakan Ardhasena@labmath‐indonesia.or.id
and
Prof. Brenny van Groesen groesen@labmathindonesia.
or.id.
Internship Research Positions at LabMath‐Indonesia
