Fully funded PhD studentship - University of Strathclyde
Assessment of air pollution from fracking http://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/civilenvironmentalengineering/studywithus/postgraduate/fullyfundedphdstudentships/ This PhD project will develop systems to measure air pollution from unconventional natural gas (UNG) operations to illustrate how potential risks to human health can be assessed. The rationale for the project is that knowledge about air pollution from UNG operations can be substantially improved through the deployment autonomy of portable measurement systems. The project will develop novel approaches for field deployment & evaluation of state of the art real-time & passive monitoring systems, with specific focus on interpretation of field observations for effective management of exposure to air pollutants from diesel plant and vehicle traffic. The studentship will benefit from substantial research infrastructure investment in new purpose-built environmental laboratories, including strategic investment and research grant support for portable, low power environmental monitoring equipment. Specialist training will be provided through the host department, and an extended network of research collaborators & industrial partners to complement the University’s structured education programme in postgraduate research. Working within this network of research partners will provide the successful candidate with good insight into a range of potential subsequent career options across university, government, environmental consultancy, and oil & gas industry sectors. Applicants should have an existing/anticipated 1st or 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification, in a relevant science or engineering subject. Interests and/or prior experience in environmental monitoring and/or public/occupational health are particularly relevant. The studentship is open to UK or EU candidates (http://www.strath.ac.uk/pgrfunding/eligibility/) and will cover all home/EU fees plus an annual stipend of £12,000 per annum for 3 years. Additional stipend funding for an industrial placement with a major environmental consultancy organisation is likely to be available for candidates with relevant interests and background experience. A document outlining further details for the position is available on request – please contact Iain Beverland, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 0141-548-3202). Informal enquiries are welcome - contact Iain Beverland as above. If you are interested in this position please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> highlighting your motivation for applying and how your skills and expertise can contribute to this research. Please use the subject heading ‘PhD - Assessment of air pollution from fracking’ on your email. Although there is currently no closing date, and there is potential flexibility in start date, the position may be filled at any time hence early discussion/application is advised.
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