NERC/Tyne Rivers Trust PhD Studentship

Reference Code: CI619

Closing Date: 24th May 2013

Details:

Name of Supervisor (s) 
Dr Geoff Parkin, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Dr Paul Quinn, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences 

Dr Andy Large, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences 

Sponsor
Joint funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Tyne Rivers Trust (through Defra’s Catchment Restoration Fund)

Duration of the Award
3.5 years

Project Description
Issues in catchment management such as flooding, agricultural pollution, and habitat restoration can be addressed through land management. Evidence of impact of interventions can be difficult and expensive to obtain. This research study aims to investigate monitoring and modelling tools and methods to enable local communities to participate in knowledge generation, extending the available information resources beyond traditional methods.

Value of the Award and Eligibility
This award is available to the candidates who meet the NERC eligibility criteria. A full award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of £13,726 (2013-14).

Person Specification
You must have a first-class or upper-second-class Honours degree in Civil Engineering. You must also have a background in hydrological modelling, a willingness to engage closely with local communities and due to the nature of the work, be in possession of a driving license.

How to Apply
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form, via the 'Apply’ button below, inserting the reference number CI619 and selecting ‘PhD school of Civil Engineering and Geosciences’ as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed, plus a covering letter and CV. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number CI619 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project.

You should also send your covering letter and CV to Dr Geoff Parkin at geoff.parkin@ncl.ac.uk.

Further Information
For further information, please contact: 
Dr Geoff Parkin 
School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences 
Email: geoff.parkin@ncl.ac.uk