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PhD studentship opportunity - Advancing Particulate Monitoring Technologies to Support Sustainable Water Resource Management
University of Brighton - School of Environment and Technology
Deadline for applications is 30th September 2010
Managing water resources in a sustainable manner is critical for civilisation. Anthropogenically-altered particulate conditions have been identified as one of the most common causes for water quality impairment globally. This studentship will lead to advances in: (a) our understanding of the ecologically-acceptable particulate conditions within different aquatic environments, & (b) the optimal methods & technologies that can be employed to monitor & predict the effects of this pollutant. In order to achieve this, the studentship will have three key objectives: (1) Quantify & model the dynamics of particulate matter observed in contrasting ecosystems that are in reference condition (i.e. minimal anthropogenic disturbance). (2) Identify the specific properties of particulate material that are important in determining their ecological impact. (3) Evaluate the optimal technological approaches for monitoring particulate material in these different ecosystems.
The student will carry-out a combination of field, laboratory and industry-based research across the UK, but will be located primarily at the University of Brighton within the School of Environment & Technology's vibrant postgraduate community. This is comprised of 67 students with their own dedicated research facilities as well as access to extensive communal facilities including a 5-floor modern library & access to the state-of-the-art, multi-million pound laboratory facilities of the Aquatic Research Centre (www.brighton.ac.uk/aquaticresearch). The student will also spend 3 months of placements at the co-sponsoring company’s (Aquaread) premises providing an excellent opportunity for in-depth knowledge transfer, in addition to providing the student with experience of the whole product production process; from the design & testing stages, to the manufacturing & marketing stages.
Funding Notes
This is an EPSRC funded 3.5 year studentship that is co-sponsored by Aquaread Ltd. The studentship covers fees & an annual stipend at the Research Council level (£13,570 for 2010/11). Applications are invited from UK citizens and those EU citizens who fulfil the Research Council eligibility requirements: (http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx) and who have been awarded at least an upper-second class honours degree in an area relevant to the project.
For further information, contact Dr Gary Bilotta (g.s.bilotta@brighton.ac.uk).
Information Support Officer
The Position
The FBA is seeking to appoint an Information Support Officer, preferably with a first or postgraduate university degree in a relevant subject, to help maintain its information resources and support delivery of services to users. The person appointed will be responsible for the maintenance of various catalogues and collections. Working for the Collections Manager, the work will involve integrating existing resources and delivering library and information services in traditional and innovative ways.
In addition, the duties will include providing support to the Data and Information Services (DIS) team, and providing support to journal publications and subscription management. There will also be some time devoted to collating information required for marketing FBA products and services.
Further Information
The appointment will be for a fixed term until July 31st 2011.
The position will be based at the Association’s headquarters, pleasantly located on the west shore of Windermere. The salary will be in the region of £16,000 to £18,000 p.a. dependent on relevant experience.
Any additional information you require may be obtained by contacting the FBA on 015394 42468 or by e-mail: info@fba.org.uk.
Electronic applications only accepted.
Applicants should complete an APPLICATION FORM and send a C.V. and COVERING LETTER by email, by midnight Friday 3rd September 2010.
Interviews are to be held in mid September 2010.
NOTE: All applicants should be EU citizens or possess a current and valid UK work permit.
Good written and spoken English is essential.
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PhD studentship to commence September/October 2010
NERC funded PhD Studentship
The School of Biological & Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London is pleased to offer the following 3 year funded studentship to commence in September/October 2010.
The funding will cover College fees and an annual stipend commencing at £15,590.
The studentship is available to candidates meeting Research Council eligibility criteria.
The prevalence of methane subsidies to river food webs
Project Description [PDF 139KB]
Primary Supervisor: Prof Alan Hildrew
Secondary Supervisor: Dr Jonathan Grey
Application Closing Date: 31st August 2010
Applications are invited from candidates with, or expecting to obtain, at least an upper-second class honours degree in an area relevant to the project.
To apply: - complete an online application.
It is not necessary to include a research proposal with your application.
You will need to upload transcripts, a CV and Statement of Purpose.
Please ensure you include the name of the supervisor of the project in the application.