PhD Studentship - Using geostatistics and hydraulic modelling to assess monitoring strategies for anthropogenically driven change in river morphology
Funded by the Environment Agency and EPSRC, a bursary of up to £15,435 p.a. for three years plus fees available. Conditions apply*
Principle objectives of the project are;
1. To identify the main monitoring strategies, methods and networks that have been used in practice at national and international level when assessing changes in river morphology.
2. To develop a statistically robust monitoring framework to assess changes in river morphology.
3. To quantify the reduction in accuracy from using the strategies currently in practice and the statistically robust monitoring framework developed.
4. To critically assess the benefits of using morphological sampling to complement biological assessment in large rivers.
The successful candidate will spend a minimum of three months at the Environment Agency developing the project. Travel and accommodation will be funded during that period
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have an MSc as well as a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, statistics or geography.
How to apply:
If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the application form at: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/Applications/Postgraduate%20A4s.pdf
Alternatively, for more information and an application form please contact:
Enquiries, Cranfield University, School of Applied Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)1234 754086
Fax: +44 (0)1234 754109
Email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
Other research studentships are also available, for details please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships?id=fap31
Funding Notes
Funding:
*Supported by an EPSRC I-Case bursary, this studentship will cover tuition fees and provide a bursary of up to £14,000 p.a. for the first year, and rising up to £15,435 p.a. for the final year. The studentship is ONLY open to UK and EU candidates. Refer to http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining for details of student eligibility.
Principle objectives of the project are;
1. To identify the main monitoring strategies, methods and networks that have been used in practice at national and international level when assessing changes in river morphology.
2. To develop a statistically robust monitoring framework to assess changes in river morphology.
3. To quantify the reduction in accuracy from using the strategies currently in practice and the statistically robust monitoring framework developed.
4. To critically assess the benefits of using morphological sampling to complement biological assessment in large rivers.
The successful candidate will spend a minimum of three months at the Environment Agency developing the project. Travel and accommodation will be funded during that period
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have an MSc as well as a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as environmental science, statistics or geography.
How to apply:
If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the application form at: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/Applications/Postgraduate%20A4s.pdf
Alternatively, for more information and an application form please contact:
Enquiries, Cranfield University, School of Applied Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)1234 754086
Fax: +44 (0)1234 754109
Email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
Other research studentships are also available, for details please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships?id=fap31
Funding Notes
Funding:
*Supported by an EPSRC I-Case bursary, this studentship will cover tuition fees and provide a bursary of up to £14,000 p.a. for the first year, and rising up to £15,435 p.a. for the final year. The studentship is ONLY open to UK and EU candidates. Refer to http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining for details of student eligibility.
