The Braithwaite Family Foundation PhD studentship in Civil Engineering
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Applications are invited from candidates interested in pursuing research leading to a PhD in any field of Civil Engineering. The University of Surrey has a long and distinguished tradition in Civil Engineering, with notable research contributions in Water and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnics and Construction Materials.
Current research is aimed at key challenges in the following areas:
- Air Quality
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Durability and Deterioration
- Environmental Fluids
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Innovative Construction Materials
- Reliability and Resilience of Civil Engineering Systems
- Soil Mechanics
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
A good undergraduate degree (First or Upper Second) in Engineering, Physical Sciences or Mathematics is required. Work experience and/or a post-graduate qualification would be desirable.
Please send a detailed CV, including the names of two referees, and a covering letter explaining your motivation and interest in pursuing research to:
Miss Natasha Hewett
Division of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, FEPS (C5),
University of Surrey,
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Mike Mulheron
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
The scholarship covers UK/EU fees (£3,732 in 2011/12) or equivalent for three years, together with a maintenance stipend of £1,000 per month.
Closing date: 16th March 2012