Funding and Finance
NERC/EPSRC studentships - School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences (Geotechnics and Structures)
Closing Date: 9th January 2012
Details:
The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences expects to offer 5 fully-funded NERC/EPSRC studentships for PhD research, commencing autumn 2012, for the following projects:
- Three-dimensional simulation of the resonant column test
- The role of anisotropy and non-coaxiality in modelling soil-structure interaction problems
- A probabilistic material framework for the analysis of fabric structures
- A probabilistic predictive material model for architectural fabrics
- Composite sandwich panels – optimal solutions under material uncertainty
- Analysis and design of fabric connection details – full-scale testing and simulation
- Mechanics of fibre-reinforced composites in finite deformation
- Large increment method (LIM) for elastoplastic continuum
- Multi-physics modelling of magnetorheological elastomers
- Three-dimensional analysis of tunnels behaviour under seismic loads
- Models of bedrock thermal expansion for studies of global geodynamics
- Modelling and design of functional textiles
- Models of structured unsaturated soils for studies of failure in dikes
- Full scale and numerical modelling of ground temperature for shallow ground source heating systems
- Designing adaptation strategies for the UK electricity energy network
- Climate impacts and adaptation
- Optimal recovery and protection strategies for interconnected infrastructure systems
- Broad scale flood risk analysis of the Thames Estuary
- Pathways to sustainability in urban areas
- Integrated Assessment of Climate Change on Cities
- Co-evolution of cities and infrastructure
- Uncertainties in the long term management of water resources
- Development and application of geophysical proxies for imaging geotechnical property changes during development of near surface shear zones
The studentships also cover the following areas:
Applicants for funding must meet the Research Councils' normal UK residence criteria. The deadline for applications is Monday 9 January 2012. Interviews will be held on 21 and 22 February 2012. For further details contact melissa.ware@ncl.ac.uk.
The project descriptions are provided as a guide to all applicants, whether UK/EU or overseas. They represent well-planned, achievable PhD projects in the research topics that are of greatest interest to our staff, and which have realistic resourcing requirements. We strongly encourage applicants to consider these topics before deciding whether to develop their own research proposals. In general, preference will be given to applicants whose research topics are taken from or closely aligned to these project descriptions.
Applicants, whether seeking NERC/EPSRC funding or not, may instead propose their own research topic for consideration. To ensure that it has a suitable level of academic challenge, novelty, and feasibility and that it is achievable within the School’s resources and supervisory expertise, applicants should begin dialogue with their prospective supervisors at an early stage. Receipt of an acceptable outline project proposal, before commencing study, will form part of the conditions of offer of a place. See the FAQs for more information.
How to apply
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form selecting 8040F PhD CIVG (FT) as the programme of study. Please ensure you include the studentship code, supervisor(s) name and project title in your application form. Only mandatory fields need to be completed and you do not need to provide a full proposal in the ‘research proposal’ section.
You also need to submit a covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be attached. The covering letter must also state the title of the studentship, quote the studentship code and state how your interests and experience relate to the project.
