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KTP Associate: Sediment Removal, Waste Management & Remediation Operations

Institution:

University of Strathclyde

Dept/School/Faculty:

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

PhD Supervisor:

Dr R Lord

Application Deadline:

No more applications being accepted

Funding Availability:

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Research Project

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The University of Strathclyde, in partnership with Scottish Canals (www.scottishcanals.co.uk), seeks a KTP Associate to work on a project to identify a technically and environmentally sustainable solution for reducing, reusing or recycling dredged sediments and cleared vegetation from the Scottish canal network. The aim of the project is to embed an environmentally sustainable approach to sediment removal, weed and green waste management, reducing operational costs, generating opportunities for revenue growth and addressing emerging waste legislation requirements.

Predominately based at Scottish Canals’ office, Glasgow, you will be supported by academics from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at the University of Strathclyde and you will have access to the departmental laboratory facilities (currently benefitting from a £6M investment and refurbishment).

Educated to a minimum of Degree level in an engineering or science discipline, or with relevant experience, you will have highly developed analytical skills, with laboratory and experimental skills including field work and/or trials. You will have knowledge of waste management issues and legislation coupled with an interest in environmental issues and sustainability, and finding solutions to practical problems. You will have excellent organisation skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders. You will be enthusiastic and confident with the ability to influence people and you will be a process-thinker with an analytical approach to problem solving.

Due to the location of site visits, it is essential that candidates have a driving licence and access to their own transport.
A Higher Degree in a related discipline and knowledge and/or experience of current waste management practice, environmental legislation, materials handling operations or remediation activities would be advantageous.

For a full job description and information on how to apply, visit: http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r22013.pdf

Funding Notes:

The position is funded for a period of 2 years by the KTP Programme (see www.ktponline.org.uk). In addition to a dedicated personal development budget of £4000 there is also an opportunity for further study within the University and, if appropriate, registration for a higher degree at no additional cost to the successful candidate.