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Funding for a PhD studentship is available in the Research Institute for the Environment, Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Keele University to work with Dr Stefan Krause on the investigation of multi-component reactive transport patterns at aquifer-river interfaces. The intention of this project is to investigate spatial patterns and temporal dynamics of streambed residence time influence on the chemical transformation of multiple pollutants. The studentship will be based on the application and adaptation of: • Fibre-optical distributed sensor networks for the identification of patterns in aquifer-river exchange fluxes at multiple scales • In-situ fluorescence spectrometers for the analysis of fluorescence tracer movement in heterogeneous substrates • Quantification of exchange fluxes and reactive transport at aquifer-river interfaces by adaptive modelling approaches The project is financially and logistically supported by the Environment Agency and close collaboration between the PhD student and the Environment Agency is anticipated. There is the opportunity fir the PhD student to actively influence the specific direction of the project. The project will involve fieldwork in the UK (comprising hydro-ecological tracer studies and geophysical methods) as well as biogeochemical laboratory work and numerical modelling. As part of the requirements of the PhD position the student will be expected to undertake undergraduate demonstrating duties on appropriate practical sessions and UK-based and overseas field courses. In particular it is likely that the PhD student will demonstrate on the Applied Environmental Science Alps field course. Training for demonstrating and teaching in higher education will be provided for the PhD student by Keele University’s teaching training programme. It is expected that the student will contribute towards the development of research grants to help fund fieldwork. Funding Notes UK fees paid, 3 year stipend at £10,000 per annum. Candidates must hold at least an upper second-class Bachelor's degree or appropriate Master's qualification. You must complete an application form for PhD study, and in additional complete a form indicating you wish to apply for studentship ref EPSAM 2009-10. Full details of the application procedure are on the Keel Graduate School website www.keele.ac.uk/gradschool, or by contacting the Graduate School on tel: 01782 734368, email gradschool@keele.ac.uk. |
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