Resource constraints, competitiveness and environmental considerations are accelerating the shift towards a zero waste economy. The built environment (infrastructure and energy used in buildings) contributes around 45% of the UK’s total carbon emissions; with cement totalling 8% of the global total emissions. The construction and demolition sector is the largest contributor of waste globally and, in UK alone, it is responsible for generating around 120 million tonnes of waste every year; over a third of UK’s total. Given the global resource constraints, recovery and re-use of raw C&D waste materials (minerals, metals and organic materials) in circular approaches are increasingly emerging as factors of utmost importance in providing the best overall environmental, economic and societal outcomes. This project will undertake an assessment of current practices and their impact in terms of emissions and develop a model of assessment of potential circularity in projects.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants should have a first-class honours degree in a relevant subject or a 2.1 honours degree plus Masters (or equivalent experience). Additional criteria may apply so please check the specific project details before applying. Scholarships will be awarded by competitive merit, taking into account the academic ability of the applicant.
We recognise that not every talented researcher will have had the same opportunities to advance their careers. We therefore will account for any particular circumstances that applicants disclose (e.g. parental leave, caring duties, part-time jobs to support studies, disabilities etc.) to ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process.
How to Apply
Please complete our online application form. Please select PhD programme Civil Engineering and include the project reference, title and supervisor names on your application. If these details are not included your application may not be considered. Please note that applicants may only submit ONE proposal.
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you would approach the research and upload this to the research proposal section of the online application. You will be required to upload a CV, a copy of your degree certificate(s) and relevant transcript(s). You may also upload an academic reference to further support your application.
You must provide proof of your ability in the English language (if English is not your mother tongue or if you have not already studied for a degree that was taught in English). We require an IELTS certificate showing an overall score of at least 6.5 with no component scoring less than 6.0 or a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 90 points.
Timetable
Applications will be reviewed throughout March and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2022. Applicants MUST be available to start the course of study on a full-time basis in September/October 2022.
Please refer to the website for further information.
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