STREAM IDC EngD Research Engineer Studentship in Dynamic Licensing - Real

STREAM IDC EngD Research Engineer Studentship in Dynamic Licensing - Real

Stipend: This post will fully cover university tuition and provide a tax-free stipend over a four-year duration for UK students of £19,000 for the first two years, rising to £20,000 for the final two years

Closing Date for Applications: 31 May 2012

Interview Date: 19 June 2012 (Scotland - Central Belt)

Start Date: 1 October 2012 (contract duration 4 years)

The STREAM Industrial Doctorate Centre (IDC) programme is delivered by five of the major academic centres of excellence in water science and engineering in the UK. Coordinated by Cranfield University and including Imperial College London and the universities of Sheffield, Newcastle, and Exeter, the programme enables talented researchers to develop their skills and careers, while obtaining an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree. An EngD is a four year research degree awarded for industrially relevant research. The degree provides a more vocationally oriented approach to obtaining a doctorate in engineering commensurate with that of a PhD. The first 10 weeks of the EngD is a taught programme of modules held at Cranfield University, after which the Research Engineer will concentrate on the programme of research. For further information, visit the STREAM web site at:

http://www.stream-idc.net/index.php.

This project is to be completed as a collaboration between Scottish Water and the Pennine Water Group at the University of Sheffield. Together with a sister project run at Exeter University, the project will develop a sophisticated approach to river management which takes into account real time conditions in order to reduce environmental impact. This project is concerned with the development of flow and quality models required to predict river conditions in real time. The successful applicant will need to develop a strong mathematical and analytical based understanding of hydraulic, transport and water quality processes. For further information on the project please visit the 'Opportunities' page of the Pennine Water Group web site:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/penninewatergroup/opps

The project EngD will be supervised by Dr James Shucksmith, Lecturer of Water Engineering and member of the Pennine Water Group at the University of Sheffield in collaboration with partners from Scottish Water. The post will be based within water company premises but the candidate will also be a member of the Pennine Water Group team:

http://www.shef.ac.uk/penninewatergroup/

Eligibility Criteria
Normal EPSRC funding eligibility applies to this award, so students must have a relevant connection with the UK (usually established by residence). For further details see the EPSRC website (http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx).

The ideal applicant for this position must have;

• A good honours degree in Engineering or Physical Science
• Relevant experience to perform mathematical and analytical tasks at a competent level
• Good interpersonal, presentation and management skills
• Effective communication and IT skills
• An ability to travel between the partner institutions

How to apply
Interested candidates should email a covering letter and their Curriculum Vitae to Miss Lindsay Hopcroft (l.hopcroft@sheffield.ac.uk).

For information and informal enquiries please contact: Dr James Shucksmith
(j.shucksmith@sheffield.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 May 2012.