PhD Doctoral Studentships at Goldsmiths, University of London

Goldsmiths is delighted to offer up to 10 fully funded doctoral studentships, each covering full tuition fees and an annual stipend of £13,590, to start in October 2010. Some studentships will require the successful candidate to undertake limited teaching duties, and all are for three years. Home, EU and international candidates are welcome to apply.

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Managing Urban Water Cycle PhD Scholarship

Scholarship Description

A PhD student is sought to contribute to the multidisciplinary project studying the development of an integrated modelling and visualisation platform aimed to minimise the water resource footprint through an optimal combination of multiple water sources and uses as well as integrating the management of water with the landscape. The student will use hydrologic and water resource systems modelling techniques linked to alternative forms of urban designs with the aim of predicting and evaluating water efficiency in terms of water quantity & quality. The focus of this research is the collection of qualitative, as well as quantitative, information about water supply management practices and uses, the benefits and costs of current systems as well as potential options for demonstration projects prioritised by stakeholders. The stipend is initially available for 3.5 years with possible extension to 4 yrs. Student fees will be waived. It is open to overseas students.

Reference Number:	4915
Study Subject:	Managing the urban water cycle to achieve optimal liveability
Provided By:	Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, The University of Melbourne
To be undertaken at:	The University of Melbourne.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD23000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 4 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Civil engineering or Environmental engineering.

Eligibility

This scholarship requires you to have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Prof Andrew Western (Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept) The University of Melbourne Email: a.western@unimelb.edu.au

Main Contact Prof Hector Malano (Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept) The University of Melbourne Email: h.malano@unimelb.edu.au