PhD Studentship - Investigating the Sustainability of Nuclear Power

PhD Studentship – Investigating the Sustainability of Nuclear Power

Project details:
The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is offering a PhD studentship on a cutting edge project investigating climate change and the UK’s electricity system, with a particular focus on the potential role of nuclear power. The PhD candidate will be part of the SPRING consortium, a £2.5 million programme of research funded by the EPSRC and ESRC and led by the University of Manchester.

The successful candidate will build on existing Tyndall energy futures research to develop a new and comprehensive suite of energy scenarios for a carbon constrained UK. These scenarios will focus on the demand and supply of electricity within a wider context of energy use, including transport. Working closely with researchers from both Tyndall and SPRING the candidate will analyse the scenarios in terms of their implications for carbon emissions and broader sustainability.

Qualifications applicants should have/expected to receive:

This interdisciplinary project requires a candidate with good quantitative and qualitative skills. A first or upper second honours degree, masters qualification or equivalent in a range of disciplines would be suitable for this post, including engineering, science, business management and social science. An interest in climate change and sustainability issues is essential. Candidates should also have excellent communication and writing skills.

Amount of funding available and eligibility:

The studentship covers Home/EU fees and a stipend of £12,600/£12,940 (depending on entry date) and as a result of funding restrictions, is available only to Home and EU Students who have been living in the UK for three years. Overseas students should NOT apply.

Eligibility: UK and EU candidates only. EU candidates MUST have been living in the UK for three years to be eligible

Start date: Available immediately but can be taken up until October 2008

Funding: Fees (£3,250) and stipend £12,600 (at 2007/8 rates) Fees (£3,320) and stipend £12,940 (at 2008/9 rates)

Sponsor: EPSRC /ESRC

Closing date for applications: 15th September 2008

Contact for further information:

For informal enquires about the project contact Professor Kevin Anderson (kevin.anderson@manchester.ac.uk), Dr Sarah Mander (s.mander@manchester.ac.uk) or Dr Christine Greenhalgh (Christine.a.greenhalgh@manchester.ac.uk ).

For more information on the Tyndall Centre or the School of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Civil Engineering, please visit our web sites www.tyndall.ac.uk and www.mace.manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries relating to the postgraduate application process within the School should be directed to:

Miss Michelle Ringwood, Postgraduate Research Admissions Administrator
The University of Manchester
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
George Begg Building
Sackville Street
Manchester M60 1QD

Telephone +44(0) 161 275 4345
Fax: +44(0)161 306 9218
Email: michelle.l.ringwood@manchester.ac.uk