University of EdinburghPhD Scholarship in Environmental EngineeringSafe Drinking Water using Appropriate Technologies for Ghana (SADWAT-GHANA)A PhD Studentship is available for a candidate with a background in either environmental/process/chemical engineering or chemistry/environmental science (or equivalent) interested in exciting applications of membrane processes for water supply in international development applications. Aims of this Project SADWAT-GHANA is a project funded by a Leverhulme Royal Society Africa Award (2010-2012) with a number of collaborators in Scotland and Ghana. The overall project aims to develop locally sustainable technology that can remove natural as well as anthropogenic metals (F, NO3, U, As) occurring in groundand surface waters in rural Ghana simultaneously with microbiological contaminants. Specifically this will be achieved by 5 Milestones:
Ideally there will be two major outcomes: i) a research unit in Ghana with the know how to develop such processes, and ii) an enterprise network that installs systems, trains local operators and maintains such technologies. Depending on candidate interests and abilities there is room to accommodate and focus on specific interests within the project scope. The candidate will be spending a significant amount of time in Ghana during this PhD with the collaborating institution KNUST as well as in rural areas. Candidate Excellent, self-motivated candidates are sought with a background in either environmental/process/chemical engineering or chemistry/environmental science (or equivalent) who enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary research team. A first class honours or upper second is the minimum qualification requirement. Independent work, strong self-motivation, eagerness to publish in high ranking journals, awareness of equality and diversity, good team spirit and excellent communication skills are important assets of the successful candidate. A desirable skill is experience of working in developing countries, in particular Southern Africa (Ghana). Facilities The University of Edinburgh as well as the School of Engineering is a successful host to a large number of PhD Candidates through their graduate school with a vast range of courses in career development for students on offer. Good candidates with an interest in this field, excited by working in a stimulating research environment, the willingness to learn but to date different training, are encouraged to apply. Research facilities are located in the new William Rankine Building with the environmental engineering laboratories being equipped with new and cutting edge facilities. Application Procedure One scholarship of approximately £8000 per annum for 3.5 years plus international tuition fees (approx £12000/yr), travel and small equipment/consumables is available to citizens of all nationalities. We have not set a deadline for applications and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Additional funding in this subject area may be available for UK and EU applicants as well as candidates successful in applying for general SORSAS or China scholarships. Interested candidates are encouraged to prepare a brief 2-3 page research proposal citing current literature on the topic and sending curriculum vitae (including three academic referees and publication list) as well as academic transcripts and should contact (preferably via email) to: Professor Andrea Schäfer, Chair in Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, William Rankine Building, The King's Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, UK Instructions on how to formally apply for admission: http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/ or contact Sue Simpson sue.t.simpson@ed.ac.uk
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