Dear UKPN
We currently have two funded PhD positions available here at
Loughborough University. If you are interested in either of the
projects, and have questions about student life at Loughborough,
please do not hesitate to get in touch.
All the best,
Ella
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From: David Graham <D.J.Graham@lboro.ac.uk>
Date: 10 February 2013 12:48
Subject: [CRYOLIST] 2 PhD studentships at Loughborough University, UK
To: "CRYOLIST@CRYOLIST.ORG" <CRYOLIST@cryolist.org>
The Department of Geography has secured 2 PhD studentships aligned
with Loughborough University's strategic research investment in 'Water
Resources' and 'Autonomous Vehicles'. Applications are now invited
from exceptionally well qualified students who wish to embark on a
full-time research degree programme commencing in Autumn Term 2013.
Project 1: Managing flood risks in an uncertain future
Flood risk is one of the major natural disasters globally and its
management in an uncertain climatic future is becoming increasingly
important. This PhD studentship welcomes proposals along the line of
managing flood risk in an uncertain climatic future. The research
proposal can focus on one or a combination of the following aspects:
(i) modelling the physical characteristics of flood risk; (ii)
evaluating its impacts; and (iii) adaptation measures. We are
particularly interested in innovative research ideas that utilize
novel modelling (e.g. high resolution modelling of fluvial and pluvial
flooding), experimental (e.g. laboratory or field) and observational
(e.g. using UASs and sensors) methods.
This PhD project will link with existing research projects on flood
risks in Loughborough University. The PhD student will be jointly
supervised by Dr Dapeng Yu and one or more academics from Geography or
other departments in Loughborough, depending on the research
direction. Please direct any questions to Dr Dapeng Yu
(D.Yu2@lboro.ac.uk).
Project 2: Geo-spatial mapping using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
This project will focus on the use of UAS for the collection of
geospatial data and their use in physical geography research. We
encourage potential students to approach us with project ideas in any
area of physical geography, or who wish to work on technical aspects
of UAS development in the context of geospatial imaging/mapping.
Potential projects might lie in the area of glaciology/glacial
geomorphology (e.g. the distribution dust on glacier surfaces and the
effect on albedo/ablation), ecology (e.g. monitoring of forest health
in the light of ash dieback), fluvial geomorphology (e.g. reach-scale
sediment budgeting), or other areas in which Loughborough has
expertise (see http://www.lboro.ac.uk/geography/research/).
The supervisory team will include Dr David Graham (Geography) and Dr
Rene Wackrow (Civil Engineering). Other staff appropriate to the
project will also be involved. Please direct enquires about this
project to Dr David Graham (D.J.Graham@lboro.ac.uk).
Both projects will utilise the Department's autonomous Unmanned
Aircraft System (UAS). This is a GPS-controlled fixed wing surveying
platform with integrated camera system, developed in association with
colleagues in Aeronautical and Civil Engineering. Data processing will
utilise the Department's high-performance PC (equipped with dual Xeon
E5 8-core processors, each with 64Gb memory).
They will also benefit from close collaboration with colleagues in the
'Earth and Planetary Observation and Monitoring' team at the British
Geological Survey (including access to their rotary wing UAS).
About Loughborough University
Internationally renowned for its research excellence, Loughborough
University has a vibrant research student community of around 1200
students supported by a £6 million annual investment. Comfortably
ranked in the top 20 of all major UK university league tables, the
University was awarded The Sunday Times University of the Year
2008-2009 and was voted The Times Higher Education 'Best Student
Experience' in England for the past six years.
Further Information
Each studentship is valued at £13,726 per year plus tuition fees at
the UK/EU rate and will run for 3 years. Applicants must be eligible
to pay tuition fees at UK/EU rates.
For general information about PhD research in Geography at
Loughborough and to apply, please contact Sue Clarke
(S.N.Clarke@lboro.ac.uk). Please contact the individually named staff
for information about the specific research projects.
General information about Department of Geography is available on our
website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/geography).
The closing date for applications is 15 March.
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Dr David Graham FGS FHEA
Lecturer in Physical Geography
Department of Geography
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU UK
T: +44 (0)1509 222763 F: +44 (0)1509 223930
D.J.Graham@lboro.ac.uk
http://lboro.ac.uk/departments/gy/
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