Job description: About

This Collaborative Doctoral Award is part of an AHRC NWCDTP funded team project, titled ‘Waterborne: The heritage, culture and environment of UK reservoirs’, a collaboration between the Universities of Liverpool, Lancaster and Manchester Metropolitan. Using traditional means alongside critical creative methods, the team project will research the design, literary history and heritage of reservoir building in the UK. Three distinct, but interlinked projects will create a rich understanding of the interrelations between design, policy, community memory and the tangible and intangible heritage of water infrastructure. This new understanding will assist in the creation of more sustainable futures and situate the viewpoints of a variety of communities and groups at the centre of a national conversation.

The project at Lancaster University is in partnership with Historic England. They have recently identified an absence of an assessment framework for reservoirs as a ‘monument type’. Reservoirs are one of the last missing pieces in the industrial archaeology of the UK. This project will address a significant gap in knowledge at a moment when reservoirs, their associated built objects and their landscapes are subject to changes in regulation that will lead to physical change. Such change necessitates better understanding of the historical significance of reservoirs, their structures and their landscapes to address the contexts of regulation and historic designation.

This novel contribution will consider the combined role of heritage and environment in infrastructural settings, bringing history and ecology into a relational discourse. The project will have a sequence of overlapping, but distinct, phases, designed with the CDA partner, that will address both the gap in knowledge and to inform future methods of heritage assessment.

The project will be delivered in five distinct, but overlapping phases:

Phase 1: Scoping. A scoping exercise will establish the priorities in terms of the temporal framing of the study and the types, scales and values associated with reservoirs in a heritage context.

Phase 2: Gazetteer. A gazetteer will establish the major typological elements of reservoirs as a monument type and collate those that already have some form of heritage or environmental protection.

Phase 3: Heritage Guidance. The PGR will work collaboratively with Historic England to produce a guidance note within Historic England’s existing series. The PGR will be trained by the project partner in this phase, learning how to apply academic research to a policy and evidence context.

Phase 4: Documentary source mapping. The documentary scale in relation to reservoirs is huge and includes ministerial papers from a range of ministries, local authorities, private water companies and nationalised industries. Using case study sites identified through earlier phases, the PGR will develop new visual research methods. This mapping will accompany Phase 5 in forming methodological approaches to the heritage assessment of this monument type.

Phase 5: Fieldwork. The PGR will receive training and guidance from Historic England in fieldwork. Together, the documentary mapping and direct observation will create a new approach by which to define and this national monument type.

Case studies will also address matters of archaeological sensitivity in the creation of new reservoirs. By using historic examples, the PGR and project partner will also consider how screening is advised for new sites and how prior events might be used to inform current thinking.

UK/EU/International

Duration – 3.5 year studentship with fees fully paid.

Stipend – approximately £19,500 for academic year 24-25 and increasing each year.

Commencing – September 2024

About you

You will have experience of architecture in your first degree (2:1 or above) and a Master’s degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to write and critically reflect in the context of your subject area and will ideally have experience of working collaboratively in an academic or industry setting.

You will have exceptional visual communication skills, including the capacity to visually synthesise data to a high graphic standard. Familiarity with CAD software, GIS environments, mapping methods, graphic design software and a demonstrable willingness and aptitude for self-directed learning of new skills as required by the research, are highly desirable.

As part of your Doctoral studies, you will have the opportunity to travel in pursuit of your research activities that could also include attendance at conferences and seminars. Additional sums from the funder and within the scope of the project will support a range of attendant research activities that will enrich the student’s experience and help to build research networks.

Studying with Architecture you will be supervised by an experienced team and have access to the full resources of the University. There are opportunities to work within the taught programmes (BA Hons, MArch) under academic supervision to gain experience of teaching in Higher Education. Candidates may also be considered for formal teaching qualifications via Lancaster’s Curriculum and Education Development Academy.

Timeline

Closing date: 19th February 2024

Interviews will be held: w/c 4th March 2024

Commencing September 2024

How to Apply

Applications should be made directly to LICA Enquries at Lancaster University by downloading and completing the application form (link) ‌ and submitting with the relevant additional documents.

Candidates will be invited for interview via Microsoft Teams.

What to include with your application

Each application should consist of:

• A Personal statement (not exceeding 1500 words) outlining your suitability for a PhD.
• A copy of your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree transcripts (interim or final as appropriate). For non-UK applicants a copy of equivalent qualifications.
• A full CV, including two named references (one of whom should be your most recent academic tutor/supervisor).
• Portfolios are welcomed in support of your application, but are not essential. Similarly, a short piece of academic writing that evidences your capacity to read, synthesise, write and reference at this level of study, is also welcomed, but not essential.
• We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, and 6.0 in each element. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Please submit all of the above to by 19th February 2024

Queries

Any queries about the application process should be addressed to Jane Quinn

For an informal discussion about the project, you can contact Professor Richard Brook via

Tuition fees + a stipend of approximately £19,500 for academic year 24-25 and increasing each year.

Expected salary:

Location: Lancaster

Job date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:25:21 GMT

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Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company

Swansea University Department

Central Research Field

Geography » Human geography Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

12 Jan 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Hours Per Week

35 Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Human Geography: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentship in the Human Geography Pathway

The Geography Department at Swansea is a vibrant and dynamic place for doctoral studies, and we host a large contingent of both domestic and international PhD students. The Human Geography staff at Swansea have a long history of successfully training PhD students for careers in the academy, as well as the public, private and third sectors. Our staff have a wide range of expertise, including in social theory, and cultural, urban, political, environmental, rural, and economic geography. We emphasise research that is both theoretically sophisticated and empirically situated. Many of us are actively recruiting PhD students and .

As part of the ESRC supported Welsh Graduate School in the Social Sciences, the Human Geography pathway is founded on longstanding institutional links between Swansea’s Department of Geography, Aberystwyth’s Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, and Cardiff’s School of Geography and Planning. All three departments collaborate extensively in funded research ventures, PhD supervision, and broader postgraduate training in cutting edge theories and methods of human geography.

PhD training is provided through a coordinated programme of standalone and residential workshops dedicated to advances in Human Geography Theory, and an annual cohort-building postgraduate conference with participation from across the pathway. The pathway also sponsors a peer-reviewed journal, Agoriad, with PhD students serving as editors. Should PhD students wish, they will have a chance to gain paid teaching experience, including as demonstrators or assisting with fieldtrips and seminars.

Requirements

Research Field Geography » Human geography Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master’s from a UK academic research organisation. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

Specific Requirements

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements.

The WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.

Additional Information

Benefits

The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with (currently £18,622 for 2023/24).

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a on top of your studentship.

Students have access to a Research Training Support Grant.

Eligibility criteria

To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master’s from a UK academic research organisation. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements.

The WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.

Selection process

Please see our website for more information.

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Swansea Website

Street

Singleton Park Postal Code

SA28PP E-Mail

c.m.muellerleile@swansea.ac.uk

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary:

Location: Swansea

Job date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:47:08 GMT

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Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company

Swansea University Department

Central Research Field

Engineering

Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

22 Nov 2023 – 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Funding providers: EPSRC and British Board of Agrément

Subject areas: Modelling, Data, AI and Microscopic Imagining

Project start date:

• 1 January 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-December)

Project supervisors:

• Professor Chenfeng Li (First Supervisor,

) * Professor Richard Johnston (Co-Supervisor)

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Materials Engineering

Mode of study: Full-time

Project description:

Funded by EPSRC and in partnership with the British Board of Agrément, the UK’s major authority for providing product reassurance in the construction industry, this research project will develop new digital testing methods for functional constructional materials with an aim to bring a step-change to product assessment and certification, thereby benefiting the whole construction industry.

Functional construction products (e.g. insulation, damp and sound proofing materials, etc.) are the key elements affecting the safety, efficiency, resilience and comfort of assets, and they have been the primary focus of innovation over time. Traditionally, product assessment is based on accelerated proofing tests. For example, to assess the performance of a product against weathering, a test chamber is equipped with heaters, coolers, UV bulbs and water jets to mimic real-life weather, with the product exposed to magnified conditions for a period of 4-24 weeks. The traditional methods of testing is simple, but time-consuming and expensive, thereby not meeting the demand of rapid innovation and market launch.

To address the above real-world challenges, this project takes a novel approach by integrating modelling, data, AI and microscopic imagining technologies into product assessment. Microstructural material characterization based on imagining technologies, physics-based modelling, data mining, and AI are the key elements for the new approach.

The project student will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team, strongly supported by senior researchers in the team and closely supervised by academic and industrial supervisors. Through the project, the PhD student will receive comprehensive research training all aforementioned areas and develop a unique set of research skills in Engineering (material characterization and engineering simulation) and Computer Science (imaging processing and AI).

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

Additional Information

Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £18,622 for 2023/24) for four years.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

Selection process

Please visit our website for more information.

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom State/Province Swansea City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP Street Singleton Park Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Swansea Website

Street

Singleton Park Postal Code

SA28PP

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Swansea

Job date: Sat, 07 Oct 2023 23:48:10 GMT

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Job description: Offer Description

Funding providers: EPSRC and British Board of Agrément

Subject areas: Modelling, Data, AI and Microscopic Imagining

Project start date:

• 1 January 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-December)

Project supervisors:

• Professor Chenfeng Li (First Supervisor,

) * Professor Richard Johnston (Co-Supervisor)

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Materials Engineering

Mode of study: Full-time

Project description:

Funded by EPSRC and in partnership with the British Board of Agrément, the UK’s major authority for providing product reassurance in the construction industry, this research project will develop new digital testing methods for functional constructional materials with an aim to bring a step-change to product assessment and certification, thereby benefiting the whole construction industry.

Functional construction products (e.g. insulation, damp and sound proofing materials, etc.) are the key elements affecting the safety, efficiency, resilience and comfort of assets, and they have been the primary focus of innovation over time. Traditionally, product assessment is based on accelerated proofing tests. For example, to assess the performance of a product against weathering, a test chamber is equipped with heaters, coolers, UV bulbs and water jets to mimic real-life weather, with the product exposed to magnified conditions for a period of 4-24 weeks. The traditional methods of testing is simple, but time-consuming and expensive, thereby not meeting the demand of rapid innovation and market launch.

To address the above real-world challenges, this project takes a novel approach by integrating modelling, data, AI and microscopic imagining technologies into product assessment. Microstructural material characterization based on imagining technologies, physics-based modelling, data mining, and AI are the key elements for the new approach.

The project student will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team, strongly supported by senior researchers in the team and closely supervised by academic and industrial supervisors. Through the project, the PhD student will receive comprehensive research training all aforementioned areas and develop a unique set of research skills in Engineering (material characterization and engineering simulation) and Computer Science (imaging processing and AI).

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

Additional Information

Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £18,622 for 2023/24) for four years.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by .

Selection process

Please visit our website for more information.

Website for additional job details

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom State/Province Swansea City Swansea Postal Code SA2 8PP Street Singleton Park Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Swansea Website

Street

Singleton Park Postal Code

SA28PP

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Swansea

Job date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:07:50 GMT

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Job description: partnership with the British Board of Agrément, the UK‘s major authority for providing product reassurance in the construction… is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirement…

Expected salary: £18622 per year

Location: Swansea

Job date: Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:33:25 GMT

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