NERC funded PhD studentship at Northumbria University UK

Northumbria University Geography Department is advertising a NERC-funded PhD studentship on Air temperature distribution across melting glaciers with a start date in autumn 2013 or January 2014. They are keen for candidates with a background in earth or atmospheric science or physical geography to apply. 

Further details are given below. :

• UK applicants are eligible for fees, maintenance grant and fieldwork costs.
• EU applicants are eligible for fees and fieldwork costs, but not the maintenance grant, unless they have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Location : 

Department of Geography, 

Engineering and Environment Faculty, 

Northumbria University,

Newcastle, UK.

Project Title : 

Air temperature distribution across melting glaciers 

Project Supervisor(s) : 

1. Dr Ben Brock Benjamin.brock@northumbria.ac.uk
2. Dr Nick Rutter nick.rutter@northumbria.ac.uk

Funding Availability : 

NERC Studentship
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/application/studentships/

Application deadline : 

5th September 2013, start date 1st October 2013 or 1st January 2014 (flexible)

Funding Details : 

Includes fees, £13, 726 pa maintenance grant, and money for fieldwork, training and conference attendance for UK students. EU students are eligible for fees, fieldwork, training and conference support, but not the maintenance grant, unless they have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

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Fully sponsored PhD at Netherlands with employment at Bangalore

Description :

• Applications invited for fully sponsored PhDs in Computational Sciences at Universities in The Netherlands followed by employment at Shell in Bengaluru, India.
• We invite applications for fully sponsored PhDs in The Netherlands followed by an employment offer with Shell in Bengaluru.
• Rising global energy demand and difficult-to-access oil and gas, coupled with environmental and social issues form the crux of the energy challenge. Energy production in the future needs to become ‘smarter’ and more efficient, with a smaller environmental footprint. Computational research is increasingly used to deliver such innovative technology solutions.
• Shell is setting up the Computational Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, India to foster cutting-edge Computational R&D. Further, Shell has also teamed up with universities in The Netherlands to define a broad programme in Computational Sciences in various disciplines of science and engineering.

 Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate has demonstrated affinity and strong motivation for computational research and is eager to work on energy challenges in Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (STCB). Candidates should have a recent or expected Masters’ Degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in engineering or science.

Our offer

• With effect from the academic year 2013-2014, scholarships for a PhD at a University in The Netherlands are on offer. The package includes
• Challenging research in Computational Science & Engineering, relevant to the energy industry. (All courses are offered in English)
• Access to internships at Shell’s R&D centres in Europe, US or India (Bengaluru),
• Participation in summer schools, workshops and visits to other prestigious research institutes and universities, as appropriate
• Gross annual salary (for the four year term) in the range €28,000 - €36,000
• Annual visits to the home country
• Upon successful completion of the PhD, the candidates may join the Computational Centre of Excellence in STCB for an exciting career in advanced computation.

1. For any queries, please write to CSPhd75-Queries@shell.com
2. Application and Selection Process The application window for the academic year 2014-2015 will remain open between 9th August 2013 and 30th August 2013.
3. On completing the application, you will go through various stages of the Shell and NWO/FOM selection processes. Read the Instructions on How To Apply.

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