United Kingdom - Durham University PhD Scholarship in Volcanic Health Hazards
September 21st, 2008
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The Institute of Hazard & Risk Research and the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, seeks a highly motivated, high calibre student with aspirations to develop a career in volcanic hazards. You will join Dr Claire Horwell’s team which specialises in the health hazards of volcanic and other mineral dusts.
This fully-funded 3-year PhD scholarship is available to UK, EU and international students (subject to English language tests). We seek graduates with a BSc (2:1 or higher) or MSc in Earth Sciences or related subject, with a knowledge of volcanology, petrology and mineralogy. The project is trans-disciplinary, involving training in both mineralogical and toxicological techniques, thereby providing the student with the breadth of experience required in order to pursue a career in the field of Natural Dusts and Health.
The student will work on the research project:
Volcanic cristobalite formation: A global study for the assessment of health hazard Supervised by: Dr Claire Horwell (IHRR, Earth Sciences, Durham University); Prof. Ken Donaldson (Centre for Inflammation Research, Queens Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh University).
Further Information:
Informal contacts are welcome and should be made to Dr Claire Horwell. E-Mail: claire.horwell@durham.ac.uk Tel: +44(0)191 33 42253
A full project description can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/claire.horwell/studentship.doc
Further information on Claire Horwell can be found at http://www.dur.ac.uk/earth.sciences/staff/?id=5313
Further information on Ken Donaldson can be found at http://www.cir.med.ed.ac.uk/haslett/donaldson/donaldson.htm
How to apply:
Initially, please send a CV with the names of two referees to Dr Claire Horwell, Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, DH1 3LE. E-Mail: claire.horwell@durham.ac.uk
Closing date: Until filled.
Interview date: TBC
Start date: October 2008-January 2009.
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