University of Aberdeen, School of Engineering is
offering research position for Early Stage Researcher or PhD student. This post
is a part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network “Hydrodynamic Transport
at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces” (HYTECH). The candidate will
be required to register for a doctoral degree and will be expected to complete
the requirements of the degree within the 36 month duration of the project.
offering research position for Early Stage Researcher or PhD student. This post
is a part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network “Hydrodynamic Transport
at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces” (HYTECH). The candidate will
be required to register for a doctoral degree and will be expected to complete
the requirements of the degree within the 36 month duration of the project.
Study Subject (s): An appointee will work on the development of the theoretical frameworks
for integration of physical interactions between flow and biota (e.g.,
vegetation, bed mussels). Spatially averaged hydrodynamic and bio mechanical
equations, which couple flow and organisms together through a rigorous spatial
averaging operation, will be explored among other approaches.
Course Level: This position is for pursuing PhD research level. The
candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and will be
expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month
duration of the project.
Scholarship Provider: University of Aberdeen Early Stage Researcher/PhD
Student. This post is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Curie Actions
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
for integration of physical interactions between flow and biota (e.g.,
vegetation, bed mussels). Spatially averaged hydrodynamic and bio mechanical
equations, which couple flow and organisms together through a rigorous spatial
averaging operation, will be explored among other approaches.
Course Level: This position is for pursuing PhD research level. The
candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and will be
expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month
duration of the project.
Scholarship Provider: University of Aberdeen Early Stage Researcher/PhD
Student. This post is funded by the European Commission’s Marie Curie Actions
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -Applicants
must meet Marie Curie eligibility criteria and must not have lived in the UK
for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
– Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering, environmental science,
physics, or applied mathematics
-Fundamentals of fluid mechanics, turbulence theories, mechanics of materials,
ecology Flow-biota interactions concepts and theories
-Statistics and advanced calculus
-Programming skills using Matlab
-High-quality writing of research reports and publications
-Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary research environment,
to work on own or within a team. Good written and oral communication skills.
-Capability to perform experiments outside normal working hours (to reduce
effects of background noise), and undertake secondments up to 4 months in other
research centres.
must meet Marie Curie eligibility criteria and must not have lived in the UK
for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
– Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering, environmental science,
physics, or applied mathematics
-Fundamentals of fluid mechanics, turbulence theories, mechanics of materials,
ecology Flow-biota interactions concepts and theories
-Statistics and advanced calculus
-Programming skills using Matlab
-High-quality writing of research reports and publications
-Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary research environment,
to work on own or within a team. Good written and oral communication skills.
-Capability to perform experiments outside normal working hours (to reduce
effects of background noise), and undertake secondments up to 4 months in other
research centres.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this position.
Scholarship Description: This post is a part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network
“Hydrodynamic Transport at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces”
(HYTECH). The candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and
will be expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month
duration of the project. An appointee will work on the development of the
theoretical frameworks for integration of physical interactions between flow
and biota (e.g., vegetation, bed mussels). Spatially averaged hydrodynamic and
biomechanical equations, which couple flow and organisms together through a
rigorous spatial averaging operation, will be explored among other approaches.
Such equations can be formulated for both fluid and organisms, which are
coupled through interface terms describing physical interactions and/or
exchange of substances. Key project goals include: (1) development of the
unifying framework for coupling flow and biota and upscaling from the organism
scale to the river reach scale; and (2) test of the developed frameworks and
techniques for the case of vegetated beds and mussel beds.
“Hydrodynamic Transport at Ecologically Critical Heterogeneous Interfaces”
(HYTECH). The candidate will be required to register for a Doctoral degree and
will be expected to complete the requirements of the degree within the 36 month
duration of the project. An appointee will work on the development of the
theoretical frameworks for integration of physical interactions between flow
and biota (e.g., vegetation, bed mussels). Spatially averaged hydrodynamic and
biomechanical equations, which couple flow and organisms together through a
rigorous spatial averaging operation, will be explored among other approaches.
Such equations can be formulated for both fluid and organisms, which are
coupled through interface terms describing physical interactions and/or
exchange of substances. Key project goals include: (1) development of the
unifying framework for coupling flow and biota and upscaling from the organism
scale to the river reach scale; and (2) test of the developed frameworks and
techniques for the case of vegetated beds and mussel beds.
Number of award(s): One PhD position is offered.
Duration of award(s): 36 months
What does it cover? Salary will be £32,570 per annum plus £600 monthly mobility allowance if
single status, or £857 if married or dependants. All benefits are provided
according to the Marie Curie policy (FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN).
single status, or £857 if married or dependants. All benefits are provided
according to the Marie Curie policy (FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN).
How to Apply: Applicants
can apply online.
can apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The closing date for the receipt of applications is June 30, 2013.
