Fully-funded PhD studentship: Axisymmetric centrifuge modelling of deep
penetration in sand to model driven piles or the cone penetration test
Following the recent award of EPSRC funding, we are delighted to offer a
fully-funded PhD studentship for this project.
The University of Nottingham is well known for the quality of its Civil
Engineering department, which was awarded a Grade 5a rating in the last
Research Assessment Exercise. We work constantly to achieve a high quality
learning environment for students and an international reputation in our
research.
We have excellent facilities and laboratories; a recent upgrade worth over
£1.5m included a state-of-the-art geomechanics centrifuge facility, leading
edge GPS surveying and laser scanning equipment and a new Strong Floor
facility for major structural testing. The Nottingham Centre for
Geomechanics (www.civeng.nottingham.ac.uk/ncg) commissioned the new
centrifuge, which now enables realistic testing of reduced scale
geotechnical models.
This studentship award will covering fees (at the UK/EU rate) and a stipend
of around £12,500 per annum for 3 years starting in October 2006; please
note that the stipend is tax-free. Additional stipend may be provided
depending on qualifications and performance. International students may
apply but they will need to fund the additional tuition fees from their own
resources.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate both academic ability and an
interest in geotechnical engineering and physical (centrifuge) modelling.
Good communication and reporting skills are also desirable.
Interested applicants should send a full length CV, preferably by e-mail,
to Dr Ed Ellis, [log in to unmask] (School of Civil Engineering,
The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel:
0115 951 3922). Dr Ellis may also be contacted for further information.
Closing Date: 31 August 2006.
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