Dear All
The time frame on this is a little tight, but its open to students from anywhere. It's in a human geography dept, and doesn't require a physical geography/geoscience background, but some experience would help. And plenty of enthusiasm. Please pass on to students and feel free to circulate
Many thanks --Nigel
3-Year PhD Studentship in Geography at The Open University, UK
Community Resilience to Geological Hazards in the Solomon Islands: Harnessing Local Knowledge and Shared Experience
Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University
Based in Milton Keynes, Ref RDHI
Starting Date: January 2011
The Geography Department at The Open University, the British Geological Survey (BGS) and the Department of Geology, University of Leicester invite applications for a full-time PhD studentship.
The student will be registered for a PhD at the Geography Department at The Open University, Milton Keynes. Applicants should have a social science background and an interest in geoscience. The successful applicant will work closely with the BGS Earth Hazards and Systems Group in Edinburgh and Leicester University Geology Department. They will undertake field research working with geologists and local people in the Solomon Islands to assess the risk of volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis and to help facilitate public participation process in policy and planning.
The role of both scientific knowledge and local knowledge in responding to geo-hazards is an important aspect of the research, and the project aims to involve local communities at every stage of the risk assessment and hazard mitigation process. The Solomon Islands Geological Survey and National Disaster Council will provide in-country support and take a close interest in the research.
Applicants should have a Masters degree in a relevant subject and be committed to inter-disciplinary research. A willingness to spend time in remote locations with indigenous communities is essential. Experience with, or a proven aptitude towards community participatory research, will be highly regarded.
For further information on this studentship contact Dr David Humphreys at [log in to unmask] For an application pack or prospectus contact Sheree Barboteau at [log in to unmask] or phone 01908 654472 quoting reference RDHI. More information about doctoral research at the Open University is available at: http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/index.php
Closing date: Friday, 29 October 2010
Interview date: Thursday, 11 November 2010
Invitations to attend interview for shortlisted candidates will be sent by post and email on Friday, 5 November.
Equal Opportunity is University Policy.
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