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Dear All,
I would like to draw to your attention to the latest opportunity for a 3-Year PhD studentships that is now available within the MRC-HPA Centre for Environment & Health. Please note that the application deadline is approaching – 1st July 2011.
http://www.environment-health.ac.uk
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3-Year PhD Studentship
Health Impacts of Bioaerosols from Large Scale Biocomposting Waste Facilities
Available from October 2011
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Applications are invited for a prestigious 3-year PhD studentship within the MRC-HPA Centre for Environment and Health, starting in October 2011.
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Project Outline
This three year studentship aims to investigate whether people living near large-scale waste composting sites and potentially exposed to bioaerosols have higher rates of hospital admissions or reproductive health problems than in the general population. There are currently over 200 large composting sites in the UK and ~2,500 smaller sites. These sites could give rise to significant exposures to ambient bioaerosols - whose components include fungal spores, live bacteria, allergens and respiratory sensitisers (e.g. endotoxin).
The project will involve carrying out a small area health epidemiological study, to investigate the relationship between bioaerosol exposure in the vicinity of composting sites and risks of hospital admissions and reproductive health problems, using data available from the Small Area Health Statistics Unit at Imperial College. Exposure estimation will draw on Geographical Information System (GIS) based methods and dispersion modelling (for regulated sites only) based on emission characteristics and meteorological data.
The student will need to work closely with the Bioaerosols study consortium, involving Imperial, Cranfield University, the Open University, the National Physical Laboratory and the Environment Agency who are currently working on a Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) funded project measuring emissions round representative sites. There will also be close liaison with Defra, the Environment Agency and Health Protection Agency. The results are highly relevant to and will potentially influence waste management policy in the UK and any findings are likely to have a high-profile.
The studentship would be ideal for someone with an MSc in epidemiology or equivalent with an interest in environmental exposure assessment and a view to a career in environmental epidemiology, alternatively someone from an environmental sciences MSc or equivalent with experience in GIS and an interest in health risk assessment and epidemiology. Epidemiological and GIS support and expertise will be available through the supervisors and within the MRC-HPA Centre for Environment and Health.
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As a minimum, attainment of a UK 2:1 degree or equivalent, and appropriate training at Masters level in a relevant discipline is expected. Successful applicants must fulfil the College admissions criteria prior to enrolment. The studentships provide a stipend at the Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine rate. Tuition fees are covered at the Home/EU rate. There is no provision for overseas (non Home/EU) student fees within this scheme.
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For more detailed information on please contact Dr Anna Hansell: [log in to unmask]
To apply, please complete the application form available on the Centre website and e-mail, along with a copy of your CV, to Dr Toby Athersuch: [log in to unmask]
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About the MRC-HPA Centre for Environment & Health
The Centre is a joint collaboration between Imperial College London and King’s College London with the mission to become an international centre of excellence for research and training on the health effects of environmental pollutants, and the translation of knowledge acquired into national and international policy. The Centre has an emphasis on collaborative work between its constituent research groups and students will be part of a multidisciplinary team with internationally recognised expertise.
For more information about the MRC-HPA Centre for Environment & Health, please visit our website:
http://www.environment-health.ac.uk
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The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 1st July 2011.
It is expected that shortlisted candidates will be informed by Monday, 4th July 2011.
Interviews are currently scheduled for Monday 11th July 2011.
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Many thanks for your time,
Toby
Dr Toby Athersuch
Lecturer in Environmental Toxicology & Biomarkers
MRC-HPA Centre for Environment & Health
Imperial College London
London
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