Fully funded NERC CASE PhD studentship
University of Strathclyde / Ricardo-AEA Ltd: Oct 2013 – Sep 2016:
Field evaluation & optimal deployment of portable, low power air pollution measurement systems for assessment of human exposure to traffic-related air pollution
RCUK eligibility only – see: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/postgrad/eligibility.asp
Important challenges exist in the estimation of human exposure to air pollution in epidemiological studies that quantify associations between pollution and ill heath. A crucial limitation is the lack of suitable observation datasets of fine-spatial-scale intra-urban variations in traffic-related pollution for development and evaluation of exposure models.
This PhD project addresses the above limitation by developing and implementing novel methods for design of monitoring networks using passive & real-time monitoring systems for oxides of nitrogen, ozone, carbon monoxide, black carbon, particle mass & number count measurement over extended geographical areas. A key focus is use of geographical information on local traffic flows; initial model estimates of spatial variations in pollutant concentrations; and subsequent optimisation of the spatial design of multiple-location, peripatetic and mobile monitoring methods. More information is given at: http://www.strath.ac.uk/civeng/pg/funding/phd/
Applicants should have an existing/anticipated 1st or 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification, in a relevant quantitative science or engineering subject. Interests in GIS and/or spatial analytical methods are particularly relevant. The studentship will cover the successful applicant’s fees and provides the standard NERC PhD stipend supplemented by an industrial contribution. Informal enquiries are welcome - please contact Iain Beverland, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering ([log in to unmask]; 0141-548-3202). For application procedure, please see: http://www.strath.ac.uk/civeng/pg/mphilphd/ Although there is currently no closing date, the position may be filled at any time hence early discussion is advised.
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