Environment PhD Studentships – Lancaster University – UK
Posted by kanishk on July 28, 2009
A Study Of The Coastal Processes Associated With Replenishing Beach Sediment Using The Argus Video System
Description:
A fully funded PhD studentship to study the sediment dynamics of the Fylde coast, and the coastal processes associated with replenishing beach sediment is being offered. This will primarily involve the use of the Argus video system (http://www.coastalwiki.org/coastalwiki/Argus_video) but will also involve in situ measurements and numerical modelling. The practical aim is to find cost-effective means of protecting coastlines.
PhD Studentships & Other Relevant Details:
The detailed scientific objective of this studentship is to improve the understanding of beach response to shoreface nourishment and the role of hydrodynamic forcing in the redistribution of the disposed sediment in the macro-tidal environment. The practical objective is to use this understanding to promote a more cost-effective use of dredged material for coastal protection. Project milestones include: i) determination of sediment transport pathways – in particular the pathways of the disposed sediment; ii) assessment of the role of different hydrodynamic processes on the transport of disposed sediment and the resulting beach morphology; iii) exploration of the potential interaction between disposed sediment and the existing beach and coastal habitats; iv) investigation of beach response to different disposal options (e.g., location, volume, shape).
This PhD project builds on the success of an ongoing project ‘Cleveleys Argus Video System’, funded by the Wyre Borough Council (WBC) that is using the Argus video system to monitor the impact of a new seawall on the beach at Cleveleys. The partners involved in the project – Wyre Borough Council, Stena Line and Environment Agency (North West region) – give a good indication of the practical interest in its outcomes.
Funding:
For UK and EU applicants the studentship is fully funded, covering the fees of £3,390 and a maintenance grant of £13,500 (Tax Free) per year. Non-UK/EU applicants are also welcome, however they will have to fund the difference between the overseas fee and the UK/EU fee (http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/studreg/postgrads/fees.htm).
Requirements:
The successful candidate is likely to have a strong background in a physical science or engineering discipline or be a highly numerate physical geography graduate, and will have demonstrated the potential for PhD-level research in this area. An MSc qualification and background knowledge in coastal processes would be an advantage.
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