Overview
Biological processes used in water treatment are considered attractive in terms of their ability to generate biologically stable waters, which are robust and remove broad spectrums of contaminants including some pesticides poorly removed in traditional physico-chemical options. Unfortunately, they tend to work at very slow rates restricting their current use. However, there is a considerable desire to intensify the currently slow biological processes in order to generate the next generation of high rate biological processes for water treatment that retain the inherent benefits of the old systems but do so at much higher rates.
This stimulating 4 year EngD programme at Cranfield University, in collaboration with Anglian Water and WRc, aims to understand the critical factors that control the development of an intensive biological process for water treatment whilst retaining the appropriate balance of attributes from current extensive systems. This leads to the key question of how fast a biological process can go without negatively influencing its performance and robustness. Thus the overall ambition of the project is to develop the next generation of biological process for use in a 21st century water treatment works.
This EngD studentship is part of the stream programme, allowing talented researchers to develop their skills and careers within an industrial environment.
Academic Supervisor: Dr Raffi Villa and Dr Bruce Jefferson
Duration: Four years Award type: EngD
Supported by EPSRC, Anglian Water, and WRc, a studentship of £19,000 p.a. for the first 2 years, rising to £20,000 in the third and final year is available, plus fees*
Closing date: 2nd May 2010
Interview date:19th May 2010 (All interviews to be held at Cranfield University.)
Start date: 1st October 2010
Entry requirements
Candidate should hold a first class or upper second class degree chemistry, environmental science, chemical, civil or environmental engineering. Some experience of the water or utilities sector is also desirable.
Funding
*Supported by EPSRC, Anglian Water, and WRc, this studentship will cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of £19,000 p.a. for the first two years of registration rising to £20,000 p.a. on successful transfer to the third year of the programme. To be eligible for funding applicants must demonstrate a relevant connection with the UK, usually through being ordinarily resident for a period of 3 years immediately prior to the date of application for the award. Eligibility details are available at: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx
How to apply
Please email your CV to the Dr Raffi Villa r.villa@cranfield.ac.uk OR Dr Bruce Jefferson: B.Jefferson@cranfield.ac.uk
For more general enquiries please email: stream@cranfield.ac.uk
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
Biological processes used in water treatment are considered attractive in terms of their ability to generate biologically stable waters, which are robust and remove broad spectrums of contaminants including some pesticides poorly removed in traditional physico-chemical options. Unfortunately, they tend to work at very slow rates restricting their current use. However, there is a considerable desire to intensify the currently slow biological processes in order to generate the next generation of high rate biological processes for water treatment that retain the inherent benefits of the old systems but do so at much higher rates.
This stimulating 4 year EngD programme at Cranfield University, in collaboration with Anglian Water and WRc, aims to understand the critical factors that control the development of an intensive biological process for water treatment whilst retaining the appropriate balance of attributes from current extensive systems. This leads to the key question of how fast a biological process can go without negatively influencing its performance and robustness. Thus the overall ambition of the project is to develop the next generation of biological process for use in a 21st century water treatment works.
This EngD studentship is part of the stream programme, allowing talented researchers to develop their skills and careers within an industrial environment.
Academic Supervisor: Dr Raffi Villa and Dr Bruce Jefferson
Duration: Four years Award type: EngD
Supported by EPSRC, Anglian Water, and WRc, a studentship of £19,000 p.a. for the first 2 years, rising to £20,000 in the third and final year is available, plus fees*
Closing date: 2nd May 2010
Interview date:19th May 2010 (All interviews to be held at Cranfield University.)
Start date: 1st October 2010
Entry requirements
Candidate should hold a first class or upper second class degree chemistry, environmental science, chemical, civil or environmental engineering. Some experience of the water or utilities sector is also desirable.
Funding
*Supported by EPSRC, Anglian Water, and WRc, this studentship will cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of £19,000 p.a. for the first two years of registration rising to £20,000 p.a. on successful transfer to the third year of the programme. To be eligible for funding applicants must demonstrate a relevant connection with the UK, usually through being ordinarily resident for a period of 3 years immediately prior to the date of application for the award. Eligibility details are available at: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx
How to apply
Please email your CV to the Dr Raffi Villa r.villa@cranfield.ac.uk OR Dr Bruce Jefferson: B.Jefferson@cranfield.ac.uk
For more general enquiries please email: stream@cranfield.ac.uk
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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