Overview
The PARNASSUS research project develops an interdisciplinary system to quantify risk of historic buildings and archaeological sites to driving rain and flooding as caused by climate change. It evaluates structural vulnerability by defining adequate impact indicators and proposes adaptation strategies classified by increased resilience against loss of significance.
The aim of the PhD is to identify the combined effect of driving rain and flooding on the structural integrity of historic masonry made of stone, earth, and brickwork, and define a procedure for testing depth of ingress of water. The research will be partly undertaken in the field and partly in collaboration with the laboratory of the BRE Centre at Watford, where testing of water tightness and loss of integrity will be carried out. The studentship will involve engineering research and the candidate should have preferably a background in civil engineering and a strong interest in building conservation.
The successful applicant will conduct their research within the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM) under the academic supervision of Dr Enrico Fodde and Dr Dina D'Ayala.
Research setting
The BRE CICM is a joint collaborative partnership between the University of Bath's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE). The BRE CICM has excellent laboratory facilities, most of which has recently been upgraded.
As part of the wider graduate school in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, students will have access to skill development courses, research student seminars and conferences, and access to research seminars and colloquia.
Role Description
Within the broad area of research outlined, the details of the research work programme will be designed together with the successful candidate. Duties will include:
• successfully completing a PhD thesis
• contributing to the BRE CICM research activities including research presentations and publications
• being an active member of the postgraduate student group and wider department
Requirements
• A good first degree (upper second or first - or equivalent) in civil engineering related discipline.
• A strong understanding of historic buildings and of their structural damage.
• Practical experience of methods of quantitative analysis.
• A desire to work towards long-term goals and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and IT literate.
• Have an acceptable English qualification (e.g. GCSE, IELTS etc).
Preference will be given to students with a Master's degree or similar postgraduate qualification. However, current final year undergraduates are also eligible to apply. Candidates must meet certain academic and residency criteria. For details, please see the Postgraduate Studentships - Guide to Student Eligibility (Version 1.1 - December 2009, please note that this will be updated soon)
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/Guide%20to%20Student%20Eligibility.pdf>
Fees and stipend
The successful candidate will be supported for 3 years at research council rates (approximately £13,400 stipend for 2010-2011 plus UK/EU tuition fees).
To apply
Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgrad/docs/appnform.pdf and completed application forms should be returned to the Graduate Office, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY. Or you can apply on-line: https://secure.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/cgi-bin/applications.pl
Please use Section 7 of the application form to outline your motivation for wanting to undertake research including this particular area of research (maximum of one side of A4).
In addition, please send a copy of your CV to absdfda@bath.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 15th June, 2010
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Enrico Fodde (E.Fodde@bath.ac.uk) or Dr Dina D'Ayala (absdfda@bath.ac.uk).
Further information about the BRE CICM is available at: http://www.bath.ac.uk/ace/BRE-Welcome/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The PARNASSUS research project develops an interdisciplinary system to quantify risk of historic buildings and archaeological sites to driving rain and flooding as caused by climate change. It evaluates structural vulnerability by defining adequate impact indicators and proposes adaptation strategies classified by increased resilience against loss of significance.
The aim of the PhD is to identify the combined effect of driving rain and flooding on the structural integrity of historic masonry made of stone, earth, and brickwork, and define a procedure for testing depth of ingress of water. The research will be partly undertaken in the field and partly in collaboration with the laboratory of the BRE Centre at Watford, where testing of water tightness and loss of integrity will be carried out. The studentship will involve engineering research and the candidate should have preferably a background in civil engineering and a strong interest in building conservation.
The successful applicant will conduct their research within the BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM) under the academic supervision of Dr Enrico Fodde and Dr Dina D'Ayala.
Research setting
The BRE CICM is a joint collaborative partnership between the University of Bath's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE). The BRE CICM has excellent laboratory facilities, most of which has recently been upgraded.
As part of the wider graduate school in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, students will have access to skill development courses, research student seminars and conferences, and access to research seminars and colloquia.
Role Description
Within the broad area of research outlined, the details of the research work programme will be designed together with the successful candidate. Duties will include:
• successfully completing a PhD thesis
• contributing to the BRE CICM research activities including research presentations and publications
• being an active member of the postgraduate student group and wider department
Requirements
• A good first degree (upper second or first - or equivalent) in civil engineering related discipline.
• A strong understanding of historic buildings and of their structural damage.
• Practical experience of methods of quantitative analysis.
• A desire to work towards long-term goals and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and IT literate.
• Have an acceptable English qualification (e.g. GCSE, IELTS etc).
Preference will be given to students with a Master's degree or similar postgraduate qualification. However, current final year undergraduates are also eligible to apply. Candidates must meet certain academic and residency criteria. For details, please see the Postgraduate Studentships - Guide to Student Eligibility (Version 1.1 - December 2009, please note that this will be updated soon)
http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/Guide%20to%20Student%20Eligibility.pdf>
Fees and stipend
The successful candidate will be supported for 3 years at research council rates (approximately £13,400 stipend for 2010-2011 plus UK/EU tuition fees).
To apply
Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/postgrad/docs/appnform.pdf and completed application forms should be returned to the Graduate Office, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY. Or you can apply on-line: https://secure.bath.ac.uk/prospectus/cgi-bin/applications.pl
Please use Section 7 of the application form to outline your motivation for wanting to undertake research including this particular area of research (maximum of one side of A4).
In addition, please send a copy of your CV to absdfda@bath.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 15th June, 2010
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Enrico Fodde (E.Fodde@bath.ac.uk) or Dr Dina D'Ayala (absdfda@bath.ac.uk).
Further information about the BRE CICM is available at: http://www.bath.ac.uk/ace/BRE-Welcome/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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