We are currently inviting applications for one PhD studentship funded by the Grantham Institute. Please note applications for the Taylor PhD studentships are now closed and we are no longer recruiting for new PhD students to join the NERC-funded SSCP DTP.
Fully funded PhD Studentships available at the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London
The Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial College London is delighted to invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship researching areas of climate and environmental science, to work under the supervision of Dr Adrien Lefauve, who will soon be joining the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
We host the NERC-funded PhD training programme: Science and Solutions for a Changing Planet Doctoral Training Partnership (SSCP DTP). Our NERC-funded, Grantham Institute-funded and aligned PhDs form an interdisciplinary cohort of over 175 researchers, taking part in in-person training and cohort activities.
The Studentship
Title: Exploring stratified turbulent mixing by shear instabilities in coastal waters
Supervisor: Dr Adrien Lefauve, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Funding
The funding will include 3.5 years of funding, which will cover:
· A maintenance stipend, paid in equal monthly instalments directly to your bank account (£21,237pa for 2024/25)
· A total of £5,000 is available during the duration of the project to contribute towards research expenses associated with the project, including conference costs, consumables, and travel for research purposes
· Home tuition fees at UKRI indicative rate (£4,786pa for 2024/25) · Home tuition fees at UKRI indicative rate (£4,786pa for 2024/25)
We welcome home and international candidates to apply, but for overseas applicants, any costs over those mentioned above will need to be covered by applicants or in exceptional cases by the department where the student is registered.
How to apply
Please see Exploring stratified turbulent mixing by shear instabilities in coastal waters (pdf) for application details. For any general, non-project related queries, please email granthamphd@imperial.ac.uk.