University of Central Lancashire - John Tyndall Institute for Nuclear Research
Reference No RS/09/14
Applications are invited for a full-time studentship available in the John Tyndall Institute at the University of Central Lancashire and supported by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a stipend (currently £13,290 for 2009/10) per annum. International applicants may apply but will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees. The successful applicant will start on 1 January 2010 if a Home/EU applicant or 1 April 2010 if an International Applicant.
Project Title: Modelling Fire Development in and around Radiant Structures
Project Description:
Fire is a complex reaction affected by a large number of variables that present many (as yet) unresolved modelling challenges. This project is aimed at transferring recent knowledge of fire dynamics to a nuclear environment and applying modern modelling skills to specific fire problems identified in decommissioning, transport and storage. The work is intended to underpin future prediction of realistic fire conditions that nuclear structures and transport containers must withstand.
Applicants should have, or expect to receive, a second class (upper division) honours degree in a numerate/physical science subject (e.g. mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry etc) or above or a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline.
Informal project related enquiries may be directed to Dr Jonathan Francis 01772 893229 or e-mail: jfrancis1@uclan.ac.uk
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS0914) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel: 01772 895082 or email: researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk
The closing date for applications to the Graduate Research Office:
Monday 23rd November 2009
Proposed Interview Date Wednesday 2 December
