University College Cork 2021 PhD Research Position for EU Students

University College Cork PhD Research Position for EU Students 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Eligible courses offered by the university The deadline for the sending your application is 23 May 2021. This scholarship is provided by University College Cork and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Stipend of €18,500 per annum . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
The University College Cork has initiated Research Position in Mapping the exposure, vulnerability, and risk of extreme climate impacts in EU coastal cities for EU Students 2021.

About the Research Position: Coastal cities are subject to extreme climate impacts under climate change – coastal flooding, erosion, etc. This PhD project, funded through a European (H2020) research project, will investigate and map the risks of extreme climate impacts in ten coastal cities in Europe. Its objectives are to:

Map past extreme climate events.
Identify key hazards in nominated coastal cities.
Map the exposure and vulnerability of nominated coastal cities to climate effects and sea-level rise.
Conduct a baseline risk analysis and mapping of potential extreme climate impacts in nominated coastal cities.

• Table of Content
• About University College Cork
• University College Cork PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University College Cork PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University College Cork PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University College Cork PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University College Cork PhD Scholarship

Successful applicants of the University College Cork PhD Research Position for EU Students 2021 will receive a stipend of €18,500 per annum.

Note:

• EU fees and research-related travel are covered by the grant.
• Non-EU candidates will need to apply for a Non-EU fee waiver.

Duration and Start Date: 4 years – July 2021.

Requirements for University College Cork PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must possess a First or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
• Applicant must have experience using research methods or other approaches relevant to the subject matter is desirable.
• Applicants must have an understanding of Coastal Engineering is desirable – from academic modules, work or both.
• Applicants must have an understanding of risk analysis is also desirable
• Applicants must demonstrate good communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic English writing skills.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please send the below documents by email to Gregorio Iglesias, c/o Grainne Lynch, Professor of Marine Renewable Energy, UCC, Email address: [email protected] 

1. Your C.V. (Please include details of your Masters and Undergraduate theses, if appropriate)
2. Cover letter including a 200-word motivation statement as to how you are best suited to this PhD position