The University of Sheffield
Groundwater Protection and Restoration Group

PhD study vacancies

The GPRG is a team of leading academics, researchers, postgraduate students and support staff. We seek to make a practical contribution to the protection and restoration of groundwater through international quality scientific research, supported by engineering applications and wide dissemination.
Current PhD vacancies
Project/Information Closing date Details
There are currently three DTA studentships being advertised for six topics within the URSULA project. Please follow the right hand link for information on the topic titles and the project.
 . Ursula studentship information
Predicting the natural attenuation of ethyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (ETBE) in groundwater 16th May 2011 Please contact Dr Steve Thornton for details
Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher Fellowship (PhD student) : Development of soil microbial fuel cells for enhanced bioremediation of soil and groundwater 30th June 2011 Search and apply online at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/, using job code UOS002706
Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher Fellowship (PhD student) : Microbial dynamics and biodegradation potential at the bioreactive fringe of contaminant plumes in groundwater 30th June 2011 Search and apply online at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/, using job code UOS002707
EPSRC CASE studentship : Electrokinetic-enhanced engineered bioremediation of contaminated soil and groundwater

 1st August 2011 Contact Dr Steve Thornton for details

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please contact Dr. Steve Thornton.

Further information on making an application

Additional information about the department and applications for all areas of postgraduate research and study are available through the department's postgraduate applications page (see links, right).

For a complete list of vacancies at the University of Sheffield, visit the Jobs and Recruitment Information page.