Scholarships at University College Cork in #Ireland

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.

Criteria

• First or Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
• Experience using research methods or other approaches relevant to the subject matter is desirable.
• An understanding of Coastal Engineering is desirable – from academic modules, work or both.
• An understanding of risk analysis is also desirable
• Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent academic English writing skills.

Funding details

A stipend of €18,500 per annum. 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

For informal enquiries on the post candidates should contact:

• Prof. Gregorio Iglesias, School of Engineering and Architecture, UCC – gregorio.iglesias@ucc.ie
• Dr Paraic Ryan, School of Engineering and Architecture, UCC – paraic.ryan@ucc.ie

MaREI Centre

MaREI is a key research centre within UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI), which is an internationally recognised Institute for environmental research dedicated to the understanding and protection of our natural environment and to developing innovative technologies, tools and services to facilitate a transformation to a zero carbon and resource efficient society. The MaREI Centre is an SFI funded research centre headquartered in the ERI and includes 13 other Universities and Third Level Institutes from across Ireland, has 50 industrial partners and has accumulated research funding of approximately €60m. It combines the expertise of a wide range of research groups and industry partners, with the shared mission of solving the main scientific, technical and socio-economic challenges across the climate, energy and marine spaces.  MaREI is also funded by SEAI, EI, EPA, ERDF, EU, HEA, Marine Institute, DCCAE and IRC, as well as through contributions from our industry partners. Researchers in the MaREI Centre have over 30 years of experience in conducting fundamental and applied research supported by competitively won national and international funding, and commercial contracts with government agencies and industry. MaREI’s strengths lie in the multi-disciplinary nature of its research teams, allowing it to combine insights across areas such as MRE Technologies, Materials & Structures, Observations & Operations, Coastal & Marine Systems, Bioenergy, Energy Policy & Modelling and Renewable Energy Management