Understanding Runoff and Erosion Dynamics
We are delighted to announce the start of a NERC-funded project to investigate the dynamics of runoff and erosion processes. The project is a £718k collaboration between Profs John Wainwright and Tony Parsons of the Department of Geography and Prof. Graham Hargrave from the Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University. It will use and develop state-of-the-art optical imaging techniques to characterize flow and sediment-transport patterns in the Department´s Erosion laboratory facility. The project aims to develop datasets that can be used to underpin the next generation of runoff and erosion models. The research basis of these models can ultimately be translated into the practical prediction of erosion rates, with practical applications in food security and flood prediction.
Three positions are available in relation to the project, two based in Sheffield and a third at Loughborough. The positions are fixed-term, with a start date of 1st May 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please contact Prof. John Wainwright (J.Wainwright@sheffield.ac.uk) or Prof. Tony Parsons (A.J.Parsons@sheffield.ac.uk) for more information about the posts at Sheffield, and Prof. Graham Hargrave (G.K.Hargrave@lboro.ac.uk) for more information about the Loughborough post.
Department of Geography, University of Sheffield
Research Associate Grade 7: £28,139 to £35,646 per annum
The main responsibilities of the post will be the development of new process models, the establishment of test facilities, the deployment of the test programme at Sheffield, and liaison between the two groups. A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and experience in numerical modelling and computer programming are essential.
Ref. UOS000912
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Department of Geography, University of Sheffield
Research Technician Grade 6: £23,566 to £27,319 per annum
The main responsibilities of the post will be the establishment of test facilities and the deployment of the test programme at Sheffield.
Ref. UOS000914
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Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Loughborough
Research Associate £27,319 – £31, 671 per annum
The main responsibilities of the post will be the development of techniques for the optical measurement of particle dynamics. Applicants must have a good honours degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related subject, and have experience in analysis of quantitative experimental data and project planning.
Ref. MM/13616
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