Ledwood Technology and the University of Liverpool seek a suitably qualified graduate to undertake R&D into radar systems that addresses coastal navigation, safety, security, fuel efficiency, and sustainable resource use. The solutions enable decision-makers to address problems of changing coastal morphology arising from climate change, storms, sedimentation and hydrodynamics, and ensure that vessel traffic and maintenance operations are safe and resource efficient. Applicants should have a first degree or Masters in the natural or physical sciences or electronics and experience in hydrodynamics, modelling, data processing, or radar applications.
Project supervision
- Ledwood Technology Ltd
- Liverpool University
Centre for Global Eco-Innovation
This PhD is one of 50 industry-led funded PhD projects from the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation. The centre brings together the expertise, resources and global contacts of Lancaster University and the University of Liverpool, together with international commercialisation consultancy Inventya Ltd. The aim of the centre is to form collaborative R&D partnerships to enable and drive innovation in businesses, supporting the development of new products, processes and services for the global marketplace that have positive environmental benefits.
By joining the centre you will receive £16,000 per year as a centre graduate, have your postgraduate tuition fees paid for by your partner business (worth £12,000) and finish in a strong position to enter a competitive job market in the UK and overseas. The Centre for Global Eco-innovation is the only centre of its kind in Europe and is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
www.cgeinnovation.org
This research project has funding attached. Applications for this project are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full department and project details for further information.
Application details
To apply for this opportunity please email graduate-applications@cgeinnovation.org with:
- A completed Application Criteria document (.doc file)
- 2 page CV
- 2 page expression of interest
- Reference number: 197
Application deadline
- 6th August 2012
- Expected to be held by 20th August