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Job Offer: PhD Studentship: Managing the Environmental Impact of Antifouling Biocides in Recreationa:Job description:Qualification Type: PhD
Overview This is an opportunity to conduct fully funded interdisciplinary research under the ?Sustainable Transitions - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme' at the University of Essex. Antifouling coatings protect vessels from marine biofouling (growth on the hull), which would otherwise increase fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. However, most antifouling coatings contain toxins that are released into the environment. While commercial vessels conform to strict rules, recreational boats are less regulated with regard to fouling-control practices. This project will work with local stakeholders to understand the release, environmental fate and impact of antifouling biocides from small craft using a combination of fieldwork, laboratory assays and human behavioural science. Best-practice guidelines will then be developed through stakeholder collaboration. Interdisciplinary focus Fundamentally, the project combines life and political sciences to better understand how expertise of environmental technologies can impact public opinion and behaviour. The project will be located in Dr Aldred's laboratory in the School of Life Sciences, but will be run in collaboration with the Department of Government at the University of Essex. This partnership recognises the importance of public opinion in policy development in democratic countries, and that solutions are only as effective as their implementation. Human adaptation is necessary for adoption of any new technology, and we will work with communities to understand entrenched behaviours relating to use of the marine environment. Training and Support You will be supported through the Sustainable Transitions training programme which provides initial training in interdisciplinary research methods, training in the secondary discipline within the project area and continuing training all over the duration of the programme. All doctoral scholars benefit from the support of Proficio which entitles you to £2,500 that can be used to purchase training courses either within or external to the University. Additionally, all scholars are entitled to an additional £10,000 that can be used for training and research support. Doctoral scholars are encouraged to audit/attend University masters and degree level courses where appropriate. You will also have the support of the Sustainable Transitions management team as well as your own managery team. All Sustainable Transitions scholars will become part of the University of Essex ?Centre for Environment and Society' through which continuing events and networking opportunities are available. Person specification This project would suit candidates with a degree / equivalent in biological or environmental sciences and enthusuiasm to actively engage and implement social sciences methodologies. No prior practice of the latter is required and training will be provided across the sciences and social science elements of the studentship. Research Proposal The project area is broadly defined, leaving scope for the applicant to develop their own specific research proposal as part of the application. The prosperous candidate will further develop their proposal in close consultation with the managery team. Further details and guidance are available through the link below. Closing Date: 31st May 23:59 GMT Skills:
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