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Department of Geography
Fixed-term until 31 May 2019
A PDRA is required for an EPSRC project on water-food-energy NEXUS. This is an exciting opportunity for a physical geographer with a background in flood-related research to contribute to the project. The post holder will work alongside Dr Dapeng Yu to design and execute field campaigns and numerical simulations of hydrological, hydraulic and geomorphic processes. She/he will also collaborate closely with partner universities and project partners, within and across work packages of the consortium project.
The successful applicant will be a researcher with: (i) experience in designing and undertaking fieldwork in relation to modelling flood risks; and (ii) experience with numerical modelling of hydrological, hydraulic and geomorphic processes associated with flood risks.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dapeng Yu by email at: d.yu2@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1509 228191.
Application closing date: 31 May 2017
Interviews will be held as soon as possible following the closing date.
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