The CTU is entering a period of expansion and has openings for up to four higher degree students wishing to further their career by studying towards a PhD degree in a world-class research environment. Research opportunities are available in a number of areas of concrete technology, but particularly for the development of concrete and cementitious systems that will contribute towards sustainable construction and urban developments, including work on: foamed concrete systems, recycled aggregates, and alkali-silica reactions.

The Studentship covers full tuition fees and a subsistence allowance. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline such as: civil engineering, chemistry, material sciences or geology. A good standard of written/spoken English and communication skills are required. The applicant must be computer literate and show an aptitude for focused self-directed learning.

A letter of interest together with a CV and names and contact details of two referees (including e-mail addresses if possible) should be sent (post or e-mail) to Professor R K Dhir, from whom further information can be obtained:

Concrete Technology Unit
University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Tel. +44 1382 344347;
Fax. +44 1382 345524;
E-mail: r.k.dhir@dundee.ac.uk

www.dundee.ac.uk/civileng/research/concrete.htm

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 15 September 2005

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