Loughborough University International PhD Studentship in Structural Engineering Department of Civil and Building Engineering

Applications are invited for an international doctoral studentship in the Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Structures Group, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The studentship is open to UK/EU students as well as to international students. Fees could be paid at the international student rate for exceptional candidates. In addition, a £12,300 per annum tax free stipend for living expenses will be paid to the successful candidate. Applicants should have a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering or related disciplines. Informal enquiries can be made either to Professor Mohammed Raoof (01509 222610) or email: M.Raoof[ at ]lboro.ac.uk , or to Dr Jamal El-Rimawi (01509-222609) or email: J.A.El-Rimawi[ at ]lboro.ac.uk

Research topic available:
Shear strength of FRP plated reinforced concrete beams.

More information may be found at:
http://www-staff.lboro.ac.uk/~cvmr6/Raoofcv.doc

Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from this page and submit with supporting documents to: Ms Helen Newbold, Research Administrator, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, Email: H.Newbold[ at ]lboro.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday, 18th February 2008.

Applicants who previously applied for this research project may re-apply again.