Funded PhD Studentship -Safe and sustainable cities The relationship betweenthe built environment and social behaviour in a Fire Service context.School of Housing and Urban Studies

This three-year full-time PhD studentship provides the opportunity to workon a multidisciplinary project investigating the relationship between socialbehaviour and the built environment in order to examine and inform thepractice of Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AFRS). The project willinvestigate the experience of residents in a variety of communities in thecity of Bristol and their relationship with AFRS. The project provides theopportunity to work closely with AFRS and will aim to reduce the social andeconomic impacts of fire-related crime and nuisance in the region.

This PhD will be based in the Faculty of the Built Environment at Universityof the West of England, and is funded under the Psychology theme of GreatWestern Research. The project will be supervised by a multidisciplinary teamfrom University of the West of England and the University of Bristol, andwill build on recent research developments in the fields of both Psychologyand the Built Environment.

Applicants should have a good degree in a relevant subject. Previousrelevant experience would also be beneficial. If you wish to enquireinformally about applying please contact Dr Sara Williams,Sara3.Williams@uwe.ac.uk.

For information on how to apply and access to an online application form,please visit www.built-environment.uwe.ac.uk/research , and follow the ‘PhDstudy’ link or contact Ruth Farajian at ruth2.farajian@uwe.ac.uk or on 0117328 3012. The closing date for applications is 15th December 2006.Short-listed applicants will be interviewed between 16th and 19th January2007.