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EPSRC-funded PhD studentship on "Human exposure to indoor air pollution"

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There is strong evidence that certain air pollutant concentrations inside houses may exceed outdoor pollution levels, causing adverse health effects among residents. This PhD project will investigate the human exposure to air pollutants in houses and buildings that may results from use of energy micro-generation appliances (gas boilers, cookers, etc.) or other sources (consumer products, building materials, etc.) The effect of building ventilation/insulation and penetration of outdoor air pollution into the indoor environment will be also studied in detail. A range of quantitative exposure assessment techniques will be explored, tested and improved. This will involve use of mathematical models, literature surveys and possibly experimental monitoring campaigns in buildings.

The studentship is available with immediate effect at the Public and Environmental Health Research Unit of LSHTM through the EPSRC-funded consortium project PUrE-INTRAWISE (Pollutant in the Urban Environment - An Integrated Framework for Improving Sustainability of the Indoor Environment). The overall aim of the project is to develop an integrated decision-support framework for more sustainable management of indoor pollution associated with the provision, conservation and use of energy in buildings. The framework will be applied to a number of case studies that will compare environmental, health and economic implications of the principal options for future home energy provision as an aid to policy development. This multi-disciplinary project will be carried out in collaboration with the School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at the University of Manchester, the Complex Built Environment Systems group at UCL, and the Engineering Centre at Sheffield University.

The award for the PUrE-INTRAWISE studentship is £55,840 that will cover tuition fees at UK/EU rate and a maintenance grant for a period of three years.

Applicants must be UK or EU citizens, or ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the award.

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Information on how to apply:
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/funding/PUrE_studentship.htm

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Air Quality Professionals

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Sinclair Knight Mertz

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www.skmconsulting.com

Location

Perth

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Western Australia

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Tired of those cold, wet, and dark northern winters?  Do warm summers, mild winters, and world class beaches get you excited?  What about numerous world class golf courses and highly awarded wineries right at your door step?  It’s time for the change you deserve.

SKM’s Water and Environment practice continues to win challenging and fascinating projects that have a real impact on the management of Australia’s environment.  Whether it’s designing de-salination plants, land remediation or water management, as a key member of our Air Quality team, you can make a difference.  With many major projects in the pipeline, there has never been a better time to join SKM.

Joining one of Australia’s largest and most successful Air Quality teams your previous experience in either modelling, monitoring and assessment will be highly regarded.  You will demonstrate previous project management experience, provide client support, write technical reports, and most importantly want to develop your professional career in a progressive and supportive environment.  Ideally you will come from an Air Quality background, however we will consider similar industry experience such as water.

Degree qualified in either, engineering, physics, maths or chemistry your passionate and enthusiastic attitude will help further define and grow our Air Quality practice.  A number of positions are open due to sustained and forecast growth.  We are looking for experienced campaigners through to graduates.  SKM has a strong focus on interpersonal and technical development through various learning and development programmes, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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NEG + Excellent benefits

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Stan Rolfe +61 89268 or email: SRolfe@skm.com.au

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