Funded PhD Opportunity: Emerging organic contaminants arising in rural environments: investigations in karst and fractured bedrock aquifers.
The aim of this project is to investigate the occurrence of synthetic organic compounds arising from rural activities in Irish karst and fractured bedrock aquifers. The primary focus will be on the loss to groundwater of veterinary drugs used in Irish agriculture, particularly anti-parasitic drugs including anthelmintics, coccidiostats and pyrethroids, which represent the most widely use veterinary drugs in Irish agricultural production.
Requirements:
Applicants should have a good primary degree (II1 or I) or M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Earth Science, Hydrogeology etc.). Chemical analytical experience is essential and experience in chromatographic techniques and mass spectrometry would be highly advantageous. A full EU driving licence is required.
Starting date and funding:
The project will start in September 2015. The funding is for a four year structured Ph.D. project, to be completed by end of August 2019. The project is open to EU students only (students who have been resident for 3 out of the last 5 years in the EU) and includes fees and a tax-free stipend of €18,000 per annum. Final appointment of the successful candidate is dependent on funding being finalised.
The closing date for applications is 8th May 2015
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