***Apologies for any cross posting*** Four multidisciplinary PhD studentships in Natural Disasters and Development and Legal and Policy frameworks for Natural Resource Management
University College London (UCL) Applications are invited for four PhD studentships in the UCL ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) that cross the disciplinary boundaries with the natural sciences. The projects are linked to the following UCL Institutes "Global Health", "Sustainable Resources", "Global Governance" and "Risk & Disaster Reduction". UCL is one of the world's leading research universities, dedicated to developing, disseminating and applying original knowledge to transform society and benefit the world of the future. The studentships are designed to promote collaboration across disciplines and offer training in social sciences in combination with natural and environmental sciences. The studentships cover funding for four years to accommodate some additional multidisciplinary training requirements. The start date of the studentships is 23 September 2013. Project descriptions: The studentships will be in the following four areas: Natural Disasters and Development 1. Understanding the relationship between extreme poverty and natural disaster vulnerability 2. Assessing climate change impacts on global health Legal and Policy frameworks for Natural Resource Management 3. Incorporation of environmental science into international policies to reduce deforestation 4. Understanding the role of natural resources within the global green economy. Alongside a primary research supervisor from the social sciences a set of secondary supervisors will be drawn from the natural and environmental sciences. Person specification: Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant area and a first or good upper second-class undergraduate degree. Applicants must be eligible for ESRC funding (www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/guidance/postgraduates/prospective-students/eligibility/index.aspx<http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/guidance/postgraduates/prospective-students/eligibility/index.aspx>). Applications will be evaluated on the academic strength of the candidates and the match between the candidate's experience and the available projects and supervisors. Degree qualifications gained from outside the UK, or a combination of qualifications and/or experience that is equivalent to a relevant UK degree, may be accepted. EU applicants may only be eligible for fees-only funding. Funding details: Financial remuneration will be in line with current ESRC guidelines. Full awards consist of a tax-free enhanced maintenance stipend of £15,726, a London Weighting allowance of £2,000, and payment of the fees for MPhil/PhD enrolment at UCL. Fees-only awards only cover the fees for MPhil/PhD enrolment. How to apply: To apply, please email a completed application form, found at http://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/admissions-and-teaching/postgraduates/phd-research/phd-applications-and-funding/ (found in section 'How to Apply- and click on application form') , your CV and a one-page cover letter in one file to Fiona Mannion, f.mann...@ucl.ac.uk<mailto:f.mann...@ucl.ac.uk>. Your cover letter should include information sufficient to allow confirmation of your eligibility for an ESRC award. Queries about the studentships should be directed to Professor Mark Maslin, m.mas...@ucl.ac.uk<mailto:m.mas...@ucl.ac.uk>. Closing Date: 7 June 2013 Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24 June
