Studentship at University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton, UK
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
The Built Environment Research Unit

As part of its ongoing expansion of research activities, the Built
Environment Research Unit (BERU) is offering several bursaried
research studentships to start as soon as possible.  The following
may be of interest to recipients of this list:

The effectiveness of different stone consolidants for the
conservation of stone buildings.
Director of Studies: Dr D. Halsey

Overview:  An important method for conserving our built heritage is
the application of various products to consolidate deteriorated
stone masonry. The success of these treatments depends on several
factors and is often hard to predict.  This project examines the
effectiveness of various consolidants with special reference to the
physical properties of the stone and the influence of temperature
and moisture conditions.

Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second degree in a
science or engineering discipline.  Knowledge of building
conservation, statistics and computing skills would be an advantage.

The studentships attract an annual bursary of 5,500 pounds sterling
payable quarterly in advance. There may also be opportunity for
students to undertake paid tutorial / lecture work where
appropriate.  Research students are expected to register for, and
actively pursue a MPhil / PhD--all fees are paid for by BERU in this
respect.

Closing date for Applications is Wednesday 15 April 1998. For full
details and an Application Form contact the University's Research
Support Unit quoting the relevant reference number(s):RS196

    Research Support Unit
    University of Wolverhampton
    College Halls, Dudley Campus
    Castle View
    Dudley
    West Midlands DY1 3HR
    +44 1902 323317
    Fax: +44 1902 323316
    in4464 [at] wlv__ac__uk

Informal enquiries: please contact Dr Gary Holt or Dr Dave Halsey
(see signatures below). An overview of the School, and BERU will be
found at: <URL:http://www.wlv.ac.uk/~me1970/>

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