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PhD Research Studentship
Sustainable Construction
School of Built and Natural Environment

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research studentship in the School of the Built and Natural Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University. The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress, and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus a £13,500 per annum (normally tax free) contribution to living expenses.

The overall aim of this studentship will be to conduct research in the area of sustainable construction. The strategic, organisational and technology management issues associated with sustainability will be thoroughly explored in order to develop a systematic approach to promote sustainability in construction. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake 6 hours of academic activity a week in life skills training.

Requirements:
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Construction/ Project Management or related discipline with at least a 2nd class upper Honours degree or equivalent. A Masters degree in Construction/ Project Management or related field is desirable. They should demonstrate some experience or knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches and an ability to learn new skills.

How to apply:
An application form can be downloaded from the following web page:

http://www.gcal. ac.uk/graduatece ntre/downloads/ applicationform2 .doc

Please return the completed application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic qualifications, references and all other required documentation to Ms Diane Dickie, The Graduate Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK (T: +44(0)141 331 8096; E: D.Dickie@gcal. ac.uk).
The closing date for applications is 31 October 2008; short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in early November, and a commencing date of early December 2008 is anticipated.
For further information and informal enquiries about this PhD studentship, please contact Dr Pollaphat Nitithamyong (T: +44(0)141 331 3214; E: pni1@gcal.ac. uk).

About the School:
The School is one of the UK's leading institutions in the Built Environment. University league tables, published by the Guardian in their latest survey (Guardian 2008), have placed Glasgow Caledonian University number 1 in Scotland and amongst the top ten universities in the UK for the provision of its programmes in the area of Built Environment. The School's website is www.sbne.gcal. ac.uk.