Smart Coasts = Sustainable Communities
Summer Vacation Studentships 2012
Water quality is a major concern when managing a beach, as different sources of
pollution can impact directly on the local community, environment and economy. The
aim of the Smart Coasts = Sustainable Communities project is to develop a real-time
model to predict bathing water quality based on environmental parameters and
faecal indicator bacteria (see www.smartcoasts.eu).
The Smart Coasts = Sustainable Communities (SCSC) team invites applications for
a limited number of awards to undergraduate students, to work within the project
during the summer months. These studentships provide undergraduate students with
an opportunity to experience research in the field and in the laboratory. In addition,
your contribution to this project will provide significant benefits to the development of
the real-time model.
These studentships require a full-time commitment for either 6 weeks (period 1 or 2)
or 12 weeks (both period 1 and 2). Period 1: 1st June – 13th July; Period 2: 16th July24th August. Fieldwork takes place under all weather conditions, so it is important
you have wet weather gear. Lunch and safety equipment will be provided.
These full-time studentships provide support at a rate of €210 per week. Applications
from 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students are now being invited. Applicants
should have a keen interest in environmental research with a background in
microbiology,
environmental science, biochemistry,
or a related discipline.
Applicants should show a high level of motivation to work within a team and a
flexibility towards the programme of work set out.
To apply please submit the application form below to scsc@ucd.ie. Closing date is
5pm on Wednesday 22nd February 2012. An interview is part of the application
process. A relevant reference is desirable. Any enquiries may be made to the Smart
Coasts Team at scsc@ucd.ie.
Smart Coasts = Sustainable Communities Summer Studentship
Application Form
(A) PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name
University Email
address
Date of birth
Telephone
Type and subject
of degree
University
Year degree course
commenced
I am applying for
Period 1
Period 2
Period 1 and 2
Year of graduation
1 June - 13 July
16 July - 24 August
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Examination results to date
(B) SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Please include max. 100 words why you think you would be suitable to work with the Smart
Coasts team