PhD in Environmental and Health Impacts of Titanium Ore Mining

University of Edinburgh
· School of Chemistry

United Kingdom

Applications accepted all year round; rolling recruitment until filled

Fully funded University of Edinburgh PhD studentship investigating environmental and health impacts of titanium ore deposits near mining operations.

This University of Edinburgh PhD project examines the environmental and health impacts of titanium dioxide and toxic metal exposure in a community near titanium mining operations. The project will characterise particulate pollution, establish titanium isotopic fingerprints, map dispersion, and investigate links between exposure indicators and health outcomes where ethics and approvals allow. Core training includes analytical chemistry, particle characterisation, isotope ratio measurement, air sampling and spatial modelling.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Ecotoxicology
• Geochemistry
• Public Health

Level PhD

Duration 42 months

Field Environmental Analytical Chemistry and Mining Health Impacts

Organization Type University

Amount GBP 21,805 / Per Year

Funding Type Stipend

Funding Status Fully Funded

Period Per Year

Tuition Coverage Fully Covered

Stipend Yes

Strong MSc degree, or undergraduate degree with minimum 2:1 grade, in analytical sciences such as analytical chemistry, geochemistry or environmental chemistry, with interests in ecotoxicology and public health.

Demonstrable laboratory experience and good practice, including analytical chemistry, trace metal analysis, mass spectrometry, sample preparation or QA/QC. Experience with ICP-MS, MC-ICP-MS, AAS, particle analysis, isotope geochemistry, environmental sampling, aerosols, dust, fieldwork planning, toxicology, epidemiology or risk assessment is desirable.

• ICP-MS
• MC-ICP-MS
• ICP-QQQ-MS
• SP-ICPMS
• AAS
• Particle analysis
• Isotope geochemistry
• Analytical method development
• Air sampling
• Sample preparation
• QA/QC
• Isoscape modelling
• GIS ArcGIS
• QGIS
• R
• Python
• Toxicology methods
• Epidemiology

• Organisation
• Independence
• Deadline management
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Planning

Funding is for a candidate satisfying EPSRC residency criteria. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants must complete the School of Chemistry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form and include the generated receipt number.