Funded PhD: Redefining Nuclear Heritage Policy

Digital Preservation Coalition; Heslington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is offering a funded PhD focused on evaluating nuclear heritage and developing practical approaches to this complex industrial landscape. This unique opportunity is available only for UK citizens and will involve close collaboration with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The project aims to enhance public understanding of the significance of the UK's nuclear heritage and create guidelines for future decisions related to decommissioning and preservation.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be Home (i.e. UK) citizens to receive national security clearance.
• A background in archaeology or physics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define new ways to assess heritage values in the nuclear industry.
• Promote knowledge transfer between academic and industrial communities.
• Develop practical heritage guidelines for NDA staff.

Education

Relevant academic background

Job description

A leading academic institution is offering a funded PhD focused on evaluating nuclear heritage and developing practical approaches to this complex industrial landscape. This unique opportunity is available only for UK citizens and will involve close collaboration with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. The project aims to enhance public understanding of the significance of the UK's nuclear heritage and create guidelines for future decisions related to decommissioning and preservation.