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Reconstructing knowledge management: A radical modernisation of maintenance and capital expenditure risk modelling for a North Wales Hydro Power Station

Bangor University - Bangor Business School
 
Bangor Business School, Bangor University, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for a funded PhD study. This particular studentship, known as a ‘collaborative studentship’, involves liaison with a non-academic organisation, First Hydro Company (Ffestiniog and Dinorwig Hydro Power Plants) often at many key stages of the research programme. The study will commence in October 2023 in Management and Business, exploring “Reconstructing knowledge management: A radical modernisation of maintenance and capital expenditure risk modelling for a North Wales Hydro Power Station”

Current industry models for capturing and prioritising legitimate strategic and operational business risk are outdated, inefficient and problematic. They need to incorporate risk factors that address sustainability, cyber-security, health and safety and quality. Of those that do, some seem to be prefunctionary and bureaucratic tick box exercise that have become intrinsic to work practice and organisational conscience; the so called, ‘green washing’ and ‘lip-service to cyber security’. Change is required. As such, this innovative, much-needed and timely research project deconstructs the techno-cultural practices of the modernisation of risk modelling as a sustainable praxis through a knowledge management lens, whilst contributing to the Welsh Assembly Government’s Carbon Net Zero 2050 through epistemic redefinition of sustainability in industry risk modelling.

First Hydro’s two hydroelectric storage plants at Dinorwig and Ffestiniog (Snowdonia, North Wales) are critical to National Infrastructure and employment level in the local area. These plants provide rapid-response power to National Grid at times of system stress or intermittent power supply; for example, when changing wind speeds affect wind farm output. A £50 million refurbishment programme is underway to upgrade the Ffestiniog power station, improving its speed of response, reliability and efficiency.

As part of this upgrade, the successful PhD candidate will work closely with First Hydro at different stages of the research project and will make a significant contribution to redefining and redesigning innovative modelling that is resilient, fit-for-purpose and future-proofed. In addition to successful completion of a PhD, the candidate may potentially achieve impact by contributing towards the Welsh Assembly Government’s call to action to tackle the climate emergency in the way organisations implement policies and practices, in addition to modernising First Hydro risk models as aligning within Welsh Assembly Government net zero 2050 targets.

Bangor Business School’s is known for its research excellence. The School consistently ranks within the top 25 institutions in the world for Banking research (RePEc, as of November 2021) and scored a GPA of 2.81 in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), with 68% of its research output published in 3* or 4* journals. Bangor Business School is also 26th in the UK in terms of research intensity-weighted GPA results (REF 2014), which reflects the high proportion of research-active staff within the School. Our postgraduate research (PhD) students have ranked us very highly in the recent Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2022, reporting excellent supervision received and experiences at Bangor Business School.  
Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class or strong upper second class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s degree. Both the University and the ESRC Wales DTP value diversity and equality at all levels and we encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.  In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.  We welcome applications for both full and part-time study, and studentships are available as either ‘1+3’ (i.e., one full time year of research training Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.

Please contact Dr Sara Closs-Davies (s.closs-davies@bangor.ac.uk) with any enquiries.
 
Applications welcomed by 3 February 2023 (12:00pm GMT).

Further details for ESRC Wales DTP Collaborative studentship

This studentship is a ‘collaborative’ award. Applicants should take careful consideration of the working title and description of the project and may wish to contact the named member of staff for a discussion prior to applying.
•    Dr Clair Doloriert, Senior Lecturer in Management, clair.doloriert@bangor.ac.uk
•     Dr Sara Closs-Davies, Lecturer in Accounting, s.closs-davies@bangor.ac.uk

What the studentship will cover

The Studentship Award commences in October 2023 and will cover your tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant (currently £17,668 p.a. for 2022/23 for full-time students, updated each year); and includes access to an additional Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), though an element of this latter fund may be ‘pooled’ and require separate applications from 2023 onwards.  There are other opportunities and benefits available to studentship holders, including an overseas fieldwork allowance (if applicable), internship opportunities, overseas institutional visits and other small grants.

Eligibility

ESRC studentships are highly competitive, candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a relevant research training Masters degree (or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +3 award.  Wales DTP studentships are available to both home and international (including EU and EEA) students.  All applicants will be eligible for a full award consisting of a maintenance stipend and payment of tuition fees at the UK research organisation rate.  Applicants must satisfy studentship eligibility requirements. For further details see the UKRI web site.  Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate.

1+3 or +3?

With the exception of studentships in the Economics pathway, awards are available on either a 1+3 or +3 basis. A 1+3 studentship provides funding for four years (or part-time equivalent), completing a research training Masters in the 1st year, followed by 3 years research funding for a PhD. A +3 studentship provides funding for the three years PhD research study only (or part-time equivalent).

Assessment  

The closing deadline for applications is 12.00pm GMT on Friday 3rd February 2023. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are expected to take place in late February/early March 2023.  After interview, a final short-list of applicants will be put forward to a Panel convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group at which final decisions with regard to studentship awards will be made. In most cases successful applicants can expect to hear in April 2023.

How to apply

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Bangor Business School, Bangor University, must be submitted by the deadline of 12:00pm GMT on 3 February 2023, via the following link: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

Under the Programmes tab, please select ‘Bangor University Advertised Studentships...’

Then select ‘ESRC Wales DTP Collaborative Studentship: Business and Management’, making sure to add Prof Yener Altunbas to the ‘Academic Contact’ box. Click Add.

Incomplete applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.

The application must contain the following documents:

1. Covering letter: Please address to Dr Sara Closs-Davies. The covering letter must name the collaborative studentship being applied for.  It must set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Bangor University, and the Business & Management Pathway; your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic interests generally, and particularly how these relate to the description of the project supplied. The covering letter should be no more than two pages. Please also specify whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.

2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: Where appropriate, this should also include proof of English Language Competency (see institutional entry requirements).

3. References: All applications require two academic references to be submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and include the references with their application.

4. Curriculum Vitae: This should be no longer than two pages.

5. Research Proposal: For collaborative studentships, the proposal should build directly on the outline description that has been supplied.  The proposal should be up to a maximum of 1,000 words, not including bibliographic references. We suggest that you use the following five headings in your research proposal:
•    Your reflections on the title, aims and purpose of the research;
•    An overview of some key research literature relevant to the study;
•    Your proposals for developing the design and methods of the study;
•    A description of potential outcomes of the project for understanding, knowledge, policy and practice (as appropriate to the topic);
•    Bibliographic references

The School of Arts, Culture and Language (Bangor University), supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), and in collaboration with Datblygiadau Egni Gwledig (DEG), invites applications for funded PhD study in the Bilingualism Pathway, commencing in October 2023, on the topic of The role of Welsh in community action enterprises.

Start date: October 2023
Location: Bangor
Open to: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: Fully funded 3 (or 4 year 1+3) PhD studentship available.
Hours: Full time; Part time
Closing date for applications: Friday 3 February 2023 (12pm GMT)

Further information:
more information

Bangor Business School, Bangor University, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being awarded a fully-funded ESRC DTP Studentship, available to start in October 2023. We expect to make a doctoral studentship award in the area of Management and Business.

Bangor Business School is a name synonymous with research excellence. We are consistently ranked amongst the top 25 institutions in the world for Banking research (RePEc, as of November 2021) and scored a GPA of 2.92 in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with 79.6% of our research output published in 3* or 4* journals. We're also ranked 48th in the UK in terms of research output-weighted GPA results (REF 2021), which reflects the high proportion of research-active staff within the School.

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class or strong upper second-class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s degree. The University values diversity and equality at all levels and we encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed-race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study, either a 1+3 (i.e. one full time year of research training Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.

Please contact Dr Sara Closs-Davies s.closs-davies@bangor.ac.uk with any enquiries.

Applications deadline: 12:00pm GMT on 3rd February 2023.

Further details for ESRC Wales DTP General studentship

This studentship is an ‘open’ award. Applicants should consider approaching a potential supervisor before submitting their application to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the University and to discuss their draft application. Information on the research interests of our staff can be found on the University’s webpages. Short descriptions of each accredited pathway are available on the ESRC Wales DTP website. The Management & Business pathway convener may be able to advise you. This is Dr Sara Closs-Davies s.closs-davies@bangor.ac.uk.

What the Studentship will cover 

The Studentship Award commences in October 2023 and will cover your tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant (currently £17,668 p.a. for 2022/23 for full-time students, updated each year); and includes access to an additional Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), though an element of this latter fund may be ‘pooled’ and require separate applications from 2023 onwards. There are other opportunities and benefits available to studentship holders, including an overseas fieldwork allowance (if applicable), internship opportunities, overseas institutional visits and other small grants.

Eligibility 

ESRC studentships are highly competitive, candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a relevant research training Masters degree (or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +3 award. Wales DTP studentships are available to both home and international (including EU and EEA) students. All applicants will be eligible for a full award consisting of a maintenance stipend and payment of tuition fees at the UK research organisation rate. Applicants must satisfy studentship eligibility requirements. For further details see the UKRI website. Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate.

1+3 OR +3?

With the exception of studentships in the Economics pathway, awards are available on either a 1+3 or +3 basis. A 1+3 studentship provides funding for four years (or part-time equivalent), completing a research training Masters in the 1st year, followed by 3 years research funding for a PhD. A +3 studentship provides funding for the three years PhD research study only (or part-time equivalent).

Assessment 

The closing deadline for applications is 12.00pm GMT on Friday 3rd February 2023. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are expected to take place in late February/early March 2023. After interview, a final short-list of applicants will be put forward to a Panel convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group at which final decisions with regards to the studentship award will be made. In most cases successful applicants can expect to hear by early April 2023.

How to Apply

Applications can be made here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

The deadline for applications is 12.00pm GMT on 3rd February 2023. Incomplete applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.

The application must contain the following documents:

1. Covering letter: Please address to Dr Sara Closs-Davies. The covering letter must set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Bangor University and the Management & Business Pathway; your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic interests generally, and particularly of those relating to your proposed research. The covering letter should be no more than two pages. Please also specify which pathway you will be applying to and whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: Where appropriate, this should also include proof of English Language Competency (7.0 IELTS minimum).
3. References: All applications require two academic references to be submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and include the references with their application.
4. Curriculum Vitae: no longer than two pages.
5. Research Proposal: The proposal should be up to a maximum of 1000 words, not including bibliographic references. We suggest that you use the following five headings in your research proposal:
   • Title, aims and purpose of the research
   • Brief overview of the academic literature relevant to your field
   • Proposed design/methods
   • Academic contributions of your research
   • Bibliographic References.

When submitting your application, under the Programmes tab, please select ‘Bangor University Advertised Studentships…’. Then select ‘ESRC Wales DTP General Studentship: Business and Management’, making sure to add Dr Sara Closs-Davies to the ‘Academic Contact’ box. Click Add.

Bangor Business School, Bangor University, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being awarded a fully-funded ESRC DTP Studentship, available to start in October 2023. We expect to make a doctoral studentship award in the area of Economics.

Bangor Business School is a name synonymous with research excellence. We are consistently ranked amongst the top 25 institutions in the world for Banking research (RePEc, as of November 2021) and scored a GPA of 2.92 in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with 79.6% of our research output published in 3* or 4* journals. We're also ranked 48th in the UK in terms of research output-weighted GPA results (REF 2021), which reflects the high proportion of research-active staff within the School.

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class or strong upper second-class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s degree. The University values diversity and equality at all levels and we encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed-race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.

We welcome applications for both full and part-time study, and a studentship is available as either ‘1+1+2’ (i.e. one full time year of Master’s in Economics, followed by one year MRes in Advanced Economics, followed by two years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘1+2’ (i.e. one year MRes in Advanced Economics, followed by two years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.

Please contact Professor Yener Altunbas abs011@bangor.ac.uk with any enquiries.

Applications deadline: 12:00pm GMT on 3rd February 2023.

Further details for ESRC Wales DTP General studentship

This studentship is an ‘open’ award. Applicants should consider approaching a potential supervisor before submitting their application to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the University and to discuss their draft application. Information on the research interests of our staff can be found on the University’s webpages. Short descriptions of each accredited pathway are available on the ESRC Wales DTP website. The Economics pathway convener may be able to advise you. This is Professor Yener Altunbas abs011@bangor.ac.uk.

What the Studentship will cover 

The Studentship Award commences in October 2023 and will cover your tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant (currently £17,668 p.a. for 2022/23 for full-time students, updated each year); and includes access to an additional Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), though an element of this latter fund may be ‘pooled’ and require separate applications from 2023 onwards. There are other opportunities and benefits available to studentship holders, including an overseas fieldwork allowance (if applicable), internship opportunities, overseas institutional visits and other small grants.

Eligibility 

ESRC studentships are highly competitive, candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a relevant research training Masters degree (or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +1=2 award. Wales DTP studentships are available to both home and international (including EU and EEA) students. All applicants will be eligible for a full award consisting of a maintenance stipend and payment of tuition fees at the UK research organisation rate. Applicants must satisfy studentship eligibility requirements. For further details see the UKRI website. Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate.

2+2 OR 1+2?

A 2+2 studentship provides funding for four years, completing a Master’s in Economics in the 1st year, followed by one year MRes in Advanced Economics, then two years of doctoral research. The 1+2 studentship provides funding for three years, one year of MRes in Advanced Economics followed by two years of doctoral research.

Assessment 

The closing deadline for applications is 12.00pm GMT on Friday 3rd February 2023. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are expected to take place in late February/early March 2023. After interview, a final short-list of applicants will be put forward to a Panel convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group at which final decisions with regards to the studentship award will be made. In most cases successful applicants can expect to hear by early April 2023.

How to Apply

Applications can be made here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

The deadline for applications is 12.00pm GMT on 3rd February 2023. Incomplete applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.

The application must contain the following documents:

1. Covering letter: Please address to Professor Yener Altunbas. The covering letter must set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Bangor University and the Economics Pathway; your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic interests generally, and particularly of those relating to your proposed research. The covering letter should be no more than two pages. Please also specify which pathway you will be applying to and whether you wish to apply on a 1+2 or 2+2 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: Where appropriate, this should also include proof of English Language Competency (7.0 IELTS minimum).
3. References: All applications require two academic references to be submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and include the references with their application.
4. Curriculum Vitae: no longer than two pages.
5. Research Proposal: The proposal should be up to a maximum of 1000 words, not including bibliographic references. We suggest that you use the following five headings in your research proposal:
   • Title, aims and purpose of the research
   • Brief overview of the academic literature relevant to your field
   • Proposed design/methods
   • Academic contributions of your research
   • Bibliographic References.

When submitting your application, under the Programmes tab, please select ‘Bangor University Advertised Studentships…’. Then select ‘ESRC Wales DTP General Studentship: Economics’, making sure to add Professor Yener Altunbas to the ‘Academic Contact’ box. Click Add.