Flood Risk Science Programme (FRSP)
SEPA has significant new duties arising from the implementation
of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act and the EU Floods
Directive. However, across the whole of the UK there is well
documented shortage of experienced hydrologists.
In recognition of the increased focus on flooding and the
requirement for skills in flood risk management, natural flood
management and flood mapping, SEPA has established a Flood Risk
Science Programme.
SEPA is working in partnership with Stirling and Dundee
University to train the flood risk scientists of the future.
Ten trainees were appointed in 2009 and it is anticipated that a
further ten will be appointed in 2010 and 2011. The trainees
will work part-time for SEPA and will be funded by SEPA to study
part-time (over two years) for a Masters (MSc) at the University of
Dundee or Stirling.
SEPA is not currently recruiting for the Flood Risk Science
Programme but please keep an eye on this page for further
updates.
Course details and more information about the background to the
Programme.