Fully Funded Swansea University and Scarlets Rugby PhD Scholarship: In-game Statistics Associated with Match Outcome in Professional Rugby Union
Funding providers: Swansea University and Scarlets Rugby
Subject areas: Engineering, sport science, data science, physics, mathematics
Project start date:
- 1 July 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-June)
Project description:
The aim of this PhD project is to investigate whether match key performance indicators (KPIs) are effective at predicting match outcome at the elite rugby union level in the URC.
The candidate will review current key performance indicators and analyse their influence on match outcome. The candidate will build and refine machine learning techniques to find latent patterns or parameters in the data to statistically predict match outcome and league position. Initially, these models will be based on legacy data from our project partner, Scarlets Rugby. This dataset comprises individual athlete, team, strategy, and wellness information from 5 prior seasons. The models will be verified/refined on the legacy data test efficacy and then applied to the current URC season 24-25.
The candidate will be embedded in a professional rugby environment and will be expected to adhere to strict non-interference rules. They will be responsible for collecting multi-channel data from a range of micro-technology devices that assess performance and monitor training load and ultimately will oversee data quality, provenance and curation within a standardised database.
Available resources/facilities: A-STEM labs (biomechanics and exercise physiology)/Scarlets load monitoring and performance analysis equipment
Eligibility
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in a STEM discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
Experience in MATLAB, PYTHON and GPS Data Collection are desirable.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
Additional Funding Information
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £18,622 for 2023/24).
Additional research expenses will also be available.
Similar Positions
-
Aerospace Engineering: Fully Funded Epsrc And Swansea University Ph D Scholarship: Experimental And Numerical Analysis Of Nonlinear Thermal Mechanical Joints, Swansea University, United Kingdom, 16 days ago
12 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Engineering Engineering » Aerospace engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1)...
-
Computer Science Fully Funded Swansea University Ph D Scholarship: Enhancing Cardiomyocyte Dynamic Network Analysis With Machine Learning (Ecidna Ml), Swansea University, United Kingdom, 27 days ago
3 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom ...
-
Mechanical Engineering Fully Funded Epsrc And Schmidt Clemens Spain Ph D Scholarship: Modelling Of Complex Load Cycles At Elevated Temperature, Swansea University, United Kingdom, 27 days ago
3 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Uni...
-
Computer Science: Fully Funded Epsrc And Rcnde Ph D Scholarship: Real Time Tracking Of Cognitive Load To Assess Human Factors During Inspections, Swansea University, United Kingdom, 27 days ago
3 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Computer science » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom ...
-
Science And Engineering: Fully Funded Epsrc Ph D Scholarship: Advanced Semiconductors Photodetectors, Swansea University, United Kingdom, 16 days ago
12 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Engineering Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Appl...
-
Electronic And Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded Epsrc And Silvaco Ph D Scholarship: New Quantum Transmitting Boundary Method Code For Transport Device Simulations, Swansea University, United Kingdom, 6 days ago
24 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Un...