PhD Studentships: NERC Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT)

Award Summary

100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), plus research project costs.

Overview

The Centre for Doctoral Training for Resilient Flood Futures (FLOOD-CDT) will train the next generation of research practitioners who will make a tangible difference to future flood management in the UK and internationally. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and inspiring training environment to develop the independent future leaders we need who can translate research and innovation into practice. Find out more here: https://flood-cdt.ac.uk/

At Newcastle we have 9 projects available. Please visit the links below to find out more:

(FLOOD246) A generative AI flood vulnerability model for a changing world

(FLOOD241) Aqua Ignota: Understanding the hidden contributors to catchment runoff response

(FLOOD244) Compounding extreme rainfall and drought/heatwaves: how will feedbacks alter flood inundation and affect water quality?

(FLOOD242) Improved hydrodynamic modelling with UAV-derived topography and bathymetry

(FLOOD243) New early warning and forecasting systems for unprecedented rainstorms causing flash floods

(FLOOD249) Optimizing gully blocks to reduce flood discharge

(FLOOD245) Spatial optimization of catchment-wide natural flood management strategies

(FLOOD248) RemoteFlow (Based at UKCEH)

(FLOOD247) Monitoring sediment impact on flood hazards (Based at UKCEH)

We welcome applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We also invite enquiries about possibilities of doing a PhD with us if you wish to work part time.

Number Of Awards

9

Start Date

16th September 2024

Award Duration

3.5 Years

Application Closing Date

8 April 2024

Sponsor

Natural Environment Research Council

Supervisors

See project links above.

Eligibility Criteria

You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (inc. Geography, environmental science, engineering etc.). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.

Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills. 

How To Apply

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal  

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.  

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

·        search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8040F 

·        select ‘PhD Civil Engineering (full time) –as the programme of study 

·        select research area: ‘Environmental’ 

For projects with following studentship codes: FLOOD241, FLOOD247 & FLOOD248

·        search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8201F

·        leave the ‘Research Area’ field blank 

·        select ‘PhD (Physical Geography) Full time’ as the programme of study 

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:  

·        A curriculum vitae giving details of your academic record and stating your research interests;

·        Name two current academic referees together with an institutional email addresses;

·        A ‘Personal Statement’ (your research interests in flooding and rationale for your choice of project.);

·        The studentship code(e.g FLOODXX – See list above) in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field;

·        When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a research proposal;

·        Academic transcripts and degree certificates (translated if not in English);

·        Language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL), if applicable.

Contact Details

If you have any general questions, please contact [email protected] .

We also encourage you to contact the lead supervisor to discuss the project before you apply.