- Deadline: 16/01/2023 5:00PM
- Studentship code: RDS
- Staff name: Dr Usman Adeel
- Research centre: Centre for Digital Innovation
- Start date: Successful applicants will be expected to start March 2023 or May 2023.
One of the most important environmental challenges is flooding, and this is a challenge which will be exacerbated by climate change. More efforts are required to work with communities to enable suitable solutions for flood management and resilience. Recent advances in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), big data and internet of things (IoT) have increased our capability to monitor /collect the requirements to design resilient and sustainable solutions for flood resilience.
This project will work together with communities to drive innovation in integrated water management system using IoT for flood resilience. It will involve sensing, monitoring, and data collection, to assist with design and validation of innovative solutions and to develop a sustainable sensing and monitoring system.
A prospective PhD student will be required to have good programming skills, knowledge in embedded systems, experience in working with databases and cloud systems and good report writing skills.
This project is part of the Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme funded by the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs.
Funding eligibility
This fully funded PhD Studentship covers tuition fees for the period of a full-time PhD registration of up to four years and provides an annual tax-free stipend of ÂŁ17,668 for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Applications are welcome from UK, EU and International students.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline. A masters level qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable, but not essential, as well as a demonstrable understanding of the research area. Further details of the expected background may appear in the specific project details. International students will be subject to the standard entry criteria relating to English language ability, ATAS clearance and, when relevant, UK visa requirements and procedures.
How to apply
Please use the Full Time Funded PhD full time online application form, and when asked for funding information enter the name of the studentship as specified above. Applications that do not include this studentship information may not be considered for the right funding. Applications must also include all documents required by the application form or may not be considered for the funding and returned to the application for completion.
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Selection process
All applications received by the closing date will be considered. Successful applicants at the application stage will be shortlisted and contacted to arrange an interview. All interviews will be held online. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted to confirm that the application will not be progressed. After interview, all interviewed applicants will be contacted to inform them of the outcome. Successful applicants progressing to an offer of a place, to commence in March or May 2023.
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As a Teesside University research student, you will join a growing and dynamic research community, allowing you to share your experiences, insight and inspiration with fellow researchers. You will benefit from our academic expertise and be supported through a strong programme of research training. You will be offered opportunities and support at each stage of your research degree. Our research is designed to have impact, and to influence policy and practice within our region, the UK and beyond. We work with external organisations to anticipate and respond to research needs, and to put our research into practice in sectors as diverse as the arts, engineering, healthcare and computing. PhD students are encouraged to work with their supervisors to explore the potential impact of their work.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in research group and centre activities, including training sessions and workshops, and will become a member of the University’s wider postgraduate research community. Mentoring and support will be provided for the development of a strong academic and professional CV during the PhD.
Academic enquiries
For academic enquiries, please contact u.adeel@tees.ac.uk.
For administrative enquiries before or when making your application, contact research.enquiries@tees.ac.uk.
After an application has been made, please contact research.admissions@tees.ac.uk.
Key dates
- Deadline: 16/01/2023 5:00PM
- Interview date: Shortlisting and interviews are expected to be held on 25 January 2023.
- Start date: Successful applicants will be expected to start March 2023 or May 2023.
