Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Southampton |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | We offer a range of funding opportunities for UK and international students, including Bursaries and Scholarships |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 12th June 2024 |
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Closes: | 31st August 2024 |
PhD Supervisor: Prof David White
Supervisory Team: Prof David White, Prof Susan Gourvenec, Dr Benjamin Cerfontaine
Lead the Way in Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Are you interested in the development of offshore wind energy and have a passion for geotechnical engineering? This PhD position is for you. This project is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of offshore renewable energy as part of a UK-wide research team while deepening your expertise in geotechnical engineering.
Project Description
You will join the UK-funded Offshore Renewable Energy Supergen Hub project, which aims to advance ORE to meet net zero by 2050. You will be part of the geotechnical team and will contribute to research that streamlines and optimises offshore wind developments.
What will you do?
Your PhD will be framed around the topics described below:
Your project will include interaction with industry partners, keeping it aligned with sector needs and relevant to real-life challenges.
What is the expected impact of this research?
Who are we looking for?
What are the benefits for you?
To discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof. David White, Email: david.white@soton.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).
Closing date: 31 August 2024.
The position will be filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.
Funding: We offer a range of funding opportunities for UK and international students, including Bursaries and Scholarships.
For more information please visit PhD Scholarships | Doctoral College | University of Southampton
How To Apply
Apply online, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above. Select programme type (Research), 2024/25, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD Engineering & Environment (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor David White
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