Bath PhD Studentship – Foundation Reuse for Net-Zero Construction

Laplace Expert Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath offers a PhD project on foundation reuse for net-zero construction, based in Bath. The research investigates when existing building foundations can be safely reused rather than replaced, reducing material use and embodied carbon.

It connects geotechnical and structural assessment with uncertainty and design decisions for lower-carbon construction. Attendance on-campus and full-time commitment are required for this funded PhD scholarship.

Qualifications

• Applicants should meet the host programme's doctoral-entry requirements and have a relevant degree background for the project.
• Technical Skills Geotechnical engineering; Structural assessment; Low-carbon construction

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Structural assessment

Low-carbon construction

Independent research

Scientific communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral-entry requirements

Job description

Bath PhD Studentship – Foundation Reuse for Net-Zero Construction

University of Bath

United Kingdom

29 November 2026; no exact cutoff time was verified.

About This Opportunity

University of Bath offers this PhD project on foundation reuse for net-zero construction, with research based in Bath.

This project investigates when and how existing building foundations can be safely reused rather than replaced, reducing material use and embodied carbon. The work connects geotechnical and structural assessment with uncertainty, residual capacity and design decision-making for lower-carbon construction.

Level PhD

Attendance On-campus

Time Commitment Full-time

Field Foundation Reuse for Net-Zero Construction

Specialization Civil & Structural Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Scholarship

Funding Type Scholarship

Requirements

Education

Applicants should meet the host programme's doctoral-entry requirements and have a relevant degree background for the project.

Experience

Technical Skills Geotechnical engineering Structural assessment Low-carbon construction

General Skills Independent research Scientific communication Interdisciplinary collaboration