Fully Funded PhD in Geotechnical Energy Storage

Polytechnicpositions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focusing on innovative energy storage solutions. Candidates with a background in geotechnics or soil mechanics are encouraged to apply. This opportunity offers a tax-free stipend of approximately £20,780 and aims to develop skills in centrifuge modelling and data analysis. Applicants should contact the supervisor directly via email. This position is open to UK nationals and exceptional international candidates.

Benefits

Fully funded PhD for 3.5 years

UKRI tax-free stipend

Qualifications

• Background in geotechnics or soil mechanics at the undergraduate level.
• Interest in energy policy or economics of energy.
• Data analysis skills in Python are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explore innovative energy storage methods using geotechnical solutions.
• Conduct centrifuge modelling to address geotechnical challenges.

Skills

Geotechnics or soil mechanics knowledge

Programming and data analysis skills

Communication of complex research

Lab demonstration and teaching

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Python

Numerical modelling

Job description

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focusing on innovative energy storage solutions. Candidates with a background in geotechnics or soil mechanics are encouraged to apply. This opportunity offers a tax-free stipend of approximately £20,780 and aims to develop skills in centrifuge modelling and data analysis. Applicants should contact the supervisor directly via email. This position is open to UK nationals and exceptional international candidates.