PhD: Active Matter & Bee Nest Thermoregulation

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD stipend

Fees coverage

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship exploring how active bumblebee nests regulate temperature, bridging physics, materials engineering and behavioural science. The project leverages CRAB at Exeter Bee Lab and metamaterials research to understand bio-inspired heat management.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team, developing modelling and experimental approaches to environment and climate resilience in social insects, with a

Qualifications

• Background in natural sciences, life sciences, physics or engineering.
• Interest in modelling and/or experimental approaches to environmental and biological problems.
• Strong collaboration across disciplines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply modelling and experimental approaches to active matter and biometamaterials.
• Investigate how bumblebee nests regulate temperature and maintain resilience.
• Collaborate with supervisors across the CRAB and metamaterials groups to address research questions.

Skills

Modelling techniques

Experimental methods

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Background in natural sciences, life sciences, physics or engineering

Tools

CRAB facilities

Job description

The University of Exeter invites applications for a PhD studentship exploring how active bumblebee nests regulate temperature, bridging physics, materials engineering and behavioural science. The project leverages CRAB at Exeter Bee Lab and metamaterials research to understand bio-inspired heat management.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team, developing modelling and experimental approaches to environment and climate resilience in social insects, with a