PhD: AI & Digital Twin for Smart Building Fire Safety

Iafss; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend (£20,780/yr)

Full-time fee scholarship (3 years)

Job summary

The Birmingham City University funds a 36-month PhD Studentship on developing smart buildings fire safety management using AI and digital twin technologies. The stipend is £20,780 per year tax-free, with a full-time fee scholarship for up to 3 years.

Start date is 2 February 2026, closing date 17 September 2025, UK time. International applicants must provide English qualifications; two references and qualification documents are required through the online application.

Qualifications

• This PhD Studentship seeks graduates in computer science or computer/electronic engineering with ML experience.
• MSc is desirable; equivalent industry experience with a BEng/BSc will be considered.
• Strong programming, data analysis, and communication abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research under supervision in AI and digital twin tech.
• Develop ML models for real-time fire safety prediction and visualization.
• Prepare reports, progress reviews, and contribute to publications.

Skills

Machine learning

Programming (Python)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

MEng/MSc in relevant field

BEng/BSc in relevant field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Git

Job description

The Birmingham City University funds a 36-month PhD Studentship on developing smart buildings fire safety management using AI and digital twin technologies. The stipend is £20,780 per year tax-free, with a full-time fee scholarship for up to 3 years.

Start date is 2 February 2026, closing date 17 September 2025, UK time. International applicants must provide English qualifications; two references and qualification documents are required through the online application.