PhD: AI-Driven Coastal Protection with Saltmarsh & Seagrass

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home PhD tuition fees paid

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a Doctoral Teaching Assistant position in coastal engineering and AI, based in Manchester. The role blends rigorous research with teaching duties as part of a six-year PhD award, with stipend currently £31,236 and home tuition fees paid.

Candidates should have an undergraduate and preferably postgraduate degree in CS/AI/data science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and preferably postgraduate qualification in CS, AI, data science, environmental modelling, coastal engineering, geography or related field.
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning, data analysis, numerical modelling or scientific programming.
• Knowledge of hydrodynamic modelling or environmental systems appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Combine lab experiments, numerical modelling and AI to improve coastal-protection predictions.
• Teach and support students as part of the doctoral teaching assistant role.
• Develop and validate AI and hydrodynamic models under supervision.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Data analysis

Numerical modelling

Python

MATLAB

R

Education

Undergraduate and preferably postgraduate qualification in CS/AI/data science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python (coding)

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a Doctoral Teaching Assistant position in coastal engineering and AI, based in Manchester. The role blends rigorous research with teaching duties as part of a six-year PhD award, with stipend currently £31,236 and home tuition fees paid.

Candidates should have an undergraduate and preferably postgraduate degree in CS/AI/data science or related fields.