PhD: Foundation Reuse for Net-Zero Construction (Scholarship)

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

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.