PhD in Infrared Heating for Human Thermal Comfort

Swansea University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is offering a PhD position in Biomedical Engineering focused on evaluating thermal comfort and the impact of infrared heating. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, utilizing innovative facilities to monitor human physiological responses. This role covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, along with additional research expenses, making it a valuable opportunity. Candidates must have a 2.1 undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and meet English language requirements.

Benefits

Full tuition fees coverage

Annual stipend

Research expenses provision

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a recognized undergraduate degree.
• Experience in thermal comfort studies preferred.
• IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor perceptual and physiological parameters related to thermal comfort and energy expenditure.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research focusing on radiant heating technologies.
• Develop protocols for evaluating human thermal regulation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Physiological assessment

Thermal comfort evaluation

Education

Undergraduate degree at 2.1 level in Engineering or related field

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is offering a PhD position in Biomedical Engineering focused on evaluating thermal comfort and the impact of infrared heating. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, utilizing innovative facilities to monitor human physiological responses. This role covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, along with additional research expenses, making it a valuable opportunity. Candidates must have a 2.1 undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline, and meet English language requirements.