PhD Position in Electronic Engineering

Polytechnicpositions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is offering a PhD project focused on developing a mathematical model to enhance the resilience of water distribution networks. The role requires a 1st class degree in engineering or maths, with a preference for a Masters qualification. This position is open to UK/EU/overseas students and encourages early applications.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic graduate required for PhD project.
• Strong mathematical and engineering skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop a mathematical model for water network resilience.
• Evaluate the impact of various threats on water distribution.

Education

1st class degree in engineering, maths or a relevant discipline

Masters level degree (or 2:1 in exceptional circumstances)

Job description

PhD project: Modelling Resilience of Water Distribution Networks

Supervised by Rasa Remenyte-Prescott (Faculty of Engineering)

Aim: To develop an modelling approach for assessing water network resilience

One of the essential networks for society is water distribution networks. The delivery of water to the customers is affected through different threats to the system. These include: failure of components in the system, which are accelerated through the aging of the infrastructure; climate change, due to changing weather conditions and environmental factors impacting on the system; and deliberate planned acts, such as targeted terrorist activities.

This exciting project will focus on developing a mathematical model (and a supporting research software) to predict the key performance indicators of a water network, when links in the network are fully or partially failed. It will investigate the impact of the different threat types and identify the critical links in the network, which most affect the network performance. Resilience evaluation will consist of proposing a method for the best use of resource allocation, which will make water networks robust and resilient to these threats.

Summary

Open to UK/EU/overseas students. Look for funding sources at

Entry Requirements

Starting October 2026, we require an enthusiastic graduate with a 1st class degree in engineering, maths or a relevant discipline, preferably at Masters level (in exceptional circumstances a 2:1 degree can be considered).

This position is open until filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com