PhD: Predictive Modelling for Buried Infrastructure

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD project focused on assessing and predicting the performance of buried infrastructure, especially water pipelines and ground instability. The project seeks to combine physics-based modelling with data-driven approaches to identify deterioration and forecast progression, enabling timely maintenance decisions.

You will work within the School of Engineering and NBIF, access a multidisciplinary team, and use experimental datasets including

Qualifications

• A degree in civil/geotechnical/mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with an interest in computational mechanics.
• Experience in programming using Python and C++.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Python

C++

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

First/Upper Second-class honours

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD project focused on assessing and predicting the performance of buried infrastructure, especially water pipelines and ground instability. The project seeks to combine physics-based modelling with data-driven approaches to identify deterioration and forecast progression, enabling timely maintenance decisions.

You will work within the School of Engineering and NBIF, access a multidisciplinary team, and use experimental datasets including