PhD Research: Modelling Resilience in Water Networks

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD project supervised by the Faculty of Engineering to develop a modelling approach and supporting software for assessing water network resilience. The project focuses on predicting performance under partial/complete link failures and identifying critical links to improve robustness.

Starting October 2027, an enthusiastic graduate with a 1st class degree in engineering, maths, or a relevant discipline is required; a Masters is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Starting October 2027, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a modelling approach and supporting software to assess water network resilience.
• Predict key performance indicators when links fail fully or partially.
• Identify critical links that most affect network performance and propose resource allocation strategies to improve robustness.

Education

First class degree

Masters degree preferred

Job description

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD project supervised by the Faculty of Engineering to develop a modelling approach and supporting software for assessing water network resilience. The project focuses on predicting performance under partial/complete link failures and identifying critical links to improve robustness.

Starting October 2027, an enthusiastic graduate with a 1st class degree in engineering, maths, or a relevant discipline is required; a Masters is preferred, with