PhD Studentship: Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems

RFCSR; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

Cranfield University offers a fully funded PhD studentship focused on designing, developing, and adopting autonomous AI agents. The project explores decision-making, collaboration, and adaptive behavior in real-world industrial contexts.

The candidate will work with supervisors, publish in leading venues, and may engage with industry partners to ensure practical impact. The programme is typically three years full-time with research dissemination opportunities.

Qualifications

• First or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science, AI, engineering, data science or related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant area is desirable.
• Strong research capability and academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on agentic AI and related methods.
• Publish findings in leading academic venues.
• Collaborate with supervisors and possibly industry partners for real-world relevance.
• Contribute to development of theoretical and practical AI agent frameworks.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence knowledge

Python programming

Research capability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/AI/Engineering

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Python

Algorithms

Job description

Cranfield University offers a fully funded PhD studentship focused on designing, developing, and adopting autonomous AI agents. The project explores decision-making, collaboration, and adaptive behavior in real-world industrial contexts.

The candidate will work with supervisors, publish in leading venues, and may engage with industry partners to ensure practical impact. The programme is typically three years full-time with research dissemination opportunities.