About the project
Join a world-leading research team at the University of Southampton to develop innovative design methods that enhance the resilience of submerged infrastructure against increasingly extreme currents and waves. Combining cutting-edge hydraulic experiments with powerful supercomputing, this PhD offers an exciting opportunity to advance sustainable, cost-effective engineering solutions for future infrastructure.
Applications are invited for a PhD position on the investigation of novel design methods to improve the resilience of submerged infrastructure (i.e. bridge piers, wind turbines) subject to hydrodynamic action (e.g. currents and waves).
Many critical submerged infrastructures are exposed to increased risk due to climate-induced changes in environment conditions, such as increased river or coastal currents or wave action. In order to design the next generation of submerged infrastructure that are sustainable and both cost and carbon efficient, new design methods are required.
In this PhD you will work at some of the world’s best laboratory and computing facilities to investigate novel ideas to tackle those challenges. You will have access to a world leading large scale hydraulic laboratory at the University of Southampton, where new ideas can be tested with high accuracy. You will also have access to one of the fastest supercomputing facilities in the UK.
The successful applicant will join a world-leading research team and environment at the University of Southampton, a Russell Group member ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities. They will join a vibrant and international community of over 400 PhD students in the School of Engineering.
The planned start date is Autumn 2027, but an earlier start is also possible.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
