Funded PhD – Offshore Renewable Energy: We are offering a funded PhD studentship on ‘Validating next-generation biophysical and metocean monitoring techniques for offshore renewable energy‘ with a deadline for applications of 12:00 BST 30 November 2023. The project is supervised by Dr Benjamin Williamson (UHI), Professor Beth Scott (University of Aberdeen), and Dr Thomas Culverhouse (Sonardyne). Please get in touch with Dr Benjamin Williamson to discuss the project or with any questions.
Summary Table:
| Deadline for Applications | 12:00 BST, 30 November 2023 |
|---|---|
| Duration of Studentship | 3.5 years |
| Tuition Fees | Home fees covered |
| Maintenance Grant | £18,700 stipend (tax-free), £18,900 in year 2, £19,100 in year 3 |
| Research Training Budget | Approximately £12,000 for research training, travel, and fieldwork |
| Placement Funding | £5,000 for a 3-month placement at Sonardyne, including field trials and analysis |
| Start Date | Must start by 28 February 2024 |
Study Area: Validating next-generation biophysical and metocean monitoring techniques for offshore renewable energy
Scholarship Description:
Funded PhD – Validating Next-Generation Biophysical and Metocean Monitoring Techniques for Offshore Renewable Energy
The PhD will focus on developing and demonstrating next-generation marine sensing techniques for offshore renewable energy (ORE), validating co-collection of backscatter and Doppler data from a single device. It involves an industry-led, multi-disciplinary collaboration spanning engineering, sensor fusion, and environmental science.
Eligibility: Candidates should have a degree in a Marine or Environmental/Biological Science discipline with a quantitative background and programming experience, or Engineering, Physics, Computer Science/Informatics with an interest in marine applications. Other relevant disciplines will be considered.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Cover letter outlining motivation and suitability for the project
How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter to benjamin.williamson@uhi.ac.uk by 12:00 BST, 30 November 2023. Informal enquiries are welcome.
Last Date: 30 November 2023
UHI entry requirements apply: UHI Entry Requirements
Funding Notes: The project is funded by the ETP Energy Industry Doctorate Programme, co-funded by UHI and Sonardyne, and includes an additional £277k in-kind commitment of equipment, software, and engineering support.
