PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship in Advanced Numerical Modelling and Predictive Maintenance of Buried…

Deadline: 19 Jan 2027 · 68 days left

Institution: University of Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Engineering
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805 per annum
Deadline: 19 Jan 2027 · 68 days left

About this position

Buried infrastructure underpins essential urban services, yet its deterioration often remains hidden until significant damage or service disruption occurs. Ageing pipelines face increasing pressures from climate change, groundwater fluctuations and nearby construction. Their integrity is closely linked to the surrounding ground. Pipe defects can initiate water leakage and internal soil erosion, leading to loss of support, subsidence and potentially sinkhole formation. Conversely, ground movement can impose additional stresses on pipelines, accelerating damage and leakage. Understanding and pre

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Applications close on 19 Jan 2027 (68 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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Official call: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTI154/phd-studentship-in-advanced-numerical-modelling-and-predictive-maintenance-of-buried-infrastructure

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