EngD position: AI for Underground Infrastructure Detection and Characterisation
- Enschede, Netherlands
- Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Computer engineering
In this EngD project, you will develop an AI model that automatically detects underground infrastructure in GPR radargrams and estimates its depth. The project builds on the growing availability of high-quality GPR data collected at the University of Twente’s Utility Mapping Site (UMS), a unique test environment for utility mapping technologies. Current machine learning models and their training data are limited in size, comprehensiveness, and realism – resulting in partial automation with limited performance. This constrains their usefulness in real-world conditions. Your challenge is to deve
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) / Professor of History of Art and Architectural Culture
- 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
- Architecture
The Department of Architecture ( www.arch.ethz.ch ) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship is located at the Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (GTA) ( www.gta.arch.ethz.ch ). Description The new professor will develop state-of-the-art and leading teaching and research in the history and theory of art and architectural culture, across any time or period. In particular, she/he will address the relationship between architecture and the image by bringing innovative questions, tools, and methods from the field of art history to bear
PhD Studentship: Nonlinear waves on liquid cylinders
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- EMP
- Prof. Mark Blyth
Primary Supervisor: Prof. Mark Blyth Inviscid liquid jets subject to surface tension and in the absence of gravity are known to be unstable under long-wave perturbations, a phenomenon described by the classical Rayleigh–Plateau instability. However, when vorticity and swirl are included, Erhard et al. (2022) have theoretically demonstrated the existence of nonlinear travelling-wave solutions on such jets — although their detailed properties remain unexplored. In this project, we will develop new computational methods to compute and characterize these novel wave solutions, with particular empha
PhD Studentship: Design Optimisation of Brushless Doubly Fed Machines
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- EMP
Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (BDFMs) are emerging as a promising technology for offshore wind turbine generators due to their fractional-sized power converters, elimination of rotor brushes and slip rings, and simplified gearbox systems compared to high-speed generators. These features offer significant advantages, including lower capital and operational costs, increased reliability, and reduced maintenance demands which are key for the broader adoption of offshore wind energy. However, several challenges must be addressed, such as the machine's relatively low power density and power factor,
PhD Studentship: AI-Driven fault diagnosis for wind turbine generators
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- EMP
- Dr Abdi Jalebi Salman
Primary supervisor - Dr Abdi Jalebi Salman Reliability is critical to the continued expansion of wind power, particularly for offshore installations, which already contribute around 10-15% of the UK’s electricity and are central to achieving net-zero targets and ensuring the resilience of national grid infrastructure. Preventive maintenance enabled by condition monitoring systems (CMSs) plays a key role in improving turbine reliability and availability while reducing operational costs and the levelised cost of energy. However, the drivetrain, comprising the gearbox, generator, and power electr
PhD Studentship: Formalising the Local Langlands Correspondence for GL₂(F) in Lean
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- Dr. Christopher Birkbeck
Primary Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Birkbeck This PhD project, based at our Norwich campus, offers a unique opportunity to work at the confluence of number theory, representation theory, and formal mathematics. You will undertake a single, ambitious research project: to begin the formalisation of the local Langlands correspondence for GL₂(F) in the Lean interactive theorem prover by leveraging AI agents. This correspondence is a cornerstone of the modern Langlands program, providing a deep and unforeseen bridge between harmonic analysis and number theory. The primary goal of this project is to
PhD Fellowship
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Fundamental Theory/Cosmology
The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics for a fixed period of three years. The preferred starting date is April-September 2027. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before December 1, 2026, by submitting a 2-page CV, transcripts, and a one-page letter of motivation. In addition, we are requesting (at least) two letters of recommendation. The search will remain open until completed. We seek international outstanding individuals eager to join Center of Gravity, a center bringing togethe
PhD Positions in Statistical Physics and Active Matter
- Göttingen, Germany
- Department of Living Matter Physics
- Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian
The LMP department engages in a wide range of theoretical research aimed at understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department is headed by Ramin Golestanian and hosts several group leaders, postdoctoral researchers, students, and visitors. The research The PhD students (m/f/d) will engage in theoretical and/or computational research in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics and Active Matter, under the supervision of Ramin Golestanian. For more information concerning our current areas of research activity, visit our website ( https://www.ds.mpg.de/lmp) . Your
University of Maryland Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellowship
- College Park, United States
- Physics
The University of Maryland is seeking exceptional candidates for the Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellowship. The term "quantum optics" is meant in the broadest sense, and includes atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as aspects of quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, and quantum thermodynamics. The University of Maryland Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellows will be encouraged to collaborate broadly across the Joint Quantum Institute (https://jqi.umd.edu/), the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (https://quics.umd.edu), and the Condensed Matter Th
Fully Financed PhD positions in Germany
- Germany
- Computer science
The Max Planck School of Cognition invites highly motivated and talented candidates from around the world to apply for our fully funded PhD program. The application phase for the program start in fall 2026 is now open until December 1. Become part of a visionary graduate program to kick-start your career: World class training for early-career scientists 🔬 Work with world-renowned scientists: Join a unique network of top-tier universities and research institutes across Germany, collaborating with leading experts in Cognition ⚙️ Access cutting-edge resources: Benefit from early access to state-o
PhD Studentship: Robust Bayesian Experimental Design and Inference
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- School of Mathematics
Statistical methods are leveraged in many scientific applications to: specify a data collection practice (experimental design), draw conclusions from sparse and noisy data (inference), and assess uncertainty about those conclusions (uncertainty quantification). Bayesian inference and experimental design methods are increasingly used in scientific practice, and offer appealing theoretical guarantees when certain assumptions hold. However, whether these assumptions hold is difficult or impossible to verify in practice. The successful candidate will undertake a project in the area of statistics/d
PhD Studentship - Arc Fault Analysis in Modern Aerospace Power Drive Systems
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Application deadline: All year round How to apply : uom.link/pgr-apply-2425 This 4-year project is fully funded; students who are eligible to pay tuition fees at the Home rate are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend of ~£25,518 and paid tuition fees. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research in partnership with Rolls-Royce (RR) at the RR University Technology Centre (UTC) in Electrical Systems at University of Manchester(UoM). The UTC researches a wide range of
PhD Studentship in Economics
- Egham, United Kingdom
- Economics
About the programme The Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London is a centre of research and teaching excellence. Over 98% of our economics and econometrics research was rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the most recent UK-wide research assessment ( REF2021 ). The department’s PhD programme is small and offers a stimulating research environment with opportunities for advanced economics training in the first year. During the four years of the programme, students engage in independent research work that produces an original contribution to the fiel
Research Fellows, Computational or Experimental X-ray/EUV Nanophotonics
- Singapore, Singapore
About us The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding schools of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Built on a culture of excellence, the school is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 1 st in the world in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities (2025/2026); and 4 th globally according to QS World University Rankings by Subject (20
PhD Studentship - Sustainable Multi-Sector Electrification Using Advanced Integrated Motor Drive Technologies
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Electric motors and the systems they drive consume half of global electricity. These systems are typically very inefficient and contribute to a significant amount of energy wasted. By physically integrating power electronic converters and electrical machines we can use common structures and systems to greatly reduce, material usage and energy consumption. Through a multidisciplinary research approach the aim is to establish fully integrated motor drives as a key enabling technology for sustainable electricity generation, high-efficiency industrial systems, lightweight transport applications, a
Faculty Leave Fellowship
- Waltham, United States
- History
Faculty Leave Fellowship The Crown Center for Middle East Studies invites applications for a one-year faculty leave residential fellowship for scholars of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa to begin on September 1, 2027. The fellowship is open to all disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences—particularly politics, economics, history, religion, sociology, or anthropology. Successful applicants must be tenure track or tenured professors (or equivalent) with a well-established publication record seeking a faculty leave appointment and interested in engaging in a substantive res
Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships)
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Computer Science
Full time Contract type: Permanent upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years. Salary: 30S: Combined University and College salary from £57,986 to £77,366 per annum plus substantial additional benefits. Location: Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford About the Role As part of our expansion, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint two full-time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to start on 1 September 2027. Each post is associated with a college, one with a Tutorial F
PhD Studentship in Tribology of Tyre & Road Emissions
- London, United Kingdom
- Prof. Marc Masen
PhD Studentship in Tribology of Tyre & Road Emissions Project Overview Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the Tribology of Tyre and Road particle emissions within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial. The project is a collaboration between engineering scientists at Imperial College London and medical scientists at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Within this project, two PhD students will closely collaborate, one will be based at Imperial and one at TUM. Tasks for the PhD student at Imperial's Department of Mechanical Engineering, will include: • Stud
PhD Studentship: Searching for New Physics with Highly Charged Ion Clocks
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Physics and Astronomy
Some of the biggest open questions in modern physics concern the limits of the Standard Model and General Relativity. The nature of dark matter and dark energy remains unknown, and many theories attempting to tackle this problem predict that the fundamental constants may vary in space or time. Atomic clocks provide an exceptionally sensitive way of testing this possibility. Their reach is ultimately determined not only by how precisely they can measure frequency, but also by how strongly their transitions respond to changes in the fundamental constants. This PhD project aims to develop a new t
PhD Studentship: Direct Recycling of Next-Generation Battery Materials for Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- School of Metallurgy and Materials
The transition to electrified transport and renewable energy storage is driving unprecedented growth in battery manufacturing. However, large-scale battery production generates significant quantities of manufacturing scrap, including coated electrode off-cuts and rejected cells, which contain valuable active materials that are currently underutilised. The development of efficient recycling technologies is therefore essential to support a sustainable and resilient battery supply chain. This PhD project, in the Energy Materials Group, at the University of Birmingham, will investigate advanced di