About the Role
A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship is available at the School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, in the field of Transport Engineering and Planning. This is an open call for highly motivated candidates eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in transport systems, mobility, and infrastructure.
Potential areas of study include (but are not limited to):
- Big Data and AI in Transport
- Traffic Operations, Modeling, and Simulation
- Infrastructure Resilience and Adaptation
- Urban Mobility and Multimodal Transport
- Equitable and Inclusive Transport Planning
The PhD topic will be refined based on the selected candidate’s strengths and research interests, ensuring alignment with the broader objectives of the School of Engineering and the supervisor’s expertise.
About You
Minimum entry qualification: an Honours undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above (or International equivalent) in Transport Engineering or Planning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- a Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- programming experience (Python, R, C++, or similar) is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
Funding: Tuition fees + stipend are available for Home/EU and International students
International Candidates
This job is available for international candidates.