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University of Huddersfield

Climate change impact on railway networks University of Huddersfield in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

December 31, 2026
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United Kingdom

University

University of Huddersfield

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Transportation Engineering
Civil Engineering
Railway Engineering
Python Programming
Quantitative Analysis
R Programming
Hazard Assessment
Matlab Programming
Climate Dynamics
Geographic Information System
Infrastructure Resilience

About this position

EPSRC PhD Opportunity – Railway Resilience in Multi-Hazard Climate Scenarios

We are pleased to announce a fully funded EPSRC PhD studentship at The University of Huddersfield :

“Assessing Railway Network Resilience under Climate Change and Natural Hazard Scenarios: A Quantitative Framework”

Climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of natural hazards. These multi-hazard events present critical challenges for the continuity and safety of railway systems. This PhD project focuses on developing a quantitative resilience framework for railway networks exposed to complex, cascading risks related to climate change.

Through a combination of stakeholder interviews, disruption data analysis, and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, the project will identify vulnerability patterns and help inform mitigation strategies for infrastructure operators.

Key details:
Supervisors: Dr Rawia El Rashidy (main), me (co-supervisor)

Location: University of Huddersfield
Duration: 3 years full-time
Funding: Full tuition + £20,780 tax-free stipend per year
Deadline: 1st August 2025
Start date: 1st October 2025
Link: EPSRC Scholarships Huddersfield

Entry Requirements:

1) Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering or a related field
2) Strong skills in qualitative/quantitative research, Python/R/Matlab, and GIS tools
3) Understanding of railway operations, climate-related risks, and infrastructure resilience concepts (robustness, redundancy, adaptability)
4) Just so you know, this opportunity is open to UK-based applicants only.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to climate-resilient transport systems and help shape the future of sustainable mobility under increasing environmental threats.

For informal queries, don't hesitate to get in touch with: [email protected]

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Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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