University of Manitoba
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Drone-Based Urban Climate Justice and Planning University of Manitoba in Canada
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
2 fully funded PhD positions. The project is NSERC-funded for 2027–2031.
Country
Canada
University
University of Manitoba

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Two fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Manitoba in a project on how drones can help cities fight heat, protect tree canopy, and build climate justice into urban planning.
The project is NSERC-funded for 2027–2031 and is co-supervised with ETH Zürich and the University of Innsbruck. It combines drone-based 3D data collection with urban planning and equity-focused decision-making.
Position 1: The Tech Track focuses on designing and flying RPAS missions, building 3D models and point clouds, creating thermal maps, and setting up reproducible geospatial pipelines. Strong interests include geomatics, remote sensing, GIS, Python/R, and photogrammetry.
Position 2: The Equity Track focuses on interviewing planners, urban foresters, and community partners, then translating drone data into planning-relevant equity indicators and decision tools. Strong interests include planning, geography, environmental justice, and qualitative research.
This is a strong fit for applicants interested in urban climate resilience, spatial data, remote sensing, and socially engaged planning research. The post emphasizes both technical and equity-oriented approaches to making cities more equitable and climate-resilient.
No deadline, application portal, or formal eligibility details are given in the post.
Funding details
2 fully funded PhD positions. The project is NSERC-funded for 2027–2031.
What's required
Applicants should be interested in one of two tracks: the Tech Track, with skills in geomatics, remote sensing, GIS, Python/R, photogrammetry, RPAS/drone mission design, 3D modelling, point clouds, and thermal mapping; or the Equity Track, with interests in planning, geography, environmental justice, qualitative research, and working with planners, urban foresters, and community partners. The post does not mention GPA, language tests, or prior degree requirements.
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