Tariq Umar
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Funded PhD in Sustainable Built Environments, Climate Change, Infrastructure Transitions, and Digitalisation at UWE Bristol University of the West of England in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
ESRC-funded PhD studentship through the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). Studentship commences in October 2027. Funding details beyond ESRC funding are not specified in the post.
Deadline
Jan 12, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of the West of England

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Funded PhD opportunity at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) through the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP).
The call is open for ESRC-funded PhD studentships starting in October 2027. The post invites prospective PhD candidates whose research interests fit areas such as sustainable and resilient built environments, climate change and sustainability, infrastructure transitions, digitalisation and AI, technology adoption, and the social, organisational, or policy dimensions of emerging technologies.
Potential projects may align with the Climate Change, Sustainability and Society pathway or the Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods pathway. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in civil engineering, environmental science, architecture, and computer science-related research topics with a sustainability or sociotechnical focus.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Tariq Umar, Associate Professor at UWE Bristol, for an initial discussion. A brief outline of the proposed research idea and a CV should be prepared before contacting the supervisor. The post also directs applicants to the SWDTP/UWE Bristol guidance for eligibility requirements and application instructions.
Deadline: 12 January 2027, 12:00 noon GMT.
Funding details
ESRC-funded PhD studentship through the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). Studentship commences in October 2027. Funding details beyond ESRC funding are not specified in the post.
What's required
Applicants should be prospective PhD candidates whose research interests align with sustainable and resilient built environments, climate change and sustainability, infrastructure transitions, digitalisation and AI, technology adoption, or the social, organisational, and policy dimensions of emerging technologies. A brief outline of the proposed research idea and a CV should be sent for an initial discussion. Applicants should also review the eligibility requirements and application guidance for the ESRC SWDTP studentship.
How to apply
Review the SWDTP studentship guidance on the UWE Bristol page, then contact Tariq Umar with a brief outline of your research idea and your CV for an initial discussion. Submit the formal application by 12 January 2027 at 12:00 noon GMT.
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