PhD in Nature-Based and Sensor Solutions for Heat-Resilient Farming (Imperial College London, Global Population Health) Imperial College London in United Kingdom

Imperial College London is offering a fully funded PhD opportunity in the field of Global Population Health and Sustainability, supervised by Associate Professor Kristine Belesova. The project focuses on developing convergent nature-based and sensor solutions to address the urgent challenge of rising heat in smallholder farming systems, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This interdisciplinary research will integrate nature-based solutions with wearable health and environmental sensors to monitor and reduce heat stress, aiming to improve productivity and resilience in agricultural communities.

The research will involve real-time monitoring of heat stress and productivity using advanced sensor technologies, with a strong emphasis on environmental science, agriculture, and public health. The project is ideal for candidates interested in sustainability, global health, and innovative approaches to climate adaptation in farming. The successful applicant will join a dynamic research environment at Imperial College London, collaborating with experts in environmental monitoring, wearable technology, and sustainable agriculture.

The position is fully funded for UK residents, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Applicants should have a relevant academic background and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research. The application deadline is 27 February 2026, 4pm UK time. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the provided link.

Keywords: nature-based solutions, sensor technologies, heat stress, smallholder farming, environmental monitoring, wearable sensors, global health, sustainability, agriculture, Sub-Saharan Africa.