PhD in Parametric Protection from Drought Risk and Water Scarcity in the 21st Century Newcastle University in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity at Newcastle University in Parametric protection from drought risk and water scarcity in the 21st century.

This project sits at the intersection of civil engineering, environmental science, risk analytics, and insurance. It focuses on how parametric insurance and alternative risk transfer can help protect individuals and organisations facing drought risk and water scarcity, alongside traditional capital investment in water infrastructure.

The successful PhD researcher will work with colleagues in Civil & Geospatial Engineering and WTW, and at an agreed point in the research will spend several months with the Willis Research Network and Alternative Risk Transfer teams to apply analytics to real-world problems.

This is a strong fit for applicants interested in climate adaptation, resilient water systems, geospatial analysis, and the role of insurance in managing water-related hazards. The post does not mention specific funding, tuition coverage, or language-test waivers.

Deadline: 15 May 2026.