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PhD in Satellite (Space) Monitoring of Built Infrastructure University of Leeds in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a non-funded PhD project. Applicants are expected to be self-funded or secure external funding. The post notes that visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, flights, and other arrival costs must be covered by the student or another funding source.
Deadline
Apr 30, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Leeds
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PhD opportunity at the University of Leeds in Satellite (space) Monitoring of Built Infrastructure (PGR-P-1396).
This project sits in Civil Engineering and combines Earth Observation, remote sensing, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), InSAR, multispectral imaging, AI, GIS, and data analytics to monitor and manage infrastructure at scale. Research themes include wide-area monitoring of railways and highways for subsidence, tracking displacement and settlement in bridges and buildings, detecting underground pipe leaks and soil moisture anomalies, and integrating satellite data with structural analysis and digital twins for predictive maintenance.
The post is supervised by Professor David Connolly in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, with research groups/institutes including Cities and Infrastructure and Materials and Structures. The project is designed to be adaptable to a range of backgrounds, including civil/structural engineering, geomatics, remote sensing, computer science, geography, earth sciences, applied mathematics, and physics.
Funding: non-funded. Applicants are expected to be self-funded or to secure external funding. Arrival costs such as visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, and flights must also be covered by the student or another funding source.
Eligibility highlights: normally a first-class or upper second-class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline; some faculties may require a Masters degree. International applicants are welcome. If English is not your first language, the minimum requirement stated is IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Deadline: Friday 30 April 2027. Applications are assessed continuously, so early submission is encouraged.
How to apply: submit a formal research degree application through the University of Leeds website, choose Research Degrees – Research Postgraduate, select PHP Civil Engineering Full Time, and use 1 October 2027 as the proposed start date. In the research information section, state the project title and Professor David Connolly as proposed supervisor. Include a personal statement, CV, transcripts, and funding details if self-funded or externally sponsored.
Funding details
This is a non-funded PhD project. Applicants are expected to be self-funded or secure external funding. The post notes that visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, flights, and other arrival costs must be covered by the student or another funding source.
What's required
Applicants should normally have at least a first-class or upper second-class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline; some faculties may require a Masters degree. Suitable backgrounds include Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Geography, Earth Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or Physics. If English is not the applicant's first language, evidence of the University's minimum English language requirement is needed: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent, with the test dated within two years of the start date. Applicants should be prepared to explain how their skills match the project and may need to contact the School or Graduate School if unsure about eligibility.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Leeds website for Research Degrees – Research Postgraduate. Select PHP Civil Engineering Full Time, use 1 October 2027 as the proposed start date, and state the project title plus Professor David Connolly as proposed supervisor. Submit a personal statement, CV, and transcripts; if self-funded or externally sponsored, include funding details. Contact the supervisor for an informal discussion and apply early because applications are assessed continuously.
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