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Saeid Javidi

1 year ago

Structural Engineering, Sustainable Construction, Earthquake Engineering Birmingham City University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The position is fully funded, including a tax-free stipend of £20,780 per year (UKRI rates for 2025/26) and full tuition fee scholarship for up to 3 years. Available to both Home and International students. Includes professional development through the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice.

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

Birmingham City University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Earthquake Engineering
Timber Engineering
Sustainable Construction
Hazard Assessment

About this position

?? Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment of Timber Buildings ??
I am pleased to announce a fully funded PhD Studentship at Birmingham City University, starting 2nd February 2026.
?? Project Title:
Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Performance Analysis of Timber Buildings under Sequential Earthquake and Fire Events
?? Funding Package:
Tax-free stipend: £20,780 per year (UKRI rates, 2025/26)
Full tuition fee scholarship (up to 3 years)
Available to both Home and International students
Professional development through the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice
?? Application Deadline:
Midday (UK time) on Wednesday 17th September 2025
?? Details & Apply: ? https://lnkd.in/etvcU-zi
?? Contact me for enquiries: [email protected]

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Funding details

The position is fully funded, including a tax-free stipend of £20,780 per year (UKRI rates for 2025/26) and full tuition fee scholarship for up to 3 years. Available to both Home and International students. Includes professional development through the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice.

What's required

Applicants should have a strong academic background in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field. Experience or interest in timber buildings, earthquake engineering, fire safety, or multi-hazard risk assessment is desirable. Both Home and International students are eligible. No specific GPA, language, or other requirements are mentioned.

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Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University

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Research Interests

Structural Engineering

Earthquake Engineering

Hazard Assessment

Civil Engineering

Sustainable Construction