Katherine Cashell

University College London (UCL) Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, in partnership with Network Rail, is offering two fully-funded PhD studentships starting autumn 2025. These positions focus on building resilience of the UK railway network against multiple stressors and climate adaptation of bridges for a resilient railway network. Successful candidates will work alongside experts from Network Rail and UCL, including Carmine Galasso, Katherine Cashell, Kamal Achuthan, and Manu Sasidharan. The projects aim to address real-world challenges in railway infrastructure, with a focus on innovation and tangible impact for a greener, more resilient rail network. Funding covers tuition and provides a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified. Applicants should have a strong background in civil or environmental engineering and an interest in railway infrastructure and climate adaptation. The application deadline is 14 July 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the project links provided or contact the department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of UK railways and collaborate with leading academics and industry experts.

University College London, in partnership with Network Rail, is offering two fully-funded PhD studentships focused on making the UK rail network greener and more resilient. The projects are: (1) Building resilience of the railway network against multiple stressors, and (2) Climate adaptation of bridges for a resilient railway network. Successful candidates will work alongside experts from Network Rail and UCL, including Matthew Hamer, Sunny Modhara, Carmine Galasso, Katherine Cashell, Kamal Achuthan, and Manu Sasidharan. The studentships provide full tuition coverage and a stipend, with a start date in autumn 2025. Applicants should have a strong background in civil or environmental engineering and a keen interest in railway infrastructure and climate adaptation. The application deadline is July 14, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the project links provided. This is an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, contribute to the future of railways, and work in a collaborative, innovative environment.