Dear All

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Geospatial Systems invites high-quality applications for a 4-year PhD studentship at Newcastle University funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) on Urban Digital Twins. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of academic and industry related backgrounds including Engineering, Geographical/Environmental Sciences, Computing, Mathematics and Architecture and Planning.

The PhD will investigate the simulation of complex urban environments using digital twins to support the application of data science, including the understanding of urban dynamics, real-time situational awareness and enabling the use of predictive analytics. This work will include the opportunity to work closely with Dstl, including placement opportunities at its sites.

In year 1 students will receive joint training in spatial data capture, management, analysis, statistics, modelling and visualisation, along with the new computing technology and methods that are transforming the use of geospatial data. In years 2 to 4 students will undertake their PhD research project and a range of CDT-wide cohort-based activities and Industry-informed training on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).

Details on how to apply can be found at: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/geospatial-systems/howtoapply/

Deadline: 30^th April 2019.

To find out more about the CDT please visit the our website (research.ncl.ac.uk/geospatial-systems) or contact the Newcastle CDT Director, Professor Stuart Barr (Newcastle: [log in to unmask]).

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Professor Stuart Barr

Professor of Geospatial Systems Engineering

Spatial Analytics and Modelling Lab: SAM@Newcastle

School of Engineering

Urban Sciences Building

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)191 208 5152 SAM@Newcastle

Tel: +44 (0)191 208 6449 School of Engineering
Email: [log in to unmask]

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