Innovative Sustainable Transport Solutions
PhD Studentship
Key facts
Start dates
January 2023
Application deadline
5:00pm on 13 September 2022
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years
Funding status
Funded
Supervisor(s)
More details
Eligibility: UK, EU & International Students.
Bursary: £16,000 per annum (no inflation increase) and consumables allowance £2000 per year for 3 years.
Fees: Tuition fees for a Home/EU/ or International student will be paid by the School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics
Overview
The overall aim of the project is to identify and propose innovative transport system solutions, to enable users to make better informed, and more efficient real-time decisions about transport choices within Oxford. One solution will be taken to the ‘pilot’ stage for trial within the Oxford ‘living laboratory’.
The proposal is likely to focus on data and information as a key priority, but it is also possible that the innovation could be more focussed on technology solutions which are hardware based, and more directed at multi-modal solutions eg a combination of bus and bike (including electric). The project will require a student who has exposure to the inter-disciplinary nature of this work, since understanding the political, social and economic constraints is critical to successful implementation. Simultaneously, understanding the technical issues around big data, infrastructure design, and targets such as fuel efficiency and emissions, will also be important.
Additional details
The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is offering a 3-year full-time PhD Studentship in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council in the field of Innovative Sustainable Transport Solutions.
The chosen candidate will work closely with key staff at Oxfordshire County Council, spending an induction period working in Innovation and Research Team, and in other departments such as Traffic Control.
For informal enquiries please contact Prof Morrey
How to apply
Entry requirements
We are looking for a highly competent candidate to submit their PhD thesis within 3 years. Candidates would be expected to have at least an upper second class degree (or equivalent) and/or Masters in a related subject (e.g. engineering, computer science, planning). They should be able to demonstrate strong interdisciplinary research capabilities, be fluent in spoken and written English.
The selection criteria will focus on academic excellence, suitability of research experience/ skills, and subject knowledge. A demonstrable interest in social innovation would be an advantage.
English language requirements
Fluent spoken and written English
Application process
When completing your application Online via the faculty website please note the following Title: Innovative Sustainable Transport Solutions.
Select the following course: MPhil/ PhD in Computing
General Enquiries: Dominic Maitland: dmaitland@brookes.ac.uk
Tuition fees
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