We have 46 stochastic PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

This project will develop a novel framework for studying the dynamics of systems presenting oscillations and multi-stabilities. This type of dynamics is abundant in many fields and especially in molecular biology, epidemiology, ecology, sociology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Minas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Stochastic modelling and inference for live-cell gene expression time-series data to unravel the mechanisms of stem cell differentiation

University of St Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics

Research Group: Division of Statistics

This project will develop statistical methodology for noisy time-series data and stochastic computational models to analyse live-cell imaging data provided by the lab of our collaborator Dr Cerys Manning at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Minas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Sriramula, Prof A Maheri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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New parameter inference for stochastic models of tissue growth

Queensland University of Technology Mathematical Sciences School

My research group is recruiting a PhD student who will work on a project to produce and apply new computational methods for parameter estimation with a focus on discrete models that describe tissue growth experiments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M J Simpson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Numerical Algorithms and Analysis for Deterministic and Stochastic Systems

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

Details. Complex systems in biology, chemistry, and physics are often modelled using ordinary/partial/stochastic differential equations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Shang, Dr H Duong

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Stochastic multi-stressor events in peatlands – exploring nutrient effects on Sphagnum drought tolerance

University of the Highlands and Islands Environmental Research Institute, UHI North, West and Hebrides

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bischoff, Ms J Hall, Dr AH Hodge

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Stochastic randomized control on bicycle balance

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Bicycles are widely used for transportation, exercise, and recreation and play an important role in urban mobility. Individuals benefit from the fact that cycling is a healthy and cheap form of transport. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Novel stochastic control method for a class of complex networks

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Complex systems, which contain large ensembles of elements interacting with each other and are affected by noises and uncertainties, have become one of the major research fields due to their presence in the real life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SB Bo, Dr RTR Tapia-Rojo, Prof C Lorenz

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Thermodynamic signatures of collective behaviour in active matter

Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences

Research Group: Complex Systems

The School of Mathematical Sciences of Queen Mary University of London invite applications for a PhD project commencing in September 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dabelow

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mathematical and computational modelling of diffusion-driven material ageing

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

This project will consider systems of reaction-advection-diffusion equations both computationally and analytically. These find application to modelling corrosion/ageing in materials, where diffusion of a reactant into the bulk material and its subsequent reaction leads to the growth of unwanted corrosion products. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R E Hewitt

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Quantum technologies for laser interferometry

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Ultra-precision laser interferometry has been developed to astonishing precision over the last decades, resulting in the first detections of gravitational waves in 2015. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Grote, Dr K Kokeyama, Dr K Dooley

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mathematics: Fully Funded UKRI and Swansea PhD Scholarship: Optimal problems under contagious markets with regime switching and risk uncertainty

Swansea University School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Funding providers: UKRI and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Subject areas: Stochastic Optimal Controls, Point Processes, insurance strategies, regime switchings, and Risk Uncertainty. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Liu

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Connections between Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations and Machine Learning

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

Up to two funded PhD projects are available in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester on Connections between Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations and Machine Learning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Powell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Dynamical Low-Rank Approximation for Uncertainty Quantification: Bridging Theory and Practice in Large-Scale Problems

University of Strathclyde Department of Mathematics & Statistics

High-dimensional problems are crucial in diverse scientific, engineering, and real-world applications. These problems appear in complex, large-scale scenarios. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YK Kazashi, Dr YW Wu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Noise and Evolution in Ageing Cellular Power Stations

Imperial College London Department of Mathematics

PhD Project. Imperial College Mathematics. Student Background. Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Mathematical Machine Learning for Molecular Modeling

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

Project description. This PhD project aims to develop Machine Learning methods for Molecular Modeling with a particular focus on aspects relevant to dynamics preserving coarse-graining strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Sachs

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Background. Evacuation constitutes the most fundamental strategy in the response to a humanitarian disaster. Key among the factors impeding evacuation is the unique traffic patterns that arise due to the sudden surge in travel demand, which contravene nominal traveller behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Escribano

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Leveraging Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Engineering Design under Uncertainties

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering design and addressing real-world challenges? Embark on this exciting journey to develop novel statistical and machine learning methods to enhance engineering design in the presence of uncertainties, and contribute to shaping the future of computational engineering design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Yang

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel causal models for multivariate functional data

Queen Mary University of London School of Mathematical Sciences

Research Group: Data Science, Statistics & Probability

The School of Mathematical Sciences of Queen Mary University of London invite applications for a PhD project commencing in September 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Solea

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully funded PhD Studentships in the Mathematics for Real-World Systems CDT

University of Warwick

The Mathematics for Real-World Systems (MathSys) Centre for Doctoral Training have fully funded studentships for PhD's in the area of Applied Mathematics starting July 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Probabilistic AI (ProbAI Hub)

University of Bristol School of Mathematics

The ProbAI Hub is a £8.5M research hub funded by EPSRC to develop better understanding of and new methods in AI. This will be achieved by research at the interface of AI and Mathematics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Lee

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A Correct-by-Construction Approach to Approximate Computation

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Correct-by-construction program development uses advanced type systems to describe both the data manipulated by computation, and the correctness of those computations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Nordvall Forsberg, Prof N Ghani

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD in Computer Arithmetic and Numerical Analysis

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Computing

In 1985, a floating-point standard has been introduced, which, among multiple things, defined a set of required and recommended arithmetic operations and mathematical functions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Mikaitis

6 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Intelligent, Energy Efficient and Secure Tactile Communication using Federated Learning in 6G Network

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

In 5G, ultra-reliable low-latency communication has been a backbone for various applications that need an extremely low delay. However, further research will be required to minimize the round trip delay and improve energy efficiency and security of user data in the 6G network [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D GC

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Extensions of the Alber equation and statistical modulation instability analysis for crossing seas

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

It is well known that nonlinear dispersive equations exhibit modulation instability, a phenomenon linked to extreme events such as rogue waves. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Athanassoulis, Dr I Kyza

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Artificial Intelligence enabled Distributed Edge-Centric Cellular Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Today, wireless cellular networks rely heavily on the core network to deliver services. This introduces latency and other inefficiencies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Grace

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Integrated High Altitude Platform: LEO Satellite Mega-Constellations for Next Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

LEO satellite mega constellations promise to revolutionise wireless connectivity in many areas of the world. However, they have a fundamental drawback in that conventional cellular user equipment cannot be used directly. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Grace

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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