Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Data-Intensive Science

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science is an STFC-funded PhD training programme in physics and astronomy, delivered by a consortium comprising of the Universities of Cardiff (lead), Bristol and Swansea.

Our aim is to develop a training ground for the next generation of data scientists required by both industry and academia.

The course

Based in the three centres and working closely with UK industry, our 4 year PhD in Data Intensive Science programme offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced knowledge of data intensive methods. The programme combines specialist training in data intensive science, transferable skills development and a 6 month industrial placement.

This will enable you to address scientific questions across particle physics, gravitational physics and astronomy, and provide opportunities to apply this knowledge to cutting edge problems in physics and astronomy, as well as industry.

Funding

A place in the CDT is fully funded for the 4 year duration. This includes full University fees, a stipend and a travel allowance. We are only able to offer fully funded places to UK and EU residents.

Contacts

Bristol

Astrophysics: Professor Malcolm Bremer (m.bremer@bristol.ac.uk)
Particle Physics and general enquiries: Dr Henning Flaecher (henning.flaecher@bristol.ac.uk)

Cardiff University

Academic questions: Professor Stephen Fairhurst (fairhursts@cardiff.ac.uk)
General enquiries: Jess Phillips (PhillipsJ21@cardiff.ac.uk)

Swansea

Information on CDT: Professor Simon Hands (s.hands@swan.ac.uk)
General enquiries: Professor Gert Aarts (g.aarts@swan.ac.uk)