We are seeking an excellent PhD student to join a community of scholars and fellow students working on urban policy and planning across faculties at the University of Strathclyde. The position fully funded under the “Jeremy Whitehand Doctoral Scholarship Scheme”.
Eligibility
Applicants should have an MSc in civil and environmental engineering, architecture, data science, geography, policy, transport or urban planning. A solid background in statistical modelling, econometrics or data science and a strong interest in urban and human geography and transport studies. Programming experience in R or python is an advantage.
Required skills varies according to the profiles as described in the project details. Each of the profiles includes disciplinary knowledge, existing methodological skills, and computational capabilities. Fundamental to all four profiles is an interest in interdisciplinary research as well as a creative, proactive and exploratory attitude at the interface between social science and engineering.
The specific PhD research that the candidate is expected to undertake is detailed under Project Details section Mapping citizens' built-environment and public space use preferences in a changing climate | University of Strathclyde
The awarded student will have the unique opportunity to work with a team of researchers and other PhD students on developing the research base for the project “People Make Places: A Living Atlas of Urban Form in West of Scotland”, the inaugural initiative of the new Strathclyde Centre of Urban Policy Planning and Technology.
The focus of the overall project is on building a dynamic atlas of Glasgow and the West of Scotland, in which the link between digital information and local action is constantly re-generated and actioned. The focus of this PhD will be on Glasgow to allow for hands-on research as well as easy reach to problem-owners and stakeholders. The innovative nature of atlas is based on the dynamic interrelation of spatial, non-spatial and intangible information across the digital and the physical space, data and communities, and visuals. The open and interactive aspects of the atlas create a vehicle for engagement, as well as a platform for supporting policy and decision-making.
Whilst the candidate will work with other PhD students and the lead staff, she/he should proactively take ownership of the project and creatively contribute to shaping it. We are seeking profiles of adventurous scientists willing to break the boundaries between disciplines while pursing disciplinary excellence, at the interface of data science, urban ecology and design, community empowerment and governance innovation. Full details can be found at Mapping citizens' built-environment and public space use preferences in a changing climate | University of Strathclyde
How to Apply
Applicants should send the following documents to [Email Address Removed] and [Email Address Removed], with subject "Application for PhD Scholarship" by 24 June 2022. Earlier applications are highly encouraged as virtual interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Curriculum Vitae
A cover letter (max 3 pages). This should include: your motivation to pursue a PhD degree, which of the three profiles described above you are applying to and your interest and understanding of the chosen topic. Please also discuss how you meet the eligibility criteria, and the areas in which you would like to grow into the research. A research proposal is not required at this stage, but we highly recommend that you demonstrate a critical understanding of the topic in your cover letter.
Two academic references: If you are unable to provide the letters, please supply contact details.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (if applicable) degree transcripts. If you do not have the final formal transcripts yet, preliminary documents are also acceptable.
One piece of a substantial writing sample (for example, an academic article, thesis, dissertation, project report or assignment).
If your primary language is not English, English language test results eg: IELTS Certificate. If you do not have any test results yet, this might be evaluated at a later stage.
Please note that Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
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