PhD Engineering Ref: 5483

Supervisors

Dr Dawei Qiu - University of Exeter - Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Professor Zhong Fan - University of Exeter - Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The GB government has committed to achieving a fully decarbonised power system by planning significant wind power. However, intermittent wind is difficult to predict. Furthermore, climate change, resulting in more recurrent and intense extreme weather events, can even disrupt energy system infrastructure. To tackle these challenges, this project aims to utilise existing flexibility to cost-effectively enhance the resilience of the future low-carbon energy system.

The University of Exeter’s Department of Engineering is inviting applications for a PhD studentship to commence on 3 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.  For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £19,237 for 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. The student would be based in the Department of Engineering in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy at the Streatham Campus in Exeter.

This is a 3.5 year PhD studentship.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of Energy System and Environment.

If English is not your first language you will need to meet the English language requirements and provide proof of proficiency. Click here for more information.

How to apply

Apply now

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above. In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents

•            CV

•            Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).

•            Research proposal

•            Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)

•            Two references from referees familiar with your academic work. If your referees prefer, they can email the reference direct to PGRApplicants@exeter.ac.uk quoting the studentship reference number.

•            References from  two referees familiar with your academic work.

•            If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 17 January 2025.  Interviews will be held virtually / on the University of Exeter Streatham Campus in the week commencing 20 January 2025.

All application documents must be submitted in English. Certified translated copies of academic qualifications must also be provided.

Please quote reference PhD Application: Resilient Low-Carbon Energy Systems via Local Flexible Resources on your application and in any correspondence about this studentship.

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