The University of Sheffield is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship in partnership with Shell, focusing on enhancing the CoronaScreen groundwater risk assessment tool by integrating Natural Source Zone Depletion (NSZD) processes to better predict contaminant transport and support sustainable groundwater management.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage (UK rate).
- Tax-free annual stipend.
- 3-month industry placement at Shell.
- Fully funded travel to conferences and possible research visits.
- Expert supervision from academic and Shell professionals.
- Training in modelling, risk assessment, and environmental management.
Requirements
- Must be a UK student.
- First-Class or Upper Second-Class degree (or equivalent) in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geosciences, or related STEM fields.
- Experience in numerical modelling and data analysis.
- Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, etc.) desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong motivation to build coding and modelling skills.
Interview Dates and Process
- Academic excellence in relevant disciplines
- Motivation for computational modelling and sustainability
- Demonstrated interest in environmental risk and groundwater management
- Ability to collaborate with academic and industry teams
Application Documents
- CV
- Cover Letter outlining suitability
- Academic transcripts
- Two referees’ contact details
Application Deadline
July 31, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Sheffield on www.sheffield.ac.uk to apply
To apply, please submit the following: CV, Cover letter outlining your suitability for the project, Academic transcripts and Two referees’ contact details using the application link above.
Any questions about the PhD study? Contact Dr. Domenico Bau’ at [email protected].
For more details, visit University of Sheffield Scholarship webpage
