Modelling particle transport under wave action is critical to understanding the dispersion of microplastics, phytoplankton, and sediment, vital to areas ranging from ocean
health and ecosystems to offshore engineering (e.g., offshore wind). Current understanding of these phenomena for inertial particles is limited to simplified wave
conditions, and omits real world complexity such as wave breaking and the effects of wave group dynamics. The combined effect of these shortcomings is that basin-scale
particle transport models differ from reality. This prevents the accurate prediction of pollutant transport across oceans which hampers targeted mitigation efforts.
This project addresses both gaps through a novel experimental campaign in the Manchester Hydrodynamics Lab, coupled with state-of-the-art Direct Numerical Simulations
(DNS). The DNS will be validated by experiments, extending understanding to different particle properties (Stokes number) and controlled ambient turbulence. The results
will transform our understanding of inertial particle transport in oceans, with wide-reaching implications across ocean science and engineering.
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Eligibility
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering related
discipline.
Funding
This 3.5 year PhD is directly funded through the Strategic Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) scholarship programme. Home students are eligible to apply and the successful
applicant will have their tuition fees paid and receive an annual tax free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25). We expect this to increase each year. Please
note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Before you apply
We strongly recommend that you contact the supervisor(s) for this project before you apply. Please include details of your current level of study, academic background and
any relevant experience and include a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project.
How to apply
Apply online through our website: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425
When applying, you’ll need to specify the full name of this project, the name of your supervisor, if you already having funding or if you wish to be considered for
available funding through the university, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees.
Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed
deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
After you have applied you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:
Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications
Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress
CV
Supporting statement: A one or two page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research and why you want to undertake postgraduate research at
Manchester, any relevant research or work experience, the key findings of your previous research experience, and techniques and skills you’ve developed. (This is mandatory
for all applicants and the application will be put on hold without it).
Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)
English Language certificate (if applicable)
If you have any questions about making an application, please contact our admissions team by emailing FSE.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity
strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender
expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.
We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or
80%, depending on the project/funder).
Funding Notes
This 3.5 year PhD is directly funded through the Strategic Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) scholarship programme. Home students are eligible to apply and the successful
applicant will have their tuition fees paid and receive an annual tax free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25). We expect this to increase each year. Please
note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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