The EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainabilty and Resilience will welcome over 65 funded doctoral researchers between 2024 and 2028.
Recruitment is OPEN until Friday 9 May for doctoral research projects with September 2025 entry.
Join us to tackle some of the biggest research challenges, in a supportive environment where you can grow your own career while you help grow the offshore wind industry.
The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. To join us, you will apply for a specific funded research project and enrol at the partner university where your lead supervisor is based.
You will benefit from a taught programme, giving you a broad understanding of the breadth and depth of current and emerging offshore wind sector needs. This begins with an intensive six-month programme at the University of Hull for the new student intake, drawing on the expertise and facilities of all four academic partners. It is supplemented by Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which is embedded throughout your 4-year research scholarship.
If your research will be based at Durham, Loughborough or Sheffield, we may be able to offer 6 month, on campus University of Hull rental contracts to cover the initial training period.
PROJECT TITLE
LEAD SUPERVISOR
HOST INSTITUTION
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Dr Simona Rasciute
Loughborough University
The Crown Estate – Project co-sponsor
Dr David Maidment
Loughborough University
Dr Magnus Johnson
University of Hull
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations
Dr Mohammed Ismail
University of Hull
ORE Catapult – Project co-sponsor
Prof Nina Dethlefs
Loughborough University
Prof Stacy Clemes
Loughborough University
Dr Tim Marjoribanks
Loughborough University
Turbidites Research Group – Project co-sponsor
Prof Rob Dwyer-Joyce
University of Sheffield
ORE Catapult – Project co-sponsor
Dr Samantha Richardson
University of Hull
CEFAS
Dr Zhibao Mian
University of Hull
Dr Amthal Al-Gailani
University of Hull
ORE Catapult
Dr Krysia Mazik
University of Hull
Equinor – Project co-sponsor
Dr Jon Bolland
University of Hull
CEFAS
PROJECT TITLE
LEAD SUPERVISOR
HOST INSTITUTION
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Dr Simona Rasciute
Loughborough University
The Crown Estate - Project co-sponsor
Dr David Maidment
Loughborough University
Dr Magnus Johnson
University of Hull
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations
Dr Mohammed Ismail
University of Hull
ORE Catapult - Project co-sponsor
Prof Nina Dethlefs
Loughborough University
Prof Stacy Clemes
Loughborough University
Dr Tim Marjoribanks
Loughborough University
Turbidites Research Group - Project co-sponsor
Prof Rob Dwyer-Joyce
University of Sheffield
ORE Catapult - Project co-sponsor
Dr Samantha Richardson
University of Hull
CEFAS
Dr Zhibao Mian
University of Hull
Dr Amthal Al-Gailani
University of Hull
ORE Catapult
Dr Krysia Mazik
University of Hull
Equinor - Project co-sponsor
Dr Jon Bolland
University of Hull
CEFAS
Please contact auracdt@hull.ac.uk if you have any queries or would like to discuss any elements of the programme with the Aura CDT Team
