2 interdisciplinary fully-funded PhD projects at Durham University, UK

We are advertising 2 fully-funded interdisciplinary projects in Insect Behaviour, Robotics and Computer Vision. Applicants of any nationality are eligible for full funding. Interested applicants should contact Dr Atapour-Abarghouei (amir.atapour-abarghouei@durham.ac.uk), Prof Farshad Arvin (farshad.arvin@durham.ac.uk) and Dr Riabinina (olena.riabinina@durham.ac.uk ) with their CVs and Cover/Motivation letters by the 22nd January 2025.

1) Automated assay to study mosquito development and behaviour in changing climatic conditions: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/automated-assay-to-study-mosquito-development-and-behaviour-in-changing-climatic-conditions/?p180468

2) Automatic feeder for monitoring and supporting bumblebees to counteract the effects of climate change and global insect decline: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/automatic-feeder-for-monitoring-and-supporting-bumblebees-to-counteract-the-effects-of-climate-change-and-global-insect-decline/?p180474

We are looking for an independent and enthusiastic student able to develop the project and drive it forward. Interest and demonstrable skills in mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, machine learning, biohybrid robotics and animal behaviour are a plus. Full training in the techniques required for this project will be provided. We specifically encourage applications from people of backgrounds, underrepresented in the UK academia.