Project Title: Probing Crustal Deformation and Active Tectonics of the Continents from Satellite Observations
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Dr John Elliott (with Richard Styron Global Earthquake Model Foundation, Tim Wright University of Leeds)
Further information: Contact Dr John Elliott ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: Finding earthquakes and studying the Earth using light-based seismic sensors across the North Sea
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Dr Andy Nowacki (with Sebastian Rost, University of Leeds)
Further information: Contact Dr Andy Nowacki ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: A petrological investigation of mafic explosive volcanic eruptions in southern Chile
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Dr David Ferguson (with Dr Dan Morgan, University of Leeds, Dr Eduardo Morgado Universidad Mayor, Dr Felix Boschetty, University of Oxford)
Further information: Contact Dr David Ferguson ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: Measuring deformation at Indonesian volcanoes from space
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Prof Andy Hooper (with Prof Susi Ebmeier, University of Leeds)
Project link: Measuring deformation at Indonesian volcanoes from space – Yorkshire Environmental Sciences • Doctoral Training Network
Further information: Contact Prof Andy Hooper ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: The inner workings of the earthquake cycle: New insight from integrating Quaternary fault activity, microstructures, and geophysics
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Dr Laura Gregory (with Prof Sandra Piazolo University of Leeds)
Further information: Contact Laura Gregory ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: How do Slow Earthquakes work? Using field, microstructural and -chemical evidence in combination with targeted experiments to gain a deep understanding of Slow Earthquakes
Institute: University of Leeds
Supervisors: Prof Sandra Piazolo (with Prof David Healy University of Leeds, Dr Lars Hansen Minnesota, USA, Dr Timothy Chapman University of New England, Australia)
Further information: Contact Sandra Piazolo ([email protected])
Application deadline: 13:00 GMT on 7th January 2026
Project Title: Monitoring Crop Dynamics Using InSAR Loop Closure Time Series
Institute: University of Exeter
Supervisors: Dr Yasser Maghsoudi (with Prof Andy Hooper, University of Leeds)
Project link: Monitoring Crop Dynamics Using InSAR Loop Closure Time Series
Further information: Contact Dr Yasser Maghsoudi ([email protected])
Application deadline: Midnight Thursday 8th January 2026
Project Title: Hidden Tectonics and Seismic Hazard in Subduction Zone Forearcs
Institute: University of Bristol
Supervisors: Dr Sam Wimpenny (with Earth Sciences New Zealand)
Project link: Hidden Tectonics and Seismic Hazard in Subduction Zone Forearcs
Further information: Contact Dr Sam Wimpenny ([email protected])
Application deadline: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 2359 GMT
Project Title: Remote Autonomous Monitoring of Hydrothermal Systems & Volcanic Terrains
Institute: University of Bristol
Supervisors: Prof Matthew Watson (with Earth Sciences New Zealand)
Project link: Remote Autonomous Monitoring of Hydrothermal Systems & Volcanic Terrains
Further information: Contact Matt Watson ([email protected])
Application deadline: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 2359 GMT
Project Title: Faulting in Volcanic Systems
Institute: University of Bristol
Supervisors: Prof Juliet Biggs (with Cardiff University and BGS)
Project link: Faulting in Volcanic Systems
Further information: Contact Juliet Biggs ([email protected])
Application deadline: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 2359 GMT
