PhD Research in Environmental Science

About the Project

The Advanced Computing and Emerging Systems (ACES) Group (https://research.reading.ac.uk/aces/) invites applications from prospective PhD students interested in the future of how we process and manage environmental information. The group’s work is deeply integrated with applications in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation, Environmental Science, and Earth Science, focusing on making digital infrastructure more efficient and sustainable for the next generation of scientific workloads.

We are looking for candidates to investigate conceptual and structural improvements in computing, with research topics covering deep learning, computer vision, geoinformatics, and Earth observation (EO), focusing on real-world environmental applications. Research within the group may involve designing strategies for managing distributed digital resources, exploring specialized systems for environmental analysis, and optimizing information flow within computing infrastructure.

Please note that this is a self-funded position. The successful candidate must secure their own funding for tuition fees and living costs. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a research proposal aligned with the group’s research for consideration.

University of Reading:

The University of Reading, located west of London, England, is ranked at 172 globally, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. 98% of research at the University is of international standing (REF 2021, combining the University’s world leading, internationally excellent and internationally recognised submissions). The University’s main Whiteknights Campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful, award-winning parkland, less than a 30-minute train ride to London Paddington and is approximately 30 miles from London Heathrow airport.

During your PhD at the University of Reading, you will expand your research knowledge and skills, receiving supervision and training in a number of different forms. We also provide dedicated training in important transferable skills that will support your career aspirations. If you need to develop your academic English skills before you start your studies, then the University has an excellent International Study and Language Institute which can help with this.

Eligibility:

• Applicants should have a good bachelor’s degree (minimum of a UK Upper Second (2:1) or equivalent)/master’s degree in XXX or a strongly-related discipline.
• International applicants will also need to meet the University’s English Language requirements. We offer pre-sessional English courses that can help with meeting these requirements.

The University of Reading is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and non-discriminatory treatment for all members of its community.

How to apply:

Submit an application for a PhD in Computer Science via our online application system.

Further information:

PhD study in the Department of Computer Science

Enquiries:

Dr. Alan Guedes (a.guedes@reading.ac.uk) Computer Science Postgraduate Research Director