PhD Studentship in Future Construction
CompanyUniversity of Cambridge
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At4/17/2026
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Description
We are looking for a PhD student to join our team in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. This research will make fundamental advances towards a manufactured approach to construction by developing and integrating advanced offsite manufacturing approaches with site operations and logistics. We are looking for a super bright student or recent graduate with a passion for systems thinking.
Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in an Engineering or related subject.
Our work seeks to develop new approaches to the end-to-end process of construction and to address current inefficiencies in the delivery of infrastructure and buildings. Your work will challenge the status quo. To do this, you will need a strong background (education/experience) in systems thinking and related disciplines. We do not expect successful candidates to have a background in infrastructure or construction, but we do expect you to demonstrate curiosity and interest in the built environment.
The scope of the work is flexible and there will be opportunities to work with any of the research themes below. The successful candidate will join the Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge and will work in a vibrant multidisciplinary team.
Research Themes Include
This is a fully-funded studentship (fees and maintenance) to cover home fees only.
Applications should be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg with Professor Gavin Davies (gmjd2@cam.ac.uk) identified as the potential supervisor. Applications may close early if the position is filled before the advertised date. PLEASE NOTE: there is an application fee of £20 to apply via the Postgraduate Application Portal
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in an Engineering or related subject.
Our work seeks to develop new approaches to the end-to-end process of construction and to address current inefficiencies in the delivery of infrastructure and buildings. Your work will challenge the status quo. To do this, you will need a strong background (education/experience) in systems thinking and related disciplines. We do not expect successful candidates to have a background in infrastructure or construction, but we do expect you to demonstrate curiosity and interest in the built environment.
The scope of the work is flexible and there will be opportunities to work with any of the research themes below. The successful candidate will join the Laing O'Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge and will work in a vibrant multidisciplinary team.
Research Themes Include
- Advanced manufacturing
- End-to-end process and logistics
- Task automation
- Logic and optimisation
- Offsite and onsite
- Component tracking
- Lean principles
- Virtual construction.
This is a fully-funded studentship (fees and maintenance) to cover home fees only.
Applications should be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg with Professor Gavin Davies (gmjd2@cam.ac.uk) identified as the potential supervisor. Applications may close early if the position is filled before the advertised date. PLEASE NOTE: there is an application fee of £20 to apply via the Postgraduate Application Portal
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.