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August 20, 2025

**Job Description**
This interdisciplinary Ph.D. project focuses on improving earthworm detection and assessing soil ecosystem health by analyzing substrate-borne vibrations. It involves coupling mathematical models of earthworm movement, stochastic models, and designed experiments, leading to the development of rigorous indices and Bayesian inference methodologies using data from Rothamsted Research.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong mathematical understanding.
• Interest in stochastic modelling, signal processing, and data science.
• Interest in earthworm ecology.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Data Science
• Ecology (or a related quantitative science)

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Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Full-time, Scholarship
Salary
Annual Salary: UKRI rate stipend Benefits: Full payment of academic fees at the home rate, Researcher Training Support Grant of up to £5,000. (Funding is open to Home fees candidates only due to Council requirements.)
Details
Full-time Duration: 3.5-year Location Requirement: On-campus presence required in Coventry, UK Brief location description: Campus-based, split between departments
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Department of Statistics • Warwick Crop Centre • Rothamsted Research
Supervisor(s)
Dr Kirsty Hassall Dr Jacqueline Stroud Dr Richard Everitt
Supervisor Email
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University of Warwick
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Phone
+44 (0)24 7652 3523 +44 (0)24 7652 **** Show
Location
Coventry