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Understanding evolving wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland

The University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
✓ Funded (Competition) ⏰ Closing Soon 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Climate Science 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Ecology 🎓 Environmental Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering 🎓 Environmental Physics 🎓 Mechanical Engineering climate change environmental modelling natural capital peatland restoration resilience scotland wildfire risk woodland management

Funded PhD at the University of Edinburgh investigating wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland using mixed methods, modelling, and stakeholder analysis.

Project Description

This PhD project focuses on understanding evolving wildfire risk in Scotland, particularly in relation to natural capital sites such as woodland creation and peatland restoration. The research adopts a mixed methods approach, combining analysis of historical and projected wildfire trends with stakeholder engagement, including land managers, policymakers, and the public. The aim is to assess national and regional wildfire risk profiles and evaluate how resilience changes across different land management strategies and restoration stages. Key components include: Review of UK wildfire trends and management strategies Analysis of wildfire risk in natural capital sites Stakeholder mapping and survey data collection Development of a roadmap identifying priority areas for improved data and modelling tools Evaluation of interventions such as grazing, firebreaks, and rewetting The project is part of the University’s Forests and Peatland Programme and supported by the Edinburgh Fire Research Centre. The student will work within a multidisciplinary research team and cohort.

Entry Requirements

Interest in computational modelling and/or lab/fieldwork
Willingness to work with mixed methods research approaches

How to Apply

Apply through the University of Edinburgh application process
Include standard PhD application documents

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

DZ
Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie
The University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering

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