Work and study with us
We partner with infrastructure developers, construction firms, engineering consultancies, energy operators and public bodies. We also support academic colleagues in the UK and abroad who want to use our facilities. Whatever the starting point, there is a clear pathway to engagement.
Choose your route
Every route has a named person behind it. Tell us where you are starting from and we'll be in touch shortly.
Commercial testing and facility hire
Our facilities are available for hire. Seismic, dynamic and large-scale geotechnical testing on SoFSI and EQUALS, from feasibility studies and qualification campaigns to bespoke R&D programmes. Access charges are set per project, based on the equipment and technical support required.
Professor Andrea Diambra - Director, SoFSI Laboratory
Consultancy and expert advice
Seismic qualification testing to international standards, structural, vibration and fatigue testing, and in-situ dynamic monitoring of full-scale structures. Our services are delivered through BEELAB, the University of Bristol's commercial engineering testing service.
Professor Adam Crewe - BEELAB
Collaborative research and joint bids
Collaborative proposals to UKRI, Horizon Europe, Innovate UK and other funders; we pair your challenge with our expertise and unique national facilities, from initial scoping to co-funded programmes. Talk to us early: we can advise on test design, feasibility and costing before you submit.
Professor Raffaele De Risi - Head of Group
PhD studentships and fellowships
We are keen to receive applications from prospective doctoral researchers across all our themes and we actively host externally funded fellows. If you are preparing an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship, Royal Academy of Engineering or Royal Society application, we will support your bid and host you in the group.
Professor Raffaele De Risi - Head of Group