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Mitigating Synthesisability Loss in 3D Generative Models

University of Liverpool
Department of Chemistry
Can AI design molecules that are both truly novel and actually makeable? This PhD will combine 3D generative modelling, structural informatics, and chemical insight to tackle a central challenge in modern drug discovery, training researchers at the interface of AI, synthesis, and automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bradley, Dr G Pizzuto, Dr JW Ward
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development and Optimisation of Adsorbents for the Detection and Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Chemical Sciences
Background. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are now recognised as one of the most persistent and widespread classes of environmental contaminants. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Little, Prof S J Dalgarno
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI Driven Sensor Enabled Automated Adaptive Welding

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
This is a unique 42-month fully funded PhD opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing by researching and developing sensor-driven and AI robotic techniques to streamline the welding process and achieve first-time-right welding for challenging marine configurations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Loukas, Prof C Macleod
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Enabling Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing for First Time-Right Production

Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and Built Environment
Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PB Bidare, Dr EK Kordatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Conventional electromagnetic (EM) NDE methods are well established for surface and near-surface inspection of metallic components, but their deployment remains largely manual, offline, and poorly integrated with modern manufacturing automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S.G. Pierce, Dr E Mohseni
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Allowing autonomous robots to continually learn, generalize, and improve from their experiences

King’s College London
Department of Informatics
To perform autonomously tasks such as object rearrangement, assembly, manipulation, and navigation, robots must be able to plan their actions over long horizons. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KE Elimelech
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

University of Bristol
School of Chemistry
Our PhD programme combines world-leading research in Chemical Synthesis with state-of-the-art training in technology and automation to prepare you for a career in modern synthetic chemistry, whether in industry or academic research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Robotics for circular economy and sustainable manufacturing

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project overview. We are recruiting a self-funded PhD student to join an EPSRC project, STAMAN. Though the studentship will not be provided, attending conferences, consumables, and industrial engagements will be funded and supported. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PHD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
School of Science
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD degree programme develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and contribute to a particular research area. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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Accelerating and derisking amorphous form development for low bioavailability drug candidates

University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
*Please note this project is only open to UK applicants*. Are you seeking the opportunity for an industry demand-led PhD project at the interface of science and engineering, working in a cutting-edge research facility?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Robertson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded PhD: Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE)

Loughborough University
Loughborough University invites applications for the Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Professional Doctorate
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Experiment- and Human-Guided Representation Learning for Accelerated Chemical Discovery (Liverpool–Manchester)

University of Liverpool
Department of Computer Science
This PhD will develop fundamental AI methods that help chemists explore and navigate complex chemical spaces when data are scarce, high-dimensional, and continuously updated by new experiments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Evangelopoulos, Dr V Gusev, Prof A Cooper
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Quantum-Secured Fiber Bragg Grating Sensing over Shared Optical Fiber Networks for Smart Infrastructure

Monash University Malaysia
Engineering and Information Technology
Smart infrastructure systems such as intelligent transportation networks, railway monitoring systems, energy grids, and industrial automation platforms increasingly rely on optical fiber technologies for real-time sensing and communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof SYG Yu Gang
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Beyond normal - Proteins in Alien Environments (Ref: CG-AC-2525)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemical Engineering
What would happen if the liquid enabling life were not water, but a class of molecules with a similar melting range known as 'ionic liquids'? Ionic liquids are, simply, liquids made of ions usually defined as having melting temperatures below 100C, for which there are millions of possible options. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Croft
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Antimicrobial gels for biomedical applications (Ref: CG-AC-2523)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Infection is one of the most serious complications following tissue injury and there is a vital need for novel treatments to improve patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr A Elbourne
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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