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PhD Position in Microbial Physiology and Biotechnology: Physiology and Ecology of Methanogens

Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)

Institute of Environmental Engineering

Research Group: MICROBE

The Microbial Physiology and Resource Biorecovery Laboratory (MICROBE), led by Dr. Wenyu Gu at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Microbial Physiology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W GU

25 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

AI for Modelling of Interconnected Energy Systems

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

3.5 year EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant . We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research team and work on modelling and analysis of integrated energy systems, spanning electricity, gas and hydrogen networks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Qadrdan

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

A novel approach to the circular production of sustainable powders for metal additive manufacturing

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr MR Ryan, Dr FL Lacan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Hydrogen storage in engineered caverns in Mid–Upper Triassic salt of the East Irish Sea Basin

University of Liverpool

Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences

Characterise Triassic salt beneath the East Irish Sea as potential hydrogen storage sites, interpreting 200+ wells and 3D seismic data with industry-standard tools. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Worden, Prof P Burgess, Dr E Michie

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Optimising energy conversion in a plasma boiler through molecular modelling

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Improving the energy efficiency of heating and cooling processes is an essential step towards decarbonisation and climate change mitigation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Dr E Brightman

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

As the UK drives towards its Net Zero targets, hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognised as a key enabler of a low-carbon energy system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Pickering, Dr D Reed

17 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

EPSRC DLA (Industrial Competition): Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD project tackles a major safety issue in nuclear decommissioning. hydrogen explosions. When nuclear waste breaks down, it produces hydrogen gas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Novel Sorption Enhanced and Chemical Looping Processes for Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

A fully funded 3-year PhD studentship is available in the research group of Dr Theodoros Papalas, within the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Papalas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Four-year PhD Position in Life Cycle Assessment & Techno Economic Analysis of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Trinity College Dublin

School of Physics

Tax-Free Stipend of €25,000 per annum + Academic Fees Paid (all nationalities) x four years. Commencing October 1 2026. Supported by Aircraft Leasing Ireland, fully funded PhD Student positions are available in the Low Carbon Technologies research group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SD Dooley

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding the Role of Precursors in Catalyst Efficacy (Ref: CM/SD-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Catalysts will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Prof B Buckley, Dr S Kondrat

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

EPSRC supported EngD: Formulation and in-process characterisation of ceramic systems for aerospace component manufacture.

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

A global manufacturer of single-crystal components for gas turbines, Rolls-Royce are continuously improving the capability of their lost-wax investment casting process for future products. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A C Cendrowicz, Prof M Simmons

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University

School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more

Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Utilisation of textile waste for enhanced biogas production (Ref: ABCE-SECC-TR)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Large amounts of textile waste are generated worldwide during their manufacture and as post-consumer waste. Textile recycling is difficult as a variety of fabric materials are used in production, and most of it ends up in landfills or get incinerated. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Radu, Dr H Bandulasena

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

4 Year GTA - Bio-Derived Carbonate Materials for Circular Chemical Manufacturing: Titanium Complexes for CO2 Valorisation

University of Leicester

Department of Chemistry

Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Kilpatrick, Prof S Bull

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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