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solid state PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 154 solid state PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Automated solid state synthesis robotic workflow
The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more
PhD Studentship Opportunity in solid state sciences, crystal growth and neutron scattering
The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL seeks to appoint a PhD student to work on crystal growth and neutron scattering in advanced, functional materials. Read more
Electrochemical Innovations in Ceramic Electrolytes: Advancing Scalable Manufacturing for High-Performance Solid-State Batteries
The University of Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change invites applications for the following PhD project which is part of a joint PhD programme between the University of Bath and Monash University in Australia. . Read more
Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials
This project tackles the discovery of new materials for solid state batteries that will have higher energy densities and superior safety to current technologies. Read more
Computational Modelling of Organometallic Reactivity and Catalysis
A PhD position is available in the group of Prof. Stuart Macgregor to work on the computational modelling of organometallic reactivity and catalysis. Read more
Solution synthesis of multi-anion functional materials
Solution synthesis routes to functional materials offer opportunities to new crystal structures and low temperature conditions not possible through sub-solidus solid state reactions. Read more
Spin-based quantum sensors from chemically synthesised molecules
This project, available through the Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Quantum Technologies, seeks to develop versatile and widely deployable quantum sensors based on electronic spins in luminescent molecules. Read more
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Glycerol valorisation by clay-supported ruthenium catalysts
The valorisation of glycerol has gained significant recent attention as it is considered as an industrial waste product from biodiesel production. Read more
Hydrogen storage in conductive functionalized polymer composite aerogels (Ref: AACME-24-04)
Hydrogen technologies and storage play a central part in governmental strategies around the world towards transitioning to clean energy and net zero. Read more
Optimal control methods for strongly coupled spin systems in solid materials
This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
Innovative Biopolymer Electrolytes with Enhanced Sodium-Ion Conductivity for Sustainable Battery Solutions (ReNU+24/EE/MCE/XING)
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. Read more
Mechanistic design of effective pharmaceutical cocrystal formulations
It is estimated that more than 70 percent of the compounds in the pharmaceutical pipeline can be poorly water-soluble. Since solid drug forms must dissolve before absorption can occur, strategies to improve drug solubility and dissolution are a continuous need. Read more
Solid-state NMR of Energy Materials
The transition to clean renewable energy requires cheaper and more efficient means of both harnessing and storing energy. This is limited by the functional properties of the materials used in devices such as solar cells and batteries. Read more
PhD position in 2D materials
We offer an exciting PhD position as part of an interdisciplinary project funded by the bilateral project with national funding focused on collaboration with MIT, Cambridge USA in the field of 2D materials and hosted by the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT) in Prague. Read more
GIF CDT: Manufacturing of functional ceramics for energy applications using low energy sintering methods
This advert will close once a suitable candidate has been found. This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). Read more