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PhD Program in Systems Medicine - 2026 Calls

The PhD Program in Systems Medicine, offers fully funded positions in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. We are looking for motivated and curious graduates who want to pursue a career in cutting-edge biomedical research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Italy PhD Programme
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Salt Precipitation in Porous Media during CO2 Injection

Salt formation in porous media is a critical phenomenon influencing a wide range of natural and industrial processes, including subsurface energy systems (e.g., CO₂ storage, geothermal operations), electrochemical devices, soil salinization, and water desalination technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Niasar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Emerging viruses at the animal-human-environment interface

Live animal markets are key interfaces for zoonotic spillover, where viruses circulate between animals and humans. This PhD will investigate the prevalence, evolution, and transmission dynamics of emerging viruses, including avian influenza and coronaviruses, using integrated wet-lab and bioinformatic approaches. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Naguib, Prof JL Lindahl
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Light-Driven Co-Generation: Integrating Solar Hydrogen Production with Waste-Fed Selective Photooxidation

The global transition towards clean energy has placed green hydrogen (H₂) at the forefront of decarbonisation strategies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Chong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Behind the Wheel – Self-Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional Drivers

Professional bus, coach and lorry drivers face high levels of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to long hours of sitting, whole-body vibration and poor ergonomics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G S Skamagki, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the role of Post-Translational Modifications in Mcl-1 in macrophage host defense against bacteria in chronic lung disease

Regulation of Mcl-1 in Macrophage Host Defense. This PhD project offers an opportunity to explore immunometabolism and cell signaling, focusing on how macrophages decide whether to live or die to protect the host. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Marriott, Dr J Cole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Closed-Loop Embodiment and Gait Stabilization Using a Robotic Tail for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

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 Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-supported early stage design of certifiable systems for safety critical, disruptive technologies

Sustainability for future aviation is exceptionally challenging requiring development of disruptive technologies for a highly safety critical application. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Jones, Dr B Stephen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Notch is a developmental signalling receptor with widespread roles in metazoan development and adult stem cell regulation. Precise control of Notch signalling levels is crucial for proper development and health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Baron, Dr M Cliff, Dr J Swift
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Exploring the impact of indoor pollution on uncontrolled asthma patients and their response to treatment

Despite the increase in research on the indoor environment in recent years, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP) in British homes [1-5]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Hansell, Prof C Brightling, Dr R Cordell, Dr TR Riveron
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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GenAI for Human Emotion Synthesis

Generative AI (GenAI) offers powerful new tools for synthesizing facial expressions and creating photorealistic 3D human avatars. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guedes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhDs in Education

Our research aims to improve policy and practice in education locally, regionally and internationally. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths:  . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Microlocal analysis and its applications in quantum resonances, partial differential equations with analytic or Gevrey regularity, and several complex variables.

Microlocal analysis explores the classical/quantum correspondence in partial differential equations (PDEs). For example, the concept of symbol quantisation in the theory of pseudodifferential operators links classical observables (functions on phase space) with quantum operators. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Xiong
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Realist evaluation of what works, for whom and in what circumstances to non-pharmacologically manage antipsychotic weight gain in people with Severe Mental Illness and Learning Disability (SMI-LD) dual diagnosis (RESOLVE-LD)

Details of the Project. Antipsychotics are the main treatment for severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia. Whilst they may treat the symptoms of psychosis, they are associated with significant weight gain. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof IM Maidment, Dr M U Khan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)