We have 41 Aston University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by Wesleyan Foundation and the College of Health and Life Sciences, to be… Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Shaw

9 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Study of Cystathionine γ-lyase/Hydrogen Sulfide pathway in Cardiomyopathy

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, the College of Health and Life Sciences, to be undertaken at Aston University. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Leyva, Dr K Wang

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Lysine metabolism as therapeutic target for epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Supervisors. Dr. Felix Chan, Prof. Gavin Woodhall, and Prof. Wyatt Yue (Newcastle University). The position is available to start in April 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FC Chan

29 November 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Responsive gel electrolytes for next generation energy storage solutions

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the College of Engineering and Physical Science (EPS) to be undertaken within the department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (CEAC) and the Aston Advanced Materials Research Centre (AAMRC) at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Derry

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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How do aquaporin water channels control brain waste clearance?

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by the College of Health and Life Sciences to be undertaken within Aston Centre for Membrane Proteins and Lipids Research (https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/hls/ampl) at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R M Bill

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Low carbon hydrogen production from biomass gasification

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Prospective Start Date. 1 April 2024. Supervisor. Dr Paula Blanco Sanchez. Co-Supervisor. Dr Scott Banks. Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by Aston University to be undertaken within the Energy & bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Blanco-Sanchez

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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An integrated model of alcohol consumption: Examining alcohol-related affect, motivation, and cognition.

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Psychological research has made great strides in uncovering certain motivational and cognitive processes that are associated reliably with alcohol consumption. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CP Pennington, Dr D Shaw, Prof R Tunney

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

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Development of an in vitro nebulisation assay for use with defence pathogens

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the College of Health and Life Sciences, to be undertaken within the Biosciences Research Group at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on antibiotic drug discovery and development. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cox

9 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The role of the enzyme aconitase in epilepsy

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Epilepsy affects around an estimated 50 million people globally. It is the most common neurological disease; affecting people of all ages and walk of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FC Chan, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Prof G Woodhall

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

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Novel functions of the hydroxylase and arginine demethylase JMJD6.

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

JMJD6 is a member of the jumonji domain-containing (JmjC) protein family. These proteins are metalloenzymes that can catalyse hydroxylation and demethylation on DNA, RNA and protein substrates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela, Dr SA Ahmad

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

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Supporting children with long-term health conditions to prevent and manage obesity

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Children who are living with long-term medical conditions are a much greater risk for overweight and obesity compared to other children (Rimmer et al., 2007). Read more

Supervisors: Dr GH Heath, Dr C Farrow, Prof J Blissett

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

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Surfaces for the elimination of Clostridiodes difficile spores

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Production of antimicrobial resistant spores by C. difficile and their dispersal in the environment facilitates the transmission of Clostridiodes difficile associated disease, especially in healthcare environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Rathbone, Dr T Worthington

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

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Synthesis and Screening of Inhibitors for β–Lactamases

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Owing to the overuse of penicillins, cephalosporins and carbapenems, β-lactam resistance has become a major public health problem. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Rathbone, Dr J Cox

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

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Noise induced hidden hearing loss in young adults

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Many patients who visit audiological clinics and complain of difficulty listening in acoustically challenging environments do not show abnormalities on audiological tests. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Zhang, Dr A Hall, Prof B Roberts

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

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Mental health and digital working

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

The proposed research will address the fundamental question of how employees can use their existing relationships to support their mental health and well-being… Read more

Supervisor: Dr CS Senior

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

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We have 41 Aston University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aston University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 Aston University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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