Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Radionuclide fate in on-site disposal of activation product contaminated wastes

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A fully-funded PhD studentship is available to a chemistry or closely related disciplines graduate with interests in environmental chemistry and radioactive waste challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Coker, Prof K Morris, Prof S Shaw, Prof J Lloyd

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof S Shaw, Dr A Uknnl

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Quantification, characterisation, source and fate of past and present carbon storage in coastal and offshore sediments for effective marine management

Dublin City University School of Chemical Science

Project description: . Ireland's expansive marine resource has the potential to sequester and store significant amounts of carbon in seafloor sediments and the habitats they support. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Kelleher

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Geochemical Controls on Radionuclide Transport and Fate in Sedimentary Rock – A combined experimental and modelling study

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Shaw, Prof K Morris, Dr LL Abrahamsen-Mills

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing thermodynamic models for predicting the long-term safety performance of cement-based wasteforms for encapsulation of low-level nuclear waste

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded 4 year PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Ke, Prof A Heath

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Mechanochemical greenhouse gas capture into silicate-based rocks

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will explore how mechanochemical carbon dioxide capture process can be translated into industrial ore processing systems for three major ore deposits (copper, iron and platinum group ores). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will build on pilot experiments conducted at Strathclyde to develop a new technology that uses mechanochemical reactions to separate hydrogen isotopes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Undercover Mineralisation – Identifying mineral enrichments beneath glacial deposits in northeast Scotland utilising machine learning

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Armstrong, Dr B Kurjanski, Dr W D Harcourt, Prof B Rea, Prof J Underhill

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Assessing the Flux of Buried Sedimentary Carbon to Marine Coastal Waters After Extreme Weather and Dredging

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S O'Reilly, Dr rn Nash, Dr DM McCrudden

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2024 conducting research to aid the safe disposal of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Thorpe

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Combined geophysical datasets for characterising volcanic brines

University of Oxford Department of Earth Sciences

Society’s race to net zero emissions of CO2 will invariably involve the use of subsurface reservoirs. Fluids injected and extracted from deep fracture systems beneath volcanoes provide a source of geothermal energy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J M Kendall

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

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Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Red Sea is relatively isolated from the Indian Ocean by a shallow sill near its connection with the Gulf of Aden at the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Liebrand

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

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Combining petrological experiments, numerical models of volcanic processes and field observations to investigate magma ascent and eruption transitions at basaltic volcanoes

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Volcanoes are amongst the most powerful and dangerous natural manifestations on Earth, and basaltic volcanism is the most common form of volcanic activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Polacci, Dr DN Neave, Dr BB Bonechi, Miss EB Biagioli

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

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Developing (bio)remediation options for high pH radionuclide contaminated land and water

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The management of radioactively contaminated land is a global “grand challenge”. In the UK this represents a £multi-billion project that will take many decades to complete. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof K Morris, Prof S Shaw

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

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We have 15 Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Radionuclide fate in on-site disposal of activation product contaminated wastes

Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

Quantification, characterisation, source and fate of past and present carbon storage in coastal and offshore sediments for effective marine management

Geochemical Controls on Radionuclide Transport and Fate in Sedimentary Rock – A combined experimental and modelling study

Developing thermodynamic models for predicting the long-term safety performance of cement-based wasteforms for encapsulation of low-level nuclear waste

Mechanochemical greenhouse gas capture into silicate-based rocks

Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

Undercover Mineralisation – Identifying mineral enrichments beneath glacial deposits in northeast Scotland utilising machine learning

Assessing the Flux of Buried Sedimentary Carbon to Marine Coastal Waters After Extreme Weather and Dredging

Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

Combined geophysical datasets for characterising volcanic brines

Exchange of water between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden recorded at DSDP Site 229

Combining petrological experiments, numerical models of volcanic processes and field observations to investigate magma ascent and eruption transitions at basaltic volcanoes

Developing (bio)remediation options for high pH radionuclide contaminated land and water

We have 15 Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Geochemistry (s) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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