Continue with FacebookLooking to list your PhD opportunities? Log in here.
University of Liverpool
Research excellence
As one of the founding members of the prestigious Russell Group of research-led UK Universities, the University of Liverpool is a research focused and research intensive institution. Associated with 9 Nobel Prize winners, we are a global university with strategic collaborations and pioneering partnerships with research institutes, universities, governments and organisations across the world. These partnerships create a platform for research and teaching that brings together some of the greatest minds in the world to tackle some of the toughest challenges affecting our planet and society, to help improve lives worldwide.
At Liverpool, we offer our postgraduate researchers the opportunity to work with internationally recognised and renowned experts and research groups. Increasingly our research activity involves innovative and pioneering collaboration across subject specialisms as well as our collaborations with external national and international partner institutions. Our external partners provide us with an increased range of facilities and resources and ensure our postgraduate researchers are involved in cutting-edge developments in their fields.
Our research power has been ranked 20th in the UK’s most recent 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Seven subjects are ranked in the Top 10 for 3* and 4* research excellence: Chemistry (2nd), Computer Science (1st) General Engineering (5th), Archaeology (5th), Agriculture, Veterinary & Food Science (8th), Architecture (9th), and English (10th).
81% of the University’s research is ranked in the highest categories of 4* (world-leading) and 3* (internationally excellent). 90% of the University’s research impact is considered ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ and makes an enormous contribution to society.
To find out more about postgraduate research at the University of Liverpool, please visit: www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/
Liverpool Doctoral College
Led by the Liverpool Doctoral College (LDC), postgraduate researchers are involved in cutting-edge developments in their fields and benefit from transformational training and development tailored to their needs. We offer unlimited potential for postgraduate researchers at all stages of their career and in many areas and disciplines, to become part of an institution that is renowned for maintaining the very best pioneering research. We attract exceptional students from across the world, who are keen to become active members of our thriving and vibrant LDC research community and study at the heart of world-leading research.
The University of Liverpool is recognised by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) as having one of England’s highest success rates in supervising students through to their doctoral award.
To find out more about the Liverpool Doctoral College please visit: www.liverpool.ac.uk/doctoral-college
Meet us
We appreciate that making the right decision about postgraduate study requires extensive research. Choosing the right university and PhD is key.
You can get the answers to your questions and chat to our staff and students about your options. Find out more by visiting: www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/meet-us
Academic Units
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A Wolski)Accelerator characterisation and optimisation using machine learning
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Growth and Characterisation of Thin Film and Alkali Metal Photocathodes for the Generation of High-Brightness Electron Beams
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr L Corner)Novel laser plasma wakefield (LWFA) experiments
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Oznur Apsimon)Research and development of novel plasma targets for particle accelerators
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A I Cooper)Automation of biodegradation testing using robots
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A I Cooper)Autonomous robots for computationally-guided materials discovery
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A I Cooper)Building structure-function models for polymers by combining robotics and machine learning
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Discovery of high-temperature superconductors using Deep Learning
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Discovery of solid state electrolytes using Deep Learning
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Frédéric Blanc)Dynamic Nuclear Polarisation-enhanced NMR Spectroscopy for Advanced Materials Understanding
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Electronic, Magnetic, Optical and Thermal Properties of new Inorganic Materials
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Experimental Discovery and Electrochemical Characterisation of New Solid-State Materials for Beyond Lithium Ion Batteries
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Experimental Discovery of New Inorganic Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Applications
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Frédéric Blanc)iCASE PhD Studentship: Deciphering Reaction Mechanisms of Biomass Upgrading over Zeolitic Materials via Advanced NMR
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)Metal-organic framework derived catalysts for CO2 utilisation
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)New materials for catalytic conversion of CO2 to chemicals
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)New materials for Sustainable Biomass Oxidation Catalysis
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)New porous frameworks for Sustainable Biomass Catalysis
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)New porous materials for CO2 Catalysis
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A I Cooper)Organic Materials Discovery
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof A I Cooper)Organic materials discovery using automated/robotic workflows
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky)PhD Studentship in Physical Crystallography of Advanced Inorganic Materials
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Simon Maher)Lateral Flow Test Development for Small Molecules
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Simon Maher)PhD in Applied Electronics: Portable Mass Spectrometry
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Simon Maher)PhD in Fundamental Electromagnetics: Foundational Theories of Electricity and Magnetism relating to Charged Particle Interactions
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr H Lakany)Robotic exoskeleton for upper limb
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr H Levis)Bioengineering a full thickness cornea
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr CM Sheridan)Investigating a novel treatment for retinal scaring
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr VR Kearns)Investigating the ability of circadian clocks to mitigate degeneration of the back of the eye
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr K Hamill)Leaky Blood Vessels and Basement Membranes (Diabetes, Inflammation, Cancer)
-
(PhD Supervisor: Ms Neeru Vallabh)Methods of modulation of mitochondrial function in glaucoma
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr CM Sheridan)Regenerative medicine treatment for the blinding disease Glaucoma
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr R Akhtar)Cascading failure of the aorta - The role of collagen degradation in the development of aortic dissection
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof N Browning)EPSRC iCASE Project: Optimal Sensing of Multi-Dimensional Datasets in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr R Akhtar)Nanomechanical alterations in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr R Akhtar)Predicting patient specific properties of the dissection flap in aortic emergencies
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr A Mieglo)Characterising the temporal host and tumour response to neoadjuvant therapy in metastatic rectal cancer
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr N Liptrott)Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)An novel optical fibre analysis system for particle accelerators
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Brianna Heazlewood)Cold and controlled ion–radical reactions
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)High energy secondary neutrons in accelerator applications
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Y Grunder)In-situ x-ray and electrochemical characterisation of microcrystals for CO2 reduction
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)In-vivo gas jet-based dosimetry for particle beam therapy
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Longitudinal Density Monitor for the Large Hadron Collider
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Mitigation of Beam Impedance for Machine Elements with Interferences
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Optical transition radiation diagnostics for low energy ion beams
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Optimization of low-dose, low cost mobile 3D X-ray Imaging
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof C Welsch)Reconstruction of Transverse Beam Distribution using Machine Learning
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Max Klein)Space charge dominated low energy beam dynamics in high current Energy Recovery Linacs
Project List:
The School of Veterinary Science at Liverpool University is strongly committed to research, and was rated 5 for research excellence in the last research assessment exercise.
The Faculty organises its research by groupings in a number of themes which cross department and faculty boundaries and introduce a broad perspective to research. This fosters a vibrant and productive research environment where individuals can draw on the expertise of colleagues from a variety of fields. The themes are:
• Epidemiology
• Infection Biology
• Animal Molecular Physiology
• Musculoskeletal Systems
• Mammalian Behaviour and Evolution.
In addition to these broad thematic areas individual research groups provide a focus for more specific interest. In 2007, these groups are:
• Epidemiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Parasitology
• Reproduction and Production
• Gastroenterology
• Proteomics and Functional Genomics
• Neurobiology
• Connective Tissue
• Mammalian Behaviour and Evolution.
The Schoolmaintains strong links with other schools and Faculties within the University, including the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and School of Biological Sciences, as well as other national and international institutions.
Support for the School’s research is obtained from a variety of sources, including research councils, DEFRA, animal charities and the pharmaceutical and other industries.
The School is committed to the advancement of learning.
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Carrol Gamble )Embedding randomised trials within routine care
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Andrea Jorgensen)Emulating biomarker-guided target trials using big data
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Ying Gue)Endogenous fibrinolysis in atrial fibrillation and stroke – an overlooked risk factor?
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Paula Williamson)Improving core outcome set uptake in trials
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr N Helassa)Investigating the role of calmodulin in human muscular hypotonia and immunodeficiency
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Howbeer Muhamad Ali)Metabolomics investigation of impacts of metal nanoparticles on multispecies biofilm consortia
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Howbeer Muhamad Ali)Metabolomics investigation of oral bacteria involved in chronic periodontitis to determine biomarkers indicative of systemic disease
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Catrin Tudur Smith)Using existing data to optimise adaptive interventions in epilepsy
The Institute of Integrative Biology lies at the heart of a thriving biomedical science campus in Liverpool. Based primarily in the Biosciences Building with additional sites at Leahurst and Ness Gardens, we provide one of the most vibrant and integrated biosciences environments in the UK. The Institute comprises 220 staff (including 75 Principal Investigators) and 150 postgraduate students. With a research income of ~£9.5m annually, our scientists deliver ground-breaking research within four key research themes.
We have established world-class research facilities that support scientists across all four research themes. The facilities include the Centre for Genomic Research, the GeneMill Synthetic Biology Laboratory, the Centre for Proteome Research, the Centre for Computational Biology and Modelling, the Centre for Cell Imaging, NMR Centre for Structural Biology, the Barkla X-laboratory of Biophysics and the Henry Wellcome Laboratory of Mammalian Behaviour and Evolution.
Through our research partnerships with companies such as Unilever and AstraZeneca, strong global links into major research enterprises in Japan, Brazil, USA and China and our scientific outreach, we are having true impact across the world. Our staff deliver on research and provide research-led undergraduate teaching. Our postgraduate students enjoy a first class experience with strong supervision and mentorship in an exciting research environment. Our Athena Swan Silver Award is evidence of our full commitment to providing opportunities for development to all our staff, regardless of background or gender. We hope to welcome you as a member of staff, a student or a partner in our vision for biology with impact, from genes to ecosystems.
Students are offered a comprehensive programme of training and support by Liverpool Doctoral College as well as the Institute, and also project specific training. Applications are invited for studentships funded by BBSRC, NERC, MRC and others. We also welcome self-funded students.
Full details of available projects are on the Institute’s Home Page (http://www.liv.ac.uk/integrative-biology/). Applications are by email, indicating the project(s) of interest (and supervisors) in priority order, giving the reasons for this, together with a c.v. including the names and contact details (e-mail) of two academic referees. This should be sent to: Mrs. Bernie King, Institute of Integrative Biology, Bioscience Building, Crown Street, Liverpool L69 7ZB (email: iibapply@liv.ac.uk). Please indicate where you first saw this project advertised.
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr J Hartwell)Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of CO2 fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof E Comerford)Determination of the microstructural extracellular and cellular response of young and aged anterior cruciate ligaments in the mammalian knee joint to mechanical load
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof E Comerford)Identification of different cell populations in cruciate ligaments of the murine knee joint and how they respond to injury
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr N Helassa)Investigating the role of calmodulin in human muscular hypotonia and immunodeficiency
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof E Comerford)The role of small non-coding RNA extracellular vesicle cargo in age-related anterior cruciate ligament degeneration
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof LN Liu)Biosynthesis, Self-Assembly and Engineering of bacterial organelles
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Lee Haynes)Control of mitosis by calcium in mammalian cells
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Warwick Dunn)Enhancing clinical metabolomic studies through improved laboratory and bioinformatics tools
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr D Canniffe)Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency - Engineering and Evolution of Light-Harvesting Complexes via Synthetic Biology
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof LN Liu)Molecular basis for the architecture, function, and regulation of photosynthetic machinery
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Lee Haynes)The role of protein palmitoylation during mitosis
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Kathy Till)Tissue mechanics: A driver of pathogenesis in B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (B-NHL) and a therapeutic opportunity?
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Warwick Dunn)Transferring mass spectrometry from the laboratory to the clinic for metabolic biomarkers in human health and disease
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Warwick Dunn)Understanding metabolism in the blood cancer multiple myeloma and its precursor condition MGUS
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr Patrick Totzke)Games, Automata, Verification
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof Rahul Savani)Probabilistic programming for discovery of sustainable materials
At Liverpool we are passionate about quality in both our teaching and research, and this is reflected in our 'vision',
"To be an acknowledged centre for international-level research in a range of 21st century engineering disciplines and an innovative higher education centre whose programmes attract students from all over the world."
The School of Engineering is highly active in research, many of its activities earning the highest 5 and 5* grades in the recent 2001 research assessment exercise (RAE). The School offers a comprehensive selection of programmes in a wide range of engineering subjects including Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, Engineering Product Design and Engineering Applications of Lasers.
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr RA D'Sa)Nanomaterial based antimicrobials to treat hospital acquired infections
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof M White)Simulation Fidelity Requirements for Future Technology Applications
-
(PhD Supervisor: Prof EA Patterson)Utilising data fields for model updating and validation in Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Profiles:
Research Profiles:
The Innovatory has been assisting local businesses to enhance their capacity to innovate since 2012. Through funding 67 PhD projects, 15 Masters and numerous internships and industrial dissertation projects we have helped to increase jobs, inward investment and to develop new products, processes and services for hundreds of SMEs in the region.
Our achievements have been recognised through a number of awards including the RCUK/Praxis Unico Impact award for ‘Outstanding Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Initiative’, a Green Gown award for Research and Innovation and the Mersey Maritime Environmental Award. Our projects have also been featured as exemplar collaborative commercial research in a BEIS Science and Innovation Audit examining Clean Growth in the Northwest Coastal Arc. Our success has been achieved through a multi-level approach to collaborative industrial research. Businesses may have commercial ideas that have the potential to increase profitability or performance, but lack the requisite knowledge or facilities to bring them to market. Through a process of expertise matching and working alongside academics and the companies The Innovatory develops these ideas into focussed research projects, designed with commercial outputs as the primary driver. This has led to award winning commercial initiatives for SMEs engages with the Innovatory and helped them to discover and open new markets.
Depending on the needs of the business projects can range from highly intensive PhD level 3-year projects or 1-2 year Masters to 6 month dissertations and 1 month internships. The Innovatory therefore offers a valuable route for students and graduates to interact with businesses. Our projects enables them to gain experience in delivering commercial research to solve real-life issues at all levels.
Project List:
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr J.E Higham)AI Vision Hub for Marine Industries
-
(PhD Supervisor: Dr J.E Higham)Improving coastal and oceanographic monitoring with 5G at sea
Other PhD Programmes
- JIC Davies Doctoral Studentship in English
- PhD Studentship in the School of Histories, Languages & Cultures, University of Liverpool
- University of Liverpool - School of the Arts