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Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

Lithium-ion batteries are the technology of choice for electric vehicles and other battery powered applications, with the ability to fast charge becoming increasingly important. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Wu

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

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Understanding shale rock swelling for energy systems: novel integrated modelling and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Professor Carbone (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Taylor (Department of Earth Science) at the University of Manchester starting from September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Carbone, Prof K Taylor

31 May 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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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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Impact of Sea-level Rise on Backfill soil – seawall Interaction

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The projections of sea level rise show that UK sea level will continue to rise well beyond 2100, even under scenarios where future temperature rise is stopped. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.S. Sutman

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

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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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Evolution of Mammalian Locomotion

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A PhD opportunity is available in the lab of Dr. Katrina Jones at the University of Manchester. The lab studies the evolution of mammalian locomotion drawing from methods in comparative anatomy, biomechanics, paleobiology, and evolutionary modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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The integration of Earth Observation, Citizen Science, Low-Cost Sensing Technologies and Machine Learning for Real-Time Coastal Dynamic Monitoring

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 Gharbia, Dr S Henna, Dr NJ Jones, Dr F Pilla

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

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Modelling ultra-low frequency (ULF) waves in Earth’s magnetosphere

University of St Andrews School of Mathematics and Statistics

The Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group (SMTG) in the School and Mathematics and Statistics, University of St Andrews, is looking for applicants for a funded PhD project for a start in September/October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Elsden

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

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Development of high-power-density non-rare-earth magnet machine for modern propulsion system

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisors. Dr Shun Cai. Eligibility. Open to UK students and EU students with settled or pre-settled status in the UK. Fully Funded. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cai

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Operation of spacecraft in very low Earth orbits (VLEO), those below 450 km in altitude, is becoming more commonplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H. Crisp, Dr P Roberts

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

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Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

In today's data-driven landscape, the importance of data-centric machine learning methodologies cannot be overstated where they prioritize the quality, diversity, and accessibility of data, recognizing that the performance and reliability of machine learning models heavily depend on the data they are trained on. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Karakus, Prof P Rosin

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

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We have 83 earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 83 earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Understanding shale rock swelling for energy systems: novel integrated modelling and experimental approaches

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

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

Impact of Sea-level Rise on Backfill soil – seawall Interaction

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

Evolution of Mammalian Locomotion

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

The integration of Earth Observation, Citizen Science, Low-Cost Sensing Technologies and Machine Learning for Real-Time Coastal Dynamic Monitoring

Modelling ultra-low frequency (ULF) waves in Earth’s magnetosphere

Development of high-power-density non-rare-earth magnet machine for modern propulsion system

Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis

Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Data-Centric Solutions for Earth Observation Challenges: Developing Cutting-Edge Techniques for Remote Sensing Analysis [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

We have 83 earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 83 earth science PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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