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(SATURN CDT) Photonics-based Corrosion Monitoring of Stainless Steel Filter Materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT . UoM_Nuclear. Metal filters play an essential part to ensure containment of nuclear waste and other hazardous products. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Engelberg, Prof P Martin

1 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

ULTRA-SHM (Ultrasonic Layout-optimized Transducers with Reconfigu-rable Angularity for SHM)

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team for an exciting project focused on the development of a new class of steerable acoustic transducers specifically tailored for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Maio, Dr P Potluri

15 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Assessment of Residual Element Tolerance in Bearing Steels Produced from Recycled Obsolete Scrap via the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Process

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement aims to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, with a key focus on high-impact sectors such as steel and transportation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers

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

Last chance to apply

Unlocking the Microstructure: Advanced Characterisation of Nickel Alloys for Next-Generation Turbines

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Project Description. Are you excited by the idea of using world-class microscopy to unlock the secrets of materials and shape the future of sustainable energy? This PhD offers a rewarding chance to become a materials science expert, combining cutting-edge characterisation with real-world industrial impact. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Gholinia, Prof F Scenini

11 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

SATURN CDT - Mechanistic Understanding of the Effect of Cold Work on the Corrosion Fatigue of Structural Alloys in Nuclear (PWR) Primary Coolant

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity in partnership with Amentum to investigate how cold work influences the corrosion fatigue performance of structural alloys used in nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Scenini

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The project topic is flexible and will be developed jointly by the student and the supervisor, depending on the candidate’s background and research interests. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Hu

30 March 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

EPSRC - Controlling Microtexture in Titanium Alloys for Sustainable Aeroengines

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Metallurgy

Titanium alloys are essential for modern aeroengines thanks to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Fonseca -

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Recycling high-impact polypropylenes for the automotive sector

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

We seek an enthusiastic PhD candidate to help enable the circular economy for plastics within the automotive industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Shaver, Dr T McDonald

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Last chance to apply

EPSRC - Predicting the performance of recycled HDPE for sustainable bottle packaging

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Recycled plastics are essential to reducing the environmental impact of packaging, but their wider use is limited by variability in composition, processing history, performance, and contamination. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

10 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Physics-Informed, Explainable, and Uncertainty-Aware AI for polymer extrusion modelling

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Polymer extrusion is a fundamental stage in polymer processing, producing polymeric materials for a wide range of applications including packaging, construction, and healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon

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

Manufacturing of Advanced Non-Metallic Pipes for the Oil and Gas Industry

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon

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

(EPSRC) High-Entropy Coatings for Hydrogen Gas Turbines

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

As the aviation and power generation sectors move towards decarbonisation, gas turbine manufacturers are developing hydrogen-fuelled engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Prof P Xiao

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

Network Polymer Degradation in Exterior Coatings

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

With an estimated 14 billion tonnes of microplastics accumulated on the ocean floor, concern for the damage inflicted on marine ecosystems is growing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Morsch

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

Predicting clad defect propagation of Zr-based alloys under oxidising conditions during dry fuel store

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

This PhD is embedded within a uniquely collaborative environment that brings together two of the UKs strongest nuclear materials teams, both based at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Prof J Turner, Dr MM Maric

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(SATURN CDT) Deriving Process-Microstructure Relationships for β-Transformed Zirconium Alloys

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

UoM_Nuclear. Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Zirconium alloys serve vital functions in nuclear reactors and so need to survive in extreme environments of heat and radiation damage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Davis, Dr MM Maric, Prof J Fonseca -, Mr P Honniball

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

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