Nuclear Physics (waste) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 5 Nuclear Physics (waste) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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Investigation into the challenges and scenarios faced in decommissioning

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Construction of PWR’s at Sizewell C is considered critical for the energy security and future of energy supply in the UK. All new power plants require estimation of decommissioning and waste management costs to be included. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Boston, Dr D Joss

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

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Platinum Self Powered Neutron Detectors

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The research project, a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Sizewell C, will investigate the technical feasibility of using Platinum based Self Powered Neutron Detectors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Boston, Dr D Joss

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

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Developing a framework for regulatory conformance of innovative experimental nuclear reactor

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are a next-generation nuclear reactor technology outlined by Generation IV International Forum, fulfilling sustainability, economics, safety, and proliferation resistance goals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof BM Merk, Dr J Coleman, Prof A Boston

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

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