University of Liverpool Archaeology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof LH Hardwick

Improving battery technologies is essential to power the next generation of electric vehicles, and for future energy storage systems that will facilitate the transition to net-zero. Read more

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

Environmentally friendly antibiofouling coatings for marine applications

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr J Hanson

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

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

Antifouling membranes for sustainable water purification and desalination

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr HN Ng

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

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

Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

Supervisors: Prof F Blanc, Dr M Dyer

This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. Read more

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

High-Throughput Soft Matter Characterisation for Formulation Discovery

Supervisors: Dr WS Sharratt, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr V Kurlin

Direct Ink Writing (DIW), extrusion-based 3D printing, is a rapidly developing processing technique for additive manufacturing of advanced, functional materials into complex designs. Read more

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

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

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

Development of NMR Methods for the Study of Dynamics in Solids

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

One fully funded PhD studentship is available in the area of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of solids. The position is available for 42-months starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Blanc

Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Read more

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

Supervisor: Prof R Nichols

This project will study the electrochemical properties of materials down to the single molecule level and it will investigate how electrochemical (redox state) switching of the molecules can change useful materials properties. Read more

1 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr B Peng

A key technology in the drive towards net-zero emissions is the production of green hydrogen by electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Read more

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

Digital Exploration of Novel Polymeric Materials for Structural Composites

Supervisors: Dr N Berry, Dr T Hasell

Structural composites materials are used in a vast number of applications from aerospace to sport and recreation. Read more

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

High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr T Manning, Dr R Potter, Prof P R Chalker

This studentship will develop and implement a high-throughput magnetron sputtering workflow for optoelectronic materials discovery as thin film coatings on glass. Read more

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

Computational exploration of substrates and interfaces for thin film solar cells

Supervisors: Dr M Dyer, Dr T Manning

To address the challenge of net-zero carbon a diverse energy generation landscape is required of which photovoltaics (PV) is a major constituent. Read more

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

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)