diffraction PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Optimisation of additive manufacturing process using data-driven machine-learning approach (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisor: Dr Chu Lun Alex Leung. Eligibility: Open to UK students and international students. Fully Funded. 3 years of Home tuition fees (currently £5,860/year) and a tax-free maintenance stipend of £24,000 per year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Leung, Prof P Lee

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

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Novel Superprotonic Materials for Hydrogen Technologies

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Fop, Prof A McLaughlin

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

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Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

The Cliffe group at the University of Nottingham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our research team on a 4 year PhD Scholarship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cliffe

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

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Preparation of InP Quantum Dots

King’s College London Department of Physics

Applications are invited for a funded studentship to work on the synthesis and analysis of luminescent InP-based quantum dots using colloidal/air-sensitive inorganic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Green

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

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Low-valent Group-1 Metal Complexes Synthesis, Structures, Reactivity

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Interested in synthetic organometallic chemistry, sustainable catalysis and energy storage? This is a great opportunity to create a new horizon of the most common, yet poorly understood metals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E L Lu

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

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Molecular switches

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

Research activities in Kilian group are centred on the design and synthesis of novel organophosphorus and heavier Group 15 (As, Sb, Bi) organoelement compounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Kilian

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

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PhD position in Organometallic Catalysis: New Catalytic Methods for Green Organic Synthesis / CO2 utilisation / Plastic Recycling

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

About the Project. Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position to work in the lab of Dr. Amit Kumar at the School of Chemistry, University of St. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kumar

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

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Understanding deformation of 3D printed cement-based composites involving alternative binders

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

To ensure the practical viability of 3D printed structures in engineering applications, the mitigation of crack formation under diverse loads and environmental conditions is imperative. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Unluer

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

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Analysis of the evolution of cementitious materials

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

The chemical reactions within the binder component, and the changes in microstructure and phase composition during this process, are important factors that affect the performance of concrete. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Unluer

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

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Funded PhD studentship in XFEL Science at Imperial College London

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences

A fully funded 4-year PhD position is available in the group of Professor Jasper van Thor at Imperial College London. The PhD is supported by the STFC UK Hub for the physical sciences on XFELs (HPSX) and Imperial College. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Van Thor, Prof J Marangos

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

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Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Self-funded applicants are invited to join our vibrant research community at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemistry for a PhD position focused on functional Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Easun

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

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Electrolyte design and engineering for next-generation batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project. Advances in the rechargeable batteries for storage of electrical energy have always been the driving force for the improvement of our society, from communications to transportation and electricity delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

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

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Plasma photonics at ultra-high intensities

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

The PhD studentship will support a bold and innovative project to evaluate novel methods of creating robust time-dependent plasma photonic structures by colliding intense laser pulses in plasma or gas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jaroszynski, Dr BE Ersfeld

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

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Designed Synthesis of Novel Zeolite Catalysts

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

Nanoporous zeolites play a key role as catalysts in the chemical industry, in reactions as diverse as environmental catalysis and biorefining, and in separation of low molecular weight gases and hydrocarbon vapours. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P A Wright

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

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