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We have 150 electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Characterisation of how pro-peptide regions of collagen control extracellular matrix homeostasis, in health and musculoskeletal diseases

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Collagen-I (‘collagen’ from hereon) is the most abundant protein in the human body (circa 25% of total protein mass), providing structure to organs with very different functions (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JC Chang, Dr TZ Zacharchenko, Prof C Baldock

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

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GREEN CDT The evolution of volatile species during thermal treatment of PCM and plutonium residues

University of Sheffield EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Nuclear Energy - GREEN

This PhD project will contribute to the implementation of new thermal treatment technologies that will make a vital contribution to the UK national mission to clean-up the UK’s nuclear legacy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Hand, Dr LB Blackburn

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

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Next-Generation Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Nanotemplates

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Hydrogen vehicles are already on the road, and most ICE vehicles can combust hydrogen with simple alterations. The byproduct of combustion is water vapour, making hydrogen one of the most sustainable fuels available. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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Fully funded PhD positions

Max Planck Institute for Biophysics

The International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) invites excellent graduate students in life sciences to apply for fully funded PhD positions. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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Damage characterisation and root cause analysis of wind turbine pitch bearings

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Blade pitch bearings of large scale wind turbines control the individual blades in order to maximise power generation at low wind speeds and to prevent turbine damages under high winds. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Long

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

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Correlating Local Defects to Global Wafer Properties in Next Generation Semiconductor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Societal recognition of the criticality of semiconductor-technology arises from national initiatives, public debate around sovereign supply and the central role of the sector in delivering net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Brydson, Prof A P Brown

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

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Breaking forever Capturing and converting toxic PFAS molecules using coral structured biochars from blade waste

University of Hull Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience's Keeping it green. Preserving materials and repurposing waste within the Offshore Wind sector Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Taylor, Dr A Al-Gailani, Dr G Francesconi, Dr S Richardson

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

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Theremoelectric Nanomaterials for Energy Recovery

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

Thermoelectric materials offer the unique capability to convert waste heat directly into electrical energy. Efficiency is related to a figure of merit (ZT S2sT/k), that is determined by the Seebeck coefficient (S), electrical conductivity (s) and thermal conductivity (k). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A.V. Powell, Dr P Vaqueiro

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

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Novel nanocomposites based on green resin chemistries reinforced with 2D nanofillers and natural fibres

University of Sunderland Faculty of Technology

Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship to start in October 2024. About the project. Nanocomposites based on thermosetting resin matrices are one of the most promising lightweight materials to replace metal components and reduce energy and greenhouse gas emissions in the transport industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Karagiannidis

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

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Understanding the role of pigmentation in retinal and vision development

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Establishing structure-function correlations in vision development . The aim of this project is to develop methods to study the relationship between pigmentation and vision development in humans and zebrafish. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Thomas, Dr W Norton, Dr J McDearmid

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Molecular level understanding of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacterium tuberculosis has evolved to survive and replicate inside macrophages. The project will investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning adaptation to this specialised intracellular niche. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H O'Hare, Dr N Garton

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advancing dispersion modelling of radioactivity releases resulting from increasingly frequent Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) wildfire events.

University of Bristol Chemistry

The April 2020 fires that ravaged the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) were the most extensive to have ever occurred - burning large areas of heavily contaminated land that could have released significant quantities of radioactive material across the whole of Europe. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Martin

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

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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities in Forensic Sciences

London South Bank University

Are you passionate about Forensic Sciences and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in Forensic Sciences for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Study of alloying additions on the extrusion of high-performance automotive aluminium alloys using advanced physical thermomechanical simulation

Brunel University London Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)

Applications are invited for one full-time EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship for the project “Study of alloying additions on the extrusion of high-performance automotive aluminium alloys using advanced physical thermomechanical simulation”, at Brunel University London, starting from 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Bagherpour

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel interphases for ceramic composites: a high-throughput approach

Imperial College London Department of Materials

The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Ceramic Matrix Composites for the next generation of aero-engines and fusion reactors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Gavalda Diaz

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

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We have 150 electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 150 electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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