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A fully funded, 3.5-year PhD position is available in the Ion Trap Cavity-QED and Molecular Physics (ITCM) Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sussex. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Keller

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

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Develop Silicon-based Anode Materials for Next Generation Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This ARC Linkage project, a collaboration between UTS researchers and industry partner which aims to revolutionize lithium-ion battery technology by developing low-cost, high-performance silicon-based anode materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

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

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All-Solid-state Sodium-ion Batteries for Renewable Energy Industry

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This research project is focused on addressing critical challenges in the energy storage sector to facilitate Australia's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

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

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Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: Ion channel signalling in cancer cells

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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SLS SF3: PhD in Pharmacological intervention of ion channels for the treatment of cardiac disease

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Within our lab we study human ion channels, mainly potassium channels, that contain genetic mutations which lead to disease states. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KP Cunningham, Dr S Getting, Dr DG Gaze

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Ion channel signalling in cancer cells

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Our cells constantly sense and transport ions present in their environment. From embryonic development to epilepsy to heart disease to cancer, our cells’ ability to respond to changes in the ionic microenvironment is essential for healthy ageing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Brackenbury

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

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Pharmacology of ion channels in human genetic disorders

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J D Lippiat, Dr S Clapcote, Dr K Simmons, Dr S Muench

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

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Direct analysis ion mobility mass spectrometry for rapid profiling of edible fats and oils to combat food adulteration

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. Food safety and authenticity are generally taken for granted, yet food adulteration is one of the most significant challenges faced in the UK, with the total impact of food crime on the UK estimated to be between £409 million and £1.96 billion per year [Food Standards Agency, 2023]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Mosely

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

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High Fidelity Entanglement in a trapped ion chain

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

Scaling up quantum technology systems based on laser cooled atoms or ions depends not only on chip-scale components for trapping, but also on accurate means for high-fidelity coherent control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Pritchard, Dr A Sinclair

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

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PhD Position in Li/Na/Zn-ion Batteries

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

We are looking for a motivated student to join our group. The possible start dates are Spring 2024 or Fall 2024. The prospective Ph.D. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Ma

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

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Molecular Mechanisms of Receptor and Ion Channel Regulation in Pain and Inflammation

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Are you ready to delve into the captivating world of molecular signaling and unravel the mysteries of the cardiovascular and nervous systems? We are thrilled to offer an exhilarating PhD opportunity at the forefront of scientific exploration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera, Dr S Amadesi

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

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Internal temperature sensing towards advanced thermal management for lithium-ion batteries

Coventry University Centre for Clean Growth and Future Mobility

Introduction. Lithium-ion batteries have become predominant in e-mobility and grid-level energy storage, and their lifetime and safety is highly sensitive to their working temperatures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HR Ruan

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

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Oxidic Nanomaterials for High Density Storage in Li-ion Batteries

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

The oxides of a number of materials are very appealing candidates as substitutes for conventional anodes in lithium-ion batteries because of their high theoretical capacity, high electric conductivity low potential of lithium ion intercalation, as well as superior electron mobilities, with one such material, SnO2 being particularly appealing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hickey, Dr W Martin

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

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Manufacture of atom and ion traps via ultra-precision diamond machining

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

We are looking for a PhD student to join our interdisciplinary team of students, postdocs, and senior researchers developing systems for quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gates

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

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Recycled polymer electrolytes for sustainable sodium ion batteries

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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 A Martinez-Felipe, Dr A Sharifi

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

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Reaction Monitoring and Structural Characterisation of Coordination Driven Self-Assembled Systems by Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry

UNSW Sydney School of Chemistry

Can you envisage a world where building a new catalyst or an artificial enzyme is like following an architectural plan for building a house? This is difficult as we don't even fully understand the construction materials! We research the properties of molecular building-blocks and their "constructed" aggregates, towards drawing up these type of blueprints. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Rijs

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

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Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

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

Nuclear fission power currently accounts for 20% of UK energy production, making it a key low-carbon energy source for reducing greenhouse gases and meeting the governments New-Zero target by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Abram, Dr JB Buckley, Dr R Harrison

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

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Natural toxins and their synthetic analogues as tools to study ion channels and as potential drugs and pesticides

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

The project will use a combination of electrophysiological techniques such as voltage-clamp and patch-clamp with molecular biology and protein expression to understand how natural toxins and their synthetic analogues act on ion channels in the nervous system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I R Mellor

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

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MScR: Cystic fibrosis: restoring ion transport with small molecules

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), a unique ATP-binding cassette transporter that functions as an ATP-gated anion channel, playing a pivotal role in salt and water movement across epithelial tissues (1). Read more

Supervisor: Prof D N Sheppard

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

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Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

Lithium-ion batteries are the technology of choice for electric vehicles and other battery powered applications, with the ability to fast charge becoming increasingly important. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Wu

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

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Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Li-ion cells age due to unstable electrode interfaces. To maintain cycle-life, coatings are applied to active materials to mitigate against degradation processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Hardwick

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

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MSc by Research: Feel the tension – how does S-acylation of OSCA ion channels regulate responses to environmental change in plants?

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Plants, being sessile organisms, must sense and respond to environmental change, such as temperature or drought, without being able to move. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hemsley, Prof U Zachariae, Prof M Knight

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

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Ion channel regulation in models of neurodegeneration

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Ion channels are important regulators of cellular physiology. There is now growing awareness that these proteins are invovled in pathological states, with relation to neurodegeneration voltage-gated potassium and voltage-gated calicum channels have been implicated. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Dallas, Prof G J Stephens, Dr A Bithell

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

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Development of an ambient mass spectrometry platform for rapid mass spectrometry characterisation of proteins

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Clarke

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

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PhD Studentship in Battery Fire Safety

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of energy storage, leading to the award of a Ph.D. degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Wang

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

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PhD studentship in in situ imaging and diffraction of dual-phase zeolite composites for nuclear waste remediation.

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a PhD project under the supervision of Dr Phoebe Allan at the University of Birmingham, Dr Sharif Ahmed and Dr Joe Hriljac at Diamond Light Source, and Dr Tom Carey at the National Nuclear Laboratory. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Allan

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

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Theoretical Breakthroughs in Quantum Science: PhD Opportunity in Ion and Electron Trapping at Charles University, Prague

Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

Dive into Quantum Frontiers 🌌. PhD Opportunity in Trapping and Cooling of Ions and Electrons at Charles University, Prague!🔬✨. We are offering a position of a PhD student in the theoretical part of an original and innovative project studying cold trapped ions and electrons (research group of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MT Tarana

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

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CDT-QTE: Manufacture of atom and ion traps via ultra-precision diamond machining

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr James Gates, Dr Paul Gow. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gates

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Non-Metal Organic Frameworks for proton and ion conduction

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

We have recently developed a novel class of porous materials, non-metal organic frameworks [1], that display remarkable proton and ion conduction properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A I Cooper, Dr LJ Hardwick

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

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PhD in Advanced Characterisation of Large Format Lithium-Ion Battery Failures

University of Warwick WMG

WMG and Jaguar Land Rover have been researching battery safety for over 10 years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Marco

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

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