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We have 38 mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Undercover Mineralisation – Identifying mineral enrichments beneath glacial deposits in northeast Scotland utilising machine learning

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Armstrong, Dr B Kurjanski, Dr W D Harcourt, Prof B Rea, Prof J Underhill

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

Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

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

Last chance to apply

Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Financing a Sustainable Future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Moore, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof M Hodson

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear sites contain large volumes of radioactively contaminated concrete. Prior to decommissioning, these concrete structures must be surface decontaminated to minimise the requirement for waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Prof R Lunn

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

Kinetics and mechanisms of mineral waste carbonation

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

Self funded 3.5 year PhD in Engineering. Project Summary. Minerals containing earth alkalis are feasible for carbonation or enhanced weathering as an effective CO2 sequestration and storage method. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FJ Jin

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

AI control of an electromagnetic eddy current particle separator for ore enrichment

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

There has been significant interest in the dry separation of conducting particles using a rotating magnetic drum [1, 2]. In 2023 the principal supervisors took delivery of a purpose built machine to separate conducting particles from non-conducting material using magnetic fields. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H E Espinosa

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

Does fertilizer placement play a key role in crop establishment?

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership, Researcher Academy. Polyhalite is the first new mineral fertilizers for crop production in 75 years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Sturrock

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

Alterations in reparative dentinogenesis with ageing, gender and genetic predisposition

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Dental pulp exposure caused by tooth decay or injury can lead to life-threatening infections. Following injury, reparative dentinogenesis serves a vital purpose through the accelerated generation of tertiary dentine, comprising mineral and type I collagen. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EG Laird, Dr N Longridge, Prof FJ Jarad

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

Use of Fungi as a Means of Producing Concrete-Like Construction Materials

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Concrete is one of the World’s most ubiquitous materials. It has achieved this through its versatility, durability and low cost. However, the manufacture of a key ingredient - Portland cement – contributes 4% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Prof G M Gadd

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

Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cameron, Dr S Nixon

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

Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

Inspired by nature: sulfide minerals as sustainable and efficient thermoelectric materials

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

We have a vacancy for a PhD student to join a project at the forefront of research in thermoelectric materials, which can be used in devices for the direct conversion of waste heat into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Vaqueiro

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

PhD student (f_m_x) Chemical Engineering: Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Geothermal Fluids

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kranz

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

Generative AI Enhanced Hyperspectral Imaging Techniques for Estimating Bone Fracture Risk in Osteoporosis

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

Osteoporosis (OP) is a global burden affecting 3.5m individuals in the UK alone, causing bone weakening and fractures ranking the fourth greatest cause of death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TN Nguyen, Prof G Tozzi

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

A visual history of Sir Charles Lyell’s notebooks: documenting landscape evolution and climate change

Aberdeen University School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Gapp, Prof J Underhill

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

MSc by Research: Speeding up the plant microbiota: investigating the impact of speed breeding on host-microbe interactions in the barley rhizosphere

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Feeding a growing world population amid climatic modifications and international conflicts represents an unprecedent challenge for crop production. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bulgarelli, Dr C Campoli

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

Establishing the effect of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure on inflammatory bowel disease

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description. Microplastics (<5 mm) are contaminating our food and mineral water. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Clark

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

Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach

University of Bath

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. A Systems Approach at the University of Bath is offering fully funded, 4-year studentships to start 30 September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Phase relations in planetary ices from atomistic and free energy calculations

University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Andreas Hermann, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Hermann

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

Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion of carbon steel is a degradation mechanism observed across mature and new energy systems, as well as carbon abatement technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Richard Barker, Dr J J Owen

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

Last chance to apply

Binks Institute for Sustainability: An uncertain future for achieving eco-hydrological resilience – investigating systemic impacts of net zero-driven, land-use decisions on Scotland’s water resources

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Context. Land use in the future will be greatly influenced by accelerating climate change, the size and timing of our net-zero ambitions, and wider disruptions due to geopolitical events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Morel, Dr S Halliday, Dr M Glendell, Dr M Hare

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

Transforming the Future: AI-powered Sustainable solution to enable fast response to dangerous pollution levels for a breathable tomorrow

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The research project aims to construct an autonomous computational system using purposeful AI (ML, Deep Learning) that continuously collects and analyses datasets from various sources (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Rahman

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

ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

Perennial ryegrass (PRG), is the largest constituent of grassland-based farming and is pivotal for the Ireland/UK dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

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

Last chance to apply

Binks Institute of Sustainability: Codifying regenerative design approaches for upscaling climate-resilient livelihood-inclusive affordable net zero homes in Bangladesh.

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

This proposal builds on the award-winning research ‘floating homes’ programme (UN Risk Award 2019) led by the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (Mukherjee & Rowan) initiated in 2016. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Rowan

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

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: Gets to the bone: Developing an optimised resistance training intervention for the primary prevention of osteoporosis.

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1st October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Rogerson

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

Use of Recovered Toner Powder to Enhance Durability, Engineering and Sustainability Performance of Structural Concrete Elements

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The working life of reinforced/prestressed concrete elements is often determined by serviceability limit state which is governed by the movement of harmful moisture into the structure and propagating/initiating corrosion of steel reinforcement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr L Csetenyi

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

Glycerol valorisation by clay-supported ruthenium catalysts

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

The valorisation of glycerol has gained significant recent attention as it is considered as an industrial waste product from biodiesel production. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Heift

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

Lightning and the Chemical Origin of Life

University of Sydney School of Chemistry

What are the early steps in the chemical origin of life on Earth, prior to the existence of complex organic molecules and biology? Could Earth have relied… Read more

Supervisor: Dr HJ Jiang

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

Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Mathematical Modelling of Poro-Mechanics of Soil

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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