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Fully funded 30 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship: From Nanointerfaces to Dynamic Performance: Next Generation Elastomer Technologies

University of Warwick · WMG

  • Coventry, United Kingdom
  • WMG
  • Prof. Chaoying Wan

Supervisor(s): Prof. Chaoying Wan, Prof. Steven Brown (Physics department) Stipend: UK or international Duration: 3.5 year Funding Eligibility: UK or international Start Date: 1 st November 2026 Research Group: Nanocomposites Project Overview We welcome a highly motivated PhD researcher with a background in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related discipline to join the Advanced Elastomer Research Group at the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM), WMG, University of Warwick. Sponsored by a global tyre industry partner, this pr

Funding not stated 30 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Programming Matter - Dynamic DNA Data Structures for Molecular Information Storage and Computing

Newcastle University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • Prof. Natalio Krasnogor

Award Summary 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026-27 UKRI rates) Overview DNA has emerged as one of the most promising media for ultra-dense information storage. However, most DNA storage systems remain passive: data are written, archived, and read. This PhD project will help pioneer a new generation of dynamic DNA data storage systems capable not only of storing information, but also of manipulating, organising, and retrieving it through molecular data structures analogous to those used in computer science. Building on our pioneering experim

Fully funded 1 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship: Sub-THz Sensing for Dynamic Particulate Characterization

University of Birmingham · Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Fully Funded PhD Studentship (UK Students Only) Real-Time Sub-THz Electromagnetic Sensing and Machine Learning for Dynamic Particulate Characterization University of Birmingham with support from Rolls-Royce We are seeking an exceptionally motivated and enthusiastic student to undertake a fully funded PhD at the Microwave Integrated Systems Laboratory (MISL), University of Birmingham, with support from Rolls-Royce plc. This fully funded PhD project, with support from a leading industrial partner, will explore the development of next-generation intelligent sensing and data analysis techniques fo

Fully funded 1 Oct 2026

PhD Scholarship in Development of Cement-Free Living Building Materials for Sustainable Construction

Technical University of Denmark · DTU Construct

  • Lyngby, Denmark
  • DTU Construct

Do you want to launch your scientific career by developing the next generation of living building materials for sustainable construction? Join DTU Construct as PhD candidate and contribute to pioneering research at the interface of materials science, biotechnology, and additive manufacturing. As a PhD student, you will investigate fungal-bacterial interactions, develop living bio-composites based on microbial biomineralization, design bio-based hydrogel systems, and explore their integration into extrusion-based 3D printing for sustainable construction applications. The project offers a unique

Fully funded 1 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship in Applied [R1.1] Mathematics for Formulated Products

University of Birmingham · School of Mathematics

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • School of Mathematics

A fully-funded 3.5-year PhD studentship (covering UK home student fees and an annual stipend of £21,805) is available in Applied Mathematics for Formulated Products. The PhD will be under the supervision of Professor Rosemary Dyson, in the School of Mathematics (in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences), and interface with the SUM4Products Network. Background The formulated product sector influences many aspects of everyday life- the sector is responsible for producing food and drink, personal-care products, cosmetics, washing and cleaning products, and medicines. Due to the wide sc

Fully funded 1 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship: Developing Fair and Robust Cancer Risk Prediction Models Using Health Data

University of Cambridge · Department of Public Health and Primary Care - Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Department of Public Health and Primary Care - Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit
  • Professor Angela Wood

Fully Funded PhD Studentship (Home Fees) Project Title: Developing Fair and Robust Cancer Risk Prediction Models Using Health Data Supervisor: Professor Angela Wood (Professor of Biostatistics and Health Data Science) Start date: January 2027 (or earlier) We are offering an exciting fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge, embedded within Cancer Data Driven Detection (CD3) - a major £10 million national research programme bringing together leading experts in cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, artificial intelligence, and health data science. THE PROJECT: Early cancer diagn

Fully funded 2 Oct 2026

061/BI/2026 - Fellowship for Bachelors

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier ITQB NOVA

  • Oeiras, Portugal
  • Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier Application for a Bachelor holder Fellowship within the ICJ25031 - IOVPoC-2025-01 Applications are invited for a Bachelor Holder Fellowship in in the scope of the project entitled “SaltShield: Halo-extremophile bioinoculants to reclaim agricultural saline soils” with the reference ICJ25031 - IOVPoC-2025-01, funded by InnoValley Proof-of-Concept Fund 4th Edition 2025 (Oeiras Valley PoC Award). Scientific Area: Agricultural Sciences. Academic degree: Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, or similar area. Other requisites to demonstrate: - Pr

Fully funded 2 Oct 2026

PhD Geological Sciences: Mineralogical Controls on Redox Chemistry within the Subsurface

University of Plymouth · School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

  • Devon, United Kingdom
  • School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
  • Matt Bailey

Funding for: UK Students only. Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only available to those candidates who meet the residency requirements for "Home" status. Funding amount: The studentship is supported for 3.5 years and includes full Home tuition fees plus a stipend of £21,805 per annum 2026-27 rate. DoS: Dr Matt Bailey ( matt.bailey@plymouth.ac.uk , tel.: 1752 584572) Applications are invited for a three and a half-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1 st Jan 2027 Project Description Nuclear environmental safety demands a robust understanding of how radioactive ma

Fully funded 2 Oct 2026

Fully Funded PhD Studentship: Microstructure and Defect Control in Recycled Aluminium Alloys

University of Sussex · School of Engineering and Informatics

  • Falmer, United Kingdom
  • School of Engineering and Informatics

Project description The transition to a circular economy requires much greater use of recycled aluminium. However, wider adoption of secondary aluminium alloys remains limited by impurity-related microstructural defects and reduced casting reliability. Among these impurities, iron (Fe) is particularly problematic as it promotes the formation of Fe-rich intermetallic compounds, which can impair castability and reduce performance. At the same time, recycled alloys are often more susceptible to solidification defects during processing. This PhD project will investigate the interplay between grain

Funding not stated 2 Oct 2026

Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • Greensboro, United States

Requisition Number: GA00965 Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development Position Eclass: GF - Graduate Flat Pay Position Summary: The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills.

Funding not stated 2 Oct 2026

Researcher in economic geography: infrastructure transitions (DECENT)

Lunds universitet · Lunds universitet

  • Lund, Sweden
  • Demography
  • Johan Miörner

Description of the workplace The position is based at the Department of Human Geography (KEG) and affiliated with CIRCLE, Centre for Innovation Research ( www.circle.lu.se ). You will work in the research project DECENT (Socio-technical modularity and the decentralization of infrastructure), funded by the European Research Council through an ERC Starting Grant and running 2026–2031. DECENT asks why and how societal infrastructures – energy, water and sanitation, mobility, food provision – are becoming more decentralized, despite strong path dependencies favouring large-scale centralized system

Funding not stated 2 Oct 2026

ATER-Biochimie et biologie moléculaire

UNIVERSITE DE CAEN

  • CAEN CEDEX, France
  • Other

For more details please see the details on Galaxie website. https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ATERListesO… to open the PDF file. Please note that to apply all the Job vacancies published by GALAXIE - Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche you have to use GALAXIE website

Fully funded 2 Oct 2026

Research assistant in Culture and Communication

The Faculty of Technology and Society

  • Sweden
  • Communication sciences

Malmö university is an open, innovative and international university that contributes to societal development thanks to its dedicated and experienced staff. Here, teachers, researchers, and other staff members with diverse skills work together to deliver education and conduct research of the highest quality. All professional categories and roles are important. We welcome you to apply for a job with us! Malmö University is a workplace and an educational institution that strives for an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal opportunities add value to our operations. Here yo

Partially funded 2 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship - Predicting Reservoir and Wellbore Scaling in Geothermal Developments through Integrated Subsurface Interpretation and Modelling

Newcastle University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Award summary 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). An additional allowance will be provided to contribute towards consumables, equipment, and travel related to the project. Overview Deep geothermal energy has the potential to provide a long-term, sustainable source of low-carbon heat. However, the long-term performance can depend on complex interactions between geology, fluid flow and water–rock reactions. Changes in pressure, temperature and fluid chemistry during production and reinjection can promote mineral dissolution and p

Partially funded 2 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship - Investigating How Water-rock Interactions Influence Geothermal Reservoir Sustainability using Experiments and Geochemical Modelling

Newcastle University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Award summary 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). An additional allowance will be provided to contribute towards consumables, equipment, and travel related to the project. Overview Deep geothermal reservoirs can provide a long-term, sustainable supply of heat and energy to serve society’s needs. The performance and operational lifespan of geothermal systems depend on the subsurface distribution of heat, fluid flow pathways, and recharge mechanisms and fluid chemical composition. These factors control the precipitation, dissolut

Funding not stated 4 Oct 2026

Scientific Image Analyst (Optical Microscopy)

Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa

  • Madrid, Spain
  • Biological sciences

About the service The Advanced Optical Microscopy Service (SMOA) at the Severo Ochoa Centre for Molecular Biology (CBM) offers advice, technical support and training in advanced optical microscopy and image analysis, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire experimental process, from sample design and preparation to image acquisition, visualisation and analysis, as well as the presentation and publication of results. With 14 systems and expertise in over 20 techniques, the SMOA currently serves more than 350 users from 120 research groups, drawn from both the CBM and other public

Funding not stated 4 Oct 2026

Research Specialist (Implementation of PhD)

Łukasiewicz Research Network - Krakow Institute of Technology · HR

  • Krakow, Poland
  • Other

Institution Name: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology Position Title: Research Specialist (Implementation of PhD) CZM_24/2026 Currently, as part of the research and scientific activities of the Center for Advanced Materials, the Institute is looking for a candidate to carry out an implementation doctorate in cooperation with the AGH University of Science and Technology entitled " Models development using artificial intelligence algorithms for mass gain/scale thickening, internal oxidation prediction based on high temperature exposure in oxidizing atmospheres ". Main D

Fully funded 4 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship: Development of Innovative and Efficient Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulator based on Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

Despite significant advances in numerical techniques and computing hardware, the high computational cost of large-scale 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling remains a major challenge. A new approach has emerged that integrates data and mathematical models through neural networks. This has led to the development of a method for solving partial differential equations (PDEs) known as physics-informed neural networks (PINNs). However, these approaches are still in their early stages of development and have yet to demonstrate their effectiveness for complex real engineering problems. Thi

Fully funded 4 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship: An adaptive AI-driven Approach to Accessibility for Visual Impairments in Games

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities to make games more accessible and inclusive for everyone. This PhD project will explore how AI can support players with visual impairments by enhancing understanding, navigation, and interaction within game worlds. Potential areas include dynamic guidance systems, adaptive game content, and personalised accessibility features that respond to players’ needs in real time. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary supervisory team, benefiting from expertise in adaptive systems, accessibility and human-computer interaction, a

Fully funded 4 Oct 2026

PhD Studentship - Vision Language Models for Micro-Expression Analysis

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

Micro-expressions are tiny, involuntary facial movements that can occur when a person tries to hide an emotion, but are difficult to analyse because they are subtle, short-lived, and easily confused with ordinary facial movement. While many methods have been developed to recognise and localise micro-expressions, these results remain difficult to understand. The proposed models will be designed to identify where the relevant facial evidence occurs, describe what subtle change has been observed, and explain why a prediction has been made. The project will deliver new methods, benchmark protocols

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