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🇨🇭 PhD Opportunity | Empa (ETH Domain), Dübendorf, Switzerland 🔬 PhD Position: All-Solid-State Batteries (Hydroborate-Based) Empa — a world-leading research institution of the ETH Domain — is seeking a PhD candidate to develop next-generation all-solid-state batteries, one of the most exciting frontiers in sustainable energy technology! 📌 What’s the Project About? This PhD project focuses on hydroborate-based all-solid-state batteries, aiming for a deep mechanistic understanding of electrochemical performance and cycling stability. A particular emphasis is placed on engineering electrolyte-cathode interfaces to unlock high energy and power density. Key research activities: ✅ Electrolyte synthesis & advanced (electro-)chemical characterisation ✅ Bulk & interfacial characterisation — including muon-based techniques (unique!) ✅ Identifying reaction pathways & degradation mechanisms ✅ Cathode formulation & processing for interfacial stability ✅ Muon-beamline experiments in collaboration with Muoniverse partners ✅ Publishing results & presenting at conferences Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) 🇨🇭 Part of the National Competence Center for Research Muoniverse — connecting 30+ research teams across Switzerland PhD enrolled at ETH Zurich (Electrical Engineering doctoral programme) 👨‍🏫 Supervisor Prof. Dr. Corsin Battaglia — Head, Laboratory for Materials for Energy Conversion, Empa 📞 +41 58 765 4131 📧 corsin.battaglia@empa.ch 🔗 empa.ch/econversion HR Partner: David Heusser (for application queries) 🏢 Laboratory Laboratory for Materials for Energy Conversion, Empa, Dübendorf State-of-the-art battery labs featuring: gloveboxes, XPS, XRD, SEM, Raman, FT-IR, DSC-TG-MS, high-energy ball mills & 1,200+ battery cycling channels 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ Fully funded — Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) ✔️ ETH Domain employment — competitive Swiss PhD salary ✔️ Enrolled in ETH Zurich doctoral programme ✔️ Comprehensive training via Muoniverse Research School ✔️ International exchange & career development opportunities ✔️ Access to world-class battery characterisation infrastructure ✔️ Applications from female researchers & underrepresented groups strongly encouraged 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master’s in Chemistry, Materials Science or related field ➡️ Experience in electrochemistry or batteries is an advantage ➡️ Excellent English skills (written & spoken) ➡️ Enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration & open science 📄 What to Submit (online portal only — no email applications): → Two-page motivation letter → CV → Scholarly records & diplomas with transcripts → At least 2 reference letters ⚠️ Only complete applications will be considered! 🗓️ Start Date: 1 July 2026 (or by agreement) 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ⚡ Help crack the code on next-generation solid-state batteries — at one of Europe’s most advanced energy research labs! #PhD #SolidStateBatteries #BatteryResearch #Electrochemistry #MaterialsScience #Empa #ETHZurich #Switzerland #SNSFFunded #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #MuonScience #Muoniverse #SustainableEnergy #GreenTechnology #EnergyStorage #HydroborateBatteries #ETHDomain

🇸🇪 Industrial PhD Opportunity | Chalmers University of Technology & AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden 🔬 Industrial PhD Position: Single Molecule Analysis & Next-Generation Biophysical Technologies Chalmers University of Technology and AstraZeneca — one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies — have joined forces to offer a unique Industrial PhD position bridging cutting-edge academic research with real-world drug discovery! 📌 What’s the Project About? This PhD project focuses on developing next-generation methods to probe biomolecular interactions at the single molecule level — exploring new concepts for confinement and optical label-free readout using nanostructures and state-of-the-art optical imaging instrumentation. The work is applied directly to drug-target interactions critical to early drug discovery at AstraZeneca, with the potential to transform how new medicines are developed. Key research activities: ✅ Developing new methods for probing biomolecular interactions ✅ Exploiting optical properties of nanostructures for single-molecule detection ✅ State-of-the-art optical imaging & spectroscopy ✅ Label-free readout concept development for drug-target interaction studies ✅ Access to AstraZeneca’s Biophysics division & advanced instrumentation Funded by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research 🇸🇪 🏢 Departments Chalmers: Department of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (Applied Chemistry) AstraZeneca: Protein Science, Structural Biology & Biophysics, Gothenburg R&D Site 👨‍🏫 Supervisors ➡️ Main Supervisor: Based at Chalmers University of Technology ➡️ Co-Supervisor & Manager: Based at AstraZeneca Gothenburg 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ Fully funded Industrial PhD — 4-year temporary contract ✔️ Salary according to local Chalmers agreement ✔️ Full-time (100%) position ✔️ Access to “two worlds” — academic research + pharma industry environment ✔️ Conference presentations & scientific writing training included ✔️ Work at one of Sweden’s most vibrant R&D hubs in Gothenburg 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ MSc in Physics or related field (completed or near completion by Spring 2026) ➡️ Familiarity with basic optics & microscopy techniques ➡️ Hands-on experimental experience in optical setups (spectroscopy/imaging) — a strong plus ➡️ Flawless written & oral English communication ➡️ Independent, creative scientific thinker with a genuine passion for science 📅 Application Deadline: 24 April 2026 🗓️ Start Date: July 2026 (or as agreed) 🔖 Reference: REF 2026-0169 📩 Apply directly via AstraZeneca’s portal: astrazeneca.eightfold.ai/careers/job/56… 🔗 Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 🔬 A PhD that gives you the best of both worlds — pioneering academic research AND direct impact on life-changing medicines at AstraZeneca! #PhD #IndustrialPhD #SingleMolecule #Biophysics #AstraZeneca #Chalmers #Sweden #Gothenburg #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #DrugDiscovery #Nanophotonics #OpticalMicroscopy #MolecularBiology #LifeSciences #Pharma #SwedishFoundationForStrategicResearch #SingleMoleculeAnalysis

🎓 PhD Opportunities by Department - Published in Last 1 Week 📅 15 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 190+ new PhD positions posted across Europe this week! Here's your breakdown by discipline: 💻 Computer Science & AI (24) • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning – 12 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Computer Science – 11 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Data Science & Analytics – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Human-Computer Interaction – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… ⚙️ Engineering (40) • Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 9 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Chemical Engineering – 9 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Mechanical Engineering – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Biomedical Engineering – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Civil Engineering – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Architecture & Urban Planning – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Materials Science & Nanotechnology – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Renewable Energy Engineering – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Engineering (General) – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🧬 Life Sciences & Medicine (28) • Biomedical Sciences – 7 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Bioinformatics & Computational Biology – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Clinical Research & Medicine – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Neuroscience – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Mental Health & Psychology – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Marine Sciences – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Cancer Biology – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Genetics & Genomics – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Microbiology & Immunology – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Public Health & Epidemiology – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Food Sciences & Technology – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🔬 Natural Sciences (24) • Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic) – 10 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Physics & Astronomy – 8 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Geology & Earth Sciences – 5 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Mathematics & Statistics – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🌍 Environment & Sustainability (14) • Climate Change & Sustainability – 5 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Agriculture – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Environmental Policy – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🏛️ Social Sciences & Humanities (22) • Sociology & Anthropology – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Communication & Linguistics – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Business Administration – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Urban Studies & Development – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Philosophy & Ethics – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Public Policy & Governance – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Human Rights Law – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • International Law – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🔎 Browse all opportunities at phdscanner.com 👥 Follow our page and tag a friend who's looking for a PhD! #PhD #DoctoralResearch #PhDOpportunities #AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #Europe #GradSchool #PhDLife #Academia #Research #Engineering #ComputerScience #ArtificialIntelligence #LifeSciences #NaturalSciences #SocialSciences #Sustainability

🤖 PhD Opportunity | Neurosymbolic AI – University of Amsterdam 🇳🇱 A fully funded 4-year PhD position is available at the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC), University of Amsterdam — one of the world's leading interdisciplinary research institutes — working at the cutting edge of neurosymbolic artificial intelligence. 🔬 What you'll research: Large neural models are extraordinarily powerful, yet still fail on tasks requiring abstract and flexible reasoning — where symbolic approaches excel. As a PhD candidate in the Natural Language Processing research unit, you'll bridge this gap by: • Developing novel methods to model human cognition and improve AI performance • Building frameworks for assessing human and AI abstract reasoning abilities • Connecting neurosymbolic architectures to the internals of modern AI systems (LLMs, etc.) • Publishing at top venues including ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI The exact research topics will be defined collaboratively with the selected candidate — giving you genuine ownership of your PhD direction. 📋 Requirements: • MSc in AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or related field • Strong technical skills and interest in fundamental AI research • Excellent academic track record • High degree of independence and creativity • Excellent written and spoken English • GitHub portfolio or project showcase strongly encouraged 💰 Salary: €3,059 – €3,881/month gross (+ 8% holiday & 8.3% year-end allowance; 30% tax ruling may apply for non-Dutch applicants) 📍 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (ILLC, Faculty of Science) 🗓️ Start date: 1 September 2026 (preferred) 📅 Application deadline: 1 May 2026 👩‍🔬 Supervisor: Dr. Martha Lewis 📧 Enquiries: m.a.f.lewis@uva.nl (subject line: "NeSy PhD") 📎 Apply online via the UvA recruitment portal — include motivation letter, transcripts, writing sample & CV 🔗 Full details & apply: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ♻️ Share with anyone interested in AI, logic & cognitive science! #PhD #PhDOpportunities #NeurosymbolicAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #NLP #CognitiveScience #Logic #DeepLearning #UniversityOfAmsterdam #Netherlands #ILLC #DoctoralResearch #AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #SymbolicAI

🧠 PhD Opportunity | Neurodevelopmental Bioengineering – Technical University of Denmark 🇩🇰 A fully funded 3-year PhD scholarship is available at DTU Bioengineering, one of Europe's leading departments in biotechnology and biomedicine, working at the fascinating intersection of stem cell biology, 3D bioprinting, and neural development. 🔬 What you'll research: You'll develop an in vitro stem cell-derived neural tube model to investigate human midbrain-hindbrain boundary morphogenesis and teratogenesis — advancing our understanding of early human neurodevelopment in a dish. Building on the group's published work on bioprinted neuronal constructs, you'll establish an embedded 3D printing platform for precise deposition of pluripotent stem cells, with subsequent multiregional differentiation driven by morphogen gradients. 📋 Essential requirements: • MSc in neuroscience, molecular biology, or related field (120 ECTS) • Experience with human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) culture • Experience with neuronal reprogramming and differentiation • Experience with plasmid design and cloning • Knowledge of neurodevelopmental processes • Strong English communication skills Also valued: • Experience with molecular biology techniques and microscopy • Knowledge of 3D printing and hydrogel technologies 💰 Salary: Per Danish Confederation of Professional Associations collective agreement (3-year fully funded scholarship) 📍 Location: DTU Lyngby Campus, Copenhagen, Denmark 📅 Application deadline: 7 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time) 👩‍🔬 Supervisor: Prof. Jenny Emnéus, DTU Bioengineering 📎 Apply as a single PDF via the DTU online application system 🔗 Full details & apply: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ♻️ Share with anyone interested in neuroscience, stem cell biology & bioengineering! #PhD #PhDOpportunities #Neuroscience #StemCells #Bioengineering #3DBioprinting #NeuralDevelopment #hPSC #DTU #Denmark #DoctoralResearch #AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #Biomedicine #Biotechnology #NeuralTubeModel

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🎓 PhD Opportunities by University - Published in Last 1 Week 📅 15 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 190+ new PhD positions posted across European institutions this week! Here's your full breakdown: 🇳🇱 Netherlands (37) • University of Groningen – 11 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Delft University of Technology – 10 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Wageningen University and Research – 8 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Leiden University – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Amsterdam – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Twente – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Utrecht University – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • VU Amsterdam – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇩🇰 Denmark (35) • Aalborg University – 17 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Technical University of Denmark – 9 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Copenhagen – 7 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Southern Denmark – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (22) • The Open University – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Coventry University – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Surrey – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Southampton – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Cranfield University – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Sussex – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Queen's University Belfast – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Liverpool – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • The Institute of Cancer Research – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇳🇴 Norway (22) • Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) – 13 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Oslo – 6 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Norwegian University of Life Sciences – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇧🇪 Belgium (22) • KU Leuven – 11 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Ghent University – 5 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Vrije Universiteit Brussel – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Antwerp – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇸🇪 Sweden (19) • Stockholm University – 9 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Karolinska Institutet – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Linköping University – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Umeå University – 2 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Karlstad University – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Lund University – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇩🇪 Germany (16) • Leibniz Gemeinschaft – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • TU Dresden – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Max Planck Gesellschaft – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Fraunhofer – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Hamburg – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇨🇭 Switzerland (8) • ETH Zurich – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • University of Zurich – 3 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… • Empa – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇫🇷 France (4) • Inria – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (4) • University of Luxembourg – 4 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🇰🇷 South Korea (1) • Chonnam National University – 1 → phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… 🔎 Browse all opportunities at phdscanner.com 👥 Follow our page and tag a friend who's looking for a PhD! #PhD #DoctoralResearch #PhDOpportunities #AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #Europe #GradSchool #PhDLife #Academia #Research

🇺🇸 3 Fully Funded PhD Positions | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA ✈️ PhD Positions: Smart & Multifunctional Metastructures (Fall 2026) The SAMM Lab (Smart and Multifunctional Metastructures Laboratory) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — the world’s #1 university for aerospace engineering — is recruiting 3 fully funded PhD students for cutting-edge research at the intersection of smart materials, metamaterials, and advanced manufacturing! 📌 What’s the Research About? The SAMM Lab focuses on next-generation metastructures with smart and multifunctional capabilities — pushing the boundaries of structural design for aerospace and beyond. We welcome candidates with expertise in two or more of the following: ✅ Optimization Techniques (topology optimization, genetic algorithms) ✅ 3D Printing of Composite Structures ✅ Metamaterials Design (auxetic, kirigami, origami, phononic structures) ✅ Multiphysics Finite Element Simulation ✅ AI-Driven Modelling & Machine Learning Programming ✅ Battery Fabrication (lithium-ion, solid-state) 👨‍🏫 Supervisor Dr. Saman Farhangdoust — Director, SAMM Lab Department of Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach 📧 Contact: dbsammrs@erau.edu 💰 Funding Details ✔️ 3 Fully Funded PhD positions ✔️ Covers tuition + stipend (Fall 2026 intake) ✔️ Located at Embry-Riddle’s flagship Daytona Beach campus 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Strong academic background in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Electrical Engineering, or related field ➡️ Expertise in 2+ of the listed research areas ➡️ CV must include GPA and TOEFL/GRE scores ➡️ Highly motivated candidates with a passion for innovative research 📅 Application Deadline: 1 August 2026 🗓️ Interviews: Rolling from 30 March 2026 — positions filled as candidates are selected! ⚠️ Don’t wait for the deadline — interviews are already underway and positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found! 📩 To Apply: Email your CV (with GPA & TOEFL/GRE scores) to: dbsammrs@erau.edu 🔗 Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 🚀 3 seats. Cutting-edge aerospace research. Fully funded. Tag someone who belongs here! #PhD #SAMMLab #Metastructures #Metamaterials #AerospaceEngineering #EmbyRiddle #ERAU #DaytonaBeach #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #USA #SmartMaterials #3DPrinting #MachineLearning #FEA #CompositeMaterials #BatteryTechnology #Fall2026

🇨🇭 Doctoral Opportunity | ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland 🔬 Doctoral Position: Innovation Economics & Policy for Climate Resilience ETH Zurich — continental Europe's #1 research university — is seeking a doctoral student to work at the frontier of innovation economics, technology policy, and climate resilience! 📌 What's the Project About? Climate extremes are disrupting supply chains, finance systems, and strategic industries worldwide. This doctoral project investigates how knowledge localization and innovation policy can help economies withstand foreign supply shocks — particularly for critical energy technologies — and build long-term resilience. Key research activities: ✅ Empirical studies using patent data & innovation datasets ✅ Analysing how supply chain disruptions affect industries and countries differently ✅ Exploring how localized knowledge helps buffer global shocks in strategic sectors ✅ Developing evidence-based policy advice for governments & decision-makers ✅ Collaboration with world-leading institutions: MIT, Princeton, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, World Economic Forum & CMCC The project is part of the newly established NCCR CLIM+: Climate Extremes and Society — a Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research developing a blueprint for actionable climate policy worldwide. 👨‍🏫 Supervisors ➡️ Prof. Tobias Schmidt — Energy & Technology Policy Group (EPG), ETH Zurich ➡️ Prof. Bjarne Steffen — EPG, ETH Zurich 📧 Questions: bjarne.steffen@gess.ethz.ch (no applications by email) 🏢 Department Energy and Technology Policy Group (EPG) Albert Einstein School of Public Policy, ETH Zurich 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ Full doctoral position — competitive Swiss salary ✔️ Expected duration: 3 years ✔️ Based centrally in Zurich, Switzerland ✔️ Regular interactions with policymakers via Albert Einstein School of Public Policy ✔️ Opportunity to co-supervise Master's students ✔️ Open to all nationalities — no Swiss work permit required at time of application ⚠️ Official residence in Switzerland required upon starting 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's (completed or near completion) in Economics, Management, Innovation Studies, Industrial Engineering, Public Policy or related field ➡️ Interest in innovation economics, technology policy, and/or climate resilience ➡️ Rigorous, team-oriented working style ➡️ Proficient in English ➡️ Interdisciplinary candidates warmly welcome 📄 What to Submit (online portal only): → Motivation letter (include your possible start date) → CV → Contact info for 2 references (no letters needed at this stage) → University diplomas/transcripts + writing sample (e.g. Master's thesis or seminar paper) ⏱️ Key Dates 📅 Application Review Starts: 13 April 2026 🗓️ Start Date: Q2 or Q3 2026 (negotiable) 📆 Position remains open until filled 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ⚠️ Applications reviewed from 13 April — apply early! 🌍 Shape the policy response to climate change at one of the world's most influential research universities! #PhD #Doctorate #InnovationEconomics #ClimatePolicy #ClimateResilience #ETHZurich #Switzerland #FullyFunded #DoctoralPosition #PublicPolicy #TechnologyPolicy #SupplyChain #NCCR #CLIMPLUS #PatentData #GreenInnovation #EnergyPolicy #PhDOpportunity

🇨🇭 PhD Opportunity | University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland 🔬 PhD Position: Medical Imaging & Image Reconstruction for Near-Infrared Optical Tomography of the Head of Newborns (100%) The Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) at the University Hospital Zurich & University of Zurich is looking for a PhD candidate to develop life-changing imaging technology for premature and newborn infants! 📌 What's the Project About? Preterm infants often struggle to regulate brain oxygenation — a problem that can cause brain lesions and lifelong disabi🇨🇭 PhD Opportunity | University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland 🔬 PhD Position: Medical Imaging & Image Reconstruction for Near-Infrared Optical Tomography of the Head of Newborns (100%) The Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) at the University Hospital Zurich & University of Zurich is looking for a PhD candidate to develop life-changing imaging technology for premature and newborn infants! 📌 What's the Project About? Preterm infants often struggle to regulate brain oxygenation — a problem that can cause brain lesions and lifelong disability. This PhD project aims to build a Near-Infrared Optical Tomography (NIROT) system capable of non-invasively imaging brain oxygenation in neonates in clinical intensive care settings. Key research activities: ✅ Developing advanced image reconstruction algorithms for NIROT ✅ Implementing forward models (e.g., diffusion equation) & inverse solvers ✅ Applying machine learning approaches (PyTorch / TensorFlow) ✅ Validation on phantoms & clinical data from volunteers and patients ✅ Integration with data from collaborative projects Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) 🇺🇨 In collaboration with EPFL — covering engineering, chip design & advanced optics 🏢 Department Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich / University of Zurich 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ SNF-funded PhD position — full-time (100%) ✔️ Flexible working models (part-time, mobile working, job-sharing options) ✔️ Subsidised meals at UZH cafeterias + Lunch-Check card ✔️ Access to UZH & ETH Zurich Language Centre & continuing education courses ✔️ Childcare support via kihz foundation (UZH & ETH) ✔️ Discounts on carsharing, hardware, software & hotel reservations ✔️ Free flu vaccinations & sports facilities (ASVZ) ✔️ International services & support for non-Swiss candidates 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computational Science or related field ➡️ Strong interest in inverse problems & image reconstruction for diffuse optical tomography ➡️ Proficiency in numerical methods (FEM, iterative solvers, regularisation) ➡️ Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB ➡️ ML frameworks experience (PyTorch or TensorFlow) is a plus ➡️ Experience with time-resolved optical data & Monte Carlo simulations advantageous ➡️ Fluent English required — German is a welcome bonus 📅 Start Date: June 2026 (or by agreement) 📲 Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 👶 Research that directly protects the lives and futures of the most vulnerable patients — premature newborns. A truly meaningful PhD! #PhD #MedicalImaging #NearInfraredSpectroscopy #NIROT #Neonatology #ImageReconstruction #BiomedicalEngineering #MachineLearning #UniversityOfZurich #UZH #Switzerland #SNFFunded #EPFL #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #ComputationalScience #AppliedMathematics #Optics #BrainImaginglity. This PhD project aims to build a Near-Infrared Optical Tomography (NIROT) system capable of non-invasively imaging brain oxygenation in neonates in clinical intensive care settings. Key research activities: ✅ Developing advanced image reconstruction algorithms for NIROT ✅ Implementing forward models (e.g., diffusion equation) & inverse solvers ✅ Applying machine learning approaches (PyTorch / TensorFlow) ✅ Validation on phantoms & clinical data from volunteers and patients ✅ Integration with data from collaborative projects Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) 🇺🇨 In collaboration with EPFL — covering engineering, chip design & advanced optics 🏢 Department Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich / University of Zurich 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ SNF-funded PhD position — full-time (100%) ✔️ Flexible working models (part-time, mobile working, job-sharing options) ✔️ Subsidised meals at UZH cafeterias + Lunch-Check card ✔️ Access to UZH & ETH Zurich Language Centre & continuing education courses ✔️ Childcare support via kihz foundation (UZH & ETH) ✔️ Discounts on carsharing, hardware, software & hotel reservations ✔️ Free flu vaccinations & sports facilities (ASVZ) ✔️ International services & support for non-Swiss candidates 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computational Science or related field ➡️ Strong interest in inverse problems & image reconstruction for diffuse optical tomography ➡️ Proficiency in numerical methods (FEM, iterative solvers, regularisation) ➡️ Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB ➡️ ML frameworks experience (PyTorch or TensorFlow) is a plus ➡️ Experience with time-resolved optical data & Monte Carlo simulations advantageous ➡️ Fluent English required — German is a welcome bonus 📅 Start Date: June 2026 (or by agreement) 🔗 Apply via UZH job portal: jobs.uzh.ch 📲 Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 👶 Research that directly protects the lives and futures of the most vulnerable patients — premature newborns. A truly meaningful PhD! #PhD #MedicalImaging #NearInfraredSpectroscopy #NIROT #Neonatology #ImageReconstruction #BiomedicalEngineering #MachineLearning #UniversityOfZurich #UZH #Switzerland #SNFFunded #EPFL #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #ComputationalScience #AppliedMathematics #Optics #BrainImaging

🇳🇴 PhD Opportunity | Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Ås, Norway 🌳 PhD Position: Integrating Local Cultural Values & Practices into Forest Governance NMBU's Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) is offering a fully funded 3-year PhD fellowship as part of the prestigious ERC-funded AFRI-FOR project! 📌 What's the Project About? Tropical forest conservation in Africa is under pressure — from poverty, food security challenges, and carbon finance schemes that often exclude local communities. This PhD sits within Work Package 3 (WP3) of the AFRI-FOR project and investigates how local cultural values, traditional norms, and institutions can be better integrated into formal forest governance frameworks. Key research activities: ✅ Developing a standardised protocol for capturing local values on Nature & traditional institutions (norms, taboos) ✅ Fieldwork in African forest communities — focus-group discussions & key informant interviews ✅ Comparative analysis across 20 socioecological sites in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Congo & DR Congo ✅ Identifying context-specific vs. generalisable barriers/enablers for forest governance integration ✅ Interdisciplinary collaboration spanning ethnobotany, ecology, anthropology & conservation science 👩‍🏫 Supervisor Primary Supervisor: Dr Aida Cuni-Sanchez (Noragric, NMBU) 📧 Programme Coordinator: Josie Teurlings — josie.teurlings@nmbu.no 💰 Funding & Terms ✔️ Fully funded — Norwegian position code 1017 PhD Fellow ✔️ Salary: NOK 550,800/year (~€47,500) ✔️ 3-year fixed-term position with seniority progression ✔️ On-campus presence required (remote work not permitted) 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's in International Environmental Studies, Ecology, Development Studies, Conservation, Ethnobiology, Agronomy or related field ➡️ GPA: B or better in both Master's degree & thesis ➡️ Prior fieldwork experience in tropical contexts — preferably Africa ➡️ Advanced knowledge of French 🇫🇷 (essential) ➡️ Experience with qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups) ➡️ Strong English proficiency (written & oral) ➡️ Willingness to travel to Africa annually ➡️ Knowledge of R for statistical analysis (highly desirable) 📄 What to Submit: → Motivation letter (max 1 page) → Complete CV (must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form) → Certified academic diplomas, transcripts & diploma supplements → English proficiency documentation → One writing sample (e.g. Master's thesis or academic paper) → Names & contact details of 2 references ⏱️ Key Dates 📅 Application Deadline: 14 April 2026 🗓️ Start Date: 1 September 2026 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 🌍 A rare opportunity to do impactful fieldwork across 4 African countries — advancing both science and forest justice! #PhD #ForestGovernance #TropicalForests #Africa #Conservation #Ethnobotany #DevelopmentStudies #NMBU #Norway #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #ERC #AFRIFOR #CulturalValues #Sustainability #ClimateAction #PoliticalEcology #NTFPs

🇬🇧 PhD Opportunity | Cranfield University, Cranfield, United Kingdom 🔬 PhD Position: Adopting Agentic AI for Building Supply Chain Resilience (Fully Funded — Open to UK & International Applicants) Cranfield School of Management is offering a fully funded PhD studentship at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Supply Chain Management — one of the most pressing intersections in global business today! --- 📌 What's the Project About? Global supply chains face mounting disruption from geopolitical, environmental, and operational pressures. This PhD investigates how agentic AI — systems capable of sensing, planning, negotiating, and coordinating action — can strengthen supply chain resilience across disruption phases. Following a PhD-by-papers route, the project will: ✅ Develop a theory-driven framework for agentic AI adoption in supply chains ✅ Empirically validate AI capabilities across disruption anticipation, response & recovery ✅ Deliver 3 high-quality scholarly publications ✅ Produce a practical implementation roadmap for organisations deploying agentic AI ✅ Explore trade-offs between resilience, cost, service, and sustainability The research sits within Cranfield's Centre for Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management — internationally recognised for advanced research in digital supply chains and resilience. --- 👩‍🏫 Supervisors ➡️ Dr Abhijeet Ghadge (1st Supervisor) — Supply Chain Resilience & AI, Cranfield School of Management 📧 Abhijeet.Ghadge@Cranfield.ac.uk | 📞 +44 1234 754886 ➡️ Dr Nicky Yates (2nd Supervisor) — Cranfield School of Management --- 💰 Funding Details ✔️ Tax-free bursary of £20,780/year for 3 years ✔️ Full tuition fees covered ✔️ Open to Home AND Overseas fee-status students ✔️ Sponsored by Cranfield School of Management --- 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ First or second-class UK degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, AI, Computer Science, or related field ➡️ Master's degree in a relevant subject is an advantage ➡️ Strong interest in AI, digital innovation & resilience ➡️ Strong analytical, communication & independent research skills ➡️ Meets Cranfield English language requirements (where applicable) ➡️ Open to all nationalities 🌍 --- ⏱️ Key Dates 📅 Application Deadline: 3 June 2026 🗓️ Start Date: 28 September 2026 📆 Duration: 3 years (full-time) 🔖 Reference: CRAN-0064 ⚠️ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early submission strongly encouraged as the position may be filled before the deadline! --- 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 🤖 AI is reshaping global supply chains — be the researcher who defines how it's done responsibly and strategically! #PhD #AgenticAI #SupplyChain #Resilience #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #Logistics #CranfieldUniversity #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #UKPhD #SupplyChainManagement #AIResearch #Operations #BusinessAnalytics #TaxFreeBursary

🇸🇪 PhD Opportunity | Lund University, Lund, Sweden 🔬 PhD Position: Polymer Chemistry & Ion-Conducting Membrane Materials Lund University — one of the world's top-ranked universities, founded in 1666 — is seeking a PhD student to develop next-generation ion-conducting polymer membranes for green energy applications! 📌 What's the Project About? The future of clean energy depends on efficient electrolyzers, fuel cells, and redox-flow batteries — and at their heart are ion-conducting polymer membranes. This PhD project focuses on the molecular design and synthesis of innovative membrane materials that combine high ionic conductivity and selectivity with chemical stability and mechanical strength. Key research activities: ✅ Molecular design & synthesis of new monomers and polymers ✅ Development of next-generation membrane materials for redox-flow batteries ✅ Organic synthesis, polymerizations & polymer functionalization ✅ Electrochemical, mechanical & thermal property analysis ✅ Collaboration with universities across Sweden & the Nordic countries The project is part of the research centre PUSH (kth.se/push) — a leading Swedish initiative in polymer materials for energy and sustainability. 👨‍🏫 Supervisor Prof. Patric Jannasch — Centre for Analysis and Synthesis, Dept. of Chemistry, Lund University 📞 +46 46 222 9860 📧 patric.jannasch@chem.lu.se Co-contact: Erik Andersson Jardby — erik.andersson_jardby@chem.lu.se 💰 Funding & Employment Terms ✔️ Fully employed position — full-time, 4 years ✔️ Monthly salary (public authority pay scale) ✔️ Generous annual leave & advantageous occupational pension ✔️ Benefits of Swedish public employment ✔️ Teaching component capped at max 20% of working hours (extends contract accordingly) 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's degree in Chemistry — ideally with a focus on Organic or Polymer Chemistry ➡️ Practical experience in organic synthesis & polymerizations ➡️ Experience with ionic polymers and membranes (a plus) ➡️ Strong written & oral English skills ➡️ Independent, structured, and collaborative work style 📄 How to Apply (in English): → CV + cover letter (stating motivation & fit) → Copies of degree certificates & transcripts → Optional: reference letters, grade transcripts 📅 Application Deadline: 17 April 2026 🗓️ Start Date: As agreed 🔖 Reference Number: PA2026/971 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ⚡ Help shape the future of green hydrogen energy — from the molecular level up! #PhD #PolymerChemistry #GreenEnergy #IonConductingMembranes #FuelCells #RedoxFlowBattery #Electrolyzer #LundUniversity #Sweden #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #Sustainability #MaterialsScience #OrganicChemistry #HydrogenEnergy #PUSH #NordicResearch

🇩🇪 6 PhD Opportunities | Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Dresden, Germany HZDR — one of Germany's premier research centres under the Helmholtz Association — has opened multiple PhD positions across Fluid Dynamics, Computational Science, and Resource Ecology. Here's a full breakdown: ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 1️⃣ EU MSCA PhD | Flow-Induced Vibration in Gas-Liquid Two-Phase Flow 🏢 Institute of Fluid Dynamics 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Yixiang Liao (CFD & Multiphase Flow, HZDR) 📌 Focus: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) + Finite Element Methods (FEM) for simulating flow-induced structural vibrations in gas-liquid two-phase flows. Part of the EU MSCA-Doctorate Network COMBINE — with international mobility & collaboration. ✅ Requires: Master's in Mechanical/Process Engineering or Computational Science 📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 2️⃣ EU MSCA PhD | Solidification Processes in Continuous Casting of Steel 🏢 Institute of Fluid Dynamics 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Thomas Wondrak (HZDR) 📌 Focus: Design and construction of a physical demonstrator for solidification processes in continuous steel casting using low-melting metal alloys. Experimental research with strong international collaboration under COMBINE. ✅ Requires: Master's/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering 📅 Deadline: 30 April 2026 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 3️⃣ PhD | Electrochemical Swing Adsorption of CO₂ 🏢 CASUS – Center for Advanced Systems Understanding 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Seyed Hossein Mir Hosseini (CASUS, HZDR) 📌 Focus: Computational modelling of electrochemical CO₂ capture using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and AI/machine learning methods. Directly relevant to carbon capture and climate solutions. ✅ Requires: Background in Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science; DFT & AI skills 📅 Deadline: 26 March 2026 ⚠️ Closing soon! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 4️⃣ PhD | Multisensor & Multiscale Measurement for Flotation Cells 🏢 Institute of Fluid Dynamics 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Milad Eftekhari (HZDR) 📌 Focus: Developing advanced multisensor and multiscale measurement systems to characterize hydrodynamics in industrial flotation cells — key for mineral processing and resource recovery. ✅ Requires: Background in Fluid Dynamics, strong programming & analytical skills 📅 Deadline: 1 May 2026 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 5️⃣ PhD | Ion-Specific Effects on Bubble-Particle Attachment & Bubble Coalescence in Flotation 🏢 Institute of Fluid Dynamics 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Milad Eftekhari (HZDR) 📌 Focus: Experimental analysis of how specific ions influence bubble-particle attachment and bubble-bubble coalescence — fundamental interfacial phenomena critical to flotation efficiency in mining. ✅ Requires: Master's in relevant field; interest in interfacial phenomena & measurement systems 📅 Deadline: 1 May 2026 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔵 6️⃣ PhD | Tomographic Analysis of Flow Fields in Clogging-Affected Pore Networks 🏢 Institute of Resource Ecology 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Cornelius Fischer (HZDR) 📌 Focus: Using tomographic methods to analyze flow fields in pore networks affected by clogging. Involves reactive transport experiments and data evaluation — relevant for geological storage and environmental science. ✅ Requires: Master's in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Geology, Mineralogy, Physics or related field 📅 Deadline: 1 April 2026 ⚠️ Closing very soon! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💰 General Benefits at HZDR ✔️ Paid positions under the German public-sector collective agreement (TVöD) ✔️ Part of the prestigious Helmholtz Association network ✔️ International, interdisciplinary research environment in Dresden ✔️ Access to world-class experimental facilities ✔️ MSCA positions include international mobility & EU researcher benefits 📧 General applications: jobs@hzdr.de 🔗 Explore all open positions: phdscanner.com/phd-vacancies/… Tag someone who should apply! 👇 #PhD #HZDR #Helmholtz #Germany #Dresden #PhDOpportunity #FluidDynamics #CFD #CarbonCapture #Flotation #MSCA #EUFunded #FullyFunded #ResourceEcology #ComputationalScience #Engineering #Sustainability #ReactiveTansport #Multiphase

🔬 PhD Fellowship: Quantum Computing for Chemistry & Life-Science (Algorithms & Applications) 🇩🇰University of Copenhagen, Denmark The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the iconic Niels Bohr Institute is inviting applications for fully funded PhD fellowships — at the very birthplace of quantum mechanics! 📌 What's the Project About? This PhD is part of a mission-driven, full-stack quantum computing programme focused on developing fault-tolerant quantum hardware and algorithms to solve critical problems in chemistry, life-sciences, and sustainability. Priority research areas include: ✅ Model Hamiltonians for chemical systems ✅ State preparation techniques ✅ Extracting information & observables from quantum computation ✅ Noise modelling of logical quantum circuits Projects can span one or multiple areas — and candidates are encouraged to develop a project plan tailored to their own skills and interests! 👩‍🏫 Supervisors (project-dependent) ➡️ Prof. Gemma C. Solomon — gsolomon@chem.ku.dk ➡️ Dr. Nina Glaser — ngl@chem.ku.dk ➡️ Dr. Frederik Nathan — frederik.nathan@nbi.ku.dk 💰 Funding & Terms ✔️ Fully funded PhD fellowship — full-time, up to 3 years ✔️ Salary as per the Danish AC agreement (Ministry of Finance) ✔️ Access to world-class research facilities at the Niels Bohr Institute ✔️ Opportunity for an international research stay ✔️ Teaching & dissemination experience included 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Materials Science, Life-Science, or Medicine ➡️ Strong theoretical/computational skills and experience ➡️ Background in quantum algorithms, resource estimation, or quantum chemistry applications ➡️ Curious, motivated, and internationally minded ➡️ Open to all backgrounds — diversity is strongly encouraged! ⏱️ Key Dates 📅 Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (23:59 CET) 🗓️ Start Date: 1 October 2026 (or as soon as possible) 📎 What to Submit (PDF only): → Motivated letter of application (max. 1 page) → CV with education, experience & language skills → Certified Master's diploma & transcripts → Publication list (if available) → Reference letters (if available) 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ⚛️ A once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of quantum computing — right where quantum mechanics was born! #PhD #QuantumComputing #QuantumChemistry #LifeSciences #NielsBohrInstitute #Copenhagen #Denmark #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #QuantumAlgorithms #NovoNordisk #NQCP #ComputationalChemistry #QuantumPhysics #PhDFellowship

🇩🇪 PhD Opportunity | Fraunhofer ITMP, Göttingen, Germany 🔬 PhD Vacancy: Protein Biochemistry & MINFLUX Super-Resolution Microscopy Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (ITMP) is looking for a passionate PhD student to work at the cutting edge of super-resolution microscopy and mitochondrial biology! 📌 What's the Project About? This PhD project will use revolutionary 3D MINFLUX microscopy — one of the most advanced optical imaging techniques available — to track single proteins as they are transported into mitochondria via the TOM complex. Understanding this import process is directly relevant to neurodegenerative diseases, myopathies, and systemic disorders. Key responsibilities: ✅ Using MINFLUX microscopy to track proteins during mitochondrial translocation ✅ Establishing labeling techniques for MINFLUX-compatible protein tagging ✅ Isolation of proteins & assembly of protein complexes in vitro ✅ Contributing to research publications and conference presentations ✅ Collaborating closely with the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPI NAT), Göttingen 👨‍🏫 Supervisor Prof. Dr. Stefan Jakobs — Head, High Resolution and Automated Microscopy, Fraunhofer ITMP Göttingen 📧 Contact: sjakobs@gwdg.de 🔗 Research group: rsfp.de 💰 Funding & Benefits ✔️ Paid position under the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD) ✔️ 39 hours/week (part-time also available) ✔️ 30 days annual leave + Christmas & New Year's Eve as non-working days ✔️ Personal retirement benefits (VBL) ✔️ Flexible working hours & remote work options ✔️ Germany ticket (Deutschlandticket) subsidy ✔️ Capital-forming benefits & corporate discounts ✔️ Access to the extensive Fraunhofer network 🎓 Who Should Apply? ➡️ Master's or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry or related field ➡️ Proficient in cell culture, molecular biology & protein biochemistry ➡️ Interest in super-resolution microscopy techniques ➡️ Knowledge of cell signaling pathways (desirable) ➡️ Strong English communication skills (written & spoken) ➡️ Open to all genders — diversity is strongly encouraged 📅 Posted: March 19, 2026 | Apply as soon as possible! 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… ⚗️ A rare chance to work with MINFLUX — one of the most powerful microscopy tools in the world — in an interdisciplinary, internationally connected research environment! #PhD #Biochemistry #SuperResolutionMicroscopy #MINFLUX #Mitochondria #Neuroscience #Fraunhofer #Germany #PhDOpportunity #LifeSciences #CellBiology #Microscopy #TranslationalResearch #MaxPlanck #Göttingen #PhDScanner

🇬🇧 PhD Opportunity | Coventry University, United Kingdom 🔬 PhD Vacancy: Microplastic & Chemical Additives Contamination in Surface & Groundwater in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India — Bioremediation using Nature-based Solutions Coventry University is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to tackle one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time — microplastic (MP) pollution in urban water systems, with a focus on an Indian city where research is critically lacking! 📌 What's the Project About? This project investigates MP and chemical additive contamination in surface and groundwater in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It will also explore bioremediation strategies using Nature-based Solutions (NbS) — a cutting-edge, under-researched approach with real policy impact potential for India and the wider Global South. Key work includes: ✅ Field sampling of surface & groundwater across urban Visakhapatnam ✅ Chemical analysis using LC-HRMS & FTIR spectroscopy/microscopy ✅ Testing indigenous vegetation for MP bioremediation via NbS ✅ Mapping MP hotspots across the city ✅ Producing a policy brief for local & national governments in India 👩‍🏫 Supervisor Professor Sue Charlesworth, Coventry University (CAWR) 📍 Collaborative project with GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, India 💰 Funding Details ✔️ Tuition fees covered ✔️ Bursary included ✔️ One return economy airfare (Coventry ↔ GITAM) ✔️ Visa & overseas healthcare costs covered for mobility period 🎓 Who Should Apply? → BSc/MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry or related field → Experience in chemical analysis — µFTIR spectroscopy/microscopy & LC-HRMS preferred → Some microbiology experience (training will be provided) → Minimum 2:1 first degree with 60% in project element → IELTS 7.0 overall (min 6.5 in each component) → Open to UK & International (including EU) graduates ⏱️ Key Dates 📅 Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 🗓️ Start Date: September 2026 📆 Duration: 3 to 3.5 years (full-time) 🔗 Apply & Learn More: phdscanner.com/opportunities/… 🌿 A unique opportunity to do fieldwork in India while being based at a UK university — with real-world policy impact! #PhD #Microplastics #WaterPollution #NatureBasedSolutions #EnvironmentalScience #Bioremediation #CoventriyUniversity #India #Visakhapatnam #FullyFunded #PhDOpportunity #UKPhD #Sustainability #WaterResearch #AnalyticalChemistry #PhDScanner