Jobs in United Kingdom

**Application deadline: **31/05/2026
**Research theme: **Metallic materials
How to apply: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425

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This 3.5-year PhD project is fully funded and home students are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will receive an annual tax-free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26) and tuition fees will be paid. We expect the stipend to increase each year. The start date is October 2026.

We recommend that you apply early as the advert may be removed before the de...

Jochen Blumberger at the Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Laboratory, University College London, UK.

Interested candidates may want to work on one of the following two projects.

Project 1: Machine Learning Molecular Dynamics.

The project involves the** development and application of machine learning methods that enable a major boost of the time and length scales accessible to ab-initio/first principles molecular dynamics simulations.** You will contribute to the development of novel work flow...

Large-scale wind turbines, specifically located offshore, present very specific technical challenges. Structural design and optimisation of performance in energy conversion are dependent on a correct estimation of the effects of flow, but scale and interaction between devices have a significant impact.

In this project you will work on and develop numerical modelling capabilities for arrays of turbines with non-homogeneous flows and wake effects. The modelling technology will be leveraged to devel...

Supervisor: Dr Ravindra Desai, University of Warwick

Space weather is driven by eruptions of plasma from the Sun’s surface called coronal mass ejections. Upon arrival at Earth, these not only extend the northern and southern lights to low latitudes but can knock out satellites, communications and entire power grids. Extreme events with low return periods are especially important for power plants where 1 in 10,000 year risk levels are required to be mitigated for. Through collaboration with EDF En...

University College London (UCL) is a globally recognised university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and real-world impact. UCL Mechanical Engineering conducts high-quality research across healthcare technologies, sustainable fuels, green energy, and advanced manufacturing. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), over 90% of the department’s research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Doctoral researchers benefit from access to advanced la...

The global need for researchers with capabilities in materials chemistry, digital intelligence and automation is intensifying because of the growing challenge posed by Net Zero and the need for high-performance materials across multiple sectors. The disruptive nature of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and emerging quantum computing offers timely and exciting opportunities for PhD graduates with these skills to make a transformative impact on both R&D and society more b...

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are invited for an experimental researcher post available from July 2026 for 2 years. The researcher will be part of the NanoPhotonics group, which looks at nanoscale assembly and NanoPhotonics interactions. The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team that values collaboration. The role holder will develop novel infrared spectroscopy on self-assembled plasmonic nanocavities to study nonlinear ...

The rapid adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies has transformed manufacturing, offering greater efficiency, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making. However, this interconnectivity introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, leaving systems exposed to cyber-attacks. Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) often fall short in handling the real-time, large-scale data demands of IIoT and lack sustainability considerations, such as energy efficie...

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an international research project on the sustainability assessment of current and future livestock systems: PATHWAYS (www.pathways-project.com). This 6-month post offers a unique opportunity to work within an experienced and impactful team, collaborating with those promoting innovations in livestock supply chains to delineate and evaluate credible, relevant, and timely approaches for the sustainable development of the livestock secto...

How do we build grid batteries that are cheap, safe and made from abundant materials?

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are a promising answer – zinc is low-cost, non-toxic and works in water-based electrolytes. But current ZIBs still suffer from limited lifetime and efficiency because the electrolyte, cathode and their interface are not optimised together.

This PhD will tackle that challenge head-on. You will design “smart” aqueous or gel electrolytes and matched cathode coatings that work as a single sy...

This is a four-year (1+3 MRes/PhD) studentship funded through the Cambridge EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT). Further details can be found at https://www.net-zero-fibe-cdt.eng.cam.ac.uk/.

The project is funded in collaboration with Ward & Burke, a leading engineering firm specialising in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure with...

Our step-by-step guide

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Knowledge Orders. Applications for PhD funding for 2026 entry are now open. This year, we expect to appoint six scholars – five funded by the Leverhulme Trust, and shared between King’s College, London and MEMS at the University of Kent, plus one King’s-based and funded by King’s College London. The deadline for applications will be 12pm, 13 February 2026.

Here is your guide to how to apply to join us.

1. Before beginning an applicati...

About the Role

As a member of the technical team supporting Biomedical and Sport Engineering, you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and industry-relevant learning environment. You will demonstrate equipment and techniques, support students and staff in laboratory and workshop settings, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for teaching, research, and practical sessions.

• Demonstrate equipment and processes to students...

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who can demonstrate research excellence focused on the molecular and cell biology of health and disease with a view to translating outcomes into novel therapeutic or diagnostic approaches.

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a developing (or established, in the case of Grade 10) track record of effective teaching and an enthusiasm for delivering flexible teaching across the range of programmes within the School of...

A fully funded PhD studentship (for home/international students; European applicants are strongly encouraged to apply) at the University of Manchester, delivered in collaboration with Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in producing naturally derived, biodegradable ingredients that enhance everyday life. With more than 150 years of expertise, the company combines science-driven innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability. This is a hands-on industrial project, driven by Jungbunzlauer’s comm...