Fully Funded PhD: CO2-Enhanced Geothermal Tech

UK Energy Research Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,534 - 25,076; Full time

Job summary

UK Energy Research Centre in Manchester invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD studentship focused on utilizing CO2 for subsurface energy extraction. Fully funded with UKRI stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27) and Home tuition fees paid.

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 honours degree (or master's) in a relevant science or engineering field, with programming knowledge desirable. The project develops computational frameworks for CO2 utilisation techniques, including CPGeothermal and related

Qualifications

• At least a 2.1 honours degree or master's in a relevant science or engineering field.
• Knowledge of computer programming highly desirable.
• Interest in computational frameworks for CO2 utilisation and geothermal energy.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational frameworks and simulations for CO2 utilisation techniques in subsurface energy extraction.
• Estimate energy efficiency, exergy/thermodynamic analysis, and techno-economical assessments of CO2-based systems.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Education

2:1 honours degree

Master's degree

Job description

UK Energy Research Centre in Manchester invites applications for a 3.5-year PhD studentship focused on utilizing CO2 for subsurface energy extraction. Fully funded with UKRI stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27) and Home tuition fees paid.

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 honours degree (or master's) in a relevant science or engineering field, with programming knowledge desirable. The project develops computational frameworks for CO2 utilisation techniques, including CPGeothermal and related