[Fully Funded PhD Studentship] Automated Chemical Analysis Using Advanced Robotics

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,702 - 22,858; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded 4-year studentship

Annual stipend of £20,780

Full tuition fees coverage

Research Training Support Grant

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on revolutionizing chemical analysis through advanced robotics and automation. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to sustainable product innovation while gaining multidisciplinary training in chemistry, robotics, and data science. You will work within a dynamic research environment, supported by industry leaders, and develop skills in AI-driven chemistry and digital automation. This role is perfect for passionate candidates eager to make a significant impact in the field of materials chemistry and robotics.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Computational Science.
• Keen interest in interdisciplinary research and laboratory automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced robotics for chemical analysis in a sustainable product innovation project.
• Integrate robotics, chemical processing, and analytical instruments.

Skills

Laboratory Automation

Robotics

Materials Chemistry

Data Science

Interdisciplinary Research

Education

Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

[Fully Funded PhD Studentship] Automated Chemical Analysis Using Advanced Robotics

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University of Liverpool | EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry

Fully funded for 4 years | Starting October 2025

Are you passionate about revolutionizing chemical analysis by developing advanced robotics and automation? Do you want to contribute to sustainable product innovation in the consumer goods industry?

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our interdisciplinary project aimed at digitally transforming chemical analysis using advanced robotics & automation.

This project, supported by Unilever, will focus on developing a modular robotic platform capable of integrating robotics, chemical processing equipment, and analytical instruments for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility in chemical analysis.

The successful candidate will work across the research groups of Dr John Ward (www.ward-lab.co.uk) and Dr Gabriella Pizzuto (https://gabriellapizzuto.github.io/).

• Work on an industry-supported project to transform sustainable product development.
• Receive multidisciplinary training spanning chemistry, robotics, and data science.
• Be part of a dynamic and diverse research environment within the Materials Innovation Factory (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/materials-innovation-factory/) — the UK's largest industry-academia co-location for physical sciences research.
• Gain skills in emerging fields, including AI-driven chemistry, digital automation, and robotics.

We welcome applications from candidates with:

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Computational Science (exceptional candidates with a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field may also be considered).
• A keen interest in interdisciplinary research, laboratory automation, robotics, and materials chemistry.

We are particularly enthusiastic about attracting applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive environment for innovation.

• Fully funded 4-year studentship
• Annual stipend of £20,780 (2025-26) minimum
• Full tuition fees (£4,800/year)
• Research Training Support Grant for consumables, conference travel, etc.

EPSRC Studentships are available to any prospective student wishing to apply including both home and international students. While EPSRC funding will not cover international fees, a limited number of scholarships to meet the fee difference will be available to support outstanding international students.

Application process

Apply by: 30th April 2025 (or until a suitable candidate is found).

Reference number: CCPR150

We strongly encourage interested applicants to contact the supervisory team to discuss the project:

• Dr John Ward: [e-mail]

**Only applications submitted on the official University website ( https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/studentships/digital-transformation-of-chemical-analysis/ ) will be processed.**

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Higher Education