PhD: Composite PCMs for Off-Grid Thermal Storage

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of East Anglia invites applications for a PhD project designing, developing, and evaluating CPCMs integrated into compact thermal energy storage systems to deliver off-grid heating and domestic hot water for rural households. The project includes ANSYS modelling, prototype testing, and collaboration with partner institutions.

The funded studentship covers UK tuition fees and a yearly stipend of £21,805, for 3 years, with potential inflationary uplifts. Start date is 1 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Standard minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Physics, or Material Science.
• Start date: 1 October 2027.
• Funding is available to UK applicants and comprises ‘home’ tuition fees and an annual stipend for 3 years.
• The current UEA / institutional PhD stipend rate is £21,805 and will be subject to inflationary uplift for 2027/28.

Skills

ANSYS

Education

2:1 in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Material Science

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

University of East Anglia invites applications for a PhD project designing, developing, and evaluating CPCMs integrated into compact thermal energy storage systems to deliver off-grid heating and domestic hot water for rural households. The project includes ANSYS modelling, prototype testing, and collaboration with partner institutions.

The funded studentship covers UK tuition fees and a yearly stipend of £21,805, for 3 years, with potential inflationary uplifts. Start date is 1 October 2027.