PhD in Geoscience: Subsurface Redox & Mineralogy Dynamics

University of Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Plymouth invites applications for a three and a half-year PhD studentship starting 1st Jan 2027. The project investigates redox controls on porewater chemistry in geological settings, with experiments and analysis in collaboration with UK National Nuclear Laboratory.

Funding is for UK Students with Home status, covering full tuition plus a stipend of £21,805 per year (2026/27 rate) and potential opportunities for demonstrations within the School.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate with a physical sciences or engineering background.
• IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent if English is not native.
• Three and a half year PhD studentship with full Home tuition fees plus stipend.

Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory skills under supervision at the University of Plymouth.
• Conduct experiments to understand redox controls in geological settings using geochemistry and mineralogy analyses.
• Analyse data and contribute to safety cases and environmental assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or geoscience or environmental science or engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

University of Plymouth invites applications for a three and a half-year PhD studentship starting 1st Jan 2027. The project investigates redox controls on porewater chemistry in geological settings, with experiments and analysis in collaboration with UK National Nuclear Laboratory.

Funding is for UK Students with Home status, covering full tuition plus a stipend of £21,805 per year (2026/27 rate) and potential opportunities for demonstrations within the School.