PhD: Microwave Reactivation for Low-Carbon Activated Carbon

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKRI tax-free stipend

Full tuition fee support

RTSG research training support grant

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship in Engineering, focusing on the development of advanced microwave technology for activated carbon reactivation. The project aims to deliver a more energy-efficient, lower-carbon regeneration method and will work closely with industry partner Puragen Ltd.

Successful candidates will join the Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training, with a strong training programme and opportunities for international collaboration,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, teamwork and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on development of microwave technology for activated carbon reactivation.
• Collaborate with industry partner Puragen Ltd, and participate in lab- and pilot-scale process development.
• Contribute to scale-up activities and dissemination of results through reports and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

First Class or strong 2:1 Honours degree (Chemical/Process/Particle Engineering)

Job description

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship in Engineering, focusing on the development of advanced microwave technology for activated carbon reactivation. The project aims to deliver a more energy-efficient, lower-carbon regeneration method and will work closely with industry partner Puragen Ltd.

Successful candidates will join the Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training, with a strong training programme and opportunities for international collaboration,