PhD Studentship: Net2Zero CDT - Energy-Efficient Oxyfuel

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,244 - 23,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free stipend at UKRI rate (£21,383 per year for 2026/27)

Paid tuition fees

Generous research training support grant

Job summary

The University of Nottingham seeks candidates for the Net 2 Zero Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies. This four-year programme trains future leaders in tackling climate change.

Candidates should have a first-class degree or equivalent and knowledge of ceramic manufacturing. The opportunity includes a tax-free stipend, paid tuition, and a research training support grant.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should hold or expect to gain a first-class or upper second-class honours degree (or their equivalent) or a 60% or higher weighted average MSc.
• Experience in characterisation of electrical properties (ionic and electronic conductivity), crystal structure and chemical composition.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance, stable mixed ionic-electronic conductors.
• Manufacture conductors into ceramic tube membranes.
• Conduct oxyfuel combustion of biomass fuels with the oxygen produced.

Education

First-class or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent

60% or higher weighted average MSc

Tools

Knowledge of ceramic manufacturing

Job description

The University of Nottingham seeks candidates for the Net 2 Zero Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies. This four-year programme trains future leaders in tackling climate change.

Candidates should have a first-class degree or equivalent and knowledge of ceramic manufacturing. The opportunity includes a tax-free stipend, paid tuition, and a research training support grant.