PhD: Zero-Carbon Biomaterials for Metal Recovery

Nuclear Inst; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible study arrangements

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for an interdisciplinary PhD project to develop new biomaterials for selective extraction, purification and valorisation of precious metals and toxic metal waste, inspired by extremophile organisms.

You will collaborate between the Gibson group and the Natrajan group, using world-class facilities in the Department of Chemistry and the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, with a start anticipated in September 2027.

Qualifications

• Upper second-class honours degree in Chemistry (2:1) is required; Master’s degree in Chemistry with merit is desirable.
• Background in analytical, inorganic or polymer chemistry is advantageous.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Polymer chemistry

Education

Upper second-class honours degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry (merit)

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for an interdisciplinary PhD project to develop new biomaterials for selective extraction, purification and valorisation of precious metals and toxic metal waste, inspired by extremophile organisms.

You will collaborate between the Gibson group and the Natrajan group, using world-class facilities in the Department of Chemistry and the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, with a start anticipated in September 2027.