Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the University of Nottingham, England. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Next-generation cancer diagnosis and treatment using integrated snake-like robot with optical imaging
Summary of PhD Program:
The cancer of the bile ducts affects around 3000 people in the UK each year and its incidence and mortality are increasing. We are seeking a Ph.D. student to join our multidisciplinary team developing a radical solution for better detection and treatment that uses ultra-thin snake-like robots and advanced optical imaging techniques. We aim to combine Raman spectroscopy, a powerful label-free analytical technique that measures the molecular composition of tissue by using light to excite molecular vibrations, with imaging techniques in optical fibres, hair-thin pieces of glass, for 3D mapping of cancer tissue. Using lasers in the visible range allow the Raman measurements to be integrated with cutting edge fibre-optics and micro-imaging modalities, such that molecular specific information can be obtained from microscopic biological samples and maps of cancer can be made.
Application Deadline: 21 September 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Composite Materials, Sustainability and Manufacture
Summary of PhD Program:
Applications are invited to undertake a PhD programme within the Centre for Doctoral Training for Sustainable Composites Manufacturing, based at the University of Nottingham. The student will undertake an industrially focused project, conducting cutting-edge research to address the key challenges in achieving sustainable manufacture of fibre-reinforced polymer composites. Students will follow a taught programme of exciting composite-specific modules at the University of Bristol, as part of a large national cohort.
Application Deadline: 26 September 2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Composite Materials, Sustainability and Manufacture
Summary of PhD Program:
Applications are invited to undertake a PhD programme within the Centre for Doctoral Training for Sustainable Composites Manufacturing, based at the University of Nottingham. The student will undertake an industrially focused project, conducting cutting-edge research to address the key challenges in achieving sustainable manufacture of fibre-reinforced polymer composites. Students will follow a taught programme of exciting composite-specific modules at the University of Bristol, as part of a large national cohort.
Application Deadline: 26 September 2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Impact Failure of Amorphous Polymers
Summary of PhD Program:
There is a need, therefore, to produce material models that can be used in computer simulations of ballistic events, and which contain enough physical understanding of deformation and failure behaviour to provide insight into how processing affects the final response. This project will address this problem through a combination of modelling at the University of Nottingham and experimental development at the University of Oxford, using polycarbonate as a model material. The ultimate goal is to provide models to understand and simulate phenomena observed in polymers under impact, and the effect of different polymer histories on these phenomena.
Application Deadline: 29 September 2024
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Future-Proofing Offshore Wind-Hydrogen Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
The proposed project will be based on simulation and analysis of innovative OWHS designs, novel O&M strategies, and potential end-of-life strategies, along with potential changes in not only the marine environment, governmental guidance and regulations, operating conditions, and production needs, but also potential location restrictions, wildlife habitats, sea fishing areas, residential living areas, and other critical factors. This research can provide an effective tool to comprehensively assess and optimise the safety, environmental, and economic aspects of future OWHSs.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Additively manufactured acoustic meta materials
Summary of PhD Program:
Inspired by space folding acoustic metamaterials and rainbow trapping acoustic metamaterials we aim to build a new class of hybrid metamaterials that can reshape and transform acoustic modes and create novel boundary conditions that give rise to unusual properties. This will allow the arbitrary conversion of one acoustic mode into another so that acoustic energy may be confined, redirected or focused. Transforming energy from one mode to another has many practical uses but it can be very difficult to achieve. With the advent of new manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing / 3d printing we can imagine new metamaterial structures that can do this task for us.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024
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7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Water Network Resilience
Summary of PhD Program:
This exciting project will focus on developing a mathematical model (and a supporting research software) to predict the key performance indicators of a water network, when links in the network are fully or partially failed. It will investigate the impact of the different threat types and identify the critical links in the network, which most affect the network performance. Resilience evaluation will consist of proposing a method for the best use of resource allocation, which will make water networks robust and resilient to these threats.
Application Deadline: 01 October 2024
8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Improving reliability of medical processes using system modelling and Artificial Intelligence techniques
Summary of PhD Program:
This project would investigate commonly observed deviations in healthcare service and opportunities for identification of such deviations using computer vision approaches. It will demonstrate how deviation data can be used in computer-based simulation models, which are used to evaluate effects of deviations and to support decisions. It will focus on investigating how deviation data can be used in real time decision-making process, how accepting patients and staff are for such technologies and what integral role they should play in evaluating and ensuring an uptake of such technologies. The proposed method will be potentially applied to processes carried out in an operating theatre.
Application Deadline: 01 October 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Failure prognostics approaches in wind energy applications
Summary of PhD Program:
The goal of this project is to construct a failure prognostics framework that integrates both physics-based and data-driven models. This developed framework will facilitate predictions related to the progression of various defects and the performance of wind turbines, such as how erosion damage growth affects annual energy production or forecasting the overall life-expectancy of wind turbine components, for example. The integration will potentially be based on the utilization of failure data from periodic inspection and condition monitoring of wind turbines and the usage in asset management models.
Application Deadline: 01 October 2024
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Cell fundamentals and diagnostics using biomechanics and artificial intelligence
Summary of PhD Program:
The project aims to demonstrate the existence, relevancy and applicability of mechanical biomarkers in the determination of the state and progression of cancer cells by the use of artificial intelligence, novel imaging, and endoscopy techniques. A candidate will work with experts in cancer, microscopy and computer science to deliver new insights into the mechanical properties of cancer and their relationship with disease progression.
Application Deadline: 01 October 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Data-Driven Reaction Optimisation
Summary of PhD Program:
This 36-month funded PhD studentship will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in reaction optimisation through the integration of high data-density reaction techniques, laboratory automation & robotics and kinetic/machine learning modelling. This exciting project involves the application of innovative methods such as flow chemistry ramping and high-throughput experimentation to expediate reaction optimisation in the syntheses of life-saving pharmaceuticals, whilst saving precious reaction material overall. The subsequent data will then be used to populate chemical reaction models to simulate and optimise reactions for the highest yields and purities.
Application Deadline: 11 October 2024
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Autonomous Bioactivity Searching
Summary of PhD Program:
This 36-month funded PhD studentship will contribute to cutting-edge advancements in automated drug discovery through the integration of high data-density reaction/bioanalysis techniques, laboratory automation & robotics and machine learning modelling. This exciting project involves the application of innovative methods such as high-throughput experimentation to expediate the syntheses (and bioanalysis) of life-saving pharmaceuticals. The subsequent data will then be used to populate machine learning models to predict which molecules to synthesise next, to maximise the binding affinity of the molecules to a target protein.
Application Deadline: 11 October 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Metal Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional and Multi-Material Structures
Summary of PhD Program:
We seek a student who could lead the maturation of this multi-metal MetalJet technique, which offers substantial prospects in the direct manufacturing of multi-functional metallic structures. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of the Drop-on-demand Metal Jetting process and the compatibility of dissimilar materials within the printed structure. There is a particular interest in exploring novel designs and manufacturing techniques for cartridges used in producing molten droplets. An ideal candidate should have experience or a strong interest in additive manufacturing, materials science, and computational mechanics but also be adaptable to learning and exploring new disciplines as the project evolves.
Application Deadline: 23 October 2024
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing a Miniaturised End-effector for Repair in Confined Spaces (UK Atomic Energy Authority sponsored)
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will be part-funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments, https://www.race.ukaea.uk) robotics and remote handling centre. RACE was founded in 2014 as part of the UKAEA’s Fusion Research and Development Programme to design and test robots for operating in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. UKAEA’s wider mission is to lead the commercial development of fusion power and related technology and position the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
Application Deadline: 25 October 2024
15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Extra-long compliant snake robot capable of self-localisation for inspection in fusion power plants
Summary of PhD Program:
This specific project will be part funded by RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments, https://race.ukaea.uk/). RACE was founded in 2014 as part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) fusion research and development programme – to create robots for operating in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. The main research focus of this PhD program is the intelligent design and control of an extra-long compliant snake robot capable of self-localisation for inspection in fusion power plants. In this role, you will be at the forefront of research that offers robotics and AI technological innovations with an aim to improve the quality of inspection for fusion power plants. As a result, this position offers the opportunity for work with the UKAEA.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2024
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Packaging of GaN Devices
Summary of PhD Program:
Power electronics is a critical technology for many low-carbon energy systems such as renewable power generation and electric vehicles. Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices are thought to be the main enabler for the next generation power electronics. However, the adverse effects of parasitic components associated with the device packaging, circuit and system layouts, and the uncontrollability of device inherent characteristics are limiting the use of wide-bandgap (WBG) devices in high-performance power electronics converters. This research will investigate the challenges of WBG semiconductor devices’ electrical and thermal modelling, packaging and electro-thermal optimisation issues. The work will be based in our dedicated packaging laboratories at the Power Electronics and Machine Centre (PEMC) of the University of Nottingham.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2024
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Using machine learning to understand the role of the soil microbiome in carbon sequestration
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will develop machine learning (ML) platforms to monitor, quantify and reveal the processes underlying soil carbon sequestration. This approach combines measurements of physical, chemical, and biological functional and evolutionary processes. Soil microbiome research focuses on determining which microbial taxa and functions facilitate carbon capture across a range of climatic conditions. There will be an analytical challenge to integrate datasets of different types, scales and modalities. These relate to the processing and integration of soil chemistry, soil structure (tomographic imaging data) and metagenomic profiling of soil microbiome across different environmental conditions and soil textures.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in From waste to resource: opportunities, challenges and economic viability of biorefineries in South Africa
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this PhD project is to investigate the economic viability of bioethanol production in South Africa using local invasive species and waste materials. Building up from previous studies reported in the literature and done within our groups, the successful candidate will carry out an extensive review of various business models, in particular those developed in the biorefinery industry in Brazil, with a focus on local distribution and benefits for the local communities.
Application Deadline: 30 September 2024
