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Brunel University London

Circular economy in UK water sector using CVORR Brunel University of London in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

This is a fully funded PhD position supported by EPSRC and Anglian Water. Funding covers tuition and provides a stipend. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

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United Kingdom

University

Brunel University London

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Process Engineering
Wastewater Treatment
Environmental Sustainability
Circular Economy
Systems Thinking
Water And Sanitation
Oil Recovery

About this position

We invite applications from motivated candidates with a passion for systems-based approaches to resource recovery from wastewater; driven to advance sustainable, circular solutions.

This EPSRC funded PhD project is part of an exciting collaboration with Anglian Water, offering the opportunity to conduct high-impact research at the interface of science, engineering, and real-world application, using the CVORR (Complex Value Optimisation for Resource Recovery) approach.

You’ll join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team committed to challenging conventional models and co-creating innovative pathways toward a circular and sustainable future.

If you're excited by the prospect of turning waste into value and making meaningful contributions to environmental resilience, we’d love to hear from you!

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? Fully Funded PhD - Circular Economy in UK Water Sector using CVORR
Brunel University of London – Uxbridge, ???? United Kingdom

????? Supervisors: Eleni Iacovidou & Theodoros Giakoumis
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Join an exciting EPSRC + Anglian Water funded project focused on circularity assessment in wastewater treatment
You’ll co-develop a decision-support tool using the CVORR (Complex Value Optimisation for Resource Recovery) framework, integrating environmental, technical, policy, and social dimensions to support sustainable water systems

Key outcomes include evaluating resource recovery strategies and enhancing systemic sustainability

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?? Apply by sending your CV, statement, transcripts, and referee details to:
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(Include project title in the PDF file name)

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Funding details

This is a fully funded PhD position supported by EPSRC and Anglian Water. Funding covers tuition and provides a stipend. No specific stipend amount is mentioned.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in process systems engineering, wastewater treatment, circular economy, sustainability tools, or system dynamics. Candidates must be motivated and passionate about systems-based approaches to resource recovery and advancing sustainable, circular solutions. Submission of CV, statement, transcripts, and referee details is required. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.

How to apply

Send your CV, statement, transcripts, and referee details to [email protected]. Include the project title in the PDF file name. See https://lnkd.in/gXrErinz for more details.

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