This PhD opportunity is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF), hosted at Imperial College London and supported by leading UK universities and industrial partners. The project focuses on the fundamental laboratory investigation of carbon dioxide storage through mineralisation to carbonate minerals, specifically examining the kinetics of chemical reactions between basaltic minerals and water-saturated free supercritical or liquid CO2 phases. These reactions are central to engineered carbon sequestration and have significant implications for industrial decarbonisation and the physics of subsurface multiphase reactive transport. Industrial demonstration projects in Iceland and the USA have shown vigorous mineralisation when CO2 is injected into subsurface basalt formations, either as free CO2 or dissolved in water. However, dissolving CO2 into water is costly and requires much higher fluid injection volumes compared to pure CO2. This research aims to determine how mineralisation reaction kinetics differ between these injection methods, providing insights that could shape future industrial carbon storage projects. The CDT-GIF programme offers a four-year, fully funded studentship starting in September 2026, including full UK tuition fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus approximately £2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. Students benefit from residential taught courses at partner universities, training in life cycle analysis, technoeconomics, business models, policy and regulation, public engagement, and plant operation. Additional opportunities include international placements, work experience with industrial partners, and participation in a bespoke net-zero leadership programme. Applicants should hold a First-class or 2:1 MEng or MSc with merit (over 60%) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related discipline. Candidates with a relevant MA for socio-politico-economic research topics or a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) with significant industry or research experience may also be considered. All applicants must meet the entry requirements of Imperial College London. To apply, candidates should review the eligibility criteria and submit their application via the CDT Green Industrial Futures portal. Enquiries can be directed to [email protected]. The programme is designed for top-performing junior researchers seeking to contribute to the UK's net zero ambitions through innovative research and professional development.

This PhD opportunity, hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF) at Imperial College London, focuses on the advanced characterisation and modelling of CO₂ storage underground. The project aims to address critical challenges in accurately simulating the migration and trapping of injected CO₂ at industrial-scale storage sites. Current models often fail to predict the observed movement of CO₂, largely due to small-scale heterogeneities in reservoir systems. Recent research in the Subsurface CO₂ Storage Research group has identified these heterogeneities as a key source of modelling discrepancies. As part of a cohort of pioneering research projects, this PhD will contribute to the development of technologies and solutions supporting the UK's net zero industrial goals. The CDT-GIF is a partnership between Imperial College London, Heriot Watt University, the Universities of Sheffield and Bath, and is funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, with additional support from industrial partners. Students benefit from access to a wide range of academic expertise, resources, and facilities across these leading institutions. The four-year programme includes comprehensive training and professional development. Students participate in residential taught courses at partner universities, covering topics such as Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), technoeconomics, business models, policy and regulation, public engagement, and plant operation. There are opportunities for international experiences in the second or third year, including visits to world-leading facilities, conferences, or forums to explore the global context of industrial decarbonisation. A work placement with an industrial partner and a bespoke net-zero leadership programme further enhance the student experience, offering regular exchanges, student-led activities, industry challenge sandpits, site visits, and professional development. Funding for this position includes full UK tuition fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus approximately £2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. The programme is designed for top-performing junior researchers with a strong background in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or related fields. Candidates with relevant MA degrees in socio-politico-economic topics or those with significant industry or research experience may also be considered. Applicants must meet the entry requirements of Imperial College London. Applications are accepted year-round. Interested candidates should review the eligibility criteria and entry requirements, contact [email protected] for enquiries, and visit the CDT-GIF application portal for further details and to apply.

This PhD opportunity is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF), hosted at Imperial College London. The project focuses on developing advanced photovoltaic-electrocatalytic integrated devices for solar chemical production, aiming to harness solar energy to generate valuable chemicals such as hydrogen and carbon products from small molecules like carbon dioxide and water. Research will center on the design and fabrication of photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells that integrate high-performance photovoltaic absorbers—halide perovskites or organic bulk heterojunctions—with innovative catalysts. These materials offer exceptional optoelectronic properties but face stability challenges in aqueous environments, which are critical for solar fuel production. The student will investigate protective strategies using carbon allotropes and electrochemically stable metal layers to enhance both device stability and catalytic efficiency. Key objectives include aligning device architecture and reaction pathways to mitigate degradation, reduce voltage losses, and improve long-term performance. The project will involve experimental synthesis, advanced characterization techniques (including various microscopies and spectroscopies), and performance testing under simulated sunlight. Students will also gain experience in integrating their research within industrial systems, identifying barriers and opportunities for achieving net zero emissions. The PhD will be conducted in the Applied Energy Materials labs at Imperial College's South Kensington campus, under the supervision of Professor Paul Fennell and Dr. Salvador Eslava. The CDT-GIF programme offers a comprehensive four-year training experience, including residential taught courses at partner universities, international opportunities, work placements with industrial partners, and a bespoke net-zero leadership programme. Students will receive expert training in life cycle analysis, technoeconomics, business models, policy and regulation, public engagement, and plant operation. Funding covers full UK tuition fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus approximately £2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. Applicants should hold a First-class or 2:1 MEng or MSc with merit (over 60%) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related discipline. Candidates with a relevant MA for socio-politico-economic topics or a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) with significant industry/research experience may also be considered. All applicants must meet Imperial College London's entry requirements. Applications are accepted year-round. For further details and to apply, visit the CDT Green Industrial Futures website or contact [email protected].

This PhD opportunity, hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF) at Imperial College London, focuses on rewiring mammalian cell metabolism to enable sustainable, on-demand biomanufacturing. The project addresses the scalability and sustainability challenges of mammalian cell-based biomanufacturing, which is crucial for applications such as therapeutic protein production and cultivated meat. Current limitations include high costs, environmental impact, and reduced yields due to genetic engineering and complex media requirements. The research integrates synthetic biology, genome engineering, metabolic modelling, and process and life cycle analysis to develop new mammalian cell chassis optimized for sustainability. The CDT-GIF programme is designed for top-performing junior researchers and offers a four-year funded studentship starting September 2026. Students benefit from expert training, residential taught courses at partner universities, and opportunities to contextualize their research within the broader net zero landscape. Additional features include international placements, work experience with industrial partners, and a bespoke net-zero leadership programme. Applicants should hold a First-class or 2:1 MEng or MSc with merit (over 60%) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or related fields. Candidates with a relevant MA for socio-politico-economic topics or a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) with significant industry/research experience may also be considered. Experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culturing, molecular cloning, synthetic biology, and modelling is highly desirable. Candidates must meet Imperial College London’s entry requirements. Funding includes full UK fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus ~£2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. The CDT is funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and supported by industrial partners, providing access to a wide range of academic expertise and facilities. Applications are accepted year-round. For further information, visit the CDT-GIF website or contact [email protected]. The programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable industrial biomanufacturing and net zero innovation.

This fully funded PhD position at Imperial College London is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF), a collaborative initiative supported by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and leading UK universities. The project, supervised by Professor Paul Fennell, focuses on developing a novel route to decarbonised Ordinary Portland Cement, aiming to enhance the fraction of initially reactive phases for superior performance and lower clinker-to-cement ratios compared to conventional cements such as LC3. Research activities will include experimental work on phase reactivity and hydration, mechanical strength and durability testing, and potentially thermodynamic modelling of phase development. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with world-class experts, including Professor Karen Scrivener at EPFL and Dr Alex Pisch at CNRS, gaining access to advanced knowledge in cement chemistry and materials characterisation. The CDT-GIF programme offers a comprehensive four-year training experience, including residential taught courses at partner universities, international research opportunities, industrial placements, and a bespoke net-zero leadership programme. Students will receive expert training in life cycle analysis, technoeconomics, business models, policy and regulation, public engagement, and plant operation, preparing them to contribute to the UK’s net zero industrial future. Funding covers full UK tuition fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus approximately £2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. Applicants should hold a First-class or 2:1 MEng or MSc with merit (over 60%) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related STEM field. Candidates with relevant MA degrees for socio-politico-economic topics or those with a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) and significant industry or research experience may also be considered. All applicants must meet Imperial College London’s entry requirements. Applications are accepted year-round. For further information and to apply, visit the CDT Green Industrial Futures website or contact [email protected].

This PhD opportunity, hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF) at Imperial College London, focuses on the global capacity for CO₂ storage and the modelling of limitations arising from geography and injectivity. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a critical technology for climate change mitigation, enabling the injection of large volumes of CO₂ into suitable subsurface geologic formations. Recent IPCC scenarios estimate a storage demand approaching 15 Gt CO₂ per year by 2050, but these models often overlook constraints such as the geographic availability of reservoirs and pressure limitations affecting injection rates. The successful candidate will extend and refine a suite of models developed by the research group to evaluate how geographic and reservoir injectivity constraints may create bottlenecks in large-scale CO₂ storage deployment. The project aims to construct plausible development trajectories for CO₂ storage, which can be integrated into energy systems models used by the IPCC to outline techno-economic pathways for climate mitigation. The CDT-GIF is a partnership between Heriot Watt University, Imperial College London, and the Universities of Sheffield and Bath, funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and supported by industrial partners. Students benefit from access to a wide range of academic expertise, resources, and facilities, as well as a challenging programme designed for top-performing junior researchers. Training includes residential taught courses at partner universities, covering life cycle analysis, technoeconomics, business models, policy and regulation, public engagement, and plant operation. Additional opportunities include international visits, industrial placements, and a bespoke net-zero leadership programme. Funding for this four-year programme includes full UK fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780 for 2025/2026 plus approximately £2,000 London weighting), and a budget for travel and consumables. The programme starts in September 2026, with applications accepted year-round. Applicants should hold a First-class or 2:1 MEng or MSc with merit (over 60%) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related field. Candidates with relevant MA degrees in socio-politico-economic topics may also be considered. Those with a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) and significant industry or research experience are encouraged to apply. All candidates must meet the entry requirements of Imperial College London. For further information or enquiries, contact [email protected]. Application details and programme information are available at CDT Green Industrial Futures and the FindAPhD project page .