PhD opportunities in geology in united kingdom for Iranian students

This PhD project at Heriot-Watt University focuses on optimising polymer flooding strategies for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) during the energy transition. As the demand for hydrocarbons persists, it is crucial to minimise CO2 emissions and maximise operational efficiency. Recent advances in polymer flooding in the North Sea have shown that polymer viscosified injection water can significantly increase oil recovery, accelerate production, reduce water production, and lower the carbon footprint co...

This PhD opportunity at the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) invites applications from outstanding candidates interested in developing next-generation mass spectrometry technology for noble gas analysis and Ar/Ar geochronology. The project sits at the intersection of analytical chemistry, instrument design, geochronology, and data science, aiming to revolutionize how noble gases are measured in Earth and planetary materials. Noble gas mass spect...

This PhD opportunity at the University of Glasgow invites an outstanding candidate to develop next-generation petrochronology methods using a triple-stream femtosecond laser ablation ICP-MS platform. The project integrates advanced laser ablation technology with three Thermo Fisher Scientific mass spectrometers, enabling simultaneous measurement of multiple isotopic and geochemical systems from the same microscopic domains in minerals. Petrochronology, which combines geochronology with trace ele...

This PhD project at the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) offers a unique opportunity to redefine the precision and accuracy of the Ar/Ar geochronology system, a cornerstone in Earth and planetary science. The Ar/Ar method is pivotal for constructing the geological timescale, dating volcanic eruptions, tectonic events, metamorphism, and planetary impacts. Despite its widespread use, the method’s absolute accuracy is limited by dependencies on the...

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), is offering a funded PhD position focused on developing an isotope toolkit for saline groundwaters (IT4SG). This project is directly linked to the UK's ongoing efforts to locate an underground Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for nuclear waste, with all candidate sites containing saline aquifers. Understanding the age, origin, mixing, and interaction histories of these groundwater co...

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), is offering a funded PhD position focused on developing an isotope toolkit for saline groundwaters (IT4SG). This project is directly linked to the UK's ongoing efforts to locate an underground Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for nuclear waste, with all candidate sites containing saline aquifers. Understanding the age, origin, mixing, and interaction histories of these groundwater co...

This PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham offers an exciting opportunity to investigate the 4D distribution of groundwater flow in a mined karstic limestone catchment. The project addresses the complex and highly variable nature of water movement in karstic limestone systems, which are characterized by dissolution-enhanced conduit development and heterogeneous rock masses. Understanding these systems is crucial for both environmental protection and deep engineering projects, as they e...

This PhD project at The University of Manchester investigates the speciation and fate of long-lived, redox active radionuclides—such as uranium, neptunium, selenium, and technetium—in ‘Red Bed’ mudstones, a potential host rock for the UK’s deep Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for radioactive waste. The Mercia Mudstone Group, characterized by its distinctive red and grey/green coloration due to ferric and ferrous iron phases, is central to the study. Understanding how Fe-bearing minerals and t...

This fully funded PhD opportunity at Imperial College London investigates the mechanisms behind coastal cliff instability triggered by extreme weather conditions, with a particular focus on heatwaves and drying events. The project responds to recent climate-driven hazards, such as the 2022 cliff collapses near Sidmouth, Devon, which occurred during record-breaking heat rather than rainfall. These events highlight a poorly understood risk: geotechnical instability caused by excessive heat and dry...