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Funded PhD in Advanced Membranes and Nanocomposite Materials for Solar-Driven Water Treatment University of Birmingham in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Funded PhD studentship; the post explicitly states it is a funded PhD opportunity for UK Home students. No stipend amount, tuition details, or other financial terms are provided.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Birmingham
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About this position
Funded PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham in the area of advanced membranes and nanocomposite materials for solar-driven sustainability, energy, and environmental applications.
The project focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterisation of porous polymeric and carbon-based membranes with improved solar absorption, mass transport, and thermal-management performance.
Research applications include solar-driven water treatment, especially desalination, salt recovery and harvesting, PFAS removal, and treatment of organic micropollutants.
Suitable applicants should have a background in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline, with interest in membrane science, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. The opportunity is restricted to UK Home students.
To apply, send a CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line UK Home Student – Materials. The deadline is 1 October 2026.
Funding details
Funded PhD studentship; the post explicitly states it is a funded PhD opportunity for UK Home students. No stipend amount, tuition details, or other financial terms are provided.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline, with interest in membrane science, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. The post is for UK Home students only.
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Professors
Assoc. Prof and 125th Anniv. Fellow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Nanomaterials
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Chemistry
Physics
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