Funded PhD opportunities in energy storage, hydrogen/CCS, geophysics, mining, AI, hydrology, urban agriculture, and environmental engineering Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Multiple research openings are advertised across Europe and the USA, with a strong focus on PhD-level research and one post mentioning MS students as well.

Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST), Poland: funded PhD opportunities for motivated Master's graduates in energy storage, hydrogen and carbon storage (CCS/CCUS), geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentology, mining and reservoir engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy technologies. Eligible applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a Master's degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Energy, Computer Science, or a related field. Applications are sent by email to [email protected] with a CV, research interests or PhD idea, and academic transcripts.

ICA-CSIC, Madrid, Spain: a PhD position on the effects of climate change on urban agriculture crops. The research focus includes climate change, environmental stress, urban agriculture, and sustainable food production. Applicants are asked to email [email protected] with the subject line “PhD Urban Agriculture” and attach a short CV, motivation letter, and three academic references.

Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany: a fully funded PhD position (E13 TV-H) within the DFG Research Unit GArua, starting 1 October 2026. The project focuses on cloud-water interception, fog hydrology, cloud forest ecosystems, process-based hydrological modeling, and field research in the Galápagos. Requirements include a Master's in Hydrology, Environmental Sciences, Geoecology, or a related field, plus fieldwork experience and programming skills in Python or C++. Deadline: 15 August 2026.

South Dakota State University, USA: a faculty member is seeking 2 highly motivated PhD students and outstanding MS students for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 in critical mineral recovery, rare earth elements, water reuse and desalination, electrodialysis and electrochemical separations, membrane science and engineering, and advanced materials for environmental applications. Preferred backgrounds include Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related disciplines. Applicants should email [email protected] with a single PDF containing a CV and academic transcript, plus a brief statement of interest.

Overall, these opportunities span environmental science, geology, chemical engineering, materials science, computer science, agriculture, and mining-related research. The post is useful for students seeking funded doctoral research in interdisciplinary sustainability, energy, water, and climate topics.