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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher in Mechanical Engineering and Phase-Change Heat Transfer University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

Fixed salary of £49,747, with additional allowances possibly applicable depending on circumstances. The post is a full-time, fixed-term position up to 31 December 2029. It is part of the SurPhase Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded under Horizon Europe; four positions are available at the University of Birmingham, and the appointed candidate will undertake a 36-month doctoral research project as a Research Fellow I.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Heat Transfer
Environmental Sustainability
Durability
Computational Modelling
Physics

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About this position

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher – Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham (Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK).

This is a PhD-level doctoral opening within SurPhase, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded under Horizon Europe. The programme is interdisciplinary and focuses on phase-change heat transfer, bringing together expertise in thermal sciences, surface engineering, advanced manufacturing, computational modelling, data-driven methods, durability, and sustainability.

The University of Birmingham is recruiting four Doctoral Candidates, each appointed as a Research Fellow I for 36 months and undertaking an individual doctoral project. The Birmingham projects include: advanced surface engineering for enhanced flow boiling, molecular modelling of phase change at engineered interfaces, data-driven design of surfaces for enhanced boiling, and durability and sustainability of engineered heat-transfer surfaces.

Successful candidates will participate in the network-wide research and training programme, work with academic and industrial partners, and complete secondments and transferable-skills training. The role involves original research, publication, conference dissemination, collaborative work, and contribution to the wider research environment.

Eligibility / requirements: normally a relevant higher degree, typically a PhD or near completion, plus extensive research experience in the subject area, proven project-management ability, successful development/application of methods and models, and experience in knowledge transfer or enterprise-related activity. EDI commitment is also required.

Funding: fixed salary of £49,747 plus possible additional allowances. The position is part of an MSCA Doctoral Network, but the post description does not state a separate stipend amount.

Deadline: 15 November 2026.

How to apply: submit an online application via the University of Birmingham careers portal. For informal enquiries, contact Ali Sadaghiani at [email protected].

Funding details

Fixed salary of £49,747, with additional allowances possibly applicable depending on circumstances. The post is a full-time, fixed-term position up to 31 December 2029. It is part of the SurPhase Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network funded under Horizon Europe; four positions are available at the University of Birmingham, and the appointed candidate will undertake a 36-month doctoral research project as a Research Fellow I.

What's required

Applicants normally need a higher degree relevant to the research area, typically a PhD or near completion, or equivalent qualifications. The post seeks extensive research experience and scholarship within the subject specialism, demonstrated success in planning and project-managing research, experience of developing successful models, techniques and methods, and evidence of achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise or similar activity. Candidates should also be able to champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and monitor application of equality and diversity policies and procedures.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Birmingham careers portal using the job posting. Submit your application before the closing date and follow the online application instructions. Informal enquiries can be directed to Ali Sadaghiani by email.

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