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PhD in Novel Polymer Systems for Ostomy Adhesive Applications Aston University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship via Aston University's PhD+ scheme. Funding includes full tuition fees and a scholarship at UK Research Council rate. An integrated industry placement is included.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Aston University
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PhD opportunity at Aston University:
Project title: Novel Polymer Systems for Ostomy Adhesive Applications.
This is an industry-funded, fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship offered through Aston University's PhD+ scheme. The project sits at the interface of academia and industry and is linked with Coloplast A/S and the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence.
Research focus: polymer synthesis, polymer materials, advanced polymer characterisation, sustainability, and medical adhesive applications for ostomy products. Students will gain training in polymer synthesis, advanced materials characterisation, access to world-class laboratory facilities, and experience working collaboratively with academic and industrial scientists. An integrated industry placement is included.
Eligibility: open to UK and international students. The post is suitable for applicants with strong interest in chemistry, sustainability, and polymer materials.
Funding: fully funded tuition fees plus a scholarship at the UK Research Council rate.
Location and start date: Aston University, Birmingham, UK. Start date: January 2027.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026.
Interested applicants should follow the application link in the post and review the Aston University project page for full details before applying.
Funding details
Fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship via Aston University's PhD+ scheme. Funding includes full tuition fees and a scholarship at UK Research Council rate. An integrated industry placement is included.
What's required
Applicants should be passionate about chemistry, sustainability and polymer materials. The project is open to UK and international students. The post highlights training in polymer synthesis and advanced polymer materials characterisation, so interest in laboratory-based research and collaborative academia-industry work is expected.
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Professors
Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Synthesis
Conjugated Polymer
Materials Science
Reader
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Polymer Synthesis
Self-assembly
Conjugated Polymer
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