Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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PhD in the Regulatory Effect of Emerging Organic Contaminants on Microplastic Aging and Pollutant Vectoring Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Funded PhD project. The joint doctoral programme is full-time for a typical duration of three to four years. Tuition fee is RMB 99,000 per year. The post states students are registered with both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool and may conduct research at XJTU as visiting students, with possible short-term research visits to the University of Liverpool if required.
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China
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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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PhD project at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in collaboration with Xi'an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool, focused on microplastics, emerging organic contaminants, polymer aging, and pollutant vectoring.
The project asks how co-existing contaminants such as tetrabromobisphenol A and bisphenol A may regulate the photo-oxidative aging of polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate, and how those aging pathways change subsequent pollutant uptake. Methods include controlled solar photo-aging, SEM, ATR-FTIR, XRD, fluorescence spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, electron paramagnetic resonance, selective scavenging, adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamic analysis.
This is a funded PhD project for students worldwide. The programme is full-time, typically three to four years, and the tuition fee is RMB 99,000 per year. Students are registered with both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, conduct research at XJTU as visiting students, and may apply for a short-term research visit to the University of Liverpool if needed.
Eligibility highlights include a strong background in environmental science/engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related fields. Applicants should have a UK first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's degree and a UK master's degree with Merit, or equivalent; exceptional bachelor's-only candidates may be considered. Good spoken and written English is required, with IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not the first language.
To apply, email the supervisors with the project title in the subject line and attach a CV, two reference letters, a personal statement, English language certificate, transcripts, education qualification certificates, and a master's dissertation or equivalent writing sample if available.
Funding details
Funded PhD project. The joint doctoral programme is full-time for a typical duration of three to four years. Tuition fee is RMB 99,000 per year. The post states students are registered with both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool and may conduct research at XJTU as visiting students, with possible short-term research visits to the University of Liverpool if required.
What's required
Applicants should have a UK first-class or upper second-class honours Bachelor's degree and a UK Master's degree with Merit, or equivalent, for PhD admission. Exceptional candidates with only a Bachelor's degree may be considered individually. Good spoken and written English is essential, with IELTS 6.5 or equivalent required if English is not the first language. Preferred backgrounds include environmental science/engineering, chemistry, materials science, or related fields. Experience with microplastics, photochemistry, polymer characterization, adsorption modelling, EPR, chromatography/mass spectrometry, or high-resolution MS is advantageous. Strong experimental, quantitative, and academic English writing skills are desirable.
How to apply
Email [email protected] or [email protected] with the project title in the subject line. Include a CV, two reference letters, personal statement, English language certificate, full transcripts, education qualification certificates, and a PDF copy of the Master's dissertation or equivalent writing sample if available.
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