PhD Opportunity in Water Treatment, Membrane Technology, and Environmental Materials at SRM University-AP SRM University-AP in India

Wetsus is advertising PhD project 2026.19, “Beyond the boundaries of phosphate desorption: Uncovering the surface chemistry behind phosphate-iron (hydr)oxide sorption.” The project is centered on surface chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , and environmental science , with a strong focus on phosphate removal and regeneration in wastewater treatment. The research investigates how phosphate is adsorbed and desorbed on iron (hydr)oxide-based adsorbents, why regenerant solutions ar...

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 ha...

PhD opportunity at Uppsala University, Sweden in nature-inspired biocarbon–enzyme composites for PFAS remediation . The project, EnzCarb4PFAS , is hosted by the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University and focuses on developing a circular in situ remediation strategy for persistent PFAS contamination in soil and groundwater. The research combines environmental chemistry , materials science , biochemistry , and water treatment to create lignin-derived biocarbon materials that adsorb PFA...

PhD opportunity in Chemical Sciences and Technologies at the University of Sassari in Italy , with the work location stated as Sassari, Sardinia . This doctoral call is aimed at prospective researchers interested in chemistry, chemical technologies, materials science, and related applied research areas. The post highlights that funded PhD opportunities are associated with the call, but applicants should consult the official documentation for the exact scholarship conditions, research topics, and...

Call for applications for the Welch Postdoctoral Fellowship , a competitive postdoctoral opportunity supporting independent research with leading faculty at eligible institutions in Texas . The fellowship is aimed at researchers in the chemical sciences and related areas, with a strong emphasis on strengthening the chemical ecosystem across Texas. It is open to international applicants . Funding: $105,000 per year stipend for up to 3 years. Eligibility / requirements: Applicants must identify a ...