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Coventry University Research Studentship

PhD Studentship in Microplastics and Chemical Additives from Food-Grade Baby Feeding Products Coventry University in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

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Tuition fees and stipend are provided. The project is a funded full-time PhD studentship within a cotutelle arrangement between Coventry University and Deakin University.

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Coventry University

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Instrumental Analysis
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Microplastic

About this position

Coventry University is advertising a funded PhD studentship on microplastics and chemical additives from food-grade baby feeding products, with a cotutelle arrangement involving Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). The project is interdisciplinary and combines environmental science, chemistry, toxicology, and neuroscience.

The research will investigate the leachability of microplastics and chemical additives from plastic baby bottles and food pouches, the influence of consumer feeding behaviours, and the potential toxicity of these substances on neuronal development using zebrafish embryos and human neuronal cell lines. The work is structured into three work packages: behavioural study, comparative chemical analysis, and toxicity testing.

This is a full-time PhD lasting 3 to 3.5 years. Funding includes tuition fees and stipend. The successful candidate will receive research training and career development support through Coventry University’s Doctoral and Researcher College.

Eligibility is open to UK/International (including EU) graduates who meet the admission and scholarship criteria for both universities. Applicants should have a relevant BSc or MSc in chemistry, life and environmental sciences, toxicology, or environmental chemistry, with strong academic performance and research potential. Required skills include laboratory experience, instrumental analysis (FTIR, Raman, LC-MS, GC-MS), statistics/data analysis, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component is required.

Deadline: 7 May 2026. Start date: September 2026. To apply, contact Associate Professor Anna Bogush for further details and submit the full application package to Coventry University, including supporting documents, a covering letter, and a 2000-word supporting statement.

Funding details

Tuition fees and stipend are provided. The project is a funded full-time PhD studentship within a cotutelle arrangement between Coventry University and Deakin University.

What's required

Applicants must meet the admission and scholarship criteria for both Coventry University and Deakin University for the cotutelle programme. Required academic background includes an MSc or BSc in chemistry, life and environmental sciences, toxicology, or environmental chemistry. Applicants should be in the top 15% of their undergraduate cohort, typically with a high 2:1 or equivalent; alternatively, a relevant master's degree with a significant research component and at least Distinction overall, with a master's thesis mark of at least 80%. Evidence of research experience may be considered for candidates with 70-79% if it supports equivalency to first-class honours. IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component is required. Candidates should have laboratory and instrumental analysis experience (e.g. FTIR, Raman, LC-MS, GC-MS), strong interest in interdisciplinary research, knowledge of statistics and data analysis, and the ability to work independently and in a team with good time management and organisation skills.

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