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Universities with open postdoc positions in petroleum engineering in the United Kingdom include University of Nottingham, The Sainsbury Laboratory and University of Warwick.
University of Nottingham
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Research Fellow – Agri-Tech Development at Nottingham Trent University (School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences). This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time research position based at Brackenhurst Campus, United Kingdom . The project sits within NTU’s growing portfolio in sustainable agriculture , crop production , and agri-technology . The successful applicant will contribute to applied research in controlled environment agriculture , crop production systems, and agricultural innovatio...
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University of Nottingham
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Nottingham Trent University is recruiting two fixed-term researchers for the Eco-SEv project in ecosystem acoustics , a government-funded initiative focused on next-generation biodiversity monitoring technologies. The roles are based in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University and involve work on acoustic monitoring, biodiversity assessment, and ecosystem health across agricultural, forestry, conservation, and natural environments. The project uses au...
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The Sainsbury Laboratory
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Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich, United Kingdom . The position is in the Berasategui Lab and focuses on research at the interface of evolutionary genomics , plant pathology , and insect symbiosis . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in plant-microbe interactions, symbiosis, and genomics-driven research in a leading plant science environment. Position type: Postdoctoral researcher Research areas: evolutionary genomics, plant pathology, insect...
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Research Fellow in Environmental Microbiology and Nitrogen Cycling at the University of Warwick (School/Department: Life Sciences). This fixed-term, full-time role is part of a NERC-funded project titled “Partners in crime: Does microbial cooperation exacerbate nitrous oxide emission from soil?” . The project investigates how ammonia oxidation , microbial interactions , and nutrient exchange between ammonia-oxidising and denitrifying microorganisms shape nitrogen cycling and N2O production in so...
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The University of Warwick’s Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics (CFSA) is recruiting a Research Fellow in space physics , plasma physics , numerical modelling , and scientific computing . The project focuses on modelling Earth’s magnetosphere and radiation belts , including magnetospheric, ring current, and radiation belt simulations during geomagnetic activity. This is a fixed-term, full-time post within a five-year STFC/UKRI-funded multi-institution collaboration involving the University...
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Mijndert Van der Spek
Heriot-Watt University
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Heriot-Watt University is recruiting EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellows for research continuation in CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and storage) and DAC (direct air capture), with possible emphasis on experimental work, modelling, techno-economic analysis (TEA), and life cycle assessment (LCA) . This is a postdoctoral-level opportunity for candidates who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a PhD in the UK and were funded by EPSRC. The fellowship is hosted at Heriot-Watt University ...
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University of Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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University of Portsmouth is recruiting a Senior Research Associate for a NERC Pushing the Frontiers project on hypervelocity impact melting and early crustal evolution . The project combines mineral chemistry , microstructures , EBSD , isotope geochemistry , petrogenetic modelling , and thermodynamic modelling . The successful candidate will also have access to advanced analytical facilities across partner institutions, including femtosecond LA-ICP-MS/MS , MC-ICP-MS , NanoSIMS , and EPMA . This ...
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Newcastle University
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Newcastle University is preparing to hire a 24-month postdoctoral researcher for a project with Succorfish Limited focused on sustainable and transparent fisheries . The role will use AI , computer vision , and hardware to analyse vessel data and sensor data . The project aims to improve automated monitoring of marine fisheries, strengthen transparency around catches, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to more sustainable fishing practices. This is a strong fit for candidates with int...
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University of Birmingham
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of Birmingham in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences on the EPSRC-funded CLEETS project . The project sits at the intersection of travel behaviour , choice modelling , sustainable transport , clean energy transitions , geography , and related environmental/social science research. The post is led by Dilum Dissanayake , Associate Professor of Transport Planning. This is a postdoc opening for candidates with a PhD com...
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Anglia Ruskin University
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Arc Universities Group is sharing a fully funded PhD opportunity at Anglia Ruskin University , based in the Global Sustainability Institute . The project will explore how Europe’s energy transition can become more inclusive, with a focus on low-carbon energy decisions , community knowledge , and the role of expertise in shaping policy and practice. The research is funded by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) . The successful PhD candidate will be able to shape their own project with...
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University of Cambridge
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Fully funded Master’s opportunity at the University of Cambridge through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program . This scholarship is aimed at early-to-mid-career African professionals who want to pursue a full-time, one-year Master’s degree in fields such as Computer Science , Agriculture , Economics , Environmental Sciences , STEM, and Public Policy. The programme is designed to support scholars who are committed to sustainable development, climate resilience, innovation, and social impact...
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Staffordshire University
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Associate Professor Mohammad Moghimi at Staffordshire University is inviting expressions of interest from women from developing or emerging economies who are pursuing a PhD or postdoctoral opportunity in clean energy technologies , thermal management , computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , and AI-driven engineering . This opportunity is linked to the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future fellowship programme, which supports women from low- and middle-income countries undertaking top-tier...
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Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
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![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Structural Geology
Reservoir Engineering
Geology
Marine Geology
Petroleum Geology
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Rock Mechanics
Reservoir Engineering
Porosity Analysis
Geological Engineering
Geomechanics
Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (GIF CDT)
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Geology
Petroleum Engineering
Technical Engineering
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
United Kingdom
Oceanography
Environmental Chemistry
Carbon Dioxide
Petroleum Engineering
Marine Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Drilling Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Optimization Algorithm
Groundwater Remediation
Heriot-Watt University
United Kingdom
Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Optimization Algorithm
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UKRI funds research training and fellowships across the United Kingdom, mainly for PhD and postdoctoral study. Support often includes tuition fees, a stipend at the UKRI rate, and research costs.

The Leverhulme Trust funds a wide range of research scholarships, studentships and fellowships, mainly in the United Kingdom, across disciplines from humanities to sciences.

ESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.
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