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PhD position in noncommutative geometry and singular foliations
University of Amsterdam Dr. Hessel Posthuma πŸŽ“ Mathematics Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

Explore the mathematical frontiers of singular foliations with noncommutative geometry techniques. Join a collaborative team to develop innovative invariants and shape your own research directions under expert supervisi…

This research advances our fundamental understanding of singular foliations, which are pivotal in many areas of mathematics, including anal…

Wiskunde Lie groupoids Dubrovin-Zhang hierarchies Hopf algebroids
Interfacial Processes in Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Advanced Characterization
Delft University of Technology Dr. Swapna Ganapathy πŸŽ“ Chemical Engineering πŸŽ“ Materials Science Deadline: 17 May 2026

Explore interfacial chemistry in lithium-ion batteries focusing on SEI and CEI formation using advanced characterization. Develop insights into optimizing formation protocols with ALD coatings and environmentally friend…

This research addresses critical challenges in lithium-ion battery technology by investigating and optimizing interphase formation, which c…

Energy Storage Li-ion batteries Li-air batteries
PhD in Coastal Climate Change Adaptation at TU Delft
Delft University of Technology Sierd de Vries πŸŽ“ Civil Engineering πŸŽ“ Environmental Science Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

Explore how natural dune processes can be harnessed to protect urban coasts from sea-level rise. Lead hands-on fieldwork and use advanced modeling to design sustainable coastal defenses that integrate ecological and tec…

This research addresses urgent global challenges by developing innovative, nature-based coastal defenses that reduce vulnerability to clima…

Coastal Dunes Aeolian Processes Coastal Engineering Dune Erosion
AI and Robotics for Digital Twins in Civil Infrastructure
University of Alabama πŸŽ“ Artificial Intelligence πŸŽ“ Civil Engineering Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

Explore the frontier of AI and robotics applied to civil infrastructure diagnostics and retrofitting using digital twin technology. Develop autonomous systems and simulation analytics to improve infrastructure resilienc…

This research addresses critical infrastructure challenges posed by urbanization and climate change through innovative AI and robotics solu…

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Digital Twins Civil Infrastructure
Doctoral Research on Energy Processes and Power-to-X Systems at NTUA
National Technical University of Athens Prof. Stergios Vakalis πŸŽ“ Chemical Engineering

Investigate advanced Power-to-X systems combining renewable energy with thermochemical reactions to create sustainable energy solutions. Conduct experiments and modeling in a top chemical engineering lab at NTUA.

This research is pivotal for creating sustainable energy pathways by integrating renewable energy with chemical conversion processes, enabl…

1416+ citations Β· h19
Gasification Waste-to-energy Thermodynamic modelling
Develop and Validate Blood-Borne Lung Cancer Diagnostic Biomarkers Using Multi-Omics and Interpretable AI
University of Liverpool Dr Tao You πŸŽ“ Applied Mathematics πŸŽ“ Bioinformatics

Explore blood-borne biomarkers for early lung cancer detection using matched proteomic, miRNA, and metabolomic data. Integrate multi-omics with novel network and survival models to uncover early disease signals.

This research has the potential to revolutionize lung cancer detection by identifying biomarkers detectable years before clinical diagnosis…

595+ citations Β· h10
Systems Medicine Pharmacometrics Quantitative Systems Pharmacology
Toxicity of Pollutant Mixtures and Heat Waves on Threatened Freshwater Taxa
Heriot-Watt University Dr Frances Orton, Dr Graeme Shaw, Dr Heidrun Feuchtmayr, Dr Ted Henry πŸŽ“ Analytical Chemistry πŸŽ“ Biodiversity Deadline: 05 May 2026

Competition funded PhD at Heriot-Watt University investigating how pollutant mixtures and heat waves affect threatened freshwater species using field and mesocosm approaches.

USYD-UofG Collaborative PhD Scholarship - Epistemic Infrastructures of Planetary Health Governance in Southeast Asia
University of Glasgow Prof Sotiria Grek; Dr Emiline Smith; Prof Sonja van Wichelen; Dr Sophie Chao πŸŽ“ Development Studies πŸŽ“ Government Deadline: 21 Apr 2026

Fully funded joint PhD between the University of Sydney and University of Glasgow examining how knowledge systems shape planetary health governance in Southeast Asia.

AHRC CDP - Hoarding through time: Defining the practice of hoarding and assessing the impact of evolving legislation on its recording and interpretation
University of Leicester Dr Philippa Walton; Dr Wendy Scott πŸŽ“ Ancient History πŸŽ“ Heritage Studies Deadline: 17 May 2026

Fully funded AHRC CDP PhD at the University of Leicester and British Museum exploring hoarding practices, archaeological interpretation, and the impact of legislation on heritage recording.

Microbiome-based strategies for enhancing drought resilience in native vegetation
Western Sydney University Dr Eleonora Egidi; Prof Paul Rymer πŸŽ“ Biological Sciences πŸŽ“ Climate Science Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Western Sydney University investigating how soil and root microbiomes enhance drought resilience in native vegetation, combining laboratory, field, and applied ecological research.

Modelling of subsea cable flow induced vibration effects in offshore wind farms
Durham University Dr Lian Gan, Prof James Gilbert, Prof William Coombs πŸŽ“ Applied Mathematics πŸŽ“ Engineering Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD investigates flow-induced vibrations (FIV) in subsea cables for offshore wind farms, developing robust numerical models to predict structural response under complex environmental loading and improv…

Modelling and design of sustainable fibre composites
University of Strathclyde Dr K Johnston πŸŽ“ Chemical Engineering πŸŽ“ Chemical Physics Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Fibre composites are widely used in aerospace and wind turbines due to their light weight and high strength. This project will use coarse-grained modelling and molecular dynamics simulations to simulate network formatio…