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Prediction of Forever Chemical Concentrations in Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Cranfield University Dr I Carra 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Develop a predictive model to forecast PFAS concentrations in drinking water treatment systems. Focus on optimizing granular activated carbon filters to reduce costs and support regulatory compliance. Gain valuable expe…

This research targets a critical environmental and public health challenge by improving PFAS removal from drinking water. The project suppo…

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Economic Carrying Capacity and Future Conservation of Rhinos in Privately Governed OECMs
University of Kent Dr David Roberts 🎓 Ecology 🎓 Environmental Sciences Deadline: 14 May 2026

Explore how economic factors shape rhino conservation on private lands. Develop integrative bioeconomic models to address the impact of trade policies on conservation incentives and population recovery.

This research addresses urgent conservation challenges by assessing how economic incentives affect rhino populations on private lands amids…

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Political Ecology Ecological Economics Institutional Analysis Climate Change Governance
Prediction of forever chemical concentrations in real-world drinking water treatment systems
Cranfield University Dr Irene Carra 🎓 Chemistry 🎓 Engineering

Develop a predictive model to forecast PFAS behaviour in granular activated carbon filters, enabling water utilities to optimize treatment processes. Collaborate with leading water companies and EPSRC in a fully funded …

This research delivers tools to reduce operational costs and environmental impact in water treatment by optimizing PFAS removal. It support…

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Granular Activated Carbon Water Treatment Environmental Chemistry
Microbiome-based strategies for enhancing drought resilience in native vegetation
Western Sydney University Dr Eleonora Egidi; Prof Paul Rymer 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 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.

Lifecycle Optimisation of Wind Farms using Machine-Learning Models Enhanced with Numerical Modelling
Durham University Dr Majid Bastankhah, Dr Nima Gerami-Seresht 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Computational Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD focuses on enhancing wind farm performance and lifespan using machine-learning models integrated with numerical simulations to optimise turbine cluster aerodynamics and operational efficiency.

Chemical recycling and life cycle assessment of next-generation thermoplastic composites for wind turbine blade manufacture
Loughborough University Dr Ignacio Martin-Fabiani, Dr Tanja Radu, Dr Fiona Hatton, Mr Gerry Boyce (Hive Composites) 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering

This fully-funded PhD addresses sustainability challenges in offshore wind by developing chemical recycling methods and life cycle assessment for next-generation thermoplastic composites used in turbine blades. The proj…

PhD Programmes at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano 🎓 Agriculture 🎓 Biotechnology

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano offers seven structured PhD programmes across multiple disciplines, supporting early-career researchers with funded opportunities and international research training.

PhD position | MSCA Doctoral Network | SUPER | Readiness and desirable futures for sustainable sports and physical activity
Glasgow Caledonian University Prof. Sebastien Chastin, Dr David Hamilton, Dr Karim Abu-Omar 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Cybernetics Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

MSCA-funded PhD at Glasgow Caledonian University exploring sustainable futures for sports and physical activity. Combines data science, policy analysis, and climate scenario modelling to assess climate-ready interventio…

Reinforcing nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity gain - PhD
Cranfield University Dr Tao Lyu 🎓 Climate Science 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University exploring nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity. Combines wetland field studies, lab analysis, and modelling to develop sustainable, low-carbon wastewater …

Continuous-flow 14C-LC-mass spectrometry development for the life-sciences
University of Glasgow Prof Stewart Freeman 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 Chemistry

Fully funded interdisciplinary PhD developing continuous-flow 14C-LC mass spectrometry, combining analytical chemistry and ion beam physics to enable highly sensitive radiocarbon detection for drug development and life-…

Navigating Polycrisis: Climate Change and Small-scale Fishing Communities in Scotland
University of Strathclyde Dr Pratima Sambajee 🎓 Climate Science 🎓 Coastal Studies Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

A fully funded 3-year PhD at the University of Strathclyde investigating how small-scale Scottish fishing communities navigate climate change and related polycrises through community-based research.

Public concerns and science-society dialogue about contentious issues in organic agriculture
Coventry University Dr Adrian Evans, Prof Ulrich Schmutz 🎓 Agricultural Geography 🎓 Agricultural Sciences Deadline: 27 Mar 2026

A fully funded PhD at Coventry University examining public understanding and concerns about contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Research informs EU-funded Scale-it project and engages with policy-makers and stake…