PhD position: AI-driven silicon photonics circuits design
PhD position: AI-driven silicon photonics circuits design

PhD position: AI-driven inverse design for photonic integrated circuits. Develop ML algorithms (GNNs, RL, generative models) to discover compact, manufacturable PIC layouts. Interdisciplinary CS & photonics research with lab access, datasets, and training; UK-based; 2:1 honours required.

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PhD position: Autonomous close-proximity spacecraft operations: hardware-in-the-loop validation of neuromorphic event cameras
PhD position: Autonomous close-proximity spacecraft operations: hardware-in-the-loop validation of neuromorphic event cameras

PhD Positions & Research Opportunities: Develop resilient 6-DOF autonomous spacecraft navigation using neuromorphic event cameras, high-order Kalman filters, adaptive planning, and hardware-in-the-loop validation with a robotic arm. In-person, full-time, 2026/27 intake.

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PhD in EPSRC supported EngD Thermodynamics of Aerosols Understanding VLE & Phase Transitions for Aerosolised Systems
PhD in EPSRC supported EngD Thermodynamics of Aerosols Understanding VLE & Phase Transitions for Aerosolised Systems

PhD Positions & Research Opportunities: Explore liquid-gas transitions driving aerosol spray formation using experimental and computational methods. Develop thermodynamic measurements, spray models, and data analysis in an industry–university formulation engineering project.

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PhD position: Energy-efficient multicore fibre amplifiers for future submarine networks
PhD position: Energy-efficient multicore fibre amplifiers for future submarine networks

PhD position: next-gen multicore fibre amplifiers for sustainable submarine networks. Combines simulation and experiments to reduce power, cost per bit, and boost capacity via space-division multiplexing. Collaborates with industry to advance SDM amplification tech.

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PhD Position: Integrated Underwater and Terrestrial Communication Networks
PhD Position: Integrated Underwater and Terrestrial Communication Networks

Fully funded PhD opportunity within a Doctoral Network focusing on underwater optical wireless communication (UOWC). Develop robust waveforms, radiative transfer modeling, and land–sea–space network integration; build and test with simulators and UOWC emulators. Start June 2026; apply by Dec 31,...

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Energy Efficient Oxyfuel Combustion of Biomass Enabled by Oxygen Separation Membranes
Energy Efficient Oxyfuel Combustion of Biomass Enabled by Oxygen Separation Membranes

PhD positions in a four-year Doctoral Training Centre for Net Zero negative emission technologies. Research includes oxy-fuel combustion with oxygen separation membranes, DACCS, BECCS, and biomass-to-energy. Interdisciplinary training, industry placements, and international collaboration.

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PhD in Polymer-based ceramic and metal printing
PhD in Polymer-based ceramic and metal printing

Fully funded PhD in materials science focused on advancing hydrogel infusion additive manufacturing to convert 3D-printed polymers into metals, ceramics, and composites. Develop new chemistries, collaborate internationally, publish in journals, and present at conferences.

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Ph.D. position in indoor and outdoor air quality
Ph.D. position in indoor and outdoor air quality

PhD position in indoor/outdoor air quality using low-cost sensors to study VOCs and PFAS. Fall 2026 start. MS in environmental engineering or chemistry with air sampling; Python or R; LC-MS/MS/GC-MS preferred. Apply with cover letter, CV, transcripts, and two references.

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🚨 2 fully funded PhD positions in Monash Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
🚨 2 fully funded PhD positions in Monash Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

PhD Positions and Research Opportunities in civil engineering focusing on safe human–robot collaboration in construction and AI-assisted crane load placement. Fully funded with tax-free stipend and tuition waiver. Ideal for candidates with programming, BIM, computer vision, or robotics.

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PhD Studentship - EPSRC - Predicting the Performance of Recycled HDPE for Sustainable Bottle Packaging
PhD Studentship - EPSRC - Predicting the Performance of Recycled HDPE for Sustainable Bottle Packaging

Fully funded 3.5-year PhD on data-driven recycled HDPE for sustainable bottle packaging. Experimental polymer science plus multivariate data analysis to predict performance across recycling and processing history. Industrial partner; UKRI stipend; home tuition covered. Start Oct 2026.

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