Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Leeds, England invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Investigating porosity changes and stress mechanics of corroding nuclear wastes under confined expansion
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project will work alongside leading teams within the University of Leeds and Sellafield Ltd, to investigate the nature of waste evolution under storage conditions in order to predict volume changes and resulting forces generated on confinement packaging. Specifically, under interim storage, Magnox alloy undergoes a series of physical and chemical changes; such as corrosion reactions forming brucite, as well as with CO2 to form hydromagnesite and other magnesium hydroxycarbonate phases as a soil/clay like sediment bed, which will gradually dry-out over long timescales. Behaviour under confined conditions and over the timescales of storage (many decades) is poorly understood, resulting in significant costs to the UK taxpayer to ensure wastes are safely stored.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Measuring and Modelling Confectionery Fat behaviours during chocolate processing
Summary of PhD Program:
One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2023/24. This scholarship covers UK tuition fees plus £19,237 maintenance per year (plus enhanced top-up stipend of £1,540 per year). Please note that international applicants would have to pay the difference between UK and International student tuition fees.
Moulded chocolate has been commercially available for over 150 years. The moulding process, and the quality of the product created, rely heavily on the phase change of the chocolate fats from liquid to solid. However, the ability to monitor confectionery fat crystallisation in-situ on industrial manufacturing plants remains an unachieved target for manufacturers seeking techniques to deliver process optimisation, fault finding and quality control for both existing and new chocolate recipes.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Investigating a novel exercise intervention in peripheral artery disease
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project we will investigate the effects of a novel exercise intervention on improving vascular and functional outcomes (improve walking ability) in patients with peripheral artery disease and we will compare these responses between men and women. We have previously shown that short-term home-based exercises involving handgrip and sit-to-stand exercises can elicit protective effects to the vasculature in people with elevated cardiovascular disease risk. Whether these more accessible and cost-effective exercises can also benefit a patient population has yet to be studied.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2024
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Collaborative Intelligent Computing Services in Integrated space-air-terrestrial Networks
Summary of PhD Program:
With the advent of 6G, the proliferation of connected devices continues its exponential growth, spanning diverse applications such as IoT devices, video streaming platforms, surveillance cameras, and AR/VR, among others. Each application brings unique service requirements, necessitating a highly adaptable and efficient communication infrastructure. However, the computational capabilities of traditional servers housed in Roadside Units (RSUs) and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) centers face significant challenges in meeting the high demands of user requests. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), comprising innovative solutions like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), High Altitude Platforms (HAPs), and satellite systems, offer additional capacity and communication avenues.
Application Deadline: 17 June 2024
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Understanding and predicting sensitivity of Amazonia’s forests to increasing heat and drought
Summary of PhD Program:
Tropical forests fulfil important roles both for climate and biodiversity. They are exposed to a range of pressures including an increasingly hotter and erratic climate as well as changing atmospheric composition (particularly CO2 and N2O levels raising) (Lapola et al., 2023). In the Amazon there is clear evidence not only of temperatures increasing but also of shifts in the hydrological cycle, with dry season length and seasonal amplitude of precipitation increasing. How these forests will be affected on a long-term is unclear. To observe and understand mechanistically what changes these forests are undergoing and whether limits of functioning may be reached, members our group maintain an widespread pan-tropical forest census network.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modelling of precipitation reactors in the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project builds on our previous studies on the precipitation of Ca and Ce oxalates as simulants. It aims to address challenges associated with the development and application of digital process modelling tools to investigate the influence of reactor design and processing conditions on the crystal properties. In this project, precipitation process models, based on a population balance model, will be developed for the prediction of crystal size distribution, which will be integrated with a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software (e.g. ANSYS Fluent) for taking into account the effect of the reactor hydrodynamics and mixing. Experiments will be carried out to collect data as necessay for model development and refinement.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Deer MATRIX: Modelling and Technological Research for Intelligence eXchange
Summary of PhD Program:
As part of a partnership between the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s National Wildlife Management Centre (NWMC) and the School of Biology, University of Leeds, we are seeking a postgraduate student to develop mathematical models of British deer populations that can be simulated at multiple spatial scales in order to scenario-test natural events (such as disease outbreaks) and policy options for their control. Models will perform best when informed by empirical data. Collation of extant data on species distributions, densities and vital rates will likely need to be supplemented by the collection of new data on, for example, movement dynamics.
Application Deadline: 26 June 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Integration of localized electrically deciphered epigenetic profiles for enhanced stem cell therapy
Summary of PhD Program:
The global regenerative medicine market size is projected to be US$197.08 billion by 2030. However, the effectiveness of these therapies are big challenge for clinical translation. Following the dawn of AI, real-time sensing and monitoring have played a crucial role in enhancing regenerative medicine technologies. This proposal seeks to combine the expertise in stem cells (Yang), biomaterials (Tronci), microbiology (Do) and bioelectrical engineering (Gao, RWTH, Germany) and aims to employ a novel cutting-edge approach in dynamic real-time sensing and monitoring with biohybrid electronics for advancing epigenetic control in stem cell differentiation, which improve the tissue engineering efficacy. This unique approach leverages our expertise in epigenetic modification [1,2] and biohybrid electronic sensors [3,4] to decipher the mechanism of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) functionality on 3D hydrogel scaffolds with photodynamic infection control capability [5].
Application Deadline: 19 June 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing new behavioural models at the intersection of psychology and econometrics
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a highly motivated student to conduct PhD research in the field of choice modelling. Choice modelling is a key analytical tool used to understand consumer decisions and valuations and forecast choices across a range of topic areas, including transport, environmental and health economics, and regional science. Their outputs form a key component in guidance underpinning government and industry decisions on changes to policy, infrastructure developments or the introduction of new services or products.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing new behavioural models at the intersection of econometrics and machine learning
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of this PhD project is to specifically create more links between two out of the three paradigms: econometric/behavioural models and machine learning algorithms. In recent years, machine learning algorithms have steadily gained attention in the context of modelling individual decision making processes and are challenging traditional econometric approaches with their increased prediction performances and their ability to handle complex datasets. Both approaches seek to understand individual choice behaviour, but from a different perspective putting attention on different aspects: econometric approaches seek to understand the parameters influencing observed behaviour and their impact on the choice itself; machine learning algorithms seek to predict the outcome of the choice by taking a data-driven approach and finding complex associations within the data.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Conversation between food nanoparticles and gastrointestinal cells: signalling, bioavailability, and healthy ageing
Summary of PhD Program:
One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2024, open to full-time candidates. This scholarship covers UK tuition fees plus annual UKRI maintenance for 3.5 years (currently £19,237 in 2024/25). Please note that international applicants are welcome to apply but would need to cover the difference in international tuition fees.
This fully funded PhD provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to Cell Biology, Nanotechnology, Food Science, Immunology, and Biophysics, with potential applications in healthy ageing and prevention of metabolic syndrome.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Harnessing the potential of plant extracts against oral dysbiosis in the context of diabetes
Summary of PhD Program:
Oral dysbiosis, a microbial imbalance leading to various oral diseases such as caries and periodontitis, poses a significant challenge in oral health. While conventional oral care approaches offer some solutions, exploring alternative strategies is crucial. Microbiome modulation is an active area of research involving various strategies such as the use of prebiotics, probiotics or other compounds with the potential to shift microbial populations towards that of a health-associated one. There is also growing interest in investigating alternative products, such as natural plant extracts in microbiome modulation. However, only sparse evidence of their use has been reported in current preventive strategies.
Application Deadline: 19 June 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in From engram to tomogram: the in situ structure of memory in the mammalian brain by cryo-electron tomography (cryoET)
Summary of PhD Program:
We are seeking an ambitious PhD applicant that will join the Frank group to explore the in situ structure of the mouse and human brain to uncover structural mechanisms of memory and its demise in neurodegenerative diseases.
Each memory in your brain is stored by a subset of cells that are connected via synapses into a neuronal circuit, called an ‘engram’. Crucially, it is the molecular and cellular structure of the synaptic connections in neuronal circuits that are necessary for storing long-term memories. This project seeks to use advanced optogenetic labelling techniques combined with in situ structural biology (cryo-electron microscopy) to determine the structure of engram synapses and other fundamental macromolecular structures related to memory and its loss in neurodegenerative disease.
Application Deadline: 28 June 2024
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Modular intensified ion exchange utilising agitated tubular reactors
Summary of PhD Program:
This project is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in SATURN (Skills And Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear). It is led from the University of Manchester and includes leading nuclear research universities in the North of England and Scottland (University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, Lancaster University, University of Liverpool, University of Strathclyde). We aim to deliver the next generation of nuclear researchers to help the UK achieve its Net Zero targets and beyond, in a collegial cohort environment. The CDT will also include technical training in the nuclear fuel cycle to ensure all candidates are familiar with the nuclear sector, and specialist research skills training.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in The role of collagen hierarchical structure and its degradation in periodontitis
Summary of PhD Program:
Periodontitis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases (50% of adults) and is characterized by the destruction of tooth-supporting tissues, including the periodontal ligament (PDL). Collagen, the main structural protein in PDL, plays a crucial role in maintaining connective tissue integrity. This study will investigate the influence of collagen’s hierarchical organization on its degradation by matrix metalloproteases (MMPs), key enzymes implicated in periodontitis progression.
Application Deadline: 19 June 2024
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Space-based constraints on UK ammonia emissions and air quality impacts
Summary of PhD Program:
We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity, in the School of Earth and Environment, to undertake novel research targeting one of the major air quality challenges facing the UK – the ammonia problem! Ammonia (NH3) is emitted primarily from diffuse agricultural sources and difficult to quantify for legislative purposes. Unlike other air pollutants, gaseous NH3 emissions have not decreased over recent decades and continue to promote extensive formation of ammonium nitrate aerosol – a hazardous air pollutant. Therefore, this project aims to exploit state-of-the-art satellite observations and modelling to better constrain NH3 emissions, their temporal changes (from a legislative point of view) and to quantify the impact of these emissions changes on key air pollutants such as PM2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter less than 2.5 microns).
Application Deadline: 21 June 2024
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Exploiting lectin-glycan interactions to develop allergen trapping materials to manage asthma
Summary of PhD Program:
Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide (Lancet 2023; 401: 858–73) in the UK, around 12% population have been diagnosed with asthma where the estimated total cost to NHS is ~£1.5 billion. Allergic asthma, is the most common form of asthma which are triggered by inhaling allergens including fungal and house dust mite derived glycoproteins or polysaccharides. Currently there is no cure for asthma, avoiding exposures to allergens is key to managing the disease and achieving positive long term outcomes.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2024
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Decoding the mechanisms from oral dysbiosis to autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis
Summary of PhD Program:
Infectious inflammation at mucosal sites such as the oral cavity is suspected as a triggering event in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis and periodontitis is known to be associated with RA (1,2). Our multidisciplinary research team is exploring this association, bringing together basic scientists and clinicians from the School of Dentistry and LBRC; both will contribute to the PhD supervision team. The project will expand upon the findings of our collaboration to date (3-5) but will open new opportunities by focusing on host defenses.
Application Deadline: 19 June 2024
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