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 Sustaining large-scale earthquake ruptures in subducting slabs
Summary of PhD Program:
Subducting slabs continue to host large-magnitude earthquakes as they descend into the upper mantle. In this project, you will study the rupture process of some of the largest-magnitude of these intermediate-depth earthquakes, enhancing our understanding of the rheological controls on their occurrence, rupture extents and nucleation. You will use a range of data types, predominantly seismological, but drawing on strong-motion and geodetic data as and when possible to enhance our knowledge of these earthquakes.
Application Deadline: 16 December 2024
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Co-creating construction work environment to meet the needs of an ageing workforce
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, we aim to retain more older workers in the construction industry by co-creating – with older workers – an environment that meets their needs, consequently promoting an age-friendly construction industry where older construction workers feel safe, comfortable, and happy while improving productivity. The co-creation will involve external partners, including Age Friendly Leeds, Centre for Ageing Better and The Chartered Institute of Building.
Application Deadline: 2 January 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Climate resilient smart bioengineered soils for sustainable future
Summary of PhD Program:
Soils with low shear strength are unable to stand under their own self weight or any overburden stress due to natural or anthropogenic activities. Slopes (e.g. embankments, mining pits/excavations, hill slopes etc.) formed with such soils are susceptible to ground movement and needs to be stabilised. Conventional ground improvement methods have a high carbon footprint, and affect native soil microbiota. Changes in climate due to global warming have led to the regular occurrence of more extreme weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and extended periods of drought.
Application Deadline: 2 January 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Opinion dynamics of rational agents
Summary of PhD Program:
Models of opinion dynamics typically treat the spread of ideas like an epidemic, with individuals becoming ‘infected’ with a certain opinion and then passing it on to others. Indeed, observing how beliefs and opinions spread on social media it can often seem as though people have little control over which beliefs they adopt, and which they pass on. However, people are not simply passive recipients and vectors for ideas; expressing themselves online is a decision, and one that they make so as to accomplish their goals, whether conscious or not.
Application Deadline: 3 January 2025
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
Summary of PhD Program:
This research will explore innovative AI methodologies aimed at supporting clinicians in interpreting complex imaging data and generating meaningful diagnostic insights. The project will involve leveraging advanced natural language processing and medical image analysis to transform imaging data into clinically relevant information. Additionally, it will explore the use of multimodal fusion techniques to combine data from multiple sources, integrating both visual and textual information to deepen our understanding of patient health.
Application Deadline: 3 January 2025
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Formation of planetary systems / Simulations of exoplanet climates
Summary of PhD Program:
The Astrophysics Group in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds are pleased to advertise one fully-funded PhD position in the general areas of exoplanet formation/protoplanetary disks/exoplanet atmospheres/exoplanet climate. The Astrophysics group has researchers working at the forefront of astrophysical observations and simulations of planet formation, and simulations of exoplanet atmospheres and climate. You will work with either Dr John Ilee to model the signatures of forming planets with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), or with Dr Catherine Walsh to simulate the climate of exo-Earths.
Application Deadline: 8 January 2025
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in The formation and evolution of planets
Summary of PhD Program:
We are pleased to advertise a fully-funded PhD position in planet formation and evolution. While we now know that planetary systems are ubiquitous, most planetary systems are quite unlike our own, and it is unclear how these planets came to be. You will work with Dr Richard Booth to investigate how the solid components of planets are assembled from the micron- to millimetre-sized dust grains present in ‘protoplanetary’ discs. You will use theory and numerical simulations to tackle this problem from a range of directions, for example, by studying how growing planets affect their environments.
Application Deadline: 8 January 2025
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in High-throughput discovery of lysine-directed probes for protein kinases
Summary of PhD Program:
In this project, we will harness a high-throughput approach to discover covalent probes that target the conserved lysine in protein kinases. The student will develop plate-based chemistry in which pairs of building blocks will be combined to yield diverse probe sets. The probe sets will be exploited to discover novel covalent modifiers of specific protein kinases. The student will harness a chemical proteomic approach to profile the proteome-wide reactivity of the discovered probes; and exploit biochemical and structural biology approaches to characterise their mechanism of action.
Application Deadline: 10 January 2025
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Digital twining of energy hubs to accelerate railway and power grid decarbonization
Summary of PhD Program:
This Digital twining of energy hubs project aims to address some of the key challenges and establish the digital twinning of the energy hubs to support service delivery to both railway and power sectors. The project has the following distinctive and novel features: 1) cross-sector digital twinning architecture; 2) development of a minimal viable product (MVP) to progress work on the digital twinning of the energy hubs; 3) enable fast and effective management of multiple energy hubs to improve the overall flexibility of the traction power networks and support cost effective transition to low carbon society.
Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing surface solutions to prevent material embrittlement in hydrogen applications
Summary of PhD Program:
The project’s goal is to develop lubricant/surface coating systems with enhanced performance in mitigating material embrittlement, as well as reducing friction and wear in hydrogen-rich environments. The project provides unique research training for the PhD student, including secondment periods at AC2T in Austria, in a research area relevant to the growing industry of low-carbon technologies of electric vehicles and hydrogen-fuelled engines. The project results will lead to several research publications and presentations at international conferences.
Application Deadline: 17 January 2025
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Solar at the Nanoscale: High-resolution Mapping of Light-Harvesting Proteins with High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy
Summary of PhD Program:
Understanding photosynthesis could provide valuable clues for developing future solar technology and engineering improved food crops. Solar photons are absorbed by the biomembranes within plants, where large numbers of Light-Harvesting Complex (LHC) proteins act as a satellite dish for channelling energy to Photosystem (PS) proteins. However, we need a better understanding of the dynamic structure and biophysical properties of the system. Recent developments in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) allow us to watch single proteins move and function with video-speed imaging at the nanoscale.
Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Real-Time Control and Analysis of Molecular Dynamics Using High-Speed AFM Height Spectroscopy Mapping
Summary of PhD Program:
Molecules exhibit dynamic behaviours that occur over a wide range of time and length scales, often requiring atomic-level spatial resolution and microsecond temporal resolution for accurate characterization. Building on recent advancements in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (HS-AFM), in a mode called Height-Spectroscopy where a fixed AFM tip monitors molecular motions at microsecond resolution, this project will develop software to enhance real-time control over tip positioning and live drift correction.
Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in The role of oral health in onset and persistence of multiple long-term conditions
Summary of PhD Program:
One fully funded Frederick E Hopper full-time PhD scholarship is available in the School of Dentistry for a start in October 2025. The scholarship will cover UK tuition fees and attract a stipend matching the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25), subject to satisfactory progress. The award is open to full-time or part-time candidates (UK only) who meet the eligibility for a place on a PhD degree at the School of Dentistry. This project would suit a student with a background in epidemiology with an interest in biological systems / multi-morbidity, or in data science with an interest in analysis of longitudinal health data.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Co-producing age-friendly and just indoor spaces: indoor environmental quality and Net Zero transitions
Summary of PhD Program:
The project will be mixed methods, including participatory systems mapping, IEQ measurements (using low-cost IEQ sensors as well as higher-grade sensors), and inductive thematic analysis of age-appropriate, less intrusive qualitative data collection. The project will investigate what it means to live with good IEQ for older people, the sociotechnical factors driving IEQ, and steps required to improve IEQ in a just way in different residential environments (e.g. care homes, and private residences).
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Integration of localized electrically deciphered epigenetic profiles for enhanced stem cell therapy
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will deliver new research capabilities aiming to establish a novel platform that integrates cutting-edge technologies in non-invasive electronics, epigenetic control of stem cell functionality and photodynamic infection control, promising a versatile toolkit for fostering advancements in stem cell research and regenerative therapies. In addition, this project will establish a new international collaboration with a leading research group in Germany, which will offer the foundations for external grant applications, such as Horizon 2020, BBSRC, and NC3Rs.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in What’s the value of improving a smile – study of people experiencing homelessness
Summary of PhD Program:
The impact of this proposal could be far-reaching for the student. We feel that our multidisciplinary collaboration means that this research will directly influence and inform the design of targeted dental services for PEH. We have already secured collaboration and funding from the Integrated Care Board, Academic Health Sciences Research Network and have presented our work to Local Dental Care Boards. This opportunity would develop a qualitative researcher with expertise in inequalities in oral health, particularly from vulnerable populations.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
17. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing 3D-printed Ti-based-implants for enhanced bone remodelling: FEA and in vitro
Summary of PhD Program:
Titanium implants are well-known for their biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. 3D printing of Ti-alloys based implants enhances these properties, supporting cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation, which are vital for bone healing and remodelling. Furthermore, it enables the creation of patient-specific dental implants, leading to better fit, functionality, and improved surgical outcomes, while reducing the risk of rejection or complications [1].
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Developing and refining a conceptual model for de-implementing low-value safety practices
Summary of PhD Program:
We invite UK applicants for this fully funded PhD scholarship (NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration) based in School of Psychology. This is an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in patient safety and implementation science, with an emphasis on the development and application of theory to reducing low-value safety activities/practices in healthcare.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
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19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Development of digital workflows for the management of severe erosive toothwear
Summary of PhD Program:
Indirect digital workflows and CAD/CAM resin composites offer a promising alternative. These materials are more durable, requiring less removal of healthy tooth structure, and can potentially simplify treatment. However, research on the use of CAD/CAM composites for severe tooth wear is still limited. Exploring the potential of those materials could provide a more efficient, cost-effective, simplified and predictable digital workflow for severe tooth wear patients improving clinical outcomes and long-term longevity.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Carrier transport modelling in group-IV SiGeSn quantum well semiconductor lasers
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim will be to achieve a reasonably homogeneous distribution of electrons and holes across the MQW structure. The general methodology is described in the literature on III-V semiconductor based MQW lasers, but will here be used, with appropriate modifications, for group-IV materials. The electronic structure of SiGeSn based MQWs, necessary for transport modelling, will be calculated using the already developed codes. The overall target would be to find good choices for the wells and barriers, or even their shapes, to deliver a good carrier distribution, accounting for practical constraints in the material composition of SiGeSn alloy which can actually be grown.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced analytics to investigate novel BP wearable technology to improve cardiovascular outcomes and falls
Summary of PhD Program:
This is a unique opportunity to work with the world’s largest research cohort of its kind harnessing detailed 24-hour blood pressure records and cardiovascular and falls outcomes on follow up for more than 26,000 people across three UK City regions. This PhD will include use of routine health and care assets (e.g. Connected Bradford, Combined Intelligence for Population Health Action (CIPHA) and DataLoch (NHS Lothian)) to investigate how wearable 24 hour blood pressure recording could help optimise management of hypertension in older adults at risk of falls.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
22. 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: 31 January 2025
23. Fully Funded PhD Position in Dental unit water lines as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance gene dissemination
Summary of PhD Program:
Dental equipment often relies on water feeds for cooling and irrigation during oral procedures. The narrow bore tubing used has a high surface area and holds stagnant water during non-operational periods, creating an ideal environment for microorganisms. These bacterial populations harbour antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes, which pose significant healthcare challenges. Microbial contamination of dental unit waterlines (DUWL) is widely reported, (1, 2) making it a significant infection control issue. Even non-pathogenic organisms can harbour AMR genes, with the potential to transfer these elements to harmful organisms.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
24. Fully Funded PhD Position in Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Using Mass Spectrometry
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will apply a range of chemical biology and biophysical techniques to better understand autoimmune protein-glycan interactions. Particular focus will be on developing the use of biological mass spectrometry to directly measure and characterise these interactions. The student will apply these workflows to a range of biological systems, including purified proteins, cellular models, and human biofluids, to study GBP-glycan interactions across different medically relevant contexts. As such, the student will benefit from training across a variety of techniques and areas, with the project having scope for scientific expansion in line with their own research interests.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
25. Fully Funded PhD Position in Physical Layer Security for Mobile Optical Wireless Communications Systems
Summary of PhD Program:
Optical wireless communication (OWC) is a highly directive communication system. This directivity hinders its practical implementation in mobile applications. Short-range OWC systems, which integrate lighting and communication functionalities and support multiple users using LED sources, are commonly referred to as visible light communication (VLC). In comparison, long-range device-to-device OWC systems that utilize laser sources are known as free space optical (FSO) communication. While the directive nature of OWC has been believed to offer security advantages, it does not guarantee security in multiuser VLC systems as the authenticity of users is not guaranteed.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
26. Fully Funded PhD Position in Where to cross over? Interrogating meiotic crossover positioning via chromosome engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
During sexual reproduction, parental chromosomes swap DNA segments in a process called crossover, which is a key driver for evolution and crop breeding. Importantly, crossovers are uneven along chromosomes and occur in hotspots, leaving large proportions of chromosomes crossover-suppressed. As a result, obtaining desired combinations of agronomically valuable traits is a lengthy process, representing a major limitation in crop breeding.
Application Deadline: 5 February 2025
27. Fully Funded PhD Position in Edge intelligence for Internet of Things
Summary of PhD Program:
Edge intelligence for the Internet of Things (IoT) presents a revolutionary solution to the limitations of existing approaches to data processing and decision-making. Traditional methods, heavily reliant on centralized cloud infrastructure, often encounter challenges such as latency issues, bandwidth constraints, and security vulnerabilities. In contrast, edge intelligence decentralizes data processing by leveraging localized computational power and analytics capabilities, thereby reducing latency, enhancing data privacy, and minimizing bandwidth usage.
