Area: Engineering | Location: UK Other | Reference: ENG331 | Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Prospective Start Date: October 2026
Overview
The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (CDT in Net 2 Zero) is a four‑year doctoral programme that trains the next generation of research leaders to remove greenhouse gases from the environment. The programme focuses on biomass to replace fossil fuels, capture and utilisation of CO 2, and development of new fuels and chemicals.
Training & Development
* Develop a network with doctoral researchers, academia, government and industry.
* Access to cutting‑edge facilities and opportunities for international collaboration, preparing students for success in academia, industry or policy.
* Complete a training programme covering practical engineering, communication, entrepreneurship and business skills.
* Participate in a three‑month placement with industry, research collaborators or policymakers.
Project Overview and Background
Oxy‑fuel combustion uses pure or oxygen‑rich fuel to produce a flue gas with a high CO 2 concentration, simplifying capture. The project explores oxygen separation membranes made from mixed ionic‑electronic conductors (MIECs) to enable energy‑efficient oxy‑fuel combustion of biomass. Objectives include developing high‑performance stable conductors, manufacturing ceramic tube membranes, and demonstrating oxy‑fuel combustion with oxygen produced from these membranes. Nanodot Ltd provides additional support and an industrial placement opportunity.
Person Specification – Essential
* Hold or expect to gain a first‑class or upper‑second honours degree (or equivalent) or a 60 % or higher weighted average MSc.
* Knowledge of ceramic manufacturing.
* Experience in characterising electrical properties (ionic and electronic conductivity) and crystal structure and chemical composition.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Net 2 Zero CDT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications from under‑represented groups—including Black, Asian, minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and women—are particularly encouraged.
Financial Support
* Four‑year studentship with a tax‑free stipend at UKRI rate (£21,383 per year for 2026/27).
* Paid tuition fees.
* Generous research training support grant.
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