PhD Funded Studentship: Sustainable Aviation – Designing fuels for the future
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PhD Funded Studentship: Sustainable Aviation – Designing fuels for the future
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Area
Engineering
Location
UK Other
Closing Date
Friday 31 October 2025
Reference
ENG279
Applications are invited to undertake a PhD programme, in partnership with Airbus, to address key challenges in ensuring adoption of sustainable approaches to fuel additives for aviation use. The successful candidate will be based in the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems research group (previously known as G2TRC) within the faculty of Engineering and will be part of a supportive team of 50 researchers, technicians, support staff and academics. The successful candidate will be working across Mechanical, Aerospace & Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. The faculties of Science and Engineering have a well-developed research support base including NET2Zero CDT, and EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Resilient Chemistry: Feedstock to Function.
The research programme will use a mixture of computational, analytical and experimental techniques to investigate potential fuel additives to understand the mechanical, chemical and environmental impacts.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a rigorous approach to research. Applicants should have, or be expected to gain a high 2:1, preferably a 1st class honours degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry or a related degree. A good knowledge and/or experience in chemical experimental techniques is essential, as is the ability to work well in a team. Prior experience in the areas of computational chemistry or analytical chemistry/chemical engineering will be an advantage.
The successful applicant would be expected to spend part of the PhD period based in Bristol at the Airbus site and will receive supervision support and training from both the University and Airbus. The successful candidate will gain experience in designing fuel additives, utilising computational, analytical and experimental techniques, potentially including machine learning. This research will support the path to net zero flights and there will be opportunities to become involved in practical aspects of fuel system design and testing during their PhD.
The PhD studentship will cover fees and tax free stipend of £24,000 p.a. for 4 years. Due to funding restrictions this studentship is only available to UK (home fees) citizens.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Carol Eastwick, carol.eastwick@nottingham.ac.uk
Interested in this studentship? Applications with a CV, cover letter and academic transcripts should be sent to hadrian.moran@nottingham.ac.uk
Suitable applicants will be interviewed, and if successful, invited to make a formal application.
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