PhD Studentship in Tailoring Biofilms for Micropollutant Removal from Wastewater at University of Sheffield 2025

PhD Studentship in Tailoring Biofilms for Micropollutant Removal from Wastewater

Eligibility

• The PhD Studentship in A Simple Approach to Tailoring Biofilms for Effective Removal of Micropollutants During Wastewater Treatment is open to both Home and Overseas students.
• Applicants must have a good honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field.
• A keen interest in research, good communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate with academic and industry partners are essential.
• The studentship is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (CDT WIRe), with standard RCUK eligibility criteria applying.

Benefits/Value

• This PhD studentship offers a tax-free stipend of £24,000 per year to cover living expenses and will fully pay university tuition fees for both Home and Overseas students.

Application Process

• To apply for the PhD Studentship in Tailoring Biofilms for Micropollutant Removal, candidates should send a covering letter and their CV to Miss Lindsay Hopcroft (cdtwireapps@sheffield.ac.uk).