PhD Researcher in Industrial Ecology and Nuclear Decommissioning

6 hours ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom International Society for Industrial Ecology Full time
About the Opportunity

This PhD research position is available in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering. The successful candidate will be part of the EPSRC-supported Centre for Doctoral Training in SATURN.

The project focuses on developing circular economy strategies for nuclear waste management, which is a key area of research in industrial ecology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a real-world problem and contribute to the development of sustainable solutions.

The annual stipend for this position is £19,237, and a £46,500 research support and training grant is also available. The funding covers tuition fees for 4 years.

Benefits

  • Fully funded PhD studentship
  • Annual stipend of £19,237
  • £46,500 research support and training grant
  • Tuition fees covered for 4 years


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