Physical Sciences

Manchester Metropolitan University has world-class research, crossing different sectors and subject areas and faculties.   There are a number of opportunities to join our vibrant research culture on a variety of research programmes including PhD, MPhil, MA or MSc by Research and taught doctorates in the area of science and engineering....

Supervisor : Dr Rohit Bhagat Project Overview: The electrical energy being used around us was generated a few moments before it was supplied. This is because the way things stand energy generation and demand must be in constant balance. This is problematic for energy generation, as it requires spare capacity and constant shifting of power output....

WMG and Jaguar Land Rover are seeking a top class candidate to undertake research leading to the award of an International Engineering Doctorate from the University of Warwick. As a ‘Research Entrepreneur’ on our International Doctorate programme you will have unrivalled access to some of the best teaching and industrial expertise in the...

£26,442 - £29,704 per annum Based in Wallingford We are now seeking a Field Instrument Scientist / Engineer to operate eddy covariance greenhouse gas monitoring, and associated micrometeorological and hydrological measurements in an active research focused team based at our Wallingford site. Main Duties The focus of the role is...

£37,382 to £44,607 per annum 2 year Fixed Term Contract   Applications are invited for a Research Fellow in Photonic Communication System Research, focused on technologies which may revolutionize the way in which optical networks are deployed worldwide. Having undergone exponential growth in capacity since its commercial...

Research Challenge This doctorate will research & deliver a new CAE technique for simulating the behaviour of large metallic body & closure panels when subjected to concentrated, quasi static loading, commonly referred to as 'dentability' &  'oil can' type failures. Business Driver This issue has been highlighted as a business...

£60,971 - £73,137 pro rata Ref: 8605 Part Time 11.5hrs per week, Temporary for 48 months, Based in Milton Keynes We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate who will build upon the legacy and reputation of the Open University by establishing new capability in extragalactic astrophysics through access to telescope...

Research in energy demand is critical to address the challenges posed by climate change. The recognition that our current life-style is unsustainable will be a key driver for research and innovation for many years to come. The sector needs high quality PhD qualified graduates, drawn from a range of different 1st degree disciplines: note that direct...

PhD project Title:  (Inductive) Charging The increase in the number of plug-in vehicles available to customers has led to a large number of charging posts available in town centres etc. There are a limited number of products available which offer non-contact charging of automotive battery packs. The acceptance of plug-in charging for certain...

Project Details: A studentship is available in the group of Dr Julien Gautrot, focusing on the chemistry and biocompatibility of composites. The research will develop novel chemical routes to bio-compatible composites, in collaboration with FormFormForm (FFF), a dynamic company exploring materials design and innovation. Composites play an essential...