PhD Studentship: Optimisation of the Use of Stabilised Polymeric Sulphur for a Greener Manufacturing of Rubber Materials

University of Warwick

Qualification Type:	PhD
Location:	Coventry, University of Warwick
Funding for:	UK Students
Funding amount:	£20,780 Standard UKRI rate for 3.5 years
Hours:	Full Time

Placed On:	8th July 2025
Closes:	30th August 2025

Funding Source: Warwick Industrial Fellowship (WIF)

Sponsor Company: Thomas Swan & Co Ltd

Start Date: 1/10/2025

Project Overview

The project focuses on the development of sustainable chemistries for the crosslinking of useful rubber compounds without the need for many currently used toxic additives, e.g. 6PPD.

This project is only open to the UK applicants. Due to the confidential and commercially sensitive nature of this project, please contact Prof. Tony McNally (T.McNally@warwick.ac.uk) directly for further information.

Essential and Desirable Criteria: 1 or 2.1 degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science & engineering. Knowledge and experience of working with polymers and rubbers/elastomers is a distinct advantage.

Funding and Eligibility: UK only

Key Information

Supervisors: Professor Tony McNally

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