Project Overview
About the Position
This PhD project, supervised by Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, focuses on molecular engineering of water treatment membranes using computational methods and machine learning.
Research Focus
- Water Scarcity: Developing membranes for unconventional water treatment
- Molecular Simulation: Using molecular dynamics to understand transport mechanisms
- Machine Learning: Using ML for materials discovery
- Membrane Design: Rational design of selective, water-permeable membranes
- Contaminant Removal: Removing small charge-neutral contaminants
Funding & Benefits
- Tuition Fees: Potential coverage for UK students for 3.5-4 years
- Stipend: Competitive funding may be available for 3.5-4 years
- Research Costs: Access to computational facilities
- Training: Training in molecular simulation and machine learning
Eligibility and Requirements
- Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above (preferably supported by MSc)
- Field: Chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, or cognate field
- Strong background in mathematics and physics
- Interest in molecular simulation
- Prior research experience in modelling and simulation (highly desirable)
- Residency: UK applicants may be supported for competitive studentships
Application Process
- Contact supervisor
- Discuss research interests
- Submit application through Degree Finder
- Provide academic documents
- Funding competition
- Award notification
About the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Scotland's capital and a member of the Russell Group. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across medicine, science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Its research community supports collaboration across disciplines, connecting academic inquiry with challenges affecting health, technology and society.
Official website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/
Application dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 02 March 2027 |
| Funding Decision | Spring 2027 |
| Program Start | September 2027 |
Official Link
https://www.ed.ac.uk/engineering
Important Notes
- Competitive funding available.
- Address water scarcity through advanced membranes.
- Computational focus combining simulation and machine learning.
- Strong emphasis on publication and conference presentation.
Contact
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How to Apply
Submit your application through the official portal before the deadline: 2 March 2027. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents — early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.
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