Sustainable Aviation Fuel production by process intensification
Not stated
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
- Application deadline
- Year-round applications
About the project
About the Project This PhD project will be carried out in the framework of an international collaboration with European partners who are willing to develop new processes for sustainable aviation fuels using new Fischer-Tropsch reactors. This is a project which combines experimental and modelling activities. The project will focus on testing and validation of advanced reactor design at pilot scale, their modelling, and operation to demonstrate their performance at relevant industrial conditions. The candidate will collaborate with other researchers, academics and the technical team of the Pilot Hall area in the James Chadwick Building ( https://www.scieng.manchester.ac.uk/tomorrowlabs/industrial-hub-for-sustainable-engineering/ ). The candidate is expected to attend periodic project meetings with project partners (every 6 months) all over Europe as well as disseminate the results in peer-reviewed papers and conferences. Eligibility Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree and a master’s (or international equivalent) in chemical or process engineering is essential for this position. Funding This PhD is for self-funded PhD or those with external funding. The PhD duration and start date are negotiable. Please discuss this with your supervisor. We recommend that you apply early as the advert will be removed once the position has been filled. Before you apply Please contact the main supervisor (Prof Vincenzo Spallina: vincenzo.spallina@manchester.ac.uk ) for this project before you apply. Please include details of your current level of study, academic background and any relevant experience and include a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project. It is also essential that you include a copy of your CV and transcripts. Please note that you cannot send attachments through the FindAPhD website, please email Prof Vincenzo Spallina directly. Please include the project title and your name in the email. How to apply Apply online through our website: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425 When applying, you’ll need to specify the full name of this project, the name of your supervisor, if you already having funding or if you wish to be considered for available funding through the university, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees. Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered. After you have applied you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents: Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress CV Supporting statement: A one or two page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research and why you want to undertake postgraduate research at Manchester, any relevant research or work experience, the key findings of your previous research experience, and techniques and skills you’ve developed. (This is mandatory for all applicants and the application will be put on hold without it). Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference) English Language certificate (if applicable) If you have any questions about making an application, please contact our admissions team by emailing FSE.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk . Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact. We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status. We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder).