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PhD opportunities: Applied Geology

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with Applied Geology, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Applied Geology

Impact of climate change on integrity of engineered lighthouse structures

University of Strathclyde

About the Project The ocean is the world’s greatest carbon sink. The ongoing rise of atmospheric CO 2 will impact ocean CO 2 absorption, increasing its acidity. This has ramifications for healthy ecosystems and integrity of engineered structures. Our project would aim to determine potential impacts at General Lighthouse Authorities (GLA) of the UK and Ireland sites and test materials for sustained durability under projected ocean response scenarios.

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Applied Geology

Application of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Oil and Gas Production Systems

University of Aberdeen

About the Project These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Please consider this before applying.

Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Applied Geology

Hydrological controls on the Vaiont landslide

Kingston University

About the Project The Vaiont landslide occurred in 1963 in northern Italy and has perplexed researchers ever since. Recently, however, new geological information and interpretations have led to an entirely new framework for understanding the event. We are now in a position to investigate the detailed controls on the occurrence of the landslide and to reliably assess the associated uncertainties.

Location: London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Applied Geology

QG-CANE (Quantum Gravity for detection of CAvities from Nuclear Explosions)

University of Birmingham

About the Project Nuclear explosions are forbidden by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), with on-site inspection (OSI) forming the final verification regime for determining breaches. Underground voids, rubble zones and collapsed features associated with “ground zero” of underground nuclear explosion are of interest as they identify the test site and present an opportunity for radionuclide sampling to comprehensively prove the nuclear nature of the explosion.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)