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PhD opportunities: University of Canterbury

Compare 4 doctoral research opportunities connected with University of Canterbury, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

New Zealand

Unlocking Aotearoa-New Zealand's Geothermal Hydrogenotrophs for Renewable Hydrogen Biomanufacturing

University of Canterbury

About the Project Can Aotearoa New Zealand's indigenous geothermal microorganisms help power the next generation of sustainable biomanufacturing? This PhD project will investigate whether indigenous hydrogen (H₂)-oxidising bacteria (hydrogenotrophs) from Aotearoa New Zealand's geothermal environments can be developed into next-generation production platforms for renewable hydrogen biomanufacturing.

Location: Christchurch, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 24 October 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

New Zealand

Advanced synthesis and spectroscopy of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles

University of Canterbury

About the Project Lanthanide ion (Ln 3+ ) doped upconverting nanoparticles can convert low-energy photons into higher-energy photons. This upconversion fluorescence has tremendous importance for a broad spectrum of applications in upconversion thermometry, bio-imaging, drug delivery, theranostics, photovoltaics, banknote etc. security and other applications.

Location: Christchurch, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

New Zealand

PhD in Subsurface Microbiology and Geochemistry/Materials Science of Underground Hydrogen Storage

University of Canterbury

About the Project PhD in Subsurface Microbiology and Geochemistry/Materials Science of Underground Hydrogen Storage Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, School of Biological Sciences, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Project Description This doctoral research project is part of a broader initiative investigating the microbiology of depleted oil and gas reservoirs in New Zealand and their potential for…

Location: Christchurch, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

New Zealand

Understanding growth strain

University of Canterbury

About the Project Eucalypts are a fast-growing plantation tree species. However, utilisation of plantation grown eucalypts is often restricted to low value pulp chips as solid wood processing is challenging due to growth stresses. To allow their use for higher value solid wood products it is essential to understand and mitigate growth stresses.

Location: Christchurch, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)