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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
Dec 2026
2 Year
Earth Science at Liverpool is a dynamic and internationally recognised discipline, offering research degrees and research projects that address critical environmental and energy challenges, such as geothermal energy, carbon capture and microplastics. Our postgraduate researchers are led by internationally-renowned experts and enjoy a first-class experience in an exciting research environment. Our research integrates fieldwork, experimental studies, and numerical modelling to explore both solid Earth and surface processes. PhD students benefit from world-leading laboratory facilities, dedicated supervision, and training in essential research skills, including data analysis, modelling and scientific communication. With strong industry and research organisation partnerships, we provide an outstanding environment for developing expertise and making meaningful contributions to global scientific challenges.