Isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry and planetary science opportunities
Our isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry and planetary science PhD research projects tackle important Earth and planetary science questions, and you could be involved.
We are looking for doctoral students to be an active part of the STFC-funded projects listed below. These cover a range of research areas; simply choose the right fit for you, contact the project supervisor(s), and follow the instructions to apply. If you have a project suggestion of your own, you can contact the appropriate research group academic to discuss its feasibility.
You can also find out more about our planetary science research, read about the activities of our Earth and Solar System PhD students, and explore the incredible array of facilities in our advanced isotope geochemistry and cosmochemistry suite.
Application deadline and review
The deadline for applications is Friday, 14 February 2025 at 5pm.
Please check with the project supervisor(s) that your application has been received by the university a few days before the deadline.
As this is a funded position, the application process is competitive. The applications received will be initially reviewed by the project supervisory team and they will put forward their preferred candidates for a panel review process. An STFC DTP academic panel will then review all the nominated applicants and decide who to shortlist for an interview. An interview with shortlisted candidates will then take place remotely so that the panel can meet the shortlisted candidates and decide who to offer the studentship to. The interview normally lasts about 20-30 minutes. Candidates are normally informed within a few days of the interview if they have been offered a funded studentship. If you are offered a studentship, you are more than welcome to come and visit the department and group research facilities and meet with our current STFC students and staff.
Funding eligibility
Follow the links below for more information about funding eligibility:
We particularly welcome applications from students from under-represented groups.
Career pathways
Our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers around the world, working in space tourism, industry, schools, the UK Home Office, for NASA, the European Space Agency and more. For more information about career pathways: