Applicants should have a first or second class UK honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
Ideal candidates should have a strong background in environmental science, biology, or a related field, along with experience in molecular techniques and fieldwork.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for biodiversity conservation are essential.
To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be classified as a home student.
We require that applicants are under no restrictions regarding how long they can stay in the UK.
Scholars must be registered as full-time PhD students or provide a minimum time commitment of 50%, if part time students, unless the Trust gives explicit permission for this to be varied.

Cranfield University is excited to invite applications for a PhD studentship focused on developing and validating innovative origami-paper eDNA sensors with community scientists for the rapid detection of chemical and microbial contaminants in rivers./nThe studentship is funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the Connected Waters Leverhulme Doctoral Programme./nStart date: 28/09/2026/nDuration: 4 years/nLocation: Cranfield University. Access to Advanced Sensor Technology Research Group and Environmental Assessment Facilities at Cranfield University is provided.

PhD in Environmental Science

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