Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or a relevant Masters qualification.
This PhD is suitable for individuals with degrees in Geology/Earth Sciences with interests in mineralogy, geochemistry, material properties and big-picture Earth Science questions.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum English requirements for the programme, IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area).

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship, starting 01 October 2026. The project focuses on the Cornubian batholith of SW England, crucial for the UK’s Energy Transition, providing a source of critical metals and heat for geothermal projects. Research will investigate the porosity and permeability within these rocks through field data and detailed characterization.

PhD in Geology

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winter	Jan 7, 2026