Nuclear Doctoral Focal Award

Nuclear Doctoral Focal Award Employer The University of Liverpool Location Liverpool, UK Salary Unspecified Posted Apr 01, 2026 Posting live until May 31, 2026 Discipline Earth, environment & renewables, Particle & nuclear Job type

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faculty Nuclear Doctoral Focal Award in Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety and Environmental Sustainability (RAPTOR) The University of Liverpool are leading a Nuclear Doctoral Focal Award (DFA) in Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety and Environmental Sustainability (RAPTOR). The DFA consists of a consortium including the University of Liverpool, the University of Manchester Dalton Nuclear Institute, the University of Suffolk, and the University of Surrey, working alongside partners from the nuclear energy and security sectors. The training and research have been co-designed and will be delivered by these universities and our partners. RAPTOR postgraduate researchers will pursue new, nuclear focused interdisciplinary research to address challenges in 4 cornerstone areas: Radiation Protection

• Monitoring and modelling how radiation behaves, affects people and the environment. Developing instruments for real-time personal dose monitoring; Environmental Impact Assessment and Radioactive Waste Management
• Measuring the overall environmental footprint of nuclear energy and its wider uses; Nuclear Safety and Security
• Improving the safeguarding of nuclear and radioactive materials, from policy and risk management through to new detector technologies and the use of AI and augmented reality for visualisation and training; Social Value and Societal Impact
• Understanding how nuclear energy affects communities and the country more broadly The four-year PhD positions are fully funded (fees and £26,000 stipend) and offer strong links with Industry, National Laboratories, End Users and Policy Makers.

The DFA offers cohort-based training (leading to a PGCert qualification), industry placements and offers excellent employability in the UK nuclear sector. Places are available now for a September 2026 start. Scan the QR code for information on how to apply or email: ajboston@liverpool.ac.uk for more information on the available projects.