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PhD Studentship – Process Industries: Net Zero – Predictive Modelling of Powder Blending in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Newcastle University
Qualification Type: PhD Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Funding for: UK Students Funding amount: £21,805 per annum (2026/27 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000. Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 6th July 2026 Closes: 22nd July 2026 Reference: PINZ11-26
Award Summary
100% fees (UK home only), a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000.
Overview
Interested in using advanced simulation, AI-ready modelling and industrial data to accelerate pharmaceutical manufacturing and the delivery of life-saving medicines?
This industrially focused project, co-supervised by AstraZeneca and Newcastle University, will develop predictive models for pharmaceutical manufacturing and provide access to industrial data and high-performance computing facilities. You will gain expertise in particle simulation, experimental design, high-performance computing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and predictive modelling; preparing you for a career in pharmaceutical, digital manufacturing and data-driven engineering sectors.
Continuous Direct Compression (CDC) is rapidly emerging as a preferred method for pharmaceutical tablet production. A central challenge is powder blending, where active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) must be uniformly mixed with excipients to ensure precise, consistent dosage and product quality. You will develop predictive computational models, validated using experiments and industrial data, to transform how pharmaceutical blending processes are designed and scaled. The project combines simulation, high-performance computing and industrially relevant experimentation, providing a unique opportunity to gain expertise that is highly sought after across pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing industries.
This project is part of theEPSRC CDT in Process Industries:Net Zero.The successful PhD student will be co-supervised by academics from theProcess Intensification Groupat Newcastle University.
Number Of Awards
1
Start Date
1 October 2026
Award Duration
4 years
Award Closing Date
22 July 2026 (The advert will close at midnight on 22 July 2026. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received and the position may be filled before the closing date.)
Sponsor
EPSRC
Supervisors
Dr Colin Hare (colin.hare@newcastle.ac.uk)
Eligibility Criteria
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed PhD project (usually chemical engineering or chemistry, but please get in touch if you think your qualification may be relevant). Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements
This studentship is available to home students only.
How To Apply
You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
Identify your programme of study via ‘Course Search’
- Search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8856F
- Leave the ‘Research Area’ field blank
- Select ‘PhD in Process Industries; Net Zero (PINZ)’ as the programme of study
You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:
- A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is mandatory) – upload a document or write a statement directly into the application form
- The studentship code PINZ11-26 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field
- Research Proposal’ – when asked how you are providing your research proposal, select ‘Write Proposal’, and enter the title of the research project from this advert. You do not need to upload a separate proposal.
- Upload your CV
You must submit one application per studentship; you cannot apply for multiple studentships in one application.
Find out more about the Admissions Process and Timeline for applications for PINZ CDT studentships at Newcastle University.
Contact Detailspinz.cdt@ncl.ac.uk
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