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PhD Scholarship in Physics

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jul 1, 2016

Job Details

The School of Mathematics and Physics 

The discipline of Physics is located in the School of Mathematics and Physics in the Faculty of Science. The Discipline is internationally recognised for its research excellence and hosts a number of first-class research centres. Details of the research interests of academic staff may be accessed on the School's web site at http://www.smp.uq.edu.au/.

The role

The successful PhD candidate will undertake cutting edge research in organic semiconductors and devices e.g., organic light-emitting transistors and lasers. The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Ebinazar Namdas at UQ's Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) (http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/cope/node/2). Information about Dr Namdas can be found here:https://www.smp.uq.edu.au/node/106/414.

The person

The candidate will have a 1st Class Honours degree or equivalent in physics. Australian and New Zealand applicants should be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent (for more information, please visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/scholarships-and-fees). A strong background in condensed matter physics / optics / semiconductors is desirable (http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/australian-postgraduate-award-apa ).

Mandatory requirements for applicants

1. Excellent academic performance to Honours/Masters level, evidenced by a high Grade Point Average (GPA); and

2. International applicants must meet the University of Queensland's English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements, detailed athttp://www.uq.edu.au/grad-school/english-language-proficiency-requirements

Desirable requirements for International applicants: 

At least 2 peer-reviewed research publications.

Scholarship Remuneration:

Prospective students will be provided with assistance to apply for a scholarship.  Domestic students will be expected to apply for an APA or equivalent scholarship, while international students will be expected to apply for UQ scholarships for international students for stipend and tuition support.

Students who are unable to win one of these scholarships may be considered for a stipend equivalent to an APA (in 2016, $26,288 per annum for tax-free) for three years with the possibility of a six month extension in approved circumstances.

Enquiries

To discuss the role please contact Dr. Ebinazar Namdas on +61 (0)7 3365 3274 or email e.namdas@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: current resume and a cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and the suitability for the scholarship.

Reference: 499138

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