PhD Studentship - Predictive Fabrication of Photocatalysts and Photonic Fibres for CO2 Utilisation
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Aug 31, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
PhD Description:
This multidisciplinary research project will develop novel catalyst technologies capable of converting carbon dioxide directly to methanol and higher hydrocarbons from a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated postgraduate applicant who will focus on the immobilisation of catalytic precursors on to photonic fibres fabricated at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at Southampton. This would enable the creation of a continuous flow system for the high-throughput synthesis of hydrogen, via photocatalytic water splitting, and subsequent generation of methanol (and other higher alcohols) from CO2 and H2. The applicant will join a vibrant and well-established research group, who are interested in the discovery and design of novel catalytic materials that address fundamental challenges in the chemical, environmental and energy landscape.The project student will be integrated in the context of larger, on-going projects within FPSE ORC and FNES Chemistry.
The project is funded for 3 years and welcomes applicants from the UK who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second-class (2:1) degree in Chemistry or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates (201819) of £ 14,777 per annum.
Due to funding restrictions, this position is only open to UK applicants
Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search
Please ensure you select the academic session 2018-2019 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field.
Please place Prof Robert Raja and Dr Pier Sazio in the field for proposed supervisor/project
General enquiries should be made to Prof Robert Raja R.Raja@soton.ac.uk or Dr Pier Sazio P.A.Sazio@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to pgafnes@soton.ac.uk
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