Funding providers: Royal Society
Subject areas: Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science
Project start date:
- 1 October 2023 (Enrolment open from mid-September)
Project supervisors:
Aligned programme of study: PhD in Chemistry
Mode of study: Full-time
Project description:
A 4-year PhD position funded by the Royal Society is available in the labs of Dr Emrys Evans and Dr Martin Gill at Swansea University.
This project will explore how the chemistry, materials and physics of light impact electron spin interactions in organic semiconductors. By using a new order of light- and magnetic-field responsive materials, the Evans group aims to generate more energy-efficient lighting and display technologies [1-3]. The successful candidate will utilise compounds developed by the Gill group [4] to develop a range of novel optical and magnetic spectroscopy methods including: transient photoluminescence and absorption; electron spin resonance and magneto-optical spectroscopy experiments to study the interplay between spin, luminescence and magnetic fields in transition-metal complexes and organic semiconductors. We anticipate that by understanding magnetic-spin-optical dynamics in these systems, molecular engineering can achieve diverse applications ranging from organic light-emitting diodes to optical spin memory and magnetic field sensors.
This PhD position is an exciting opportunity for a student with a background in chemistry/physics/engineering/materials science to be part of two dynamic research groups, working on interdisciplinary science in a creative and supportive environment. It would suit aspiring students who have a keen interest in developing skills in the areas of photo- and spin physics, optoelectronics, spintronics and quantum materials where all training will be provided.
The position will be based on the Bay Campus of Swansea University, at the new Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM). This £30M research and innovation facility brings together semiconductor and advanced materials platforms for research in new technologies and products.
1. Abdurahman et al., Nature Materials, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-020-0705-9
2. Drummond et al., Nature Communications, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24612-9
3. Li et al., Nature Communications, 2022, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29759-7
4. Elgar et al., Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2023, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.2c11111
Eligibility
Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related areas.
English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.0) or Swansea recognised equivalent.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
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