Dr N Renevier
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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
PhD (via MPhil) Studentship in the Jost Institute for Tribotronics, School of Engineering
Reference Number: RS/19/15
Applications are invited for a PhD (via MPhil) studentship in the Jost Institute for Tribotronics, within the School of Engineering. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full time [subject to satisfactory progress]. Both Home/EU and international Applicants may apply but will be required to pay the tuition fees at the appropriate rate (Current rates Home/EU £4300 per year, International £14950 per year).The studentship will provide an annual stipend of £4400 per year (subject to satisfactory progress)
It is expected the successful applicant will commence 21 September 2020.
Project Description
Graphene-like two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have been attracting a wide range of research interests. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is one of the most typical TMDCs. Its particular direct band gap of 1.8 eV in monolayer and layer dependence of band structure tackle the gapless problems of graphene, thus making it scientific and industrial importance. What the bandgap allows is the MoS2 to emit and absorb light. MoS2 also has a low coefficient of friction and robustness making it an exciting prospect for all types of electronics, optics, transistor and flexible display applications.
Mos2 doped coatings have been used for many decades in both space and manufacturing applications for outstanding mechanical and tribological properties [1]. This new development will broaden the range of functional applications in various fields, including flexible electronics, energy storage and harvesting as well as electrochemical catalysis with new applications in the arisen. Coatings response to electromagnetic impulse will be studies and modelled for application in tribotronics.
Candidates should have (or expect to hold by the start date) a UK Bachelor’s degree at 2:1 level or above (or equivalent qualification) in Sciences, Engineering,or Technology related field (preferably in Physics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Sciences as major)
Applicants must have completed and been awarded any current course of study by the proposed start date (1 Oct 2020.)
EU and International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent qualification.
Further information
Informal project related enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Natalie Renevier email [Email Address Removed]
For the application form and full details go to: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/study/studentships.php
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry email [Email Address Removed] quoting the studentship reference number RS/19/15.
Closing Date: 10 August 2020
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Entry requirements
Candidates should have (or expect to hold by the start date) a UK Bachelor’s degree at 2:1 level or above (or equivalent qualification) in Sciences, Engineering,or Technology related field (preferably in Physics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Sciences as major)
Applicants must have completed and been awarded any current course of study by the proposed start date (1 Oct 2020.)
EU and International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTS 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent qualification.
Funding Notes
Applicant will be require to pay tuition fees (current rates Home/EU £4440 per year, International £15200 per year). £4400 per year for 3 years (subject to satisfactory progress).