A PhD studentship is available from 1st October 2022 to develop new coarse-grained simulation models to understand the deposition of polymers at model soft matter surfaces, and to allow for predictions of interfacial properties such as interfacial tension and surface charge. The overarching aims of the studentship will be to identify binding strengths of polymers to surfaces, to understand polymer conformations at surfaces and the role of hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups in controlling these, to understand the role of polymers in controlling interfacial tension and other interfacial properties, and to develop robust computational models using multi-scale methodologies.
This 4-year fully-funded PhD project will be based in the Chemistry Department at the University of Durham and will be in collaboration with P&G’s Newcastle Innovation Centre. It will be supervised by Professor Mark Wilson in Durham. The PhD will link up with computational and experimental work within the EPSRC-funded ANTENNA programme (Advanced tools for predictive cleaning in a world of resource scarcity), which aims to deliver new analysis and modelling tools to provide a step-change in formulation science. The studentship will benefit from access to the University of Durham’s “Hamilton” High-Performance Computing system and “Bede” the N8’s GPU supercomputer that makes use of NVIDIA T4 Tensor Core GPU Accelerators.
Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials or a related subject. To discuss the project informally, please contact Professor Mark Wilson, email: [Email Address Removed]
Funding provided: Tuition Fees and a stipend of £16,062 (tax-free) per annum for up to 4 years.
How To Apply:
An informal expression of interest can be made by contacting Prof. Mark Wilson directly, email: [Email Address Removed].
Formal applications should be made online via Durham’s on-line application portal:
https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/
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