Location:
Engineering, Penryn Campus, Cornwall
The University of Exeter’s Department of Engineering is inviting applications for a PhD studentship fully-funded by the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy to commence on 25 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £17,668 (2022/23 rate) for 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study.
Project Description:
[Many attempts have been done to achieve visible-light driven photocatalysis to convert carbon dioxide into storable hydrocarbons with high combustion value so as to meet the challenge of sustainable development in the context of solar energy utilization and emission reduction of carbon dioxide. However, the efficiency is impractical due to the restraints of conventional photocatalysts including the wide band gap and low electron-hole efficiency. Comparatively, the solar-driven electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) may provide a promising route to upgrade captured CO2 into multi-carbon (C2+) products with much improved efficiency.
National/ International applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship to investigate the electrocatalysis of CO2 by the use of innovative electrolytes material and design of optimized system to achieve practical conversion in the electrosynthesis of C2+ products, with a view to further investigate on the control of ion migration and evaluation of energy and carbon efficiencies. The successful PhD candidate will be required to undertake a detailed literature review of the state of art advances in materials fabrication and system design, conduct experiments and theoretical analysis to validate the superiority of the new materials and system. The successful candidate will be part of the Energy Storage Group within the Department of Engineering at University of Exeter in Penryn Campus. Training will be provided at the beginning of the project to help the student develop fundamental skills needed for the research.]
Entry requirements:
Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second-Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in appropriate areas of Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering.
Candidates are expected to start from September 2023.
If English is not your first language you will need to meet the required level (Profile A) as per our guidance at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/pg-research/apply/english/
How to apply
In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents.
· CV
• Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake the project).
• Research proposal (no more than one page)
• Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
• Names of two referees familiar with your academic work. You are not required to obtain references yourself. We will request references directly from your referees if you are shortlisted.
• If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.
The closing date for applications is midnight on April 30th 2023. Interviews will be held virtually / on the University of Exeter Penryn Campus in the week commencing [May 15th 2023].
If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email [Email Address Removed] or phone 0300 555 60 60 (UK callers) +44 (0)1392 722730 (EU/International callers) For more information about this position please contact the main supervisor Dr Yanping Du by [Email Address Removed]
To apply please use this link: Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter
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