About the Project
Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Teer Coatings Ltd, to be undertaken within the Nanoscience Research Group at Aston University under the supervision of Dr Haitao Ye. The successful applicant will join an established experimental group working on surface and coatings technology of carbon based materials.
The position is available to start from October 2017 (subject to negotiation)
Financial SupportThis studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate, plus a maintenance allowance of £14,553 in 2017/18.
Overseas ApplicantsApplicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees, this will be £12,005 in 2017/18.
As part of the application you will be required to confirm that you have applied for, or, secured this additional funding if it is required.
Background of the ProjectThe properties of high quality carbon based coatings, such as PVD coatings (Graphite, Ta-C) and CVD coatings (DLC; nanodiamond) have been widely recognized as the basis for a wide range of tribological applications. Such materials possess the best properties for hardness and thermal conductivity of any known material and also have an extremely low friction co-efficient, which could be improved and potentially used for dry drilling applications. In addition, these carbon-based materials offer high surface smoothness, high chemical inertness, radiation hardness, which are all desired for tribological applications in harsh environment. The aim of this project is to synthesis, engineer and functionalize carbon based PVD and CVD coatings for a wide range of high value added dry drilling applications.
Person SpecificationThe successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in materials science, chemistry, physics or engineering. Preferred skill requirements include knowledge/experience of thin film deposition, mechanical characterisation.
We would particularly like to encourage applications from women seeking to progress their academic careers. Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, recognised recently by a prestigious Silver Award to EAS, and we pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly and supportive working environment and family atmosphere.
For informal enquiries and further information about this project and other opportunities within the Nanoscience Research Group contact Dr Haitao Ye by email at [Email Address Removed], www.aston.ac.uk/eas/staff/a-z/dr-haitao-ye/.
The online application form, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available here:
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/prospective-research-students/how-to-apply/
Applications must also be accompanied by a research proposal giving an overview of the main themes of the research, and explaining how your knowledge and experience will benefit the project.
Closing Date: 26 May 2017
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