Prof J Darr
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
The UCL Centre for Doctoral Training in Molecular Modelling and Materials Science is offering a 4-year fully funded studentship to a highly motivated candidate. The studentship will start in September 2017 and the research work will focus on the field of High Power Energy Storage Materials and Devices.
The project will investigate how the structure and composition of nanomaterials affects the properties in high power charge storage applications. The nanomaterials will be synthesised using UCL’s patented continuous hydrothermal flow synthesis reactors. The nanomaterials will be designed with specific compositions and surface coatings in order to affect their properties in the desired application. The work will be principally experimental, involving the use of key synthesis and analytical methods for inorganic materials, e.g. powder XRD, BET surface area, Raman spectroscopy, etc. The structure/property relationships of the nanomaterials will be identified, leading to functional device testing. There will also be the opportunity to work as part of a bigger academic and industry team to investigate some larger prototype devices.
The candidate should have, or be about to receive, an honours degree (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in chemistry, or materials science, chemical engineering, or a related subject, and an enquiring and rigorous approach to research together with a strong intellect and disciplined work habits. Training will be given in nanomaterials synthesis, characterisation and testing, and investigative techniques including electron microscopy. Good team-working, observational and communication skills are essential.
To find out more about research at UCL in this research group, please see www.ucl.me.uk. For further details of the post contact Professor Jawwad Darr: [Email Address Removed] +44 (0)20 76794345.
Interested applicants should send an up-to-date curriculum vitae to Professor Darr as soon as possible as the appointment will be made within 30 days. Suitable candidates will be required to complete an electronic application form at UCL in order for their qualifications to be addressed by College Registry.
Funding Notes
Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only open to applicants from the UK and EU, who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years preceding their start on the programme or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.