About the Project
The aim of this project is to combine expertise available at Keele and partner universities in the synthesis and characterisation of nanosized zeolites, fabrication of zeolite based sensors, analytical electrochemistry and environmental applications of ion selective electrodes to develop new approaches to the design of zeolite based sensors for detecting CO2 in gas phase and aqueous media to monitor the carbon cycle for environmental and medical applications. Depending on your interests and the project requirements, the projects could also be focused on the development of new approaches and methodologies for the characterisation of zeolite-based sensors. The project will give you an opportunity to achieve a professional level in the preparation and characterisation of nanostructured materials, their applications and relevance.
Research Environment: The research group specialises in several aspects of catalysis and materials science including (1) catalysis on zeolites, (2) characterisation of microporous materials using in situ spectroscopic studies, and (3) the application of nanostructured materials in catalysis, separation and sensors.
Keele offers a very dynamic research environment and well-equipped chemical and analytical laboratories with a wide range of facilities available, including XRD, SEM-EDX, XPS, BET, TGA, Raman, FTIR, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, 400 MHz (MAS)NMR, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and a number of in situ cells such as DRUV-Vis, ATR-IR, DRIFTS and in situ XRD. There are also opportunities to access central facilities, such as the Diamond Synchrotron source, and to gain experience working abroad in the laboratories of our collaborators overseas.
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In the first instance applicants should email a full CV, including details of all University course grades to date and the details of two academic references, and a short statement or covering letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the PhD programme and research interests.
Applications Closing date: 15th July 2017. If no suitable candidate is identified following this deadline, then further applications will be considered until the post is filled.
Please state FNS GS 2017-11 on your application.
Funding Notes
100% UK/EU Tuition fees for 3 years commencing academic year 2017/18.
Stipend support for 3 years at Research Council rates. (2017/8 £14,553 per annum).
Funding for consumables and conference attendance is available
Eligiblity Requirements
Applicants must be UK or EU nationals to be eligible for the studentship.
Applications are invited from candidates who have attained a good 1st or upper 2nd Class Honours degree or an MSc in Chemistry or related disciplines, e.g. Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. The successful candidate should possess excellent background knowledge in zeolites, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry or materials chemistry.
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