About the Project
A fully-funded 3-year PhD studentship is available in the Institute of Mass Spectrometry, within the School of Science and Technology, at Nottingham Trent University. The studentship will under the supervision of Dr David Kilgour.
The aim of this research project will be to develop an exciting new sample introduction method for mass spectrometry. This new approach will show key performance advantages over conventional methods and so will find application in fields such as environmental analysis, forensics, and pharmaceutical research and development. It will be especially useful for synthetic organic chemists.
The project will be highly multidisciplinary, so the PhD will provide all the required specialist training in advanced mass spectrometry techniques, ambient ionisation mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, rapid prototyping, microfluidics, computer programming and more. The specific training will depend on the background of the student. The research will cover all areas from designing, building and testing prototype systems to using those systems in real-world applications and collaborating with commercial partners to create real impact.
NTU is part of the MERCIA consortium (www.merciachemistry.org), so the PhD will also benefit from accessing the wide range of postgraduate training provided across the MERCIA chemistry departments.
Specific qualifications/subject areas required of the applicants for this project
Entrants must have a first/undergraduate Honours degree, with an Upper Second Class or a First Class grade, in Chemistry, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering, Physics or Biochemistry. Entrants with a Lower Second Class grade at first degree must also have a postgraduate Masters Degree at Commendation or Distinction. Candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry would need to have an A-level in Chemistry (or an equivalent level qualification – e.g. Advanced Higher)
To apply, please complete this form - https://www.ntu.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/204470/research-degree-application-form.pdf
Once you have completed the form, please email it to - [Email Address Removed]
For more information, please email Dr David Kilgour ([Email Address Removed]). But, please note - you can only apply using the form linked above and emailed to [Email Address Removed] .
Interviews are likely to take place on the following dates: 08/01/2018 to 19/01/2018
This studentship competition is open to applicants who wish to study for a PhD on a full-time basis only. The studentship will pay UK/EU fees (currently set at £4,195 for 2017/18 and are revised annually) and provide a maintenance stipend linked to the RCUK rate (this is revised annually and is currently set at £14,553 for the academic year 2017/18) for up to three years. Applications from non-EU students are welcome, but a successful non-EU candidate would be responsible for paying the difference between non-EU and UK/EU fees. (Fees for 2017/18 are £12,900 for non-EU students and £4,195 for UK/EU students). The studentships will be expected to commence in October 2018.
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