Prof Malcolm Levitt, Prof Marcel Utz
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About the Project
It is now possible to perform nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy experiments in zero-and-ultralow (ZULF) magnetic fields (of the order of nanoTesla or less). An international consortium of ten research groups has been awarded a EU-supported research grant for an International Training Network in this exciting frontier area (see www.zulf.eu). The group of Prof Malcolm Levitt at the University of Southampton, UK, is one of the team. We will be combining nuclear hyperpolarization experiments with ZULF-NMR. The aim is to develop and demonstrate new spectroscopic tools for the imaging and spectroscopy of materials without the need for large and expensive NMR magnets. Applications are expected in clinical medicine, biology, biochemistry, and materials science.
The magnetic resonance research section at the University of Southampton, UK, has access to a wide variety of state-of-the-art magnetic resonance instruments including NMR and EPR spectrometers, as well as hyperpolarization technologies such as dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) and parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP).
A 3-year PhD studentship is available in the group of Malcolm Levitt, supported by the ZULF International Training Network. The studentship will involve travel and collaboration with other members of the ZULF consortium. The successful candidate should have a good degree in physics or physical chemistry and a special interest in quantum theory and/or nuclear magnetic resonance.
All candidates should also send their CV and a cover letter to [Email Address Removed]. This will allow their candidacy to be considered by other consortium members in the case that their application to Southampton is not successful. This procedure is in addition to applying through the University of Southampton portal and does not replace it.
[this is an agreement with the EU consortium]
Funding Notes
The project welcomes applicants from the EU/UK who have or expect to obtain a first class degree in Chemistry, Physics or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a living allowance in the range £31,537-£35,100 per year.
Due to funding restrictions, this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who (1) have not been longer than 12 months in the UK on the 24 Sep 2018, (2) have no PhD degree, and (3) will not have been a researcher for longer than 4 years on 24 Sep 2018
References
Applications for this PhD should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search
Please ensure you select the academic session 2018-2019 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button.
Please place Professor Malcolm Levitt in the field for proposed supervisor/project.
General enquiries should be made to Malcolm Levitt at mhl@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to pgafnes@soton.ac.uk
Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.
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