Metal-organic frameworks based heterogeneous nanocatalysts: design, synthesis and testing

A fully-funded 3.5 years PhD position is currently available at the School of Engineering and Materials Science at the Queen Mary University of London. The purpose of the PhD position is to develop new composite materials based on metal-organic frameworks with controlled properties. The project particularly aims at potential renewable energy and environmental applications, with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis for fuel synthesis.

The successful candidate will have experience in working in a chemistry laboratory, carrying out chemical analyses and use different spectroscopic methods. They will also have an understanding of (and ideally experience in) heterogeneous catalysis and an appreciation for the complexity of environmental and energy challenges.

QMUL Research Studentship Details
Available to Home/EU Applicants only.
Full Time programme only
Applicant required to start in late September/October 2018 (if necessary a later start date may be negotiated)
The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for up to 3.5 years (Currently set as £16,553 in 2017/18).
The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Please note that this studentship is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: . for details)
Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact: Dr Petra Ágota Szilágyi
Tel: 020 7882 7948
E-mail: [Email Address Removed]

Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Materials Science programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

Research degrees in Materials:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/materials.html

Further Guidance
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/

Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2018 SEMS PAS’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.