The Cardiff Catalysis Institute is looking to recruit a number of PhD students starting in October 2015, These studentships will be associated with a number of projects in the area of heterogeneous catalysis. Applicants should have a good degree in Chemistry, or a related relevant subject, should be self-motivated and demonstrate a keen aptitude for research. Areas for recruitment are:

EPSRC Case Award on VCM catalysis

Catalytic oxidation of VOCs

Catalytic oxidation in the liquid phase.

Catalysis for advanced vehicle after-treatment.

Supervisors: Prof. Graham HutchingsProf. Stuart Taylor and Prof. Stan Golunski

Start date: October 2015

Number of Studentships: TBC

Funding

This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year).

Eligibility

Residency: Full awards (fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals and EU students without further restrictions.

Academic criteria: Applicants should have at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline appropriate for heterogeneous catalysis research.

How to Apply

Consideration is automatic on applying for Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), with a start date of October 2015 via Cardiff University’s Online Application Service. In the research proposal section of your application, please specify the project title and supervisors of this project and copy the project description in the text box provided. In the funding section, please select “I will be applying for a scholarship / grant” and specify that you are applying for advertised funding for the Cardiff Catalysis Institute funded project.

The deadline for applications is 26 June 2015.

Cardiff University reserves the right to close applications early should sufficient applications be received.

Further Information

General enquiries should be directed to Sarah Warner by emailing WarnerSL@cardiff.ac.uk or telephoning +44 (0)29 2087 4059.

Further information about research at the Cardiff Catalysis Institute can be found on their website.

PhD in Chemistry:Heterogeneous Catalysis (PhD Studentship)

Reference Number: R2525

Closing Date:26/06/2015

Duration:3 years

Funding Amount:full UK/EU fees, plus Stipend

Level of Study:Postgraduate Research

Regions:EU (Non UK), UK