PhD Scholarship in Chemical Engineering and Physical Chemistry 2060 views

Overview:

Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for PhD study in Chemical Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. Located within the Clean Solid Fuel Laboratory.

About the position:

1. A full scholarship is available for a PhD student to conduct research on development of advanced catalysts based on the use of two-dimensional (2D) magnesium oxide as the support.
2. The catalysts are supposed to be used for an efficient conversion of carbon dioxide in a number of applications such as the dry reforming of methane.
3. The research will be conducted in Clean Solid Fuel Laboratory (CSFL) led by Associate Professor Lian Zhang in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A strong background in Physical Chemistry is essential.
• Additional skills, such as material science and/or computer modelling, are highly desirable. 
• Applicants must show excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research.
• They should have Masters Degree in the relevant research areas and have a record of publishing their research in mainstream scientific journals

How to Apply:

• Applicants will be considered provided they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability.
• Details of the relevant requirements are available at monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/apply .
• Enquiries and expressions of interest shall be sent, preferably in single PDF document, via email to:Professor Lian Zhang, [email protected]