We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student in the School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, within the research groups of Professors Neil Champness and Graham Newton.
- The selected applicant will be part of the Faraday Institution PhD programme working to develop the next generation of batteries.
- The successful applicant will work as part of a collaborative research programme entitled “Porous Materials for Next Generation Li-S Batteries”.
- The project will focus on the development of porous materials including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and polyoxometalate materials (POMs) as membranes to control diffusion processes in Li-S batteries.
Required Qualifications:
- The studentship is fully-funded for 48 months starting in October 2020. The Faraday Institution Cluster PhD researchers receive an enhanced stipend over and above the standard EPSRC offer.
- The total annual stipend is approximately £20,000 plus an additional £7,000 annually to cover training and travel costs.
- Recipients will have access to multiple networking opportunities, industry visits, mentorship, internships, as well as quality experiences that will further develop knowledge, skills, and aspirations.
Application Procedure:
- Deadline: review of applications will start on Monday 6th July, 2020, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable person has been found; hence you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Neil R. Champness, Email: Champness@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted
Quick Overview | |
Organization | University of Nottingham |
Level | Doctoral |
Country | United Kingdom |
Subject areas | Chemistry |
Deadline | Until field |