SCMB, UQ: PhD Scholarship in Chemistry 1912 views

University of Queensland (UQ) and the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) invites applications for PhD Scholarship in Chemistry.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Selected candidate will pursue computational chemistry research directed toward the understanding of chemical reactivity and the design of novel functional organic materials for opto-electronics (e.g., organic light-emitting diodes and photodetectors).
• Selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Krenske within SCMB and in collaboration with other leading researchers, including UQ’s Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE).

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold First Class Honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry.
• Candidates of Australian and New Zealand origin should be eligible for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent
• Applicants must have strong background in organic chemistry and a further background in computational or theoretical chemistry is desirable, although not essential.
• International applicants must meet the University of Queensland’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements and At least 2 peer-reviewed research publications.

Scholarships:

• Domestic students will be expected to apply for an APA or equivalent scholarship
• International students will have to apply for UQ scholarships for stipend and tuition support.
• Students who are unable to win one of these scholarships may be considered for a stipend equivalent to an APA of $26,682 per annum tax free (2017 rate, indexed annually)

Duration: 3 years; possibility of 6 month extension

Applications:

• Contact Dr. Krenske at e.krenske@uq.edu.au.
• CV
• Transcripts
• Cover letter outlining the reasons for applying and the suitability for the scholarship.