Cardiff University PhD Studentships in Computational Catalytic Chemistry
The Cardiff Catalysis Institute within the Cardiff School of Chemistry has a major programme in the field of catalytic science which now makes extensive use of computational modelling techniques. Applications are invited for PhD studentship in the application of computational techniques in catalytic science chemistry.
A wide range of projects will be available using advanced molecular modelling techniques to determine structures and mechanisms of catalytic processes at the molecular level. There will be a strong emphasis on heterogeneous catalysis and the computational projects will be closely linked with experiment within Cardiff and elsewhere.
Eligible candidates should have, or expect to obtain, a degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline. Highly motivated and dedicated students will gain a thorough training in computational chemistry and materials science and be rewarded with a highly stimulating project that will shape the future of this exciting research program.
Project title: PhD Studentships Available in Computational Catalytic Chemistry
A wide range of projects will be available using advanced molecular modelling techniques to determine structures and mechanisms of catalytic processes at the molecular level. There will be a strong emphasis on heterogeneous catalysis and the computational projects will be closely linked with experiment within Cardiff and elsewhere.
Supervisors
- Professor Richard Catlow, (CatlowR@cardiff.ac.uk), who has recently been appointed as Professor of Computational and Catalytic Science with a programme of work on microporous and oxide catalysts, which interacts strongly with synchrotron and neutron based experiment.
- Professor Nora de Leeuw ( DeLeeuwNH@cardiff.ac.uk), who is Professor of Computational Chemistry with an extensive programme of research in catalytic science, particularly in the computer-aided development of catalysts for sustainable energy applications
- Dr Andrew Logsdail, (a.logsdail@ucl.ac.uk), recently appointed a University Research Fellow, with interests in the structure, stability and reactivity of heterogeneous catalysts
- Dr Alberto Roldan Martinez(RoldanMartinezA@cardiff.ac.uk), who is a University Research Fellow with a wide experience on modelling catalytic reactions on extended surfaces and nano-structures
- Dr David Willock, (WillockDJ@cardiff.ac.uk) who is Reader in Computational Chemistry and has a focus on surface structure and heterogeneous catalysis.
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
Academic criteria: Applicants for a studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a 2.1 degree or higher in a relevant subject, such as Chemistry or a related subject.
Applications are particularly welcome from applicants with a good first degree or Masters qualification in a relevant subject.
Residency: This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees.
How to Apply
In the first instance, you should submit a CV & Covering Letter to Professor Richard Catlow by emailing CatlowR@cardiff.ac.uk. The successful candidate will then be invited to submit a standard application for Postgraduate Study via the Online Application Service.
The deadline for applications is 31 August 2016.
Cardiff University reserves the right to close applications early should sufficient applications be received.
Further Information
For further information, please contact Professor Richard Catlow at CatlowR@cardiff.ac.uk.
Further information can also be found on the School website.
Further information can also be found on the Catalysis Institute website.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/funding/R2734.html