A PhD Scholarships for Students is now available in the Engineering Materials and Surface Engineering research group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £13,900 per year, rising in October, in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration. **EU/UK fees £3732 p.a., Overseas fee £16,120 p.a. (figures subject to annual increase). This Scholarships for Students position is available to EU/UK applicants only, unless additional funding/scholarships are obtained by the student to cover the overseas fees difference (£12,388 for 2011/12).
Phase boundaries are “blurred” at the nano-scale, enabling alloys of otherwise immiscible elements and the possibility of novel nanoparticles for electrochemical energy conversion technologies (fuel cells and batteries). You will theoretically investigate the dependence of miscibility on particle size using Density-Functional-Theory (DFT) and tailored, fast-evaluating Hamiltonians. You will take advantage of automated DFT calculations to generate a database of reference calculations and construct fast-evaluating energy models to push beyond the level of complexity suitable for DFT. You will study the thermodynamics of metallic nanoparticles, leading to phase diagrams as a function of particle size. You are excited about Science with a strong interest in Materials Science. You are interested in alternative energies, electrochemistry, as well as theoretical research. You bring exceptional computational skills and are interested in machine learning. You enjoy exploring new ideas, are self-motivated, and like to work in a young and dynamic team. The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual’s race, nationality, gender, or belief.
Eligibility: Scholarships for Students Candidates will have a first or upper second class degree (orequivalent) in relevant disciplines, e.g. Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry. The successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students in the areas of Computational Materials Design, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, and Alternative Energies Commencing on 1 October 2011
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 August 2011
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