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Organisation/Company
Lunds universitet
Department
Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dep. of Laboratory Medicine, Lund
Research Field
Medical sciences » Medicine
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Sweden
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Description of the workplace The research network PREPARE, located at the Department of Laboratory Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine, conducts research on improved preparedness for future pandemics and other health crises. Our research group is interdisciplinary and spans several faculties at Lund University We have close collaborations with other universities in Sweden, including Umeå, Stockholm and Halmstad. We are also part of a national network around epidemiological modeling and collaborate with other researchers both in the Nordics and internationally. The research network is led by Jonas Björk, professor of epidemiology, and Malin Inghammar, associate professor of infection medicine. With funding from eSSENCE, a strategic collaborative research program in e-science, we now aim to further strengthen our group with a postdoctoral fellow in epidemiological modelling.   What we offer Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee.   Work duties and areas of responsibility Your primary research task will be to develop analytical approaches to more rapidly and accurately identify, monitor, and manage health risks in society, such as a pandemic disease. Through a collaboration with the SWECOV research program at Stockholm University, www.swecov.se, we can apply for access to a unique data infrastructure comprising of individual-level syndromic surveillance data from the health advisory service 1177 linked with other register data together with data on mobility patterns. As part of the project, you will implement a variety of approaches for identifying disease transmission trends, as well as evaluating the impact of public health interventions. You will be working independently but under supervision and in close collaboration with other researchers. As part of our research network, you will participate in the discussions of emerging research topics and the development of new research studies. You will also be expected to publish articles in scientific journals, contribute to conferences and assist in other research tasks within our research network. There is also the opportunity to participate in teaching in your area of expertise.   Qualification requirements To qualify for the position, the applicant must have a PhD or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the medical or natural sciences (preferably in epidemiology, computational biology or biomathematics), completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.   Qualifications The requirements for the position are: - Doctoral degree with specialization in epidemiology, computational biology, biomathematics, public health or another related field. - Research experience in epidemiology, including epidemiological modelling of infectious diseases or similar type of modelling. - Ability to conduct independent research at advanced level. - Very good knowledge of spoken and written English. - Good analytical skills. - High motivation and good ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary research environment.   Additional qualifications for the position are: - Experience in working with population data linked with register data. - Experience in analyzing large amounts of data from different sources. - Very good programming skills - Experience in applied AI and machine-learning methods. - Good knowledge of spoken and written Swedish.   Research expertise is the foremost criterion for employment. The evaluation of applicants will take account of their research profile, experience and knowledge.   Further information The employment is time-limited to 2 years full-time. The employment is time-limited according to the agreement, "Agreement on limited-time employment as postdoctoral researcher-2022-02-01". Start date is 2024-05-01 or according to agreement. How to apply You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your doctoral degree and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)  

Requirements

Research Field
Medical sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Research Field
Medical sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةPostdoctoral

Organisation/Company Lunds universitet Department Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dep. of Laboratory Medicine, Lund Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Res...View more

About the Project

Project to start Oct 2025.

In a quantum many-body system the interactions between the constituent microscopic particles lead to emergent macroscopic phenomena. Such phenomena include superfluidity (fluid flow without viscosity) and superconductivity (conduction of electricity without resistance). Novel phases such as high-temperature superconductivity form the basis of quantum materials, where useful emergent properties can lead to new technologies. Studying the dynamics of vortices (quantum whirlpools) can give key insight into the inner workings of these systems. Superfluids formed of ultracold atoms provide an extremely clean and well-controlled system for studies of collective quantum behaviour. They enable exquisite control over interactions, geometry, and rotation (vorticity). Importantly, in superfluids formed of mixtures of ultracold atoms we can tune the interactions to emphasize quantum effects such as fluctuations.

 A key aim of this research project is to explore regimes where the behaviour of the superfluid depends on its inherent quantum nature. This will drive our fundamental understanding of superfluidity as a collective quantum phenomenon. The successful student will join the Quantum Fluids research team, run by Dr Kali Wilson. They will work closely with the supervisor and other team members on a state-of-the-art experimental apparatus designed to explore vortex dynamics in binary superfluids. The apparatus is currently being developed, and a major focus of the Phd project will be design and implementation of optical systems for controlled vortex nucleation in the superfluid mixture.

The successful student will also acquire practical skills in the areas of quantum technologies, optics and atomic physics. These skills include working with lasers, designing optical systems, high-resolution imaging and image processing, cooling and trapping atoms, as well as electronics and mechanical design.

Informal inquires can be made to Dr Kali Wilson, kali.wilson@strath.ac.uk

For more information on our recent research see the group webpage at https://bit.ly/QuantumFluids

Information on Strathclyde’s EDI policies can be found here https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/accessequalityinclusionservice/equalitydiversity/

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Project to start Oct 2025. In a quantum many-body system the interactions between the constituent microscopic particles lead to emergent macroscopic phenomena. Such phenomena include...View more

BACKGROUND

Investment in the circular economy has grown rapidly in the past decade as governments and industry recognise the importance of recycling resources to ensure planetary health (Kirchherr et al., 2017). In the water sector, wastewater offers an array of potential sustainable resources and hence opportunities to develop new products with a wide variety of applications e.g. energy, biofuels, and biopolymers (Kehrein et al., 2020). These potential resources recovered from wastewater can also address scarcity emerging in some existing industrial processes due to a variety of social drivers, including an increasing global population (Dagilienė et al., 2021). In addition, the circular economy develops profitable sustainable alternatives to synthetic products, for example, livestock manure as fertiliser (Awasthi et al. 2022). Furthermore, circular practices can be sustainable and effective solutions to challenges in a number of other ways, including reducing operating costs, offsetting carbon footprints, and increasing energy efficiency (e.g. Kehrein et al., 2020; Gherghel et al., 2019).

The European Commission’s Waste Framework Directive guides the transition of recycled resources from waste to marketable product through a process using end-of-waste criteria. Specific requirements must be met for safety and quality assurance, including ensuring product standardization, to ensure legal compliance and encourage manufacturer and consumer confidence (Zorpas, 2016). However, this has proved problematic across member states due to the diverse approaches and capacities across regions (Johansson and Forsgren, 2020). Complexities in defining ‘acceptable risk’ and demonstrating risk to environmental and human health further complicate this, and there remains no homogenous approach to defining ‘safe’ for the diversity of new innovations requesting end-of-waste status. Therefore, with this difficulty in understanding and demonstrating ‘acceptable risk’ and ‘safety’, unfair competition between secondary and raw materials emerges and potentially undermines this important shift towards embracing circularity.

Furthermore, there is uncertainty amongst innovators over when to apply for end-of-waste status, and an absence of strategies to support this, so there is an opportunity to gather and share ‘best practice’ approaches to managing end-of-waste status across EU countries. However, there will be no single solution that fits all situations or potential products. Due to regulatory complexities, in many regions significant time and resources are required to obtain certification from understandably risk-averse governing agencies. However, where a straight-to-market route without this approval is adopted as in the Netherlands, consumer and client perceptions around using self-certified recycled waste present a further significant market challenge. There is a pressing need for research to map these challenges and their potential solutions.

AIMS

In this context, the main objectives of this PhD are:

1) To conduct a comparative study of end-of-waste strategies in five selected case study nations – the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany;

2) To explore approaches within each country to investigate which approaches are selected for different recoveries;

3) To analyse the above and, if possible, create a generic framework for resource recovery from wastewater.

The project is part of a collaborative project entitled Biopolymers in the circular economy (BICE) funded by Ofwat Innovation Fund. This project aims to recover biopolymers from wastewater treatment plans and use them to replace synthetic and procured chemicals from multiple industries (https://waterinnovation.challenges.org/winners/bice/). The student will benefit from access to and potential support from consortium partners, including a leading end-of-waste consultancy based in the Netherlands.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants should hold a first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in social sciences e.g. social policy, politics, law, or a closely related discipline. A minimum English language level of IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0 is required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Applicants should complete the online GCU Research Application Form, stating the Project Title and Reference Number (listed above). They are requested to submit a more detailed research proposal (of a maximum of 2000 words) on the project area as part of their application. Please also attach to the online application, applicant’s CV, copies of academic qualifications (including IELTS if required), 2 references and a cover letter.

Please send any enquiries regarding your application to: researchapplications@gcu.ac.uk Applicants shortlisted for the PhD project will be contacted for an interview. For more information on How to apply and the online application form please go to https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/applicationprocess/

The closing date for this opportunity is 12noon on Friday 10 May 2024. Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 10 June 2024.

REFERENCES

Awasthi, S.K., Kumar, M., Sarsaiya, S., Ahluwalia, V., Chen, H., Kaur, G., Sirohi, R., Sindhu, R., Binod, P., Pandey, A. and Rathour, R., 2022. Multi-criteria research lines on livestock manure biorefinery development towards a circular economy: from the perspective of a life cycle assessment and business models strategies. Journal of Cleaner Production341, p.130862

Dagilienė, L., Varaniūtė, V. and Bruneckienė, J., 2021. Local governments’ perspective on implementing the circular economy: A framework for future solutions. Journal of Cleaner Production, 310, p.127340.

Gherghel, A., Teodosiu, C. and De Gisi, S., 2019. A review on wastewater sludge valorisation and its challenges in the context of circular economy. Journal of cleaner production, 228, pp.244-263.

Johansson, N. and Forsgren, C., 2020. Is this the end of end-of-waste? Uncovering the space between waste and products. Resources, Conservation and Recycling155, p.104656.

Kehrein, P., Van Loosdrecht, M., Osseweijer, P., Garfí, M., Dewulf, J. and Posada, J., 2020. A critical review of resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants–market supply potentials, technologies and bottlenecks. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 6(4), pp.877-910.

Kirchherr, J., Reike, D. and Hekkert, M., 2017. Conceptualizing the circular economy: An analysis of 114 definitions. Resources, conservation and recycling, 127, pp.221-232.

Zorpas, A.A., 2016. Sustainable waste management through end-of-waste criteria development. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(8), pp.7376-7389.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

BACKGROUND Investment in the circular economy has grown rapidly in the past decade as governments and industry recognise the importance of recycling resources to ensure planetary health (Kirchherr et ...View more

BACKGROUND

Investment in the circular economy has grown rapidly in the past decade as governments and industry recognise the importance of recycling resources to ensure planetary health (Kirchherr et al., 2017). In the water sector, wastewater offers an array of potential sustainable resources and hence opportunities to develop new products with a wide variety of applications e.g. energy, biofuels, and biopolymers (Kehrein et al., 2020). These potential resources recovered from wastewater can also address scarcity emerging in some existing industrial processes due to a variety of social drivers, including an increasing global population (Dagilienė et al., 2021). In addition, the circular economy develops profitable sustainable alternatives to synthetic products, for example, livestock manure as fertiliser (Awasthi et al. 2022). Furthermore, circular practices can be sustainable and effective solutions to challenges in a number of other ways, including reducing operating costs, offsetting carbon footprints, and increasing energy efficiency (e.g. Kehrein et al., 2020; Gherghel et al., 2019).

The European Commission’s Waste Framework Directive guides the transition of recycled resources from waste to marketable product through a process using end-of-waste criteria. Specific requirements must be met for safety and quality assurance, including ensuring product standardization, to ensure legal compliance and encourage manufacturer and consumer confidence (Zorpas, 2016). However, this has proved problematic across member states due to the diverse approaches and capacities across regions (Johansson and Forsgren, 2020). Complexities in defining ‘acceptable risk’ and demonstrating risk to environmental and human health further complicate this, and there remains no homogenous approach to defining ‘safe’ for the diversity of new innovations requesting end-of-waste status. Therefore, with this difficulty in understanding and demonstrating ‘acceptable risk’ and ‘safety’, unfair competition between secondary and raw materials emerges and potentially undermines this important shift towards embracing circularity.

Furthermore, there is uncertainty amongst innovators over when to apply for end-of-waste status, and an absence of strategies to support this, so there is an opportunity to gather and share ‘best practice’ approaches to managing end-of-waste status across EU countries. However, there will be no single solution that fits all situations or potential products. Due to regulatory complexities, in many regions significant time and resources are required to obtain certification from understandably risk-averse governing agencies. However, where a straight-to-market route without this approval is adopted as in the Netherlands, consumer and client perceptions around using self-certified recycled waste present a further significant market challenge. There is a pressing need for research to map these challenges and their potential solutions.

AIMS

In this context, the main objectives of this PhD are:

1) To conduct a comparative study of end-of-waste strategies in five selected case study nations – the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany;

2) To explore approaches within each country to investigate which approaches are selected for different recoveries;

3) To analyse the above and, if possible, create a generic framework for resource recovery from wastewater.

The project is part of a collaborative project entitled Biopolymers in the circular economy (BICE) funded by Ofwat Innovation Fund. This project aims to recover biopolymers from wastewater treatment plans and use them to replace synthetic and procured chemicals from multiple industries (https://waterinnovation.challenges.org/winners/bice/). The student will benefit from access to and potential support from consortium partners, including a leading end-of-waste consultancy based in the Netherlands.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Applicants should hold a first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in social sciences e.g. social policy, politics, law, or a closely related discipline. A minimum English language level of IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0 is required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Applicants should complete the online GCU Research Application Form, stating the Project Title and Reference Number (listed above). They are requested to submit a more detailed research proposal (of a maximum of 2000 words) on the project area as part of their application. Please also attach to the online application, applicant’s CV, copies of academic qualifications (including IELTS if required), 2 references and a cover letter.

Please send any enquiries regarding your application to:  Applicants shortlisted for the PhD project will be contacted for an interview. For more information on How to apply and the online application form please go to https://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/applicationprocess/

The closing date for this opportunity is 12noon on Friday 10 May 2024. Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 10 June 2024.

REFERENCES

Awasthi, S.K., Kumar, M., Sarsaiya, S., Ahluwalia, V., Chen, H., Kaur, G., Sirohi, R., Sindhu, R., Binod, P., Pandey, A. and Rathour, R., 2022. Multi-criteria research lines on livestock manure biorefinery development towards a circular economy: from the perspective of a life cycle assessment and business models strategies. Journal of Cleaner Production341, p.130862

Dagilienė, L., Varaniūtė, V. and Bruneckienė, J., 2021. Local governments’ perspective on implementing the circular economy: A framework for future solutions. Journal of Cleaner Production, 310, p.127340.

Gherghel, A., Teodosiu, C. and De Gisi, S., 2019. A review on wastewater sludge valorisation and its challenges in the context of circular economy. Journal of cleaner production, 228, pp.244-263.

Johansson, N. and Forsgren, C., 2020. Is this the end of end-of-waste? Uncovering the space between waste and products. Resources, Conservation and Recycling155, p.104656.

Kehrein, P., Van Loosdrecht, M., Osseweijer, P., Garfí, M., Dewulf, J. and Posada, J., 2020. A critical review of resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants–market supply potentials, technologies and bottlenecks. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 6(4), pp.877-910.

Kirchherr, J., Reike, D. and Hekkert, M., 2017. Conceptualizing the circular economy: An analysis of 114 definitions. Resources, conservation and recycling, 127, pp.221-232.

Zorpas, A.A., 2016. Sustainable waste management through end-of-waste criteria development. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(8), pp.7376-7389.

 

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

BACKGROUND Investment in the circular economy has grown rapidly in the past decade as governments and industry recognise the importance of recycling resources to ensure planetary health (Kirchherr et ...View more

A Master of Research in Economics at the EUI

The European University Institute’s Master of Research in Economics programme is a foundational year of economics in which you will gain a clear understanding of core and modern economics and engage with a range of economic issues facing Europe today. It is an immersion into a scholarly environment with many opportunities to interact with and learn from leading professors and advanced doctoral researchers. The Master of Research is a unique experience that allows you to gain insight into whether a PhD could be right for you.

Programme structure

The one-year programme is composed of seven core courses covering micro, macro, math, statistics and econometrics, as well as four field courses. Each course consists of 20 taught hours and eight hours of teaching assistance. The academic year is divided into four blocks; the first three include courses and the fourth block is dedicated to field and thesis work. Advanced doctoral researchers will mentor your coursework. Faculty, fellows and advanced doctoral researchers will supervise thesis work.

What to expect:

-         close mentorship by advanced doctoral researchers in a programme led by top professors

-         a familial and supportive study and research environment

-         a chance to transition to a PhD in Economics at the EUI

-         a dynamic research community with visiting experts and high-level institutional and government actors from around the world

-         excellent research support facilities, including an outstanding social science research library, an on-site European Documentation Centre, and the Historical Archives of the European Union

-         an inclusive and multi-lingual campus situated in the hills overlooking Florence

Apply at www.eui.eu/MRES by 30 April (14:00 CEST).

Contact: 

Quick facts

Duration: 1 year

Starting in: September 2024

Fees, Funding and Scholarship

Tuition Fee:

EUI Contracting States: There is no tuition fee for candidates from EU Member States adhering to the EUI Convention (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden).

EUI Associate Member States (Norway and Switzerland): Candidates must pay the tuition fee of 15.000 EUR

Other EU Member States (not adhering to the EUI convention): Candidates must pay the tuition fee of 15.000 EUR.

Candidates in receipt of a grant from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation 'Grants for Foreigners Programme' (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, People's Republic of China, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America): There is no tuition fee for these candidates.

Candidates in receipt of a grant from EUI's Widening Programme (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia; Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Moldova, and Ukraine): There is no tuition fee for these candidates.

Other Non-EU States' candidates: Must pay the tuition fee of 15.000 EUR.

Funding:

Some EUI Contracting States provide funding for eligible candidates

Candidates with external funding from public or private institutions and those who are self-funded are also accepted

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةMaster

A Master of Research in Economics at the EUI The European University Institute’s Master of Research in Economics programme is a foundational year of economics in which you will gain a clear understa...View more

About the Programme

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. The Research Excellence PhD Studentships are the premier postgraduate merit studentship at UEL and provide full tuition fees and a generous stipend.

The School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) is a leading institution in the field of education, offering exceptional programs in areas such as Global Development, Politics and Sociology, Social & Community Work, Early Childhood & Education, and Teacher Education & Training.

University of East London

The University of East London, established in 1898, aims to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and create a balanced, inclusive, and green future. Its research is impact-led, intellectually stimulating, and socially relevant, influenced by East London's urban transformation. The Research Excellence PhD Studentships are central to the University’s strategy to enhance research volume, quality, impact, and part of our investment in people, culture, and environment. UEL offers a comprehensive Researcher Development Programme (RDP) tailored for postgraduate research students. The programme consists of three main strands:

Researcher-Ready: This training strand helps PGRs to navigate their doctoral journey by developing essential skills in research design, theory, ethics, and academic writing.

Empowering Researchers: This strand of the RDP focuses on peer-to-peer mentoring, ideas sharing, wellbeing, and community.

Pioneering Researchers: This strand of training focuses on employability skills, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange for academic, industry, alternative career paths.

EDUCOM Research Centres & Thematic Research Areas

EDUCOM promotes innovation and collaboration through interdisciplinary approaches. The school's research centres- Centre for Social Change and Justice, Centre for Wellbeing, Community, and Inclusion, and Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging, serve as hubs for innovation and collaborationThese centres address societal challenges, promote research collaborations, and foster connections between academia and the community, focusing on critical thematic areas, such as:

  • Early Childhood Education: Exploring innovative approaches to early childhood education, including pedagogical strategies, curriculum development, and the impact of early interventions on children's development and learning outcomes.
  • Education and Wellbeing: Investigating the intersections between education, psychosocial approaches, and wellbeing, focusing on factors affecting student well-being, mental health support systems, and the role of education in holistic development.
  • Social Justice, Equality, and Diversity: Investigating issues related to social justice, equality, and diversity, with a focus on addressing systemic inequalities and promoting inclusive practices within diverse communities.
  • Communities and Community Development: Examining processes of community engagement, empowerment, and social change, with an emphasis on fostering resilient and sustainable communities through collaborative initiatives and participatory approaches.
  • Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Researching sustainable practices and policies to achieve the UN SDGs, including environmental conservation, social equity, economic development, and global partnerships.
  • Digital Inequalities: Examining disparities in access to digital technologies, digital literacy, and the impact of digital inequalities on social inclusion, educational attainment, and economic opportunities, with a focus on addressing digital divides and fostering digital equity.

For candidates interested in learning more about our school-specific research expertise and opportunities for supervision, and informal enquiries, please contact Sanzida Akter ().

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have at least 2:1 degree in Social Sciences, Education, or any cognate area (or an overseas qualification that can be deemed equivalent), and
  • Masters degree (Merit) in a relevant field (or an overseas qualification that can be deemed equivalent).
  • The applicant must have a minimum IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall and 6.5 in all components, typically two years prior to application, if English is not their first language.

How to apply

Please email the following as ONE PDF document to 

  • Research proposal should include a research question, proposed methodology and preliminary timeline (not more than 1500 words).
  • A personal statement detailing your motivation to pursue this research and your potential contributions to the school's research environment (not more than 300 words).
  • Short CV highlighting your recent experience and skills.
  • Your degree certificates, transcripts, and proof of English language proficiency.
  • Details of two referees. At least one referee must be an academic referee from the institution that conferred your highest degree.

Closing date for applications is May 2, 2024. Interviews week commencing May 20, 2024. If you are successful at the interview and offered a studentship you will be directed to complete the UEL application process.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Programme The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. The Research E...View more

Location

Physics and Astronomy, Streatham Campus, Exeter

The University of Exeter’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is inviting applications for an EPSRC iCASE PhD studentship fully-funded by the EPSRC and Renishaw plc to commence in September 2024. The studentship will cover Home or International tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £21,327 for 4-years full-time.

Project Description:

The project aims to develop a novel technology that merges the complementary capabilities of Raman and coherent Raman scattering microscopy. Raman and coherent Raman scattering (CRS) are both advanced optical analytical techniques used for a wide range of materials and healthcare technologies research. Raman provides detailed molecular information based on the spectral signature of photons inelastically scattered by molecular vibrations. In contrast, CRS microscopy uses ultrafast laser pulses to drive nonlinear light-matter interactions to enhance the signal from a specific vibrational frequency to provide real-time label-free image contrast based on the intensity of a single Raman band.

By harnessing the complementary features of these methods, we intend to create a single, versatile platform that gives comprehensive chemical and structural information from microscopic regions of interest guided by high-resolution, label-free, images of the sample. The instrument's versatility will make it an invaluable tool for a wide array of applications, including pharmaceutical development, environmental monitoring, and materials characterization. It will enable scientists to gain deeper insights into complex materials and biomedical processes, facilitating for example the development of novel therapeutics.

We are looking for a candidate with an enthusiasm for research, ability to work independently, and a passion for multidisciplinary collaboration. Prior research experience (such as a MPhys/MSc project or equivalent) in optics, and coding skills are desirable but not essential.

International applicants need to be aware that you will have to cover the cost of your student visa, healthcare surcharge and other costs of moving to the UK to do a PhD.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in Physics, or an appropriate area of science or technology.

If English is not your first language you will need to meet the required level as per our guidance at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/pg-research/apply/english/

For Further information and how to apply see link: Award details | Funding and scholarships for students | University of Exeter

In the application process you will be asked to upload several documents.

• CV outlining your academic achievements and relevant experience

• Letter of application (max 500 words) outlining what attracts you to this particular project, how it aligns with your career aspirations, and what you feel you would bring it.

• Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)

• Two references from referees familiar with your academic work. If your referees prefer, they can email the reference direct to  quoting the studentship reference number

• If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.

The closing date for applications is midnight on May 31st 2024. Interviews will be held on the University of Exeter Streatham Campus in June/July 2024.

If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email  phone 0300 555 60 60 (UK callers) +44 (0) 1392 723044 (EU/International callers) Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor ()

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

Location Physics and Astronomy, Streatham Campus, Exeter The University of Exeter’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is inviting applications for an EPSRC iCASE PhD studentship fully-funded by th...View more

About the Project

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. We have recently discovered a new lithium solid electrolyte that changes previous understanding of how to design fast ion transport in solid state materials (Science 383, 739, 2024). This project will explore the enormous range of possibilities for the synthesis of new lithium- and magnesium-ion conducting materials based on this discovery. It will combine synthetic solid-state chemistry, advanced structural analysis, and measurement of the conductivity and electrochemical properties of the new materials, enabling the successful candidate to develop a diverse experimental skillset. The student will participate in the selection of synthetic targets as part of a multidisciplinary team that combine artificial intelligence and computational methods with chemical understanding to design new materials – the process that led to our recent discovery, which the student will have the opportunity to participate in and improve.

The project is based in the Materials Innovation Factory (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/materials-innovation-factory/) at the University of Liverpool. The project will make use of tools developed in the multi-disciplinary EPSRC Programme Grant: “Digital Navigation of Chemical Space for Function” and the Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design, that seek to develop a new approach to materials design and discovery, exploiting machine learning and symbolic artificial intelligence, demonstrated by the realisation of new functional inorganic materials. Examples include the first tools to guarantee the correct prediction of a crystal structure (Nature 68, 619, 2023), and to learn the entirety of known crystalline inorganic materials and guide discovery (Nature Communications 12, 5561, 2021). We recently developed machine learning models based on the largest dataset of experimentally measured Li ion conductivities to yield an easy to use tool that assist experimenter decision in material target selection (npj Computational Materials 9, 9, 2023). You will thus gain understanding of how the artificial intelligence and computational methods developed in the team accelerate materials discovery, and be able to contribute to the development of these models, which are designed to incorporate human expertise.

As well as obtaining knowledge and experience in materials synthesis, crystallography and measurement techniques, the student will develop skills in teamwork and scientific communication, as computational and experimental researchers within the team work closely together. A recent outcome example of these successful collaborations includes the discovery of new Li ion conducting oxide argyrodites which demonstrate enhanced stability over sulphide materials (Journal of the American Chemical Society 144, 22178, 2022). There are extensive opportunities to use synchrotron X-ray and neutron scattering facilities.

Applications are welcomed from students with a 2:1 or higher master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science, particularly those with some of the skills directly relevant to the project outlined above. Experience in structural characterisation of inorganic materials or electron microscopy is an advantage.

Please ensure you include the project title and reference number CCPR097 when applying.

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

We want all of our staff and Students to feel that Liverpool is an inclusive and welcoming environment that actively celebrates and encourages diversity. We are committed to working with students to make all reasonable project adaptations including supporting those with caring responsibilities, disabilities or other personal circumstances. For example, If you have a disability you may be entitled to a Disabled Students Allowance on top of your studentship to help cover the costs of any additional support that a person studying for a doctorate might need as a result.

Enquiries & Applications

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Claridge ().

Please apply by completing the online postgraduate research application form here:

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/.

Please ensure you quote reference CCPR097 in your application.

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تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers ...View more

About the Project

The development of high-rise buildings is now at an unprecedented rate, with their number and scale rapidly and dramatically changing the landscape of global cities. The creation of these complex vertical communities poses major operational challenges for the systems relied upon for occupant safety and the responsible management of wastewater resources. The growing need for vertical population distribution is pushing the limits of air and water management systems (AWMS) within tall building drainage systems (BDS) to the point where current design codes and system components are no longer suitable. The impact of this design-related strain is the increased risk of ingress of aerosolized pathogens into the interior of the building and an increased risk of disease spread. This mechanism was identified during the COVID-19 pandemic as a mode of virus transmission and a contributor to community prevalence of the disease. In this project, we propose to investigate the interaction between tall building air and water management in BDS and the production and propagation of aerosolized pathogens within the system. The work will involve investigation of the fundamental fluid dynamic mechanisms associated with air and water flow in BDS of buildings with special emphasis on areas of turbulent flow where aerosolization can occur. We will investigate other phenomena such as the impact of detergents and water chemistry on the aerosolization process. The work will also focus on the potential impact of these processes on wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) and will include evaluation and development of our patented passive aerosol and droplet sampler (PAADS) device. The project will benefit from access to two custom-designed test sites: one at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, and the other, a 100 m tall test-tower located in Northampton. The research will also avail of our recently acquired aerodynamic particle sizer (APS 3321) funded by EPSRC. You will join a team of dynamic and successful research group in Public Health and Environmental Engineering within the Institute of Sustainable Environment (ISBE). The group will foster a team spirit, which will afford significant support in addition to the multi-disciplinary supervisory team. We welcome applicants with a background in Built Environment Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. A knowledge of laboratory- based measurement of wastewater aerosolization processes would be advantageous. Eligibility This scholarship is open to all students, whether home, EU or overseas. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in applied research and possess, at minimum, a 2:1-honours degree in engineering or physics. Formally, four years of university study including a relevant research dissertation are required. Masters level qualification is desirable. How to Apply To apply you must complete our online application form. Please select PhD Construction as the programme and include the full project title, reference number and supervisor name on your application form. Ensure that all fields marked as ‘required’ are complete. Once have entered your personal details, click submit. You will be asked to upload your supporting documents. You must complete the section marked project proposal; provide a supporting statement (1-2 A4 pages) documenting your reasons for applying to this particular project, outlining your suitability and how you would approach the project. You must also upload your CV, a copy of your degree certificate and relevant transcripts and an academic reference in the relevant section of the application form. Please also include a digital copy of your most recent research dissertation. You must also provide proof of your ability in the English language (if English is not your mother tongue). We require an IELTS certificate showing an overall score of at least 6.5 with no component scoring less than 6.0, or a TOEFL certificate with an overall score of at least 85, including reading 20, listening 19, speaking 20 and writing 21. Alternatively, if you have received an English-taught Bachelors or Masters degree from one of the countries listed on the UK Government Guidance under ‘Who does not need to prove their knowledge of English’, and it was obtained less than two years from your intended start date, you should provide evidence of your award that clearly states it was delivered and assessed in English language. Please contact Prof Michael Gormley () for further information or an informal discussion. Please contact  for technical support with your application.   Timeline: The closing date for applications is 30 April 2024 and applicants must be available to start by October 2024.

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تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project The development of high-rise buildings is now at an unprecedented rate, with their number and scale rapidly and dramatically changing the landscape of global cities. The creation of...View more

About the Project

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024.

Project Description

Microplastics (<5 mm) are contaminating our food and mineral water. They been found in human stool, gastrointestinal tissue samples and blood samples, highlighting that ingestion of plastic is resulting in uptake into internal organs. A meta-analysis has suggested that humans could ingest up to 5g of microplastics per week. Many of these microplastics are likely to weather during their transit through the gastrointestinal tract, releasing nanoplastics (<1000 nm) that have a higher bioavailability compared to the larger plastics. Despite the evidence of plastic ingestion, the effect this has on the gastrointestinal tract remains unclear.

The presence of plastics in food could be contributing to inflammatory pathophysiological conditions, a large proportion of which are commonly attributed to “unknown” environmental factors. For example, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has an environmental component, and its prevalence has increased in line with the large-scale production and use of plastics. Such conditions have an altered gut environment (e.g., luminal pH), which will alter the toxicity and accumulation of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure and enhance inflammation. The effect of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure on the gut under pathophysiological conditions in humans has not been investigated.

This project aims to provide novel insights into the impact of plastic particles on the gut health using in vitro cell methodologies. Specifically, the dose-dependent effects and inflammatory response will be measured, as well as quantify nanoplastic uptake into the cells. This project will use an interdisciplinary approach to understand microplastic and nanoplastic toxicology and accumulation.

Supervisors

Eligibility

Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject or a relevant Masters qualification. Knowledge of either Biology, Cell culture and/or Toxicology is desirable.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum English requirements for the programme, IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area) or equivalent.

The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home tuition fees plus a stipend of £18,110 per annum 2023-24 rate (2024-24 rate TBC). The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home fees with relevant qualifications. Applicants normally required to cover International fees will have to cover the difference between the Home and the International tuition fee rates approximately £13,244 per annum 2024-25 rate.

NB: The studentship is supported for three years of the four-year registration period. The fourth year is a self-funded ‘writing-up’ year.

If you wish to discuss this project further informally, please contact Dr Nathaniel Clark at  .

To apply for this position please click go to our website.

Please clearly state the name of the DoS and the studentship project that you are applying for on the top of your personal statement.

Please see here for a list of supporting documents to upload with your application.

For more information on the admissions process generally, please visit our How to Apply for a Research Degree webpage or contact the .

The closing date for applications on 08 May 2024 at 15.00. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in the week commencing 03 June. We regret that we may not be able to respond to all applications. Applicants who have not received a response within six weeks of the closing date should consider their application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 01 October 2024. Project Description Microplastics (<5 mm) are contaminating our food and...View more

About the Project

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1 October 2024.

Project Description

Nematodes, rotifers and tardigrades are microscopic animals with some very unusual biological characteristics which allow some of them to survive extreme stresses, including complete desiccation (anhydrobiosis), radiations and extreme temperatures. To survive, they use several molecular mechanisms, including DNA protection and repair, antioxidants and other protective molecules. These fascinating animals have also evolved to live in environments teeming with micro-organisms, but the interaction between these two types of organism is not fully understood. This project will investigate the innate immune response of micrometazoans during bacterial infection, including an exploration of the role of antimicrobial peptides, small peptides that specifically target and inhibit bacterial growth. The project will also investigate the microbiome of micrometazoans: members of the stable microbiome may also secrete antimicrobial compounds to regulate the growth of other competing bacteria, providing a further source of antimicrobial candidates. These topics will be investigated using both lab-based and bioinformatics approaches and antimicrobial discovery pipelines.

This is an exciting exploratory project that will involve the development of novel methods and requires both bioinformatics and lab skills. The appointed candidate will be required to work independently and show initiative during the PhD. Desirable skills include previous experience working with micro-metazoans such as nematodes, rotifers and/or tardigrades, microbiology, molecular biology and other lab skills (including, but not limited to, PCR, RT-qPCR, western blotting and microscopy), antimicrobial discovery and characterisation, experience in bioinformatics and/or coding.

Supervisors

Eligibility

Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject or a relevant Masters qualification.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum English requirements for the programme, IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area) or equivalent.

The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full home tuition fees plus a stipend of £18,110 per annum 2023/24 rate (2024/25 rate TBC). The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home fees with relevant qualifications. Applicants normally required to cover International fees will have to cover the difference between the Home and the International tuition fee rates (approximately £13,244 per annum 2024/25 rate).

NB: The studentship is supported for three years of the four-year registration period. The fourth year is a self-funded ‘writing-up’ year.

If you wish to discuss this project further informally, please contact Dr Matthew Banton, .

To apply for this position please visit our website.

Please clearly state the name of the studentship that you are applying for on the top of your personal statement.

Please see here for a list of supporting documents to upload with your application.

For more information on the admissions process generally, please visit our How to Apply for a Research Degree webpage or contact the .

The closing date for applications on 22nd April 2024. We regret that we may not be able to respond to all applications. Applicants who have not received a response within six weeks of the closing date should consider their application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1 October 2024. Project Description Nematodes, rotifers and tardigrades are microscopic anim...View more

About the Project

AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department) and the National Gallery (Scientific Department). This studentship will be jointly supervised by Professor Pier Luigi Dragotti at Imperial College London (ICL) and Dr Catherine Higgitt at the National Gallery (NG). The student will be based at ICL and will spend concentrated periods of time at NG. This is an exciting interdisciplinary project involving close collaboration between engineers with expertise in machine learning and image processing, heritage scientists, conservators and curators.

Summary of Project:

In the cultural heritage sector, there is a long tradition of using complementary imaging techniques to further understanding of artworks, looking at and below their surface. The imaging techniques (or modalities) used include visible images taken at different magnifications, images taken using different forms of radiation (e.g. infrared reflectograms and X-radiographs) and images derived from datacubes generated using newer spectroscopic imaging techniques such as macro X-ray fluorescence scanning (MA-XRF) and reflectance imaging spectroscopy (RIS). These multimodal datasets contain a wealth of information which when properly exploited offer unprecedented insights into the creation and history of Old Master paintings, including conservation and deterioration. This work provides new knowledge and discoveries that can be communicated in a very visual way to the public, including through a range of digital media, enhancing their engagement with paintings.

The generation of huge bodies of data using different imaging techniques poses new image processing challenges that cannot be addressed with traditional approaches. Images needs to be registered and they are often at very different resolutions. Further, there is the possibility to take advantage of the existence of many different image modalities available for a particular artwork. The aim of the project is therefore to develop Machine-Learning (ML)-based registration and resolution enhancement workflow for imaging data from artworks allowing information transfer across scales and modalities.

Funding:

The studentship is open to both Home and International applicants and covers home level tuition fees and a stipend of approximately £21,500 per year (tax-free).

International students will need to pay the difference between overseas and home fees. The PhD studentship starts in October 2024 and is for four years (full-time) or up to eight years (part-time). The student will receive additional support towards further research expenses over the course of the research studentship, including support to attend international conferences.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have a good first degree (usually a minimum 2:1) or Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related areas. They should be highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in conducting interdisciplinary research. Students must also meet the eligibility requirements for Post Graduate Studies at Imperial College London and UKRI terms and conditions for funding: https://www.ukri.org/manage-your-award/meeting-ukri-terms-and-conditions-for-funding/

Further Information and application:

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Dragotti () or Dr Higgitt (). Please apply for Post Graduate studies at Imperial College London here indicating Professor Dragotti as chosen supervisor. The application should include a covering letter, and your CV.

Closing Date: 2nd June 2024

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تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department)...View more

About the Project

This is a project in the broad area of applied and numerical analysis for geometrical partial differential equations with applications to cell biology.

The shape taken by biological cells as well as a variety of cellular functions are known to be regulated by the interplay between proteins on the cell membrane as well as the curvature of the membrane. It is widely accepted within the literature that the stationary state of lipid membranes are given by minimisers of the Canham-Helfrich energy. This energy depends on geometric quantities, as such, analysis is rather difficult. Over recent years, more tractable energies have been derived which approximate this energy for membranes ‘near’ to critical points [1,2]. With these energies, some analysis and numerical analysis [3,4] is possible.

This project seeks to develop the numerical analysis related to these approximating energies, as well as to consider optimal control problems which consider proteins embedded within, or attached to, the membrane. The project would be suitable for a student interested in some, or all, of the following areas: geometric PDEs, PDEs on surfaces, finite element methods, numerical analysis and mathematical biology.

·      C.M. Elliott, C. Gräser, G. Hobbs, R. Kornhuber, and M.-W. Wolf. A variational approach to particles in lipid membranes. Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, 2016.

·      C.M. Elliott, H. Fritz, and G. Hobbs. Small deformations of Helfrich energy minimising surfaces with applications to biomembranes. Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, 2017

·      C.M. Elliott, L. Hatcher, and B. Stinner. On the sharp interface limit of a phase field model for near spherical two phase biomembranes. Interfaces and Free Boundaries, 2022

·      C.M. Elliott and P.J. Herbert. Second order splitting of a class of fourth order PDEs with point constraints. Mathematics of Computation, 2020

Amount

·      Fully-paid tuition fees for three and a half years at the home fee status.

·      A tax-free bursary for living costs for three and a half years (£18,622 per annum in 2023/24).

·      Additional financial support is provided to cover short-term and long-term

travel.

·      If you are not a UK national, nor an EU national with UK settled/pre-settled

status, you will need to apply for a student study visa before admission.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, at least a UK upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent qualification) in Physics/Mathematics, or a closely-related area, or else a lower second class degree followed by a relevant Master's degree.

This award is open to UK and International students

Deadline

1st June 2024

How to apply

Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system.

https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-account

Select the PhD in Physics/Mathematics, with an entry date of September 2024.

In the Finance & Fees section, state that you wish to be considered for studentship MPS/2024/HER

We advise early application as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant can be found.

Due to the high volume of applications received, you may only hear from us if your application is successful.

Contact us

If you have practical questions about the progress of your on-line application or your eligibility, contact 

For academic questions about the project, contact Dr Philip Herbert at .

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تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project This is a project in the broad area of applied and numerical analysis for geometrical partial differential equations with applications to cell biology. The shape taken by biological ...View more

About the Project

Supervisory Team: Dr Yasir Noori, Prof Frederic Gardes, Prof Jize Yan

Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.

Existing techniques to encrypt data in our Internet networks are vulnerable to being easily breakable by emerging quantum computers. IBM has recently released a 1000 qubit quantum computer and the challenge of finding alternative techniques to encrypt our data is becoming ever more urgent. Fortunately, quantum cryptography is a suitable solution to overcome this challenge. However, quantum cryptography requires unique lasers that can emit single photons and entangled photon pairs.

In this PhD project, you will use two-dimensional (2D) materials as single-photon light sources. Strain and defect engineering in 2D materials can result in in-gap discrete energy levels in the electronic structure of the material, leading to the creation of single and entangled photon sources. The wavelength can vary from visible to near IR depending on the chosen material. Once the photo-emitters are generated in the 2D materials, they can be transferred onto almost any arbitrary substrates including silicon photonic circuits (waveguides, couplers, photonic crystal cavities, etc.), making them an even more attractive candidate for on-chip photon sources. Key challenges will be understanding the nature of the single and entangled photon emission in this family of materials and tailoring their properties to their potential usage in quantum communications.

If you are interested, please contact the supervisor for more information: Yasir Noori, 

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Closing date: 31 August 2024. Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.

Funding: We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students, including Bursaries and Scholarships.For more information please visit PhD Scholarships | Doctoral College | University of Southampton Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.

How To Apply

Apply online: HERE Select programme type (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD Quantum Tech Eng”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor.

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae

Two reference letters

Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact: 

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Supervisory Team: Dr Yasir Noori, Prof Frederic Gardes, Prof Jize Yan Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engi...View more

About the Project

Supervisory Team: Dr Adrian Nightingale

Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. In addition to the research project outlined below you will receive substantial training in scientific, technical, and commercial skills.

Colloidal quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals that sit in between molecular and bulk materials. Their small size (typically <10 nm in diameter) are comparable to the material’s Bohr radius, leading to quantum confinement of excitons and size- and composition-tunable optoelectronic properties. Compared to other quantum-confined nanostructures (e.g. epitaxial quantum dots, wires or wells) they have the advantage of being solution-processable, which makes them well suited for mass production of devices.

In this project you will look at methods for efficiently producing device-quality quantum dots ready for making the quantum technology devices of the future. In particular, you will look at combining flow reactors with inline optical analysis methods and computer control, taking advantage of recent developments in reactor technology and algorithms to control reactions and explore reaction parameter space. You will autonomous reactors that can continuously produce high quality quantum dots, monitor the quality of them as they are produced, and independently determine optimum reaction parameters.

If you are interested, please contact the supervisor for more information: Adrian Nightingale 

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Closing date: 31 August 2024. Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.

Funding: We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students, including Bursaries and Scholarships. For more information please visit PhD Scholarships | Doctoral College | University of Southampton Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.

How To Apply

Apply online: HERE Select programme type (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD Quantum Tech Eng”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor.

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae

Two reference letters

Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact: 

خصائص الوظيفة

تصنيف الوظيفةDoctorat

About the Project Supervisory Team: Dr Adrian Nightingale Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of S...View more