Chemistry
| Location: | UK Other |
| Closing Date: | Friday 30 June 2023 |
| Reference: | SCI2196 |
A PhD studentship working with Professor Darren Walsh is available for a 2023 start as part a major collaborative project (EPSRC Prosperity Partnership) between Lubrizol and the Universities of Nottingham and Warwick.
The project will develop a culture of embedding sustainability in chemicals and polymer manufacturing from the earliest stages of design through to industrial production and use and will specifically focus within the area of organic electrosynthesis mechanism. The project will investigate system parameters to understand and improve electrosynthetic processes relevant to emerging sustainable technologies for consumer products. The project will involve developing a detailed understanding of mechanism through the systematic understanding of cell and electrolyte parameters to improve reaction selectivity and conversion. Specific focus will be given to substrate-electrode, electrode-electrolyte interface.
Successful applicants will be registered to study at Nottingham and will be expected to spend time in all three organisations. Students will be working alongside research fellows associated with the projects and side by side with industrially based scientists focussing on sustainability in a diverse research culture with the opportunity to contribute to project design and execution. In addition, it is expected that the students will be engaged in outreach activities to encourage inclusion, diversity and respect in chemistry and the workplace.
The studentship will be available from 1st October 2023 as a 4 year PhD with stipend at EPSRC standard rates starting at £18,622 per year with awards increasing every year, typically with inflation. This position is only available for UK citizens.
Our partnership welcomes applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have the ability to succeed in the programme to which they have applied, and that they will benefit from and contribute to the learning, research and social environment at the University. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity and flexible working patterns. Applications are welcome from candidates who have non-traditional academic backgrounds.
To apply (or for further information), please send a covering email and a copy of your CV to Darren Walsh (Darren.walsh@nottingham.ac.uk)
Deadline for application is 30th June 2023