Scholarship details
Founded in 1920, Swansea University is one of the most reputable universities in the UK. Swansea University is a UK top 30 institution for research excellence (Research Excellence Framework 2014). Swansea University has been named as Welsh University of the Year 2017 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
This project is partly funded by the Welsh Government’s European Social Fund (ESF) convergence. Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in Materials Engineering. The lucky scholarship winner will work in newly established laboratories equipped with modern equipment for synthesis and manipulation of air- and water-sensitive materials in solid-state and in solution within an enthusiastic international team.
Terms and Conditions:
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area such as Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Materials or Chemical Engineering.
- Really highly desirable is knowledge of synthesis and manipulation under protective atmospheres, powder X-ray diffraction and magnetometry.
- This studentship is available for UK/EU candidates only due to funding restrictions.
To apply, candidates need to do the following:
- Provide covering letter which indicates their convinience for the project
- Provide their CV
- Provide two names and contact details of two academic references
All from above needs to send to Dr Kirill Yusenko via email ([email protected])
The studentship covers a tax-free stipend of £14,296 and the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees. Candidates should apply for the project as soon as possible.
