Responsive Metal-Organic Framework Glass Composite Materials

Summary

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Research Area:

Metal-Organic Frameworks, Composite Materials, Glasses, Spectroscopy, and Electrochemistry. 

Supervisor

Professor Deanna D'Alessandro.

Research location

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Synopsis

This PhD Scholarship aims to support a student undertaking a PhD within the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. 

The focus of research is the design, synthesis and characterisation of new MOF glass materials. The successful recipient will use spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques to characterise MOF glasses. They will also determine the suitability of MOF glasses in composite materials for gas storage and energy applications. 

Offering:

This scholarship is offered to both international and domestic PhD applicants for 3.5 year (fulltime) at the RTP stipend rate of $40,109 p.a.

Successful candidates must:

• Have an honours degree (first class) or masters in Inorganic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Good proficiency in programming languages and computational skill.
• Be willing to undertake research in spectroscopy and electrochemistry, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake occasional experiments at the institutes of collaborators.
• Applicants with experience in spectroscopy or electrochemistry are highly favoured.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email deanna.dalessandro@sydney.edu.au, with the subject line “PhD Application:” and your name. Include the following:

• CV
• Transcripts (can be unofficial)
• A personal statement which demonstrates how they reach the eligibility criteria.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3510

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