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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON PHD STUDENTSHIP: COLD CHEMISTRY WITH RYDBERG ATOMS

Application Deadline: 31st January 2025

LOCATION: England

Applications are invited for a PhD student to join the team of Dr. Valentina Zhelyazkova at the Physics and Astronomy Department of University College London. The studentship is fully funded for four years as part of a Royal Society University Research Fellowship. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

This studentship is open to both home (UK) and international students but only covers university fees at the home student rate. International applicants are encouraged to apply for external funding schemes to cover the fee difference. 

Holding or expecting to hold a first- or upper-second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is a plus.

“Hands-on” laboratory experience and/or skills, interest in electronics.

Excellent programming skills.

Willingness to develop theory and simulations.

Applications should include:

A cover letter

A statement of research interests and experience

Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendation 

An academic transcript to date

For informal enquiries, contact Dr. Valentina Zhelyazkova at valentina.zhelyazkova@ucl.ac.uk. You could also apply directly through the central UCL system at:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research-degrees/applying-graduate-research-study-ucl

UCL is committed to providing equal opportunities, fostering inclusivity and mutual respect, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome. They encourage applications from under-represented candidates in the physical sciences: women, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

BENEFIT:

£22,410 annual stipend

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PHD STUDENTSHIP: BIO-BASED SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FOR AUTONOMOUS THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN WEARABLES AT LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY 

Application Deadline: 13th February 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Join the Polymer Group at Department of Materials Loughborough University, one of the UK’s top institutions renowned for its excellence in research and teaching, as well as its global reputation in sports science and engineering. This studentship offers a unique opportunity to work within a world-class research environment, benefiting from cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative academic community.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in polymer processing, polymer extrusion and compression moulding, materials characterisation, and nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets would be an advantage. Experience in using software like LabVIEW for data acquisition and analysis, and knowledge on smart materials with self-regulating heating capabilities, as well as a good knowledge of polymer physics, are desirable.

English language requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website: (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select *AACME/ Materials*. Please quote the advertised reference number: * AACME-24-046* in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

BENEFIT:

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees.

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