The recently established Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), GrapheneNOWNANO
(www.graphene-nownano.manchester.ac.uk), is a partnership between the University of
Manchester and Lancaster University. It builds on the two partners’ world-leading expertise in the science and technology of graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials. The CDT builds upon and is run jointly with our NOWNANO programme established in 2009.

Key points of the PhD

• 6-month training in fundamentals of 2D materials and core research techniques, including 2 mini projects in a choice of labs
• 3 ½ year research project in state-of-the-art interdisciplinary nanoscience laboratories
• This project is jointly funded by Bruker (http://www.bruker.com/products/surface-analysis/atomic force-microscopy) who are one of the world’s leading suppliers of scanning probe microscopes which will provide excellent opportunities to interact with industrial scientists including working visits to their facilities in USA (Santa Barbara, CA). The project would ideally suit a student who is interested in both the scientific and application areas and has a flare for pushing the boundaries of current instrumentation to enable new scientific discovery.

Who should apply?

We welcome applications from graduates with a good UK honours undergraduate degree (1st class or a high 2i), or a first degree with an additional masters degree or international equivalent, in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.

GrapheneNOWNANO & Bruker have joined forces to offer an excellent opportunity to undertake studies leading to a PhD in nanoscience focused on understanding how scanning probe microscopy (SPM) can contribute to exploring 2D materials and devices. The project will be centred on exploring the physical, electrical and magnetic properties of 2D materials and their interaction with the nanoscale materials using novel imaging modes.

In the first instance, please email your application (CV including two referees, academic transcript and statement of purpose) to graphene nownano@manchester.ac.uk

Please indicate clearly on your application that you are interested in the Brucker/Graphene NOWNANO project