Newcastle University
Qualification type: | PhD |
Location: | Newcastle |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students |
Funding amount: | £13,726 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed on: | 9th January 2015 |
Closes: | 9th April 2015 |
Reference: | CE037 |
Name of the Supervisor
Professor A. Harvey, School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Sponsor
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Duration of the Award
Three years
Project Description
The School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials has several PhD studentship opportunities available in the following areas:
- Process intensification and Catalysis
- Process modelling and optimisation
- Electrochemical Engineering Science
- Advanced Materials
- Sustainability
- Particle technology
- Multiphase flow
Value of the Award and Eligibility
Depending on how you meet the EPSRC eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to a full or partial award. A full award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of £13,726.
Person Specification
Applicants should be UK/EU and hold (or expect to shortly obtain) a good honours degree (first-class or upper-second-class or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject.
How to Apply
You must complete the University's online postgraduate application form selecting 'PhD School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials - Chemical Engineering' as the programme of study. Please insert the code CE037 in the studentship/partnership reference field. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement or research proposal is required) but you must attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the title of the studentship, reference number CE037 and the research field in which you are interested.
Closing Date for Applications
Prompt application is advised as the posts are only available until suitable candidates are appointed.
Further Information
Enquires prior to application are desirable and may be made to:
Dr J Zhang
Senior Lecturer and PGR Admissions
School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Email: jie.zhang<στο>ncl.ac.uk