This studentship/project is only available to citizens of the European Union. To ensure that you are eligible, please visit the link below.  We regret that we are unable to consider applications from non-EU citizens for this project.

http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/studentregistry/fees/funding/councils/eligibility.html

A CASE studentship is available working with Johnson Matthey PLC (www.matthey.com) to address a number of key challenges in the application of catalysts in automotive emissions control.  The project will focus on the use and development of novel MRI and NMR techniques to study novel diesel particulate filter (DPF) materials. DPFs are relatively new in the automotive industry but are now widely used for the control of automotive particulate matter (PM), which is hazardous to human health and the environment.  Currently in Europe, 40-50% of passenger vehicles are fitted with DPFs.  Johnson Matthey is one of the largest catalyst manufacturers in the world and a leader in automotive catalysis innovation and design.  The student will work with Prof. Lynn Gladden and Drs. Andrew York and Andrew Sederman.

This is a 3 year fully funded PhD research project, and in addition to advanced MR technique development, it will also require experimental rig design to understand the performance of a DPF under both model and realistic conditions.  Of particular relevance to this project is understanding gas flow and mass transport in these membrane catalyst systems and understanding how their performance is modified by the application of a catalyst or the trapped particulate matter from the exhaust. The aim is to develop a multifaceted approach that will give new insights into particulate filter material properties and a better understanding of the filter behaviour. The project will also investigate other ceramic membrane systems and analyse the effect of geometry and membrane design on transport behaviour.

No prior knowledge of NMR is necessary; however, applicants should have a First Class (or a high 2:1) degree in a relevant discipline such as chemical engineering, engineering, chemistry or physics. 

To apply for the studentship, please send the following to Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Research Secretary atrecruitment<στο>ceb.cam.ac.uk by 17:00 (UK time) on Thursday 26 Feb 2015.  To ensure that you are considered, please ensure that you provide the following documentation by the deadline.

• Please ensure that you are eligible by visiting:http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/students/studentregistry/fees/funding/councils/eligibility.html
• Include the Vacancy Reference number NQ05289 in the subject line of your email.
• A copy of your CV
• A copy of your transcripts and/or certificates from your previous degree(s) that show the grades/marks received.

If you are unable to send your application via email, please post it to Mrs Amanda Taylor, Research Secretary, The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3RA to arrive before the above deadline.

Informal enquires may be directed to either Dr Mick Mantle (mdm20<στο>cam.ac.uk) or Dr Andy York (ayork<στο>matthey.com). Please do not send applications directly to Drs. York or Sederman.

Please quote reference NQ05289 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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