Funding and Finance

EPSRC PhD Studentship - Lithium Batteries

  • School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
  • Reference Code: CE006

Details:

Supervisor: Professor Keith Scott
School: School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Sponsor: EPSRC

Applications are invited for this EPSRC supported project. The candidate will join a team of researchers, in a project to research and model new lithium oxide electrodes and evaluate performance in cells.

Person Specification
Applicants should be graduates with a good first degree and/or MSc degree in science and engineering.

Eligibility and Value of the Award
Depending on how you meet the EPSRC’s eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to a full or a partial award. A full award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of £13,290 (2009/10). A partial award covers fees at the UK/EU rate only.

How to Apply
You must complete the University's postgraduate application form. Select "PhD School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials (full time) – Chemical Engineering” as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) but you must attach a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the title of the studentship and reference number CE006.

Closing date for applications: prompt application is advised as this post is only available until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Further Information
For further details, please contact Professor Keith Scott, k.scott@ncl.ac.uk