International 4-year PhD Studentships: The University of Cambridge’s Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry is offering three prestigious 4-year international PhD studentships, commencing in October 2024. These studentships will be conducted under the guidance of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Department of Chemistry. We seek exceptionally talented and dedicated candidates to join our dynamic international research team. Our commitment to cross-disciplinary science makes us eager to welcome candidates with undergraduate/master’s level studies in chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical), materials science, molecular biology, physics, or engineering.
The Reisner Laboratory is at the forefront of developing innovative technologies for converting solar energy and renewable electricity into sustainable fuels and organic platform chemicals, contributing to a circular economy. The PhD projects will explore novel approaches and strategies for capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide, or valorizing biomass and plastic waste streams. In collaboration with our world-leading team, PhD students will pioneer solar-powered technologies to transform carbon dioxide or waste materials into renewable fuels and essential chemicals. The Reisner Lab thrives on international collaboration and offers a multidisciplinary research environment.
The research will involve assembling photon-to-chemical conversion systems and devices by integrating specialized catalysts into state-of-the-art semiconductor or integrated photovoltaic photoabsorbers. The specific objective is to establish catalysis cascades employing synthetic and biological catalysts, enabling the efficient and selective production of complex organic compounds. The optimization of these technologies and the creation of prototype devices will involve advanced materials design, physical characterization (especially spectroscopy and microscopy), and device engineering.
Position Details:
| Designation: | PhD Studentships (3 positions available) |
|---|---|
| Research Area: | Catalysis, Energy, Sustainability |
| Location: | University of Cambridge, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, United Kingdom |
| Type: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 4 years |
| Start Date: | October 2024 |
| Funding: | Maintenance grant and full tuition fees for home and international students |
| Application Deadline: | November 24, 2023 |
Eligibility/Qualification: We invite candidates who hold or are expected to obtain the equivalent of a UK first-class Master’s degree in any of the mentioned disciplines (chemistry, materials science, molecular biology, physics, engineering) to apply. These international studentships are open to outstanding candidates worldwide, offering financial support in the form of a 4-year maintenance grant and full tuition fees, regardless of their nationality.
Job Description: As a PhD student, you will:
- Collaborate on groundbreaking research in the field of catalysis, energy, and sustainability.
- Contribute to innovative projects focused on carbon dioxide capture and utilization or the valorization of biomass and plastic waste.
- Work alongside a world-leading team to develop solar-powered technologies for renewable fuel and chemical production.
- Assemble photon-to-chemical conversion systems and devices using cutting-edge materials and catalysts.
- Optimize technologies and construct prototype devices through advanced materials design and physical characterization.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should follow the online application instructions, which will be available from early September 2023, at: Application Portal. When applying, candidates should provide a statement of motivation and specify their research interests.
The application deadline is November 24, 2023. All required documents, including reference letters, must be submitted by this date. We recommend initiating the submission process well in advance of the deadline.
For more information about research in the Reisner laboratory, please visit: Reisner Laboratory.
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