Post Doctorate Research Position Available at UCL, UK

Institution: University College London (UCL), Physics and Astronomy Dept.
Position: Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
Supervisor: Professor Nguyen TK Thanh 
Salary: The appointment will be full time on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £33,353 - £40,313 per annul, inclusive of London Allowance.
Duration: The position is funded for 3 years in the first instance.
Application Deadline: 25 May 2015
Job Reference:1460059

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Research Area: Research Associate in Nano-particles synthesis using Advanced Flow Technology,

Duties and Responsibilities:

The aim of the project is to develop a manufacturing methodology for the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) for use in healthcare. The proposal assembles a multidisciplinary team at the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering interface with complementary skills to address the manufacturing challenges of making high quality NPs with tunable size, morphology and surface functionalization. This project is supported by the EPSRC and is in collaboration with the UCL departments of Chemical Engineering, IBME, and an industrial consortium.

Key Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant subject area in either Chemistry, Inorganic Materials, Material Sciences or in Chemical/Process engineering; have published work in high quality international journals, and have knowledge and proven research skills of inorganic synthesis techniques, especially the inorganic nanoparticle synthesis, especially the formation of Fe, Co, FeCo nanoparticles coated with Au and silica.
Additionally, the postholder will be expected to contribute to the design and implementation of the research strategy, and provide full records, analyses and internal reports of all research outcomes.

Further Details:
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please ensure you attach a CV and cover letter with your application.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact
Claire Jordan, c.jordan@ucl.ac.uk (020 7679 7144).
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to Prof Nguyen TK Thanh, ntk.thanh@ucl.ac.uk.

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PhD Position in Nanotechnology at Aarhus University, Denmark

Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship type: Funded PhD Project, International
Institute: Aarhus University
School: Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center
PhD Supervisor: Prof J Lauritsen
Co-Supervisor: Dr S Wendt
Application Deadline: Applications accepted all year round


Details of Research Project:

Project name : Surface science studies of reducible metal-oxides.

Students who are qualified in physics, chemistry or nanotechnology students with an interest in atomic-scale characterization of surfaces and have a recent MSc degree are invited to send their application for an open PhD position in surface physics and nanotechnology at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark.

The successful candidate will be appointed  at the Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) group at Aarhus University wheres/he will join a team working with surface science characterization of anatase TiO2 model catalysts using Scanning Probe Microscopy (STM, noncontact-AFM), and other surface science equipment.

Students must  participate at experiments at local (ASTRID2) and international synchrotron facilities (e.g. MAX-IV laboratory, Sweden etc.). The project also jointly involves  with industrial partners and several leading international universities and research laboratories of the world.

Some highlights from 2014 from the project:

• Y. Zhu, et al., Angewandte Chemie International Edition 53, 10827 (2014).
• S. G. Sørensen et al., ACS Nano 8, 6788 (2014). 
• T. N. Jensen, et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 113, 106103 (2014). 
• F. Rieboldt, et al., J. Phys. Chem. C 118, 3620 (2014).

Eligibility:

There are two types of program. Applicants should have -

1. masters degree for 3-year PhD program, or
2. bachelor degree with 4-years of studies for 4-year PhD program

with a major of physics, chemistry or nanotechnology with an excellent (Top 10%) and documented exam record. students should also have documentation of language skills (IELTS > 6.5, TOEFL > 560 or equivalent).  Candidates with strong knowledge in solid state/condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, surface science or equivalent will be favored.

Further information is given on the website of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Aarhus University. For more information please Click Here

The candidate should be available to start from Fall 2015.

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