PhD Research Scholarship, Chemical Sensors / Materials Sciences, RMIT University, Australia

Mercury is emitted into the environment through natural processes such as volcanic eruptions and large industrial processes in refineries and coal-fired electric generation facilities. PhD research project aims to provide a sensor that is very sensitive and selective for the online monitoring of mercury that can operate under harsh environments found in industrial applications. The research project will focus on developing nano-engineered metal and bimetallic surfaces adapted smoothly through electrochemical and chemical methods and study their interaction with mercury vapor at the nano level.

The position is based in the School of Applied Science City campus through joint collaborative projects with Alcoa World Alumina (Australia) and BHP Billiton.

value
Two scholarships are available, each worth $ 27,000 per year for 3 years

requirements
Open to both local and international students.

The successful applicants will have a first class honors degree in either applied science or chemical engineering, with a strong desire to work in the field of chemical sensors and / or materials science.

how to apply
Contact Professor Suresh Bhargava.

Opening date: Mid 2011
Closing date: March 2012

more information
Scholarship top-ups to $ 10,000 per year are available for doctoral students who obtain Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship began in 2012.

For further information please contact Dr Samuel Ippolito or Professor Suresh Bhargava.

For more information, please visit the official site: www.rmit.edu.au