剑桥大学、奥克兰大学最新PhD奖学金项目信息

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1、剑桥大学

PhD Studentship in Solar Chemical Technologies

University of Cambridge |Department of Chemistry

博导：Prof Erwin Reisner

截止日期：November 29, 2024 周五

资助的博士项目（全球学生）

About the Project

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. We are looking for the most talented and dedicated candidates to join our international research team. We are committed to truly cross-disciplinary science and our team values candidates with undergraduate/master level studies in (organic, inorganic, physical) chemistry, materials science, or engineering.

The Reisner Laboratory develops innovations and technologies to convert solar energy and renewable electricity into sustainable fuels and organic platform chemicals for a circular economy using a unique cross-disciplinary approach. This PhD project will develop application strategies and prototype devices for the solar-powered valorisation of biomass and plastic waste streams. Supported by a world-leading team, the PhD students will thus design and develop solar-powered technologies to convert biomass/plastic waste into renewable fuels such as hydrogen and commodity chemicals. The Reisner Lab is an international and multidisciplinary environment where collaborations are strongly encouraged.

The assembly and engineering of the photon-to-chemical conversion devices will be achieved by integrating bespoke photocatalyst materials into suitable device configurations. Advanced materials design, physical characterisation and device engineering will be employed to optimise the technologies, to assemble the prototype devices and then scale-up the technology.

We invite candidates that have (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK first class Master’s degree in one of the disciplines listed above to apply. The studentship targets the top candidates worldwide to join a multicultural team and will thus provide a 4-year scholarship.

Formal applications can only be made via the Applicant Portal atPhD in Chemistry | Postgraduate Study (cam.ac.uk).The candidates should provide their motivation and specify their research interests when submitting their application.

The deadline for applications is the 29thof November 2024, when all documents including reference letters need to be submitted. It is thus recommended to start the submission process well in advance of the deadline.

Further information about research in the Reisner laboratory is available at:http://www-reisner.ch.cam.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

2、奥克兰大学

Exoplanet Characterisation Predictions via Gravitational Microlensing

University of Auckland|Department of Physics

博导：Dr Nicholas Rattenbury

截止日期：全年可申

资助的博士项目（全球学生）

About the Project

This project will involve research into predicting the number and character of exoplanets using the GULLS microlensing simulation package for predicting exoplanet returns from the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope, and other current or proposed space and ground telescopes. This is an extension of the work described in the following papers:

• Penny, Matthew T., et al. "Predictions of the WFIRST microlensing survey. I. Bound planet detection rates."The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series241.1 (2019): 3.
• Johnson, Samson A., et al. "Predictions of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope galactic exoplanet survey. II. Free-floating planet detection rates."The Astronomical Journal160.3 (2020): 123.

As part of your application to a PhD at The University of Auckland, you have to complete aStatement of Research Intent. You have 600 words to provide a description of the proposed research. Include the scientific rationale for the project, the main research questions or knowledge gaps to be addressed, and an indication of the intended methodology. You have 200 words to explain why your previous research or professional experience is relevant to your area of interest, and you have a final 100 words for any other comments.

Information about how to apply for a PhD at The University of Auckland can be found here:

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/applications-and-admissions/apply-now.html

Email your statement, CV and academic record (including grades and subjects) to the contacts for this position. Also include the GPE estimation calculated used the online calculator linked to in the "Funding Notes" section.Requests for further information or correspondence without all of this information will be treated with low priority and are unlikely to receive a response.

Funding Notes

Excellent candidates for PhD research at The University of Auckland can compete for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship. These are competitive scholarships and are not restricted against nationality. As a general rule, only GPEs in excess of 7.0 are considered competitive. You can get an informal estimate of your GPE here:View WebsiteThis is the only source of funding available for this project.