'Janus' transition metal dichalcogenides: quest for novel properties (PhD scholarship)

Applications close

31 March 2024

You'll receive an annual stipend paid fortnightly, indexed annually to assist with your general living costs. In 2024, the annual stipend rate is $32,192 (AUD) at the full-time rate for up to 3.5 years.

• Domestic students will receive an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset.
• International students will receive a Tuition Fee Sponsorship.

You will work in a state-of-the-art research environment with world-class facilities and have the opportunity to contribute to exploring a new class of 2D materials with potential applications across various industries.

You will need to:

• meet QUT’s admission criteria for our Doctor of Philosophy degree , which includes meeting QUT’s English language requirements at the time of application
• commit to full-time, internal study
• be able to commence in the degree by 1 September 2024.

Ideally, you will:

• hold a Master's or honours degree in a relevant field (materials science, chemistry, physics, or related disciplines)
• have a solid background in experimental material science, ideally in 2D nanomaterials
• be able to demonstrate a passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and exploring new frontiers.

Candidates who have published research papers in peer-review journals as first authors are preferred.

We are seeking to fill this scholarship position as quickly as possible, so please apply as soon as possible.

You can apply for this scholarship at the same time you apply for admission to a QUT Doctor of Philosophy degree.

The first step is to email Dr Konstantin Faershteyn , detailing your academic and research background, your motivation to research in this field and interest in this scholarship, and include your CV.

If supported to apply, you will then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) following the advice at How to apply for a research degree .

In your EOI, nominate Dr Konstantin Faershteyn as your proposed principal supervisor, and copy the link to this scholarship into question 2 of the financial details section.

Successful applicants will be contacted directly. We are seeking to commence this project as soon as possible.

This scholarship will be governed by the QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) conditions.

The field of two-dimensional (2D) materials is constantly expanding following the discovery of new nanostructures having unique properties. One such class of 2D materials is 'Janus' Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs). We are currently seeking a passionate and forward-thinking PhD candidate to contribute to a project focused on synthesis, characterisation and uncovering the novel properties of this remarkable class of 2D materials. 2 PhD scholarships are available as part of the ARC Discovery project.

Synthesis and characterization of Janus TMD materials and heterostructures, unravelling their unique physicochemical properties. This project aims to push the boundaries of knowledge, opening doors to unprecedented applications in nanoelectromechanical systems, optoelectronics, and catalysis.

• participate in the synthesis and fabrication of Janus TMD materials
• utilise cutting-edge characterization techniques to unravel their distinctive properties
• collaborate with a diverse team of experts and researchers
• contribute to the development of a comprehensive database for the broader scientific community.