Materials Engineering: Fully Funded UK Shared Prosperity Fund MSc by Research Scholarship: Designer nanoparticles for biomedicine and energy: Physics meets biology and chemistry
19 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Swansea University- Department
Central- Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
United Kingdom- Application Deadline
2 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Funding providers: UK Shared Prosperity Fund via Neath Port Talbot Council and Grove Nanomaterials
Subject areas: The research will overlap subjects such as Materials Engineering, Physics, Physical Chemistry / Engineering, or Biomedical Sciences and wider disciplines.
Project start date:
- 1 April 2024 (Enrolment open from mid–March)
Project supervisors:
- Professor Richard Palmer (Primary)
- Dr Rowena Jenkins (Secondary)
- Dr Kevin Cooke (Industrial)
Aligned programme of study: MSc by Research in Materials Engineering
Mode of study: Full-time
Project description:
Nanostructured materials already play a vital role in society. For example, the red lines on a Covid test are nanoscale gold particles. The conventional approach to their production employs solvents and chemicals which present health hazards and environmental challenges. In this project we will exploit breakthroughs in one of two connected areas, according to the expertise of the student:
Examples of the metal nanoparticles are gold for medical diagnostics and cancer treatment; iridium and platinum for clean energy (hydrogen); and silicon for photonics and solar. They will be characterised by state-of-the-art methods including XPS, SEM, TEM, dynamic light scattering, optical methods and mass spec. The production methods will combine atomistic and molecular (including protein molecule) deposition in vacuum with wafer and roll-to-roll technology, and post-processing to harvest nanoparticles on a scale beginning with grams, heading for kilograms and with the potential for tonnes – representing a revolutionary paradigm-shift in (bio) materials manufacturing at the interface between science frontiers and technological and medical applications.
The project will suit an excellent student who enjoys design, practical experimental work, computer modelling and innovative ideas and wishes to contribute to a healthy planet. Your background could be in physics, physical chemistry/engineering, or biomedical sciences, and your role will be tuned accordingly. You will have good communication and teamwork skills, and an international outlook.
The co-sponsoring company Grove Nanomaterials Ltd springs from Swansea University and has licensed the background patents invented by the Primary Supervisor. It is ambitious and friendly. The work envisaged has the potential to contribute to significant national and international impact in terms of health, economic growth, University reputation and new scientific publications. The studentship will help to seal the relationship between University and company. Moreover Grove’s benefit is the University’s benefit, as a shareholder.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
Specific Requirements
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations .
Additional Information
Benefits
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and a stipend of £13,000.
Additional research expenses will also be available.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must hold an Upper Second Class (2.1) honours degree in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline. If you are eligible to apply for the scholarship (i.e. a student who is eligible to pay the UK rate of tuition fees) but do not hold a UK degree, you can check our comparison entry requirements. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations .
Selection process
Please visit our website for more information.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/materials-engineer…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Swansea University
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/materials-engineer…
Contact
- State/Province
Swansea- City
Swansea- Website
http://www.swansea.ac.uk- Street
Singleton Park- Postal Code
SA2 8PP
STATUS: EXPIRED
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