PhD Scholarship in Materials Science and Engineering
Job No.: 637156
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $40,000.00 p.a. (pro-rata)
Faculty/Portfolio: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Main Supervisor: Professor Neil Cameron
The Opportunity
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for PhD study in Materials Science and Engineering.
PhD Project – Development of novel photochromic dye-polymer conjugates
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual (must be an Australian citizen) to undertake a PhD in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University, to develop novel photochromic dyes that can be conjugated to polymers and then incorporate them into a variety of host materials. The successful applicant will be supervised by Prof Neil Cameron (Monash) and Prof Richard Evans (CSIRO), who are both located on the Clayton Research Precinct. The project is a partnership between Monash, CSIRO and Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), and is available to start from 1st August 2022.
A strong background in materials science/engineering and/or polymer/organic chemistry is essential. Applicants must also show excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research. They should have a Bachelors or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, together with experience of a significant research project and a record, where appropriate, of publishing their research in mainstream scientific journals.
Note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, over Skype if necessary. The interviews will be conducted in English.
Candidate Requirements
This scholarship is available to Australian citizens only. Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability. Details of the relevant requirements are available at www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/apply
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
EOIs shall comprise:
- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant's suitability
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of published works
- A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- Contact details of two academic referees
Please submit this Expression of Interest (EOI) form , preferably in the form of a single PDF attachment.
Enquiries
Professor Neil Cameron, [email protected]
Closing Date
Wednesday 31 August 2022, 11:55pm AEST
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