Chemistry / Physics: Fully Funded European Research Council PhD Scholarship: Controlling and Studying Rotational Quantum States of Molecules during Molecule-Surface Collisions
The surface dynamics group in Swansea University is home to a unique molecular beam apparatus which uses magnetic field manipulations to control and measure the rotational quantum state of a molecule as it collides with a surface, experiments which are impossible to perform using any other existing technique. Following our proof of principle demonstrations, we are now applying this new technique to study the interaction of various small molecules with metallic and insulating surfaces. The PhD project, which is part of our 5-year ERC consolidator research project “rotational waves”, will include aspects of designing parts of an experimental instrument, performing ultra-sensitive surface science measurements and designing and implementing data analysis techniques.
The research activities are along the interface between physics and chemistry (physical chemistry). Excellent applicants from either or both of these disciplines are encouraged to apply.
This scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality, however funding details for international students are to be confirmed.
Benefits
This three-year scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend of £20,000.
Funding details for international students are to be confirmed.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete and return the following documents to the College of Science:
Please email the documents to science-scholarships@swansea.ac.uk with 'ERC 1 PHD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION' in the subject line of your email.
Informal enquiries before the deadline for formal applications are welcome by emailing Professor Gil Alexandrowicz (g.n.alexandrowicz@swansea.ac.uk).
Candidates must have a first, upper second class honours or a Master’s degree with Merit, in Physics or Chemistry or closely related discipline.
For candidates whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Please visit our website for a list of acceptable English language tests. We prefer candidates to have already met the English Language requirements at the point of application, although this is not a requirement.
This scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality, however funding details for international students are to be confirmed.
Swansea University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society.
We have achieved an extraordinary level of success in recent years and our research activity exceeds that of many larger universities yet this has not compromised the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always characterised the “Swansea experience”. In our Centenary year, we look forward to continuing to work together to improve lives and the bright future that the next century will bring.
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