Metal Organic Frameworks for Gas Top-Up PhD Studentship
Scholarship Description
Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in the research area of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). Metal-Organic Frameworks are an emerging class of materials with exceptional porosity on the molecular and mesoscale. Consisting of metal atoms or clusters linked in a periodic fashion through organic molecules, MOFs have pores of 0.5-5 nm diameter, walls just one atom thick, and surface areas of several thousand square metres per gram. The utility of these materials for gaseous fuel storage has recently been demonstrated.The position would involve the development of new MOFs, with a focus on light-weight metals such as Mg, Ca and Al. These MOFs would be specifically tailored towards hydrogen storage, natural gas (methane) storage or carbon dioxide capture applications. The Top-Up Scholarship will provide the opportunity to work with people who are leaders in their field, a stipend and a secondment to an international laboratory. Please refer to PDF for further information.
| Reference Number: | 4979 |
| Study Subject: | Light weight materials research |
| Web Address: | http://www.csiro.au/careers |
| Provided By: | CSIRO |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications until September 15, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD7000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Materials engineering.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. You can download a PDF with more information about the scholarship here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Matthew Hill Phone: +61 3 9545 2841 Email: Matthew.Hill@csiro.au |