Offre de thèse 100% financée: Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

University of Liverpool

  • United Kingdom
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity of Liverpool Research FieldChemistry Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2)Leading Researcher (R4)First Stage Researcher (R1)Established Researcher (R3) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline29 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Offer Starting Date1 Oct 2024 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?NoOffer DescriptionOne fully funded PhD studentship is available in the area of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of solids. The position is available for 42-months starting in October 2024. This opportunity will remain open until the position has been filled and so early applications are encouraged.The project is based in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool , which is an international centre of excellence for the chemistry of advanced materials, with ample opportunities to work collaboratively.This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. The project will (1) develop automated, programmable approaches to data analysis of the NMR measurables that access motion over several time- and length-scales, (2) exploit statistical modelling frameworks to quickly predict NMR properties with high accuracy, validated by experimental NMR measurements, and (3) harness these approaches to build and accelerate structural and diffusion models (e.g., compositional, positional disorders). Examples of current research effort focusing on NMR for oxide and lithium ion transport, and beyond are given.A team with complementary expertise in materials discovery, NMR, calculations, and modelling has been assembled to address challenging issues in understanding oxide ion transport. This will be further facilitated by access to state-of-the-art local NMR facilities operating at up to 18.8 T (800 MHz 1H frequency) , be able to perform experiments at world-leading large scale NMR research facilities including at the UK High-Field Solid-State NMR Facility (that operates NMR systems at 20 T (850 MHz 1H frequency), 23.5 T (1 GHz 1H frequency) and soon 28.2 T (1.2 GHz 1H frequency)) under a wide range of temperatures (100 to 1000 K), linking this programme, the Materials Innovation Factory at Liverpool with other world-leading research facilities and offering an outstanding student training experience and enabling the successful applicant to expand their research vision and interest.The student recruited to this project will be part of a cohort-training programme of the EPSRC CDT on Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry focused on the application of digital methods (data and physics based, robotics and automation) to materials chemistry and will be based in the Materials Innovation Factory at Liverpool.We want all of our staff and students to feel that Liverpool is an inclusive and welcoming environment that actively celebrates and encourages diversity. We are committed to working with students to make all reasonable project adaptations including supporting those with caring responsibilities, disabilities or other personal circumstances. For example, If you have a disability you may be entitled to a Disabled Students Allowance on top of your studentship to help cover the costs of any additional support that a person studying for a doctorate might need as a result.Funding category: Financement public/privé
The award will pay full tuition fees and a stipend for 3.5 years. The stipend is of approximately £18,622 (figure from 01/10/2023) full time tax free per year for living costs and will rise each year with inflation (approximately £19,479 for 2024/2025). Applications from candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of the EPSRC are welcome - please refer to the EPSRC website ( ). Applications from non-UK/non-EU candidates will be considered subject to approval by the University of Liverpool to cover the difference between UK/EU and non-UK/EU fees (around £22,000).
PHD title: Doctorat de Chimie
PHD Country: Royaume-UniRequirementsSpecific RequirementsThe successful candidate should have, or expect to have, at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or closely related subject. The candidate should be highly motivated, curious, have competent English communication skills, computer skills and be able to work both as part of a team and independently. Project experience in NMR spectroscopy would be an advantage, but is not a prerequisite.Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Liverpool Country United Kingdom City LiverpooolWhere to apply WebsiteContact WebsiteSTATUS: EXPIRED

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