PhD in Computational Nanoscience
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne
Closing date: 31st October 2013PhD scholarship applications are welcome from suitably qualified graduates in physics, theoretical chemistry or applied mathematics to undertake cutting-edge research in this field, in the group of Professor Billy Todd and Dr. Federico Frascoli at Swinburne University of Technology. Projects currently on offer include computational nanofluidics, molecular rheology, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and microscopic chaos.
Swinburne University of Technology is ranked in the top 400 Universities in the world in the latest 2012 Academic Ranking of World Universities, and is ranked within the top 10 in Australia. It is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for physics, which makes it only one of three Australian universities to achieve this ranking. The city of Melbourne has been ranked the most livable city in the world for the second year running by The Economist Intelligence Unit¹s Global Liveability Survey 2012.
Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards offer a non-taxable indexed stipend of $24,653 p.a. and a tuition fee scholarship (total value: around $49k p.a.) for up to three years for doctoral studies, with the possibility of a 6 month extension. Furthermore, students will have access to funds to attend and present their research at local and/or international conferences. Our group has strong ties with local and international researchers and there is the opportunity to travel in Australia and overseas for collaborations.
International students should apply for both an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and a Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award (SUPRA). Permanent residents of Australia may apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA). Outstanding international and local candidates may also apply for the Swinburne Chancellor¹s Research Scholarship (CRS). Details of available scholarships and application forms may be found at the following web site: http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/higher-degrees/scholarships/.
Please note that international students who have received their undergraduate instruction in a language other than English must sit their IELTS test before the close of applications and receive the minimum required results, see http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/higher-degrees/postgraduate/apply-international.html
Interested applicants should first contact Professor Billy Todd (btodd@swin.edu.au) or Dr. Federico Frascoli (ffrascoli@swin.edu.au) to discuss their suitability and interests, and should attach their CV, undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts.
For examples of projects, see http://www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/staff/?q=Billy-Todd-604
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