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7th January 2008
EPSRC Industrial
CASE Award
Ph.D.
Studentship Available January 2008
In the Polymer Processing & Performance, PPP, Research Unit, SEAS
Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET
Applications are invited for a three-year full-time research
studentship leading to a Ph.D. (subject to satisfactory progress) which
is available from January 2008. This studentship is open to home and
EU graduates. The studentship comprises home tuition fees and EPSRC-based
maintenance grant (for 2007/08 this is around £12,000 per annum).
The successful candidate will conduct an experimental
program into the synthesis of proprietary antioxidants and the chemistry
of stabilisation of crosslinked high density polyethylene. The experimental
work which will be conducted in very well equipped laboratories includes
organic synthesis, reactive processing of polymers, and testing and
characterization using state-of-the art instrumentations. The work will
be carried out at the PPP Research Unit, School of Engineering &
Applied Science, Chemical Engineering and Applied Science under the
direction of Dr S. Al-Malaika.
Applicants should have at least an upper second class
degree or equivalent in chemistry, polymer science or a related subject,
and should send a C.V. and the names of three academic referees to Dr
S. Al-Malaika (see address below); application and enquiries by e-mail
are encouraged (s.al-malaika @ aston.ac.uk (no spaces)).
Applications to be sent to:
Dr S. Al-Malaika
PPP Research Unit, SEAS
Aston University, Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET, England.
s.al-malaika @ aston.ac.uk
www.ceac.aston.ac.uk/ppp.htm
T. 0121-204 3372 (direct line)
Click
on email address to contact
Dr Sahar Al-Malaika
Tel. +44 (0)121 204
3372 Fax.
+44 (0)121 204
3679
EPSRC Eligibility criteria for Students:
For a full award, students must have:
- Relevant connection with UK (usually established by residence).
- Normally a degree at 2:1 or better (or equivalent).
- If a student fulfils the academic requirement but has a relevant
connection with an EU country other than the UK, they may be eligible
for an award of fees only (i.e. no maintenance grant to the student).
Postgraduate Studentships in
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry (CEAC), School of Engineering
and Applied Science (SEAS), Aston University
As part of the School's commitment to research excellence (RAE grade
5) applications are invited from graduates for two full-time PhD studentships:
Organic/Biological Chemistry
Bio-Energy Research Group, CEAC, SEAS
Plant oxylipins are products of polyunsaturated fatty acid oxidation
and comprise a wide array of molecules (e.g. fatty acid hydroperoxides,
aliphatic aldehydes, oxoacids). The in vivo role of oxylipins relates
to plant defence responses to pest and pathogen attack. Some of them
have direct antimicrobial properties (6-C aldehydes and divinyl ethers
for instance); others (jasmonic acid) may act as regulators of plant
defence gene expression.
Under EU framework 5 funding we identified a number of compounds
with potential use as 'green' agrochemicals (Prost et al., 2005, Plant
Physiol 139, 1902-1913) and now wish to appoint a chemist/biochemist
with particular interest in organic/biological chemistry to systematically
evaluate the chemical features of these molecules in relation to antimicrobial
activity. The studentship offers training in many techniques including
organic synthesis, GC-MS, LC-MS, cell culture and high-throughput
screening assays.
Plant Oil Chemistry, CASE Studentship
CEAC & Earthoil Plantations Ltd
Plant oils serve important uses as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmaceuticals,
chemical feedstocks and biodiesel. This project involves the chemical
characterisation of plant oils derived from exotic species from a
wide range of geographical locations in Africa, Asia and South America.
The work will cover oil extraction and refining, stereochemical analyses
and analytical methods such as GC-MS, LC-MS and NMR of lipids and
antioxidants. The objective of the research is to compile a database
on the detailed lipid chemistry of commercially obtained samples (provided
by Earthoil Plantations Ltd) to identify novel characteristics of
the oils which could be exploited for commercial benefit. It is envisaged
that the student will liaise with groups within the School of Engineering
and the School of Life and Health Sciences to evaluate their chemical
properties.
The studentship covers Aston University fees and a full bursary to
cover living expenses. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain
a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in
chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or a related discipline.
Informal enquires can be made to Dr G Griffiths on 0121 204 3415.
Please send your application form with 2 references and a full CV by
post to: Dr G Griffiths, School of Engineering and Applied Science,
Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, or by email to
g.griffiths@aston.ac.uk by July 28th 2006.
Application forms and reference forms are available from: http://www.seas.aston.ac.uk/admissions/research/
Postgraduate Research Studentships
Bio-Energy Research Group, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry,
School of Engineering and Applied Science
As part of the School's commitment to research excellence (RAE grade
5) a number of research studentships are available leading to a PhD
or MPhil for the start of October 2006 in the following areas:
- Fast pyrolysis of biomass: Data acquisition to assist in the design
and performance evaluation of a commercial demonstration system.
- Bioenergy education and training: Develop education and training
material for a bioenergy training programme in Latin America and Africa.
- Thermal conversion of biomass: Thermal and chemical processing of
residues and less common forms of biomass to produce renewable fuels
and chemicals.
- Biorefinery design: Develop strategies for the design and assessment
of biorefineries for renewable fuels and chemicals.
- Biomass characterisation: Develop fundamental methods for the characterisation
of biomass.
- CFD modeling of fast pyrolysis: CFD modeling of fast pyrolysis processes
for design, optimisation and assessment.
Studentships cover tuition and living expenses and most offer opportunities
for international travel. Applicants must be EU citizens and should
hold a minimum of an upper second class honours degree or equivalent
in chemistry, chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Informal enquires can be made to Prof Bridgwater on 0121 204 3381
Please send your application form with 2 references and a full CV by
post to:
Prof. Tony Bridgwater, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston
University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, or by email to a.v.bridgwater@aston.ac.uk.
Application forms and reference forms are available from: http://www.seas.aston.ac.uk/admissions/research/
General Information
EPSRC
Eligibility criteria for Students
Normally,
for a full award students must have: Relevant connection with UK (usually
established by residence). Normally a degree at 2:1 or better (or equivalent).
If a student fulfils the academic requirement but has a relevant connection
with an EU country other than the UK, they may be eligible for an award
of fees only (i.e. no maintenance grant to the student).
Chemical Engineering
and Applied Chemistry welcomes enquiries concerning studentships,
post doctoral research, fellowships and work experience placements.
Please contact:
Either
Prof.
A.V.Bridgwater,
Convenor for
Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry,
Email:
Telephone:
0121 204 3381, Fax: 0121 204 3679
Or
Secretary,/Administrator,
Chemical Engineering
and Applied Chemistry,
Telephone: 0121
204 3394, Fax: 0121 204 3679
Postal Address:
Chemical Engineering and Appled Chemistry,
School of Engineering
& Applied Sciences,
Aston University,
Aston Triangle,
Birmingham B4 7ET
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