Available Positions
If you are keen on learning about the state-of-art in graphene and carbon nanotubes, undertake ground-breaking research in graphene-based membranes, unravel the mysteries of fluid flow in the confines of nanoscale, or aspire to contribute towards the rapidly evolving area of electrochemical energy storage and conversion please drop an email to [email protected] Information about postgraduate scholarships are available through Monash Research Graduate School. In selected PhD research topics, top-up scholarship upto $7000/yr may be available
Description: Scholarship ($26,000/year for 3.5 years) is available to undertake research into graphene-based energy storage devices. Top-ups can be negotiated if candidates are able to secure Monash scholarships. Opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists in Australia and abroad exist.
Background: An undergraduate or master’s degree in electrochemistry, materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering. Experience in research and publications is highly desirable.
Essential skills: Good written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment, time management and ability to deliver on deadlines.
Scholarships ($26,000/year for 3.5 years × 2) are available to undertake research into graphene-based membrane science for breakthrough filtration applications. Top-ups can be negotiated if candidates are able to secure Monash scholarships. Opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists in Australia and abroad exist.
Background: An undergraduate or master’s degree in polymer science, materials science, chemical or mechanical engineering. Experience in research and publications is highly desirable.
Essential skills: Good written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment, time management and ability to deliver on deadlines.
About Monash and Melbourne: Monash is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious group of eight universities of Australia. The Clayton campus, where the student will be located, is about half an hour drive from Melbourne CBD. Unique facilities close to Monash include the Australian synchrotron, Melbourne Center for Nanofabrication (MCN) and CSIRO laboratories. A suite of exciting platforms are available for conducting high quality research such as the Monash Center for Electron Microscopy, the New Horizons Collaboration Center, the green chemistry precinct and Monash Micro Imaging facility. Melbourne has often voted to be one of the most liveable cities in the world to provide you with an unrivalled combination of quality of life and career building opportunity.
If you believe you have the right skills, I would encourage you to email at: [email protected]