This scholarship is for the following field of research: Physical Modelling.
The UTS School of Physics and Advanced Materials and FEI, a USA based
world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of charged particle
beam technologies, are recruiting a PhD student with a keen interest in
modelling the behaviour of molecules at solid-gas interfaces.
The student will gain first class training in the cutting edge fields of
nanotechnology, materials physics and nano-scale electronics. The project
will include visits to FEI research laboratories in Oregon, USA, and the
student will join an extended team of researchers working on experimental
and theoretical aspects of gas-mediated charged particle beam
nanofabrication (PBN) at UTS and the USA based research headquarters of
industry partner FEI Company (http://www.fei.com/). The PBN technique
enables cutting-edge research and development through the fabrication of
nanostructured materials and optoelectronic devices by electron and ion
beams in reactive gaseous environments. The student will develop models of
adsorbate behaviour on surfaces irradiated by electrons and ions and
consequent processes that govern PBN rate kinetics. Model development will
involve implementing new software tools to solve the appropriate continuum
differential equations governing surface behaviour, and/or use existing
quantum chemical packages (such as SIESTA) to elucidate the underlying
molecular mechanisms.
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as a member of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (‘ATN’) and collaborator on the Industry Doctoral Training Centre (Mathematics & Statistics) (‘IDTC’) initiative, is currently offering this scholarship to Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are interested in undertaking doctoral degrees in industrial mathematics, applied mathematics or applied statistics and working in collaboration with an industry partner on a project of immediate relevance to Australian industry.
Study Subject: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES - Physical Modelling
Provided by: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
To be undertaken at: At UTS, in collaboration with FEI
Level: Postgraduate
One scholarship is available for a high achieving student interested in
taking up higher degree by research studies, working on a project of
relevance to FEI, leading to
the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (per annum) for up to 4 years,
subject to satisfactory performance evaluated annually. This award
constitutes a living allowance for the discretion of the student. Students
of the IDTC program will be required to undertake scheduled travel within
Australia to engage in coursework and other professional development
activities in partial fulfilment of the conditions of the IDTC program. The
associated travel costs will be met by the industry partner and/or UTS.
To enquire or apply please contact Associate Professor Mike Ford email Mike.Ford@uts.edu.au or Ph: (02) 9514 7956, or Professor Milos Toth email: milos.toth@uts.edu.au.
Applications close: 24 December 2012
Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with the scholarship provider before applying.
Primary Contact
Associate Professor Mike Ford
University of Technology, Sydney
Phone: (02) 9514 7956
Email: Mike.Ford@uts.edu.au
Secondary Contact
Professor Milos Toth
University of Technology, Sydney
Email: milos.toth@uts.edu.au
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