ARC Project Funded PhD Scholarship in CO2 Utilisation

Scholarships will be awarded to develop novel high-performance electrodes and CO2 electrolysers in the following areas.

To design and fabricate highly active gas diffusion electrodes for CO2 electrochemical conversions;
To develop an in-depth understanding of catalytic mechanisms considering reactant transportation and triple-phase microenvironment via pore structure characterisation and fluid dynamic modelling.
To evaluate the electrochemical performance of gas diffusion electrodes and study the potential scale-up solutions

UniSQ Centre for Future Materials (CFM) has gained a reputation for pioneering research and development in advanced composite manufacturing, civil composites, smart materials, and geopolymer & concrete.

These PhD scholarships offer the opportunity to work alongside leading researchers within CFM on a topic at the forefront of advanced composites and will have access to a range of professional development initiatives.
Value:

Stipend of AUD $32,000.00
Maximum period of tenure of an award is 3.5 years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

To be eligible applicants must:

have completed a research-based postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to the project (e.g., materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrochemistry);
be native English speakers and/or meet UniSQ’s English Language Requirements for International applicants
be eligible to commence or continue a DPHD program in 2024.

To be eligible applicants must:

Have a strong academic record with first-author publications and hold a qualification equivalent to an Australian research postgraduate degree (Research Master or Honours);
Have completed study and/or research experience in electrochemistry/chemical engineering and experience with catalyst materials testing and characterisation;
Possess a good standing or potential to publish in high-quality journals in the related areas;
Possess potential of working with fluid dynamic modelling or simulation;
Be enthusiastic, self-driven, and highly motivated;
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information:

Curriculum vitae; encompassing any research presentations and/or publications
Preliminary Research Thesis Topic Proposal (DOTX 153KB), to be completed with contact A/Prof. Lei Ge, email address lei.ge@unisq.edu.au
Education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards,

An Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual (PDF 2.14MB).

15 April 2024

Further information about this scholarship can be obtained from Lei Ge by emailing Lei.ge@unisq.edu.au