PhD in Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Synthesis

Centre for Synthesis & Chemical Biology, University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Ireland is seeking a Ph.D. student for a four-year project focusing on solar chemistry and the development of photoelectrochemical systems for green fuel synthesis. The successful applicant will receive a scholarship of €25,000 per annum along with tuition fee coverage. Candidates should have a first class Honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline and experience in relevant research areas is preferred.

Benefits

Scholarship stipend of €25,000 per annum

Tuition fees covered

Qualifications

• Expecting to gain a first class Honours degree or higher.
• Strongly encouraged to have experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Work on photoelectrochemical systems for green fuel and chemical synthesis.
• Design and develop optimized photoelectrode structures.
• Develop and test low-cost co-catalysts/electrocatalysts.

Skills

Experience in photocatalytic systems

Electrochemical/photoelectrochemical systems

Organic synthesis

Excellent communication skills

Education

First class Honours degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading research university in Ireland is seeking a Ph.D. student for a four-year project focusing on solar chemistry and the development of photoelectrochemical systems for green fuel synthesis. The successful applicant will receive a scholarship of €25,000 per annum along with tuition fee coverage. Candidates should have a first class Honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline and experience in relevant research areas is preferred.