EPSRC DTP Hub Sustainable Plastics – Opportunities at Cardiff School of Chemistry – Cardiff University – UK.

Job Overview

EPSRC DTP Hub Sustainable Plastics

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These studentships will be part of Cardiff University’s interdisciplinary doctoral training hub in sustainable plastics.

The manufacture, performance and end-of-life (recycling, environmental fate) of polymers (plastics) is an area of intense current interest and importance. Research in this area is often fragmented; this hub brings together expertise in polymer synthesis and recycling, together with wider aspects of plastics manufacture, application and environmental impact. Specific areas of interest and potential projects include Chemistry (catalysis for synthesis of sustainable polymers; catalysis for recycling; catalysis for the sustainable synthesis of polymer intermediates), Engineering (mechanical performance and durability, mechanical aspects of recycling / environmental impact, including physical and biogeochemical transport and fate of plastics and degradation products ), Biosciences (degradation pathways, environmental impact, including physical and biogeochemical transport and fate of plastics and degradation products), and Social sciences (single-use behaviours, waste management options, Life Cycle Assessments, costs benefit analysis).

Students will benefit from a scholarly in-depth PhD project in one or more of these areas, together with broader training across many aspects.

This broader training will include technical aspects of sustainable plastics science and technology, as well as cohort-based team activities and engagement with industry.

We are now recruiting for the School of Chemistry only with

Prof. Duncan Wass and Dr Ben Ward

If you wish to have an informal chat with any of the supervisors about their possible research project please feel free to contact them directly.

We are now accepting applications for a January 2022 start date.

All applications need to be made for a Chemistry PhD. Please make your online application here – Chemistry – Study – Cardiff University and follow the application process on the right hand side of the screen.

As part of your application please include a CV and one page statement outlining your suitability for this PhD programme.

Please state on your application which supervisor(s) you wish to consider your application and write that you are applying for the Sustainable Plastics PhD.

Deadline for applications is Friday 12th November 2021

Previous applicants need not apply.

Interviews will be held, by zoom in December.

As part of the interview process you will need to give a 5 minute presentation, including slides, based on your recent research project or experience

Academic criteria

A BSc 2.1 or above, or a Masters level qualification, in a relevant subject area is required.

We particularly welcome applicants with a chemistry degree and an interest in homogeneous catalysis for an industrial co-funded project.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) English language requirements for postgraduate students – Study – Cardiff University

Any queries please contact the Chemistry PGR office on chemistry-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk