University of Central Lancashire
Research Project/Studentship Description
Project ref: RS/15/15
Closing Date: 21/09/2015
Forensic & Investigative Studies
School
Centre for Materials Science
Centre
Prof Gary Bond
Proposed Director of Studies
gbond@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Details
PhD (via MPhil)
Programme (e.g MPhil/PhD)
3 years
Duration of Studentship
Full Time
Hours (Full or Part Time)
Maintenance Grant
Other Allowances (for non UCLan studentships)
Any Entry Requirements
(e.g. 2:1 classification/restricted to UK residences only)
£14057 2015/16 Rates
Good degree in chemistry or related subject preferably 1st
class honours or equivalent
Project Title
Click here to enter text.Materials Chemistry and Separation Science
Project Description
PACIFIC is a multi-discipline programme, across 12 UK universities, which supports a future nuclear fuel
cycle in the UK. We aim to provide a world-class programme of relevant research into the manufacture,
performance, and recycle of current and advanced nuclear fuels. For the first time in a major UK academic
research programme, we will integrate the two Themes of Nuclear Fuel and Separations Technology into a
single programme with a common goal.
As Part of UCLan’s contribution to the PACIFIC programme we are looking for a highly motivated young
scientist, to undertake research towards the award of a Ph.D. The project will involve designing and
synthesising novel inorganic stationary phases for the use in continuous chromatographic separation of minor
actinides and fission products. This PhD will provide excellent training in materials preparation and
characterisation, furthermore the successful applicant will gain experience in separation science, specifically
continuous chromatography which is a techniques which is gaining increasing popularity across many areas of
chemicals manufacture.
This position is a fully funded 3 year project, all fees will be paid, in addition the successful candidate with
receive a tax free stipend of circa £14,000 pa.
Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Gary Bond gbond@uclan.ac.uk. Tel. 01772893535.
Applicants should have or expect to receive a good honours degree in chemistry or related subject preferably
1st class honours or equivalent.
Research Student Specification
Studentship Ref
Number
RS/15/15
Project Title:
Materials Chemistry and Separation Science
School:
Forensic & Investigative Studies
Contact:
Prof Gary Bond
Attributes
Closing Date:
Essential
21/09/2015
Desirable
Measured By
Education/Qualifications
Bachelors
qualification in
Chemistry, Physics
or Engineering, or
equivalent (including
non-qualification
experience)
First class honours or
Masters or
equivalent involving
the areas listed
CV /
Application
Experience
Experience of
research in a branch
of chemistry.
Experience of either
analytical method
development or
synthesis of nanostructured materials
CV /
Application
Experience in
analytical test methods
and collecting data
from GCMS, HPLC,
HPIC
Skills/Abilities
Excellent written
and spoken English
Ability to work to
deadlines
Working in teams
Good communication
and presentation skills
Interview and
CV/
Application
Willingness to promote
and enhance research
profile of the UCLan
research group
Interview
Good academic
writing skills
Good organisational
skills
Experience of
carrying out
theoretical and/or
laboratory studies
Personal Details
High level of selfmotivation and
confidence