CRITICAT:
A Centre for Doctoral Training in Critical Resource Catalysis
12 PhD Studentships in Critical Resource Catalysis Available
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Critical Resource Catalysis (CRITICAT) comprises the combined chemistry and chemical engineering Schools of St Andrews, Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt Universities. The programme provides training in all aspects of catalysis, including homo-, hetero-, and bio-catalysis, reaction engineering, and life-cycle analysis.
This unique approach to catalysis research and training will:
Provide an initial six months of training in all aspects of catalytic chemistry and engineering, including skills training and mini-research projects
Allow you to build and direct your own research through a six month maxi-project experience
Foster interactions with world-leading academic and industrial researchers through collaborations, CDT conferences, and placements
Provide you with a unique set of transferable skills to enhance your future career
How to apply:
We are seeking applications from students who have interests across the breadth of the catalysis, in particular those with a chemistry, biological, or engineering background. We encourage all prospective applicants to contact potential supervisors prior to their application in order to discuss potential research projects and the CRITICAT CDT.
Applications should be e-mailed directly to Prof. Andrew Smith ( (ads10@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Kevin Jones kj34@st-andrews.ac.uk by Friday 9thJanuary 2015 and should include:
A covering letter that explains your motivation to undertake a CRITICAT PhD and your interest and experience of your intended research area (1000 words maximum)
A CV (that includes a transcript of your degree results to date)
At least one “letter of support” from an academic supervisor, line manager or equivalent (please include two “letters of support” if possible)
UK and EU students will be eligible for full fee studentships, subject to normal EPSRC rules. UK students will also be eligible to receive a stipend (currently £13,726 p.a.) throughout their 4-year course. Applications are welcomed from UK/EU students with, or expecting to gain, a first or upper second class honours MSci/MChem/BSc degree (or equivalent).For non-UK/EU candidates a limited number of Overseas Fees Scholarships may be available for outstanding candidates.
Process: We will shortlist candidates soon after the closing date and invite them for a combined interview and CDT Supervisor Open Day on the 22nd and 23rd January 2015. During the Open Day candidates will have the opportunity to meet with potential PhD supervisors as well as undertaking formal interviews. After the interview process students will indicate their preferred Supervisor(s) and research project(s) and the Management Committee will match the highest calibre students with Supervisors and PhD projects.
Further information can be found on our website:
http://www.criticat.org/If you have additional questions, please contact the CDT Director or Project Manager (details below)
