Research degrees
A
postgraduate scholarship is available in the Division of ITEE at the
University of South Australia to pursue a PhD in the exciting
multidisciplinary and important area of mineral science. This project
will involve collaboration between the research group of
ACeSSS (Applied
Centre for Structural and Synchrotron Studies) and Applied Physics, both
of which have a strong background in colloid and materials science.
The impact of a polymer additive on a system designed to study secondary nucleation and growth conditions, has recently been examined. The results have revealed that the polymer is an effective nucleation controlling reagent. However, the exact mechanism by which this occurs is not yet known. This project will focus on identifying the mechanisms of interaction of the additive with gibbsite surfaces during nucleation and growth. In particular, the effect of the additive on gibbsite interfacial structure, surface and adsorption energy, as well as solution structuring will be examined. A series of modern techniques are available for this study. These include synchrotron and laboratory small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), small angle neutron scattering (SANS), light scattering (static and dynamic), ToF-SIMS, infra-red microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) X-ray diffraction (XRD) and UV-Vis microscopy. More information (PDF file, 504kb)
The candidate will receive a tax-free scholarship of $26,669 tax free per annum (2009 rate).
Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering and technology
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, New Zealand citizens are eligible. International students are also eligible.
This scholarship is offered once only. Expressions of interest with CV attached should be forwarded by 31 October 2009.
For more information on the scholarships please contact:
Dr. Jun Li
Tel: 08 8302 5032
Email: Jun.li@unisa.edu.au
Bev Gordon
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 08 8302 5563
Email: Bev.gorden@unisa.edu.au
