Overview

Applications are invited for TWO PhD studentships in the Hammond group at the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (School of Chemistry) at Cardiff University (start date between 1st October 2015 and 1st October 2017).

Successful candidates should possess excellent background knowledge in catalysis, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and/or chemical engineering. The HCE group at Cardiff is a multidisciplinary team focusing on several aspects of catalysis and materials chemistry (further details on our website). Accordingly, candidates with backgrounds in chemistry and/or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior knowledge of (1) chemical engineering/reactor engineering, (2) (in situ) spectroscopy, (3) computational methodologies and (4) inorganic synthesis, are particularly desired at this stage, to complement our existing team’s capabilities.

During PhD studies, candidates will be trained to an exceptionally high level and will subsequently be expected to (1) prepare a broad range of catalysts (homogeneous and heterogeneous), (2) perform relevant catalytic experiments in both liquid and gas phase apparatus (batch and continuous flow), and (3) characterise catalysts by a variety of spectroscopic methodologies. Opportunities to collaborate with our international partners are also available.

Programme Structure

Major topics of interest are, amongst others:

Design and synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts

Porous materials and nanoparticles

Catalyst screening (gas/liquid phase, high/low P and T)

Continuous flow methodologies

In situ spectroscopic study and advanced catalyst characterisation

Biomimetic catalysis

Inorganic nanotherapeutics

C-H functionalisation

Selective oxidations

Lewis acid catalysis

Kinetic and mechanistic studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry View 62 other PhDs in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should include a full CV with details of all University course grades to date, contact details of at least three academic referees, and a short statement/cover letter outlining (1) their suitability for a PhD position and (2) their research interests (if applicable) to Dr Ceri Hammond at hammondc4@cardiff.ac.uk. Specific project details will be discussed during the application/interview stage.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18980 GBP / year

≈ 18980 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4195 GBP / year

≈ 4195 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The studentships consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year).Two studentships are available.

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