PhD Scholarship in Chemical Engineering, Curtin University – Australia
PhD Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
Closing date:
21-Jun-10
A PhD scholarship is available on the project entitled Enhancement Of Anaerobic Digester Performance And Dewatering System. This project is funded by Water Corporation, Perth, WA
Stipend: $22500 per annum
Closing Date: 21st June 2010
Applications are invited for the above scholarship for PhD studentship. It is available immediately.
Anaerobic digestion is a sludge treatment used in a number of municipal wastewater treatment plants to stabilize organic matter. Mass reduction, methane production and improved dewatering properties of the treated sludge are the main features of this process. Anaerobic digestion is often limited by very long retention time combined with low overall efficiencies (40-50%)… A key factor in enhancing anaerobic digestion is enhancement of hydrolysis as it is the rate limiting step.
Therefore, the overall aim of this project is to enhancement of the anaerobic digester performance and to reduce the associated cost. High performance means greater biogas production, improved biosolids quality, increased Digester capacity, reduced solid volume etc. This work will be combination of both experimental and modelling work.
Applicant should have a Chemical Engineering Degree, ideally with a Master Degree with some laboratory experience. The scholarship is open to both Australian and international students, preferably local students. The postgraduate student will be enrolled for a PhD degree at Curtin University will be supervised jointly with Prof H. M. Ang and Dr Tushar K Sen. The stipend ($ 22500) is available for up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.
For further information please contact:
Prof H. M. Ang/ Dr Tushar K Sen
Department of Chemical Engineering
Curtin University of Technology, Perth
GPO Box U1987, 6845 Western Australia
E-mail: m.ang[at]curtin.edu.au or t.sen[at]curtin.edu.au
Tel: +61-8-9266 7894
You may also contact following person
Dr Ahmet Kayaalp
Water Corporation
Leederville, WA 6007
E-mail: Ahmet.kayaalp[at]watercorporation.com.au
Tel: +61 -8 – 9420 3866
Scholarships are part of Curtin’s commitment to rewarding academic excellence and enabling students from all backgrounds to realise their potential, to graduate with high practical employability skills and to achieve their ambitions.
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Margaret Clayton, Women in Research 2011
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Margaret Clayton, Women in Research 2011 [Monash University] Australia
Faculty of Science
- Leading international university
- Innovative and creative environment
- Clayton campus
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Science at Monash University established the Margaret Clayton – Women in Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2007 to attract female early career researchers with outstanding potential to undertake research in areas of identified faculty research strength or emerging research potential.
The Fellowship is again offered in 2010 in the form of a direct appointment following a faculty-conducted competitive process open to all women researchers within five years of the award of their PhD as at 2 July 2010.
Applicants must have demonstrated excellent research outcomes at international level.
The successful applicant will normally be appointed within the level A (PhD)/B academic salary range for three years depending on experience (Level A (PhD) $66,588-$71,478 / Level B $75,240-$89,349) plus superannuation. Research support of up to $15,000 will be available. The Fellowship is only tenable in the Faculty of Science and it is expected that most of the time will be spent in a relevant school or centre.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 July 2010.
Additional information, including the guidelines, application form, referee report form and the conditions of award can be obtained from the following Monash University website.
The University
Monash University has a bold vision – to deliver significant improvements to the human condition. Distinguished by its international perspective, Monash takes pride in its commitment to innovative research and high quality teaching and learning.
The Benefits
Remuneration package: $71,158 – $76,383 / $80,404 – $95,481 pa Level A PhD/Level B (includes employer superannuation of 9%)
This role is a full-time position, however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous maternity leave and flexible work arrangements.
Duration
Three-year appointment
Location
Clayton campus
Enquiries
Mr Tom Keegan on +61 3 9905 2079
Ref No
A1010862
Applications Close
Friday, 2 July 2010
More Information
International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences Zurich Graduate School
DEADLINE : 1 Juli 2010
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences
The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree.
Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.
Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Masters degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.
Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108
Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1
Contact Person: Dr. Susanna Bachmann
Tel: ++41 44 635 31 35
E-Mail: gradschoollifescience.uzh.ch
Country: Switzerland
Application Deadline: 01-Jul-10
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