PhD – Nanoscale Reaction Imaging / Single Nanoparticle Electrochemistry, Monash University Australia

Job Description

Organization: Monash University
Location: Australia
Position: PhD – Nanoscale Reaction Imaging / Single Nanoparticle Electrochemistry

Project Overview

Monash University offers graduate research opportunities leading to Masters by Research and PhD degrees. The research opportunity titled Nanoscale Reaction Imaging / Single Nanoparticle Electrochemistry focuses on advanced research involving electrochemistry and nanoscale materials.

Applicants are required to identify an appropriate research area, find a suitable supervisor, prepare a research proposal where required, and provide the supporting documentation needed for graduate research admission.

Graduate research degrees are designed for candidates who wish to undertake substantial independent research and develop research expertise relevant to academic, scientific, and industry careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake independent doctoral research in the selected research area.
• Develop and conduct a research project under the guidance of a suitable supervisor.
• Prepare a research proposal where required by the relevant faculty.
• Conduct research involving nanoscale reaction imaging and/or single nanoparticle electrochemistry as applicable to the proposed project.
• Analyse and interpret research findings.
• Develop research skills and expertise relevant to the selected discipline.
• Prepare research outputs such as publications and other scholarly work where applicable.
• Work with academic supervisors and research groups.
• Complete the requirements of the relevant graduate research degree.

Required Qualifications

Applicants for a PhD at Monash University must meet the applicable graduate research admission requirements.

Applicants must hold at least one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline that includes a research thesis or project.
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline that includes a research thesis or project.
• Another qualification or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience recognised as equivalent.

Applicants must also demonstrate previous research experience through an academic research project or thesis, research publication, or relevant professional experience related to the proposed research discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background relevant to the proposed research area.
• Research experience in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience with electrochemistry or nanoscale research where applicable.
• Experience relevant to nanoparticle research or characterisation where applicable.
• Relevant professional or industry experience may also be considered.

Employment Details

• Graduate research / PhD position.
• Full-time doctoral research.
• Research conducted under the supervision of an appropriate Monash University academic.
• Applicants must identify a suitable supervisor before applying.
• Applicants may need to prepare a research proposal depending on the faculty and research project.
• Admission requirements and application procedures may vary by faculty.
• Admission-only applications can be submitted throughout the year.
• Scholarship applicants must apply within an open scholarship round.
• Scholarship and admission outcomes are assessed separately.

Salary & Benefits

• No specific salary or stipend is stated in the supplied profile.
• Centrally managed scholarships are available for eligible applicants through competitive scholarship rounds.
• Scholarship availability and eligibility depend on the relevant scholarship round and admission requirements.

Application Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• CV.
• Academic certificates and transcripts.
• Evidence of relevant research or professional experience.
• Research proposal where required.
• Details of the proposed research area.
• Details of a suitable research supervisor.
• English language evidence where required.
• Other supporting documentation specified by the relevant faculty or application submission guide.

English Language Requirement

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency unless they satisfy an accepted alternative.

Monash University accepts approved English language tests meeting the applicable minimum requirements. Applicants may also satisfy the requirement through a qualification taught and assessed entirely in English, subject to Monash University’s applicable conditions.

Research Areas

Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanoscience, Nanoscale Reaction Imaging, Single Nanoparticle Electrochemistry.

Application Process

Applicants should first check their eligibility, identify their preferred faculty and research course, find a suitable supervisor, prepare their research proposal and supporting documents, and then submit an application through the Monash online application portal.

Applications are reviewed by the proposed supervisor and relevant faculty. Depending on the faculty or campus, applicants may be contacted for an interview or requested to provide additional information.

Scholarship outcomes are generally released approximately six to ten weeks after the relevant scholarship round closes. Admission-only applications are typically processed within approximately six weeks.

Application: Online application through Monash University
Application Type: Graduate Research / PhD
Scholarship: Centrally managed scholarships available through competitive rounds
Location: Australia