University of Dublin, Trinity College, PhD Position in Polymer Nanocomposites
University of Dublin, Trinity College
School of Engineering
PhD Position in Polymer Nanocomposites
Project Title: Investigation of the toughness of recycled polymer-clay nanocomposites for plastics recycling
We have a PhD scholarship available to work on Polymer Nanocomposites in the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.
The project, which is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, aims to enhance the toughness of recycled plastics using nanoclays and study toughening mechanisms of clay in polymers. It will benefit plastics recycling industry by upgrading their products and other plastics industries by providing more choices of low-cost raw materials. The successful candidate will receive training in Polymer Science and Engineering, Composite Materials, Ceramics and Physical Chemistry.
Stipend: €16,002 per annum (plus tuition fees and travel expenses).
Start date: September/October 2008.
Candidates will have a primary degree (equivalent to 2:1 or higher) in an appropriate discipline. Highly motivated applicants with an interest in Polymers should send a full CV including names and contact details of two referees to Dr. Biqiong Chen, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. Email:
chenb@tcd.ie.
TRINITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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