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Organization: University of Glamorgan - Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC)

Location: Cardiff, UK

Field: Environmental science

Requirements:

Applicants should have the right to live and study in the UK at the time of applying and should hold a UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent in an analytical subject such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology or Electrochemistry, amongst others.

Abstract:

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) generate electricity directly from bacteria as they consume biodegradable materials such as sugars and sewage. They have enormous potential to contribute to a low carbon future for our planet.

Description:

The University of Glamorgan, in a consortium with eight other UK universities, have been awarded funding under the EPSRC managed, UK Research Council Energy Programme's SUPERGEN Biological Fuel Cells Consortium in order to continue research into bioelectrochemical systems/MFCs. These systems hold enormous potential for renewable energy and waste treatment, as well as power supplies in consumer products, distributed sensing and elsewhere.
We are looking for highly motivated and self-starting candidates, willing to work across disciplinary boundaries to produce a step change in the understanding and performance of Microbial Fuel Cells. The candidate should have a good background in topics related to bio-technological systems, chemical engineering, chemistry, electrochemistry or biological sciences, with an interest to expand their knowledge.
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with other PhD students and researchers and so will require appropriate team skills. You should expect a stimulating and intellectually challenging project, which will suit graduates with 1st or 2:1 degree in e.g. scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, electrochemistry or microbiology.  The successful candidate will investigate MFC systems experimentally using various analytical methods and developing novel approached to overcome obstacles to increased performance.
The successful applicant will be part of the cross-faculty Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) http://serc.research.glam.ac.uk/ which has a 40 year track record of delivering multi-disciplinary research projects related to improving our environment, including biomethanation, biohydrogen generation, hydrogen as an energy carrier, waste treatment, bioelectrochemical systems and their associated analytical, instrumentation and control systems.
Bursary amount:
EPSRC Studentship (currently £13,590) + EU/UK Fee
 
How to apply:
Please submit the UK and EU Application form at: http://www.glam.ac.uk/research-degrees returning it with your c.v. to:
Faculty of Advanced Technology Research Office
E:  atresadmin@glam.ac.uk
T: +1443 482271
Or by post:
Faculty of Advanced Technology Research Office,
University of Glamorgan
Treforest
CF37 1DL
Access the Research web pages for further details:
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/research/ and http://hesas.glam.ac.uk/research/

Deadline: 06-04-2011

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