Master thesis, PhD and PostDoc scholarships are regularly available at the nM2-Lab for talented junior researchers. Visiting researchers and students are also welcome to join us.
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27.10.2024
[NEW PHD POSITION]
A doctoral (PhD) position in solid state physics is available on the topic “the design and investigation of novel magnetic nanocomposites for environmental applications”. Supervisor: Prof.Tapati Sarkar(Uppsala University, Sweden) , Co-supervisor: Prof. Davide Peddis (Genova University, Italy)
Deadline: 29/11/2024
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Admission to Doctoral (full-time PhD education for four years) Studies in the subject Engineering Sciences with specialization in Solid State Physics at the Division of Solid State Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University and the University of Genoa, Italy. The main duty for a doctoral student is to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and PhD courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
In this Phd project, we aim to synthesize and characterize functional magnetic nanocomposites and investigate their potential as nano-adsorbents and photocatalysts for the removal of pollutants from water via adsorption and/or catalysis. Solution-based synthesis techniques will be used to synthesize nanocomposites that will contain magnetic components, preferably iron oxides, to enable magnetic separation. The synthesized materials will be characterized by morphological/structural analysis, surface investigations, and detailed magnetic measurements. The catalytic properties of the nanocomposites and their adsorption efficiencies will be investigated to determine their ability to remove water contaminants by measuring adsorption isotherms and performing kinetic studies. The project also includes the development of a magnetic separator system for separation experiments to measure the possibility of recycling and reusing the synthesized materials.
The project is a collaboration between the Division of Solid State Physics and Division of Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, at the Department of Materials Science, Uppsala University, and the University of Genoa, Italy. There will be opportunities to interact with other research groups within the WISE program by actively participating in conferences and workshops organized by WISE and as a member of the WISE Graduate School.