Funded PhD scholarship to create new direct air carbon dioxide capture systems using advanced functional porous materials with a focus on solving real challenges.

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels is a huge challenge. The project will develop new porous materials and systems as well as advanced manufacturing techniques to develop a carbon dioxide removal system.

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RMIT funded scholarship provides a stipend of $35,886 per annum (pro-rata) for 3 years.

Applications are now open.

05/12/2024

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Standard RMIT PhD enrolment requirement. Open to Domestic and International Students.

All applicants should email the following to Prof. Xavier Mulet via xavier.mulet2@rmit.edu.au:

A cover letter, outlining your interest and any prior research and/or relevant work experience
Curriculum Vitae
Academic transcript

Preferable background and/or previous experience or publications in materials science, chemistry, engineering physics, nanotechnology. Demonstrable experience advanced porous material synthesis and gas separation systems development essential.

Candidates with synthesis of porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks and/or experience in direct air capture of carbon dioxide are encouraged to apply.

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Funded PhD scholarship to create new direct air carbon dioxide capture systems using advanced functional porous materials with a focus on solving real challenges.