RMIT University 
Melbourne, Australia Offer Summary
RMIT University in Melbourne offers a PhD scholarship in energy storage and conversion, focusing on energy materials, electrochemistry, and battery technology. The role involves interdisciplinary research on sodium and sulfur redox mechanisms using advanced in‑situ experiments and computational studies. The scholarship provides an annual stipend of $35,886. Applicants should hold a Master by Research in Science or Engineering and possess experience in material characterization (Raman, FTIR, XRD, SEM, XPS, TEM) and electrochemical testing, as well as proficiency in Python and COMSOL. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to Dawei Su (dawei.su@rmit.edu.au).
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Project Description
The project envisages delving into interdisciplinary research in energy materials, electrochemistry and battery technology. This research will investigate the sodium and sulfur redox reaction mechanism through the combination of cutting-edge in situ experiments and computational investigations.
Value and duration
$35,886 per annum.
Eligibility
- a degree of Master by Research in the Science and Engineering is preferred.
- the candidate needs to have the material characterization experience, including the molecules vibration measurements (Raman and FTIR), X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy experiences.
- the candidate should also have the electrochemical measurements experience, such as operation of the electrochemical workstation and batteries cycling testers.
- the candidate should also have the ability to use the Python and COMSOL.
- read the terms and conditions associated with applying for, and receiving a HDR Scholarship at RMIT
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Dawei Su, dawei.su@rmit.edu.au.
