An EPSRC DTA PhD Research Studentship is available within the Centre for Process Analytics and Control Technology in the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials to carry out research in the area of predictive modeling, advanced data analysis and model-based scale-up as part of a European Integrated Research Project in Bioproduction and in particular in the area of intensified processing for the production of bio-materials.

The successful candidates will join an RAE Grade 5 research School with internationally acknowledged multi-disciplinary research teams. The research will be carried out with the process intensification and CPACT research groups.

Person Specification
Candidates should have a first-class or upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in chemical engineering or a related subject, be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be willing to work for periods of time with collaborating companies and universities across Europe. Due to funding criteria, only students from the UK and EU are eligible for this studentship.

How to Apply
To apply for the studentship visit the University’s application portal and either complete the online application form or download a PDF version to complete and return by email.

Further Information
Informal enquiries can be made through Mrs. Angela Bott, Secretary, Centre for Process Analytics and Control Technology, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK. Tel: +44 191 222 5785; Fax: +44 191 222 5748; e-mail: a.m.bott@ncl.ac.uk

Further details can be obtained from Dr Jie Zhang (jie.zhang@ncl.ac.uk) or Professor Julian Morris (julian.morris@ncl.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications is 31st March 2007.

Via: Newcastle University