External stimuli responsive perovskite materials
We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to support a recently awarded research project co-funded by the United States (US) Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The project aims to systematically investigate the crystal structures, phase transitions and structural changes of metal halide perovskite materials under the application of various external stimuli (e.g. temperature, light, moisture, vacuum and pressure).
The primary focus of this role is to complete a PhD dissertation contributing to the advancement of knowledge and current understanding level of the above-mentioned research area. This project includes materials preparation and characterisation, device fabrication, research paper publications, conference attendance, overseas research travel and collaborations. Success in this role requires collaborations with leading researchers from both domestic and international organisations.
Scholarship details
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and our research in Chemical Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science and Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Optical Physics, Physical Sciences and Quantum Physics was rated “well above world-standard” in the 2018 Excellence in Research for 色情网站. This makes Griffith University a world-leading institution to conduct a research degree in these fields.
The successful candidate will be based in the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University, Nathan campus. The candidate will be working with Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh and his research team with significant expertise in materials science, nanotechnology and solar cells. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary group of researchers and their collaborators, committed to creating new research that deepens our understanding of novel metal halide perovskite semiconductors.
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to design and carry out high-quality research work related to materials science and engineering, thin films, perovskites and solar cells. You will have evidence of a passion for collaborative research in basic and applied sciences, with a strong desire to undertake research in materials science and thin films.
- Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
- Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the . For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Desired:
- Experience in using and/or analysing data obtained from microscopic and spectroscopic techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Photoluminescence (PL), time-resolved PL (TRPL) and J-V analysis is desirable.
- Previous experience on thin film fabrication and characterization, particularly on metal halide perovskites and solar cells, is desired.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
- A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
- A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19
The Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $50,000 for a period of up to three years of full-time study.
A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
For project related enquiries please contact:
Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh
Email: m.batmunkh@griffith.edu.au
For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to m.batmunkh@griffith.edu.au containing:
- Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
- Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
- A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
- Names of two referees
The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5pm Wednesday 28 March 2025
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line
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