Impact Phd Scholarship

Description:

The major objectives of this project include a carrying out systematic review the major routes for silicon production; analyse how the carbon footprint/usage can be reduced along the process route including assessment of integration of hydrogen (and the use of hydrogen plasma) as source of fuel/heating and reductant for silicon production; and develop an alternative silicon production route using hydrogen/hydrogen plasma, supported by systematic thermodynamic evaluations.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (4 years); Bachelor of Applied Science (4 years); or Masters degree, with a minimum average of 70% in the final year of study (H1 or H2A). The ideal candidate is expected to be enthusiastic, self-motivated with a demonstrable aptitude for research and development.
• Good team-working, observational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and experience in high temperature experimentation are essential to carry out this study.

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.