PhD Studentship under Supervision of Prof. Alex Forse

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. The student will be supervised by Dr Alexander Forse.

Research in the Forse group centers around the development of new materials for climate change mitigation. Supercapacitors are fast-charging energy storage devices that are complementary to batteries. The overarching aim of this PhD project is to understand how supercapacitors work and improve their performance. Research will include a combination of electrochemistry and NMR spectroscopy experiments and analysis.

Applicants should have or shortly expect to obtain a first or upper second-class degree from a UK university, or an equivalent standard from an overseas university, in a relevant subject such as chemistry. Practical experience of materials chemistry, or electrochemistry, or solid-state NMR spectroscopy would be beneficial, but in no way essential.

The studentship provides a maintenance grant, and tuition fees at the UK/home rate. Exceptional overseas applicants will also be considered. Full details of the University's entrance requirements are specified on the following link: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk.

To apply, please submit an application through the University Applicant Portal: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/pcchpdpch for the course "PhD in Chemistry", naming Dr Alexander Forse as potential supervisor. Applications should be submitted by 2nd December to be considered.

Interviews will take place in early January. For any queries about this studentship, please contact Dr Forse by email at acf50@cam.ac.uk.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We encourage good work-life balance, and accommodate flexible working arrangements.