PhD Studentship: Particle and micro organism control and manipulation in micro fluidic devices for in-situ oceanographic sensing
UK. School of Engineering Sciences
Ref: SES–76–058
A PhD studentship is now available in the Electromechanical Engineering Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration.
** EU/UK fees £3300 p.a., overseas fee £13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase).
Overseas applicants will be required to provide the fees difference of £10,180 from other sources.
The project is in collaboration with the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC,S).
The project will develop techniques and devices for the control of particles in microfluidic devices. This will include the exclusion of particles (i.e. filtering) to prevent device blocking and damage, and concentration and manipulation of phytoplankton and marine micro organisms to enable their measurement. Concentrators that can enrich samples will also be developed to overcome scaling laws and the volumetric density of phytoplankton populations. The project will implement and test different mitigation and control strategies including active techniques using ultrasonics (including surface acoustic waves and quarter wavelength resonators) as smart filters on chip
The student will join a large world-leading team developing new lab-on-a-chip technologies for marine sensing (see www.soton.ac.uk/rmst). These micro systems will form part of a network of sensing platforms for high resolution in-situ chemical and biological analysis of the oceans. The project will provide new insights into the underlying causes of environmental and climate change. A new centre for Marine Microsystems will act as a focus for interdisciplinary activities. Applicants will be expected to work at both the Highfield campus at the Schools of Engineering Sciences, and Electronics & Computer Science (SES and ECS) and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.
SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation and the successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students.
The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual's race, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: The studentship is available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. Engineering, Physics or Electronics. The studentship is at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Martyn Hill, Electromechanical Engineering Research Group, SES, email: M.Hill@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44-(0)23-80593075. Alternatively contact Dr Matt Mowlem (NOC,S), email: matm@noc.soton.ac.uk or Professor Hywel Morgan (ECS), email: hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk
How to apply: An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html
Please read the notes carefully before applying. Applications will only be considered on receipt of a completed application form. Please send supporting documents by email, fax or post to the following address:
Julia Zimbler, Postgraduate Admissions, Graduate School Office, School of Engineering Sciences, Room 5013, Lanchester Building, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
Email: jfz@soton.ac.uk, Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 5167.
Please include a personal statement (~300 words) stating why you particularly want to do a PhD, why you think you are suited to a research degree and what particularly attracts you to this project.
Ref: SES–76–058
A PhD studentship is now available in the Electromechanical Engineering Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration.
** EU/UK fees £3300 p.a., overseas fee £13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase).
Overseas applicants will be required to provide the fees difference of £10,180 from other sources.
The project is in collaboration with the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOC,S).
The project will develop techniques and devices for the control of particles in microfluidic devices. This will include the exclusion of particles (i.e. filtering) to prevent device blocking and damage, and concentration and manipulation of phytoplankton and marine micro organisms to enable their measurement. Concentrators that can enrich samples will also be developed to overcome scaling laws and the volumetric density of phytoplankton populations. The project will implement and test different mitigation and control strategies including active techniques using ultrasonics (including surface acoustic waves and quarter wavelength resonators) as smart filters on chip
The student will join a large world-leading team developing new lab-on-a-chip technologies for marine sensing (see www.soton.ac.uk/rmst). These micro systems will form part of a network of sensing platforms for high resolution in-situ chemical and biological analysis of the oceans. The project will provide new insights into the underlying causes of environmental and climate change. A new centre for Marine Microsystems will act as a focus for interdisciplinary activities. Applicants will be expected to work at both the Highfield campus at the Schools of Engineering Sciences, and Electronics & Computer Science (SES and ECS) and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.
SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation and the successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students.
The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual's race, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: The studentship is available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. Engineering, Physics or Electronics. The studentship is at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Martyn Hill, Electromechanical Engineering Research Group, SES, email: M.Hill@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44-(0)23-80593075. Alternatively contact Dr Matt Mowlem (NOC,S), email: matm@noc.soton.ac.uk or Professor Hywel Morgan (ECS), email: hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk
How to apply: An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html
Please read the notes carefully before applying. Applications will only be considered on receipt of a completed application form. Please send supporting documents by email, fax or post to the following address:
Julia Zimbler, Postgraduate Admissions, Graduate School Office, School of Engineering Sciences, Room 5013, Lanchester Building, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
Email: jfz@soton.ac.uk, Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 5167.
Please include a personal statement (~300 words) stating why you particularly want to do a PhD, why you think you are suited to a research degree and what particularly attracts you to this project.
