Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded) | Faculty/PSG: Natural & Environmental Sciences | Division/Prof Service: Chemistry | Section: Chemistry | Location: Highfield Campus | Closing Date: 31 Aug 2013 |
Expected start date: 01/10/2013
Chemistry in Southampton is offering two four year, fully funded PhD positions with a difference. While each will involve an independent research project (expected to be in the fields of inorganic and bio-organic chemistry) they will also involve your engagement in the educational side of our work. A successful applicant will take on teaching responsibilities for 25% of their time throughout the term of their PhD in areas that share common ground with their broad research interests. You will be trained for this purpose and have responsibilities consistent with your experience. The combination of teaching and research will be challenging and rewarding as well as offering a more diverse platform on which to showcase your talents while in Southampton and in taking the first steps in your working career. In particular this combination of experience would be a good training for someone interested in an academic career.
Application Notes:
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching in their application for this position. Normally we will expect you to have, or shortly receive, a 1st class undergraduate degree in Chemistry (most commonly MChem or MSci).
For informal enquiries related to the possible projects and for further information regarding the nature of this PhD opportunity with a difference please contact Dr Peter Birkin, Postgraduate Admissions Tutor (prb2@soton.ac.uk). Please contact Penny Spake, Senior Administrative Officer (PGApply.FNES@soton.ac.uk) for application details. She will also be able to put you in touch with one of our existing postgraduates in one of these dual positions if you require more information from a person currently undertaking such a role.