Applications are invited from prospective students interested in understanding the mechanical function of biological materials at the nanoscale. These studentships are fully funded and supported by the EPSRC. The start date is flexible.
The research will focus on the mechanical behaviour of mineralized tissues with particular emphasis on the use of new experimental methods to measure physical properties at length scales approaching nanometres. Potential students should be highly motivated and ideally have a degree in applied physical sciences, although a background in biological sciences will also be considered. Familiarity with the structure of mineralized tissue is an advantage. Funding is available for UK/EU students with a minimum 2.1 degree although other nationals will be considered provided academic excellence can be demonstrated.
The research students will be supervised by Dr Asa H. Barber and use the facilities within the newly constructed imaging centre at Queen Mary. This centre has been created using extensive investment of over £3million to provide state-of-the-art electron and scanning probe microscopy for soft material studies. More information on the Barber group can be found at the website www.materials.qmul.ac.uk/barber.
Successful students will receive an annual stipend of £14,300. Further information about the studentships can be obtained by contacting Dr Barber at +44(0)207-882-7763 or a.h.barber[ at ]qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the position please send a CV with the names of two referees to:
Kirsty Johnston
Department of Materials
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
Or by email to k.a.johnston[ at ]qmul.ac.uk
Closing date: 10 September 2007.
The research will focus on the mechanical behaviour of mineralized tissues with particular emphasis on the use of new experimental methods to measure physical properties at length scales approaching nanometres. Potential students should be highly motivated and ideally have a degree in applied physical sciences, although a background in biological sciences will also be considered. Familiarity with the structure of mineralized tissue is an advantage. Funding is available for UK/EU students with a minimum 2.1 degree although other nationals will be considered provided academic excellence can be demonstrated.
The research students will be supervised by Dr Asa H. Barber and use the facilities within the newly constructed imaging centre at Queen Mary. This centre has been created using extensive investment of over £3million to provide state-of-the-art electron and scanning probe microscopy for soft material studies. More information on the Barber group can be found at the website www.materials.qmul.ac.uk/barber.
Successful students will receive an annual stipend of £14,300. Further information about the studentships can be obtained by contacting Dr Barber at +44(0)207-882-7763 or a.h.barber[ at ]qmul.ac.uk.
To apply for the position please send a CV with the names of two referees to:
Kirsty Johnston
Department of Materials
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
Or by email to k.a.johnston[ at ]qmul.ac.uk
Closing date: 10 September 2007.
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