PhD Scholarship 2010 – University of Sydney

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PhD Scholarship 2010 on Correlative High-Resolution Tomography in University of Sydney

About University:
University of Sydney students and researchers come from all over the world and all backgrounds to prepare for a life of challenge and change. We are unique among Australia’s leading universities in the breadth of disciplines we offer, providing wide opportunities for personal development and cross-disciplinary study that delivers unique insights and breakthroughs.

Detail:
This scholarship will provide support initially for 6 months on a full-time basis for a research project leading to a PhD in the use of correlative high-resolution tomography for materials characterisation. The project will include both experimental and modelling work. Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A degree in physics or engineering or hold a Master degree. The project will be based at the University of Sydney in the Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM). The ACMM serves as national headquarters for the AMMRF (Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility, www.ammrf.org) and possesses a very vibrant postgraduate student community with access to state-of-art facilities and support. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Julie Cairney.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.

Amount Awarded:
The scholarship stipend is valued at $25,000p.a. (tax exempt). It is offered for 6 months in the first instance, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory progress.

Application Guide:
For further information, contact Dr. Julie Cairney (Phone: 02 9351 4513; Fax: 02 9351 3343 E-mail: julie.cairney@sydney.edu.au). Applications, including a curriculum vitae, copy of an academic transcript, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Dr. Julie Cairney, Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.

Closing Date:
17 September 2010

Contact:
Phone: +61 2 9351 2222
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia

Source: http://www.usyd.edu.au/