A Ph.D. studentship (42 months) is available from September 2020 under the supervision of Prof Hazel Cox, Department of Chemistry, School of Life Sciences.
What you get
This School funded position covers Home/EU tuition fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates
Type of award
Postgraduate Research
PhD project
Fundamental Studies Of Electron Correlation Far From Equilibrium With Applications To DFT
The aim of this PhD project is to explore electron correlation far from equilibrium, with an emphasis on quasi-bound systems, low and high dimensionality, and excited states. Electron correlation is fundamental to the accurate modeling of many chemical and physical processes, including any process that involves the interaction of electrons. The overarching goal is to provide new information on the dynamics of two-electrons in bound and quasi-bound states, and use this data to design a correlation functional for use in Density Functional Theory (DFT) by fitting to innovative new forms. The project will involve using, developing, and implementing state-of-the-art quantum mechanical methods to compute high accuracy electron correlation data, in both low- and high-density regimes, and deriving formulae for the approximate calculation of correlation energy.
Eligibility
This School funded position, which covers fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates, is open to Home / EU applicants. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in theoretical chemistry or physics with additional experience of computer programming. Eligible applicants will have recently received or be expected to receive an MSc and/or a First or high 2:1 BSc in a relevant subject.
Candidates for whom English is not their first language will require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any section.
Deadline
31 July 2020 23:45
How to apply
Please submit a formal application using our online application system at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply, including a CV, degree transcripts and certificates, statement of interest and names of two academic referees.
On the application system use Programme of Study – PhD Chemistry. Please make sure you include the project title and Supervisor’s name in the application.
Contact us
Contact Emma Chorley for application enquiries (lifesciphd@sussex.ac.uk)
Contact Prof Hazel Cox (h.cox@sussex.ac.uk) for enquiries about the project.
Availability
At level(s):
PG (research)
Application deadline:
31 July 2020 23:45 (GMT) the deadline has now expired
Countries
The award is available to people from these specific countries: