MPhil Scholarships on Energy Storage
Full-time students
Two fully funded MPhil scholarships are available, each includes up to AUD $30,000 per year tax-free stipend scholarship (AUD $30,000 base scholarship + AUD $5,000 top-up scholarship for qualified applicants). No tuition fee is payable for domestic candidates and there is a possibility of a Tuition Fee Scholarship for international candidates.
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) scholarships exist within the Harry Butler Institute (Centre for Water Energy and Waste), College of Science, Health, Engineering & Education at the Murdoch University in collaboration with The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) for applicants interested in research and development of energy storage. The successful applicants are expected to work as part of the team and conduct research at Murdoch University, and if required in some external institutions. The main theme of these projects is energy storage focusing on studying the electrochemical technology required to improve vanadium redox flow battery and lithium ion batteries. The two projects will focus on:
Project 1 - Investigate the effects of various concentration of impurities in the electrolyte of a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB)
The type and concentration of impurities present in the VRFB electrolyte may affect its electrochemical performance. This project will investigate the effect of various concentrations of impurities on the performance of VRFB.
Project 2 – Investigate the battery grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate production from different lithium liquors using electrodialysis and novel membranes.
The type and concentration of impurities present in the lithium liquors may significantly affect the electrodialysis process and the lithium hydroxide monohydrate product grade. The project will thus investigate the effect of various impurities and at varying concentrations with an aim to identify the key impurities and the levels at which they will have detrimental effects towards the electrodialysis process.
Eligibility
We are seeking highly motivated and independent MPhil candidates who have completed or nearly complete a first-class Honours degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Extractive Metallurgy. This position is available immediately. The candidates should be able to demonstrate affinity for high-quality laboratory and analytical work, as well as for writing of publications (including thesis) or research reports. Previous knowledge and experience in solution chemistry, particularly metal ions in aqueous solution, a fair knowledge in electrochemistry are highly desirable. Hands-on experience with analytical equipment will be a benefit and should be described in the application documents.
For international students, minimum English proficiency is, IELTS overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or TOEFL IBT overall 90 with no band less than 20.
How to Apply
Please send your application documents, including a full CV (list the publications and theses and contact details of three referees), undergraduate and postgraduate academic transcripts, IELTS or TOEFL reports (if you are international students), and a cover letter to
Email: Professor Aleksandar Nikoloski- A.Nikoloski@murdoch.edu.au with the subject line indicating project name and your name.
Required Documents
Full CV (list the publications, theses and contact details of three referees)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic transcripts
IELTS or TOEFL reports (if you are an International student)
Cover letter to Professor Aleksandar Nikoloski - A.Nikoloski@murdoch.edu.au (subject line indicating project name and your name)
Payment Method
Two fully funded MPhil scholarships are available, each includes up to AUD $30,000 per year tax-free stipend scholarship (AUD $30,000 base scholarship + AUD $5,000 top-up scholarship for qualified applicants). No tuition fee is payable for domestic candidates and there is a possibility of a Tuition Fee Scholarship for international candidates.