PhD in Soft Matter and RheoNMR
 

PhD in Soft Matter and RheoNMR

We seek applications from national and international students who have graduated in physics or chemistry, preferably with a background in NMR.The research will be in the field of soft matter (complex fluids investigated by means of Rheo-NMR under high shear rates, application of multidimensional NMR methods) with the focus on spatio-temporal fluctuations in banded-flow, wall slip effects and start up flow of micellar, polymeric and colloidal particles based on fast 3D NMR velocimetry. The research to be undertaken concerns addressing fundamental questions related to soft matter as well as the development of the necessary NMR methodology (including hardware).The PhD position is fully funded (including fees) and will enable the successful applicant to stay in a well established academic as well as urban environment (http://www.victoria.ac.nz/scps/index.aspx) and (http://www.wellingtonnz.com/). Thescholarship provides a non-taxed living allowance of NZ$27,000 per annum, which is a very comfortable living salary in Wellington for three years.

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