都柏林圣三一学院、西交利物浦大学最新PhD招生和奖学金信息

本期为大家推荐都柏林圣三一学院、西交利物浦大学2024最新奖学金介绍。

01、都柏林圣三一学院

Towards new treatments for epilepsy - design and synthesis of new compounds targetting the AMPA glutamate receptor family

Trinity College Dublin | School of Chemistry

博导：Dr Mike Southern

截止日期：June 03, 2024 周一

资助的博士项目（全球学生）

项目描述：

About the Project

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship working with Dr. John Mike Southern in the School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Together with collaborators, we will design, synthesize and assess novel compounds targeting epilepsy and other neurological conditions.

Epilepsy is a serious condition that results from a distortion of the usual balance of inhibitory and excitatory pathways within the brain and central nervous system.During an epileptic seizure, excitatory activity dominates and this is mediated by glutamatergic pathwaysi.e. those employing glutamate as the key neurotransmitter.Of particular significance are the AMPA family of glutamate receptors.

The project is based in the well-equipped Chemistry laboratories based in the Trinity Biosciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin and is part of an exciting, collaborative venture between the Schools of Chemistry and Physiology in Trinity College Dublin. The project involves the design, synthesis and assessment of new compounds targeting the AMPA family of glutamate receptors with the aim of controlling the over-excitation associated with epilepsy.

The position would suit a person interested in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a 1stClass BSc/MChem degree or a postgraduate Masters degree in chemistry, or a related subject.For applicants whose first language is not English suitable IELTS certification will be required.

The project is 4-year structured PhD programme with a tax-free stipend of €25,000.

Applicants should submit, electronically, a CV with the name of two academic referees and a cover letter to Dr. John Mike Southern,southerj@tcd.ie, informal enquiries can be made to the same address.

02、西交利物浦大学

A study on the vertical structure electric double layer flexible artificial synaptic transistor

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University| School of Chips

博导：Dr Wei Chen

截止日期：全年可申

资助的博士项目（全球学生）

项目描述：

About the Project

Flexible artificial synapses, capable of processing signals with high efficiency and compatible with 3D biological systems in morphology, are of great significance to develop artificial perception systems and make a revolution in the field of sensing technology. However, the low energy-efficiency and performance degradation under deformation are the main obstacles for the existing artificial synapses to be used for the development of artificial perception systems. Therefore, in this project, a vertical structure synaptic transistor has been proposed to overcome the above challenges. Firstly, the dimension of the transistor, which is related with the power consumption of the synaptic device, is to be scaled by simply reducing the thickness of the channel material, WS2, benefited from the vertical structure design. The impact of the channel properties and scaling effect on power consumption and other synaptic characteristics will also be illustrated. In addition, the carrier drift in the channel of the vertical structure transistor is insensitive to the device deformation, which is distinct from that of the planar structure counterpart. As a result, the stability of the device performance can be enhanced by taking the advantage of the vertical structure design and its optimization will also be carried out by analyzing of the influence of deformation and heterogeneous interface on device performance. Therefore, it is expected that flexible artificial synapses with low power consumption, less than 1 fJ/spike, will be designed and fabricated in this project. The research output will build a solid foundation for the development of artificial perception systems.

For more information about doctoral scholarship and PhD programme at Xi’an JiaotongLiverpool University (XJTLU), please visit:

• https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/global/entry-requirements/

• https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/global/fees-and-scholarship

Supervisors:

• Principal supervisor:Dr. Wei Chen (XJTLU)

• Co-supervisor: Dr. Qifeng Lu (XJTLU)

• Co-supervisor: Prof. Ivona Mitrovic (UoL)

Requirements:

The candidate should have a first class or upper second class honours degree, or a master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), in Microelectronics, Electronic Science and Engineering, Applied Chemistry

Evidence of good spoken and written English is essential. The candidate should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, if the first language is not English. This position is open to all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality.

Degree:

The student will be awarded a PhD degree from the University of Liverpool (UK) upon successful completion of the program.

Funding:

The PhD studentship is available for three years subject to satisfactory progress by the student. The award covers tuition fees for three years (currently equivalent to RMB 99,000 per annum). It also provides up to RMB 16,500 to allow participation at international conferences during the period of the award. The scholarship holder is expected to carry out the major part of his or her research at XJTLU in Suzhou, China. However, he or she is eligible for a research study visit to the University of Liverpool up to six months, if this is required by the project.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are advised to emailQifeng.lu@xjtlu.edu.cn, the following documents for initial review and assessment (please put the project title in the subject line).

• CV

• Two formal reference letters

• Personal statement outlining your interest in the position

• Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS or equivalent)

• Full academic transcripts in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)

• Verified certificates of education qualifications in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)

• PDF copy of Master Degree dissertation (or an equivalent writing sample) and examiners reports available

Contact:

Please emailQifeng.Lu@xjtlu.edu.cnwith a subject line of the PhD project title.https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/entrepreneur-collegetaicang/college-staff/academic-staff/staff/qifeng-lu