Project description
The solid state physics of disordered semiconductors is quite different to traditional crystalline ordered equivalents such as silicon or gallium arsenide. This is particularly true for photovoltaic phenomena where disordered materials such as organic semiconductors are finding increasing application in targeted scenarios such as mobile or indoor power. This project focuses on improving our understanding of organic and other disordered semiconductors which are molecular in nature – and particularly addresses the processes that lead to photocurrent and photovoltage generation in light harvesting. The project will be a combined experimental-theoretical electro-optical study using state-of-the-art methods developed in the Sêr SAM group in recent research efforts and will be closely linked to more fundamental work packages of the Swansea-led EPSRC Program Grant in Application Targeted Integrated Photovoltaics which will run for the duration of the project.
Eligibility
Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). See – Country-specific Information for European Applicants 2019 and Country-specific Information for International Applicants 2019.
English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to UK and EU based students only. EU Students must be eligible to receive the EU Transitional Bursary Scheme.
Benefits
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £15,609.
Additional research expenses will also be available.
How to Apply | Physics: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship at Swansea
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:
- CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
- A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
- Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
- Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
- Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
