PhD Positions in Heterogenous Catalysis: Ammonia Synthesis

Job title: PhD Positions in Heterogenous Catalysis: Ammonia Synthesis

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Job description: Offer DescriptionThe SURFCE Group at the University of Limerick, led by Professor Bar Mosevitzky Lis, is recruiting motivated PhD candidates for a fully funded ‘Research Ireland’ project studying the ability to design interactions between supporting and active materials to enhance the ability of heterogenous catalysts to synthesise ammonia. The PhD students will work collaboratively with other member of the group, as well as collaborators in Ireland and the USA.Mass production of ammonia via the Haber-Bosch process is vital due to its role in fertiliser synthesis, thereby enhancing crop yields and food availability. In fact, half of the calories produced today would not exist if not for ammonia. Moreover, ammonia is now used for renewable energy storage, a role that is expected to increase in importance in the coming decades. However, its production is fossil energy-intensive, leading to ~2% of all GHG emissions. Consequently, improving efficiency and reducing cost for catalytic ammonia synthesis can transform the world we live in by alleviating world hunger and mitigating global warming.Successful applicants will employ advanced methods and an array of chemical, physical and kinetic techniques to synthesise, characterise and test novel heterogenous catalytic materials at the University of Limerick, while collaborating with other groups in Ireland and the USA on experimental and computational catalytic work. Pending visa status, successful applicants will be seconded for short periods at collaborator labs in the USA where they’ll gain experimental experience and network with the US catalysis community. Successful applicants will be expected to present their work in national and international conferences and symposiums.Potential applicants are expected to have the following attributes:

• Self drive and motivation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent communication skills in English (oral and written).
• A background in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Materials Engineering / or similar.

Applications should be sent by email to and include: (1) a cover letter and (2) a CV. The CV must include information on the applicant’s educational background, scientific publications and presentations, and any relevant research/work/volunteering activities.Additional information about the University of Limerick, the Department of Chemical Sciences and the Bernal Institute can be found below:The University of Limerick (UL) is located in the Wild Atlantic Gateway city of Limerick on the west coast of Ireland. With over 18000 students, including more than 3,300 internationally mobile students each year, UL is an independent research-led university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Education and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering and the Kemmy Business School. With strong links to business and industry, UL excels at translational research, which aims to accelerate the practical application of academic research to benefit society. At UL, sustainability is at the core of everything we do and we are fully cognisant of the need for our University to lead in this area locally, nationally and internationally. Having identified four high-level challenges, UL developed the first Sustainability Framework in Ireland to ensure that our actions will make a difference. Known as ‘Ireland’s Sporting Campus’, UL boasts Ireland’s first altitude training centre, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and the National Strength and Conditioning Centre as well as a host of new all-weather state-of-the-art 3G pitches. This network of pitches gives UL the largest artificial grass development in Europe and the Sports Arena attracts more than 700,000 visitors each year. Cafes, restaurants, student and faculty accommodation options and a range of on-campus facilities provide an outstanding student experience and a stimulating working environment. As one of Ireland’s foremost universities, UL is recognised for its dedication to an outstanding student experience, commitment to graduate employability and its research with societal impact making fruitful an extensive network of partnerships with industry government and communities, nationally and internationally.The Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick is dedicated to delivering cutting edge undergraduate and postgraduate education. Focused in the areas of chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and environmental science and engineering, it represents a core department within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Playing a leading role within the University’s Bernal Institute, the Department contributes significantly to the Institute’s world-class interdisciplinary research on structured materials. The Department of Chemical Sciences is dedicated to supporting and actively contributing to the University’s vision, mission and goals.The Bernal Institute focuses on cutting-edge materials research and unites experts from diverse fields, driving interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science. From pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare & Biomedical solutions, transforming the energy landscape to pioneering environmental solutions, we lead the way.Where to apply E-mailbar.mosevitzkylis@ul.ieRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Education Level UndergraduateResearch Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level UndergraduateResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level UndergraduateLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 3 Company/Institute University of Limerick Country Ireland GeofieldContact State/ProvinceLimerick CityLimerick WebsiteStreetPlassey Park Road Postal CodeV94 T9PXSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location: Limerick

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:30:53 GMT

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