November 18, 2008
Australia - RMIT University PhD Research Scholarship in Materials
Science / Engineering Physics RMIT
is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a
commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and
vocational education and research engaged with industry and community.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE $25,118 p.a. (tax free)
A
three year scholarship is available for a person who has an Honours
degree in Materials Science or Engineering Physics or related
discipline in a project - developing advanced coatings for cutting
tools.
This is an Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) that commences
January 2009. This award is part of a recent successful Australian
Research Council grant “Designing the Next Generation of High
Performance Cutting Tools”. The project team includes Prof. Dougal
McCulloch and Prof. Derry Doyle at RMIT University and Dr Steve Dowey
from Sutton Tools (an Australian company which is the largest
manufacturer of cutting tools in Australia).
The
aim of this project is to develop new directions in the manufacture of
cutting tools such as drills and taps by creating new engineered
interfaces and coatings that maximise performance.
For
further information and to apply please send a covering letter stating
your reasons for wishing to take up this scholarship and curriculum
vitae to:
Professor Dougal McCulloch
Applied Physics
School of Applied Sciences
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne
Victoria 3001
or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
quoting reference No.: 505333.
Applications close 5 December 2008.
