University of Cambridge - 2 PhD positions
Applications are invited for 2 PhD positions (Early Stage Researcher) in Cellulose-based structurally coloured surfaces and Optical properties of Cellulose-based structurally coloured surfaces within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network Plant-inspired Materials and Surfaces – PlaMatSu (www.plamatsu.eu). PlaMatSu brings together plant biologists, polymer chemists and soft matter physicists to explore the cuticle of plant petals and plant leaves in order to develop novel bio-inspired materials and surfaces. The successful candidate will be part of a cutting edge research team at the University of Cambridge and will receive a multitude of training opportunities in a truly interdisciplinary setting, including secondments at major European industry partners. The successful candidate will be also part of the PhD program of the Chemistry Department at the University of Cambridge.
The deadline for applications is 28.02.2016.