A fully-funded PhD scholarship is available to study the high-temperature processing of New Zealand ironsand. This PhD will be jointly awarded by Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Wollongong (Australia).
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| PhD Scholarship – Ironsands Processing - 2016 Study in New Zealand |
The PhD student will undertake experimental investigations on the high-temperature reduction of NZ ironsand fines under reducing gas atmospheres, methane and hydrogen. The primary aim is to characterise the reduction kinetics of this process, and define key process parameters relating to the production of Direct-reduced iron from NZ ironsand using natural-gas. A secondary aim will look at the development of a novel DRI process for the high-throughput reduction of gas-entrained titanomagnetite fines.
The student will have access to extensive state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and will gain experience with a wide range of experimental techniques. Students will be expected to undertake experimental work within the laboratories of both universities, and must be able to obtain the required entry visas for both New Zealand and Australia.
This PhD project is part of a 4 year research programme on ‘Ironsand Technologies’ which is hosted by the Robinson Research Institute at Victoria University The student will work alongside a team of experienced researcher scientists and engineers to explore new commercial opportunities for this indigenous NZ mineral resource.
Eligibility : Applicants should hold a First Class Honours degree, or a Masters degree, in materials science, chemical engineering, metallurgy or a related physical science. Applicants must meet all criteria for PhD enrolment at both universities. Permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia may be preferred. Applicants should be available to begin their studies by March 2016 at the latest.
Total value : The successful applicant will receive a stipend of $25,000 per annum, as well as payment of all university tuition fees.
Tenure of award : The scholarship is to be awarded for a period of 3 years.
Closing date: 01 Mar 2016
Applicants must be well-trained, empirically bent students with an interest in insurance markets, agricultural or health economics, and/or economic geography.
Further Information :
Please contact Dr Chris Bumby (chris.bumby@vuw.ac.nz) for project specific enquiries or the Faculty of Graduate Research for application and scholarship enquiries.
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