The development and performance optimisation of devices for reversible 
hydrogen storage is a key goal towards the realisation of the Hydrogen 
Economy, and is a significant challenge for Mankinds energy requirements 
in the 21st century. It is anticipated that a Ph.D. position will become 
available at UCD in September/October 2010, which will involve the 
application of classical and quantum molecular simulation techniques to 
model hydrogen storage in a variety of materials, and feature extensive 
collaboration with a team of experimental researchers, as part of a larger 
research programme into solar energy and solar-based hydrogen production.

 Expressions of interest to conduct Ph.D. research in this project are 
invited, under the principal supervision of Dr. Niall English (School of 
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, UCD). Strong programming, 
mathematical and physics abilities are required, as are good oral 
communication and writing skills in English. Applications will be 
reviewed by early August, and candidates can expect to hear back prior to 
mid-August.

 Those interested should contact Dr. English, providing a CV and names / 
contact details of references.

School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering,
University College Dublin,
Ireland

Tel:	+353-1-716-1646
Email:	niall.english===ucd.ie
Web:	http://www.ucd.ie/chembioeng/staff/drniallenglish/