Research 1A (GBP 19,460 - 29,128 p.a) according to qualifications and relevant experience.
The main goal of the proposed research is to develop a molecular picture for the effects of flow on polymer crystallisation. Current models are (a) phenomenological, with unknown parameters whose dependence on flow rate and temperature, for example, have been determined empirically; or (b) semi-phenomenological, with a molecular basis for the polymer melt rheology, but phenomenological assumptions for the effect of flow on nucleation and growth behaviour.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or a closely related subject area, and a strong background in one or more of statistical mechanics, hydrodynamics, and polymer physics.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be directed to Dr PD Olmsted
The closing date for applications is 7 December 2004.
The Leeds Polymer & Complex Fluids group has a wide range of theoretical and experimental interests in complex fluids, and has contacts with many academic and industrial groups abroad and in the UK.
Applications, including CV and statement of research interests, list of publications, and details of three referees, should be sent to: Mrs Maureen Thompson, m.thompson@leeds.ac.uk IRC in Polymer Science and Technology, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK; tel +44(0)113 343 3810/3846 (tel/fax). The application form can be downloaded here