UNSW@ADFA- POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
Spectroscopy of samarium (III) activated X-ray storage phosphors.
Applications are invited for the above scholarship. The storage mechanism will be investigated by laser techniques such as spectral hole-burning and fluorescence line narrowing. A full understanding of the mechanism may enable the design of other samarium(III) activated materials with even higher storage efficiencies.
Notwithstanding the fact that X-rays are of greatest significance in medical diagnostics, it is well documented that their application can cause cancer. Hence there is a significant global effort to develop techniques that allow a substantial reduction of the X-ray dose. The samarium(III) based phosphors are potential candidates for this important pursuit.
In addition to the laser selective experiments it is also planned to engage conventional techniques such as fluorescence, reflection, Raman and EPR spectroscopy. The PhD student will gain a wide range of experience in the field of electronic spectroscopy of rare earth ions in the solid state, laser spectroscopy and materials science. The student will be involved in the development of a storage phosphor that may possibly find applications in medical and scientific imaging.
• The Postgraduate Student will be enrolled for a PhD degree at the ADFA campus of The University of New South Wales in Canberra.
• The scholarship is at the same rate as an APA with an additional allowance of $1200. It is available for 3 years subject to satisfactory performance.
• Applicants should have a first class honours degree, or equivalent, in Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or a related subject.
• People from EEO groups are encouraged to apply.
• The position is available immediately.
• To apply, please send a copy of your CV and academic record with a covering letter of application to Ms Dianne Ferguson, Executive Officer, School of PEMS, UNSW@ADFA (e-mail d.ferguson@adfa. edu.au). Applicants should request two academic referees to send confidential reports at the time of application.
For further information contact:
A/Prof Hans Riesen Tel: ++61 (0)2 6268 86 79; Email: h.riesen@adfa. edu.au
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