PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Membrane Environmental Engineering Lab

Gyeongsang National University's Department of Marine Environmental Engineering

Position Overview

The Department of Marine Environmental Engineering at Gyeongsang National University

(Tongyoung Campus) invites applications for a three-year PhD scholarship starting from the
academic year of September 2023. We seek highly driven and outstanding students interested in
membrane-based environmental engineering research.

These scholarship programs are research-centric, with an emphasis on publishing results in

esteemed academic journals. As a PhD candidate, you will participate in a government-funded
research project, with your scholarship consisting of a starting monthly stipend of 1,600,000 KRW
and full tuition fee waiver, offered through the university's scholarship program and/or the
research project. Gyeongsang National University (GNU) is a leading national institution in Korea.

Research Scope:

The selected PhD scholar will be conducting research on membrane-based carbon capture and
water purification. This involves:

1) Development of high-performance electro-spun filter membranes,

2) 2D nanomaterial synthesis,

3) Working on an electrochemical system.

Potential areas of research include:

• Membrane separation (hydrogen purification, carbon capture, and water purification)

• Bioelectrochemical systems

• Electrospinning

• Nanomaterial synthesis

• Electrochemical systems (capacitive deionization, bioelectrochemical system)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess:

- A deep understanding of environmental engineering, membrane processes, chemical

engineering, polymer science, or materials science.

- Familiarity with mathematical modeling.

- Proficient English communication skills, both in writing and speaking.

- Practical experimental skills.

- Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, PYTHON, etc., is preferred.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates with a master's degree in environmental, chemical, civil engineering, or related

academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Non-native English speakers must provide a valid
English proficiency test score (TOEFL 530(CBT 197, iBT 71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600, TOEIC
700, or higher).

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should email their CV, copies of academic transcripts, and English test result
to Prof. Sungyun Lee at yet83@gnu.ac.kr. Please ensure the email subject line reads "Application
for PhD Position @ GNU-MEEL". If your CV is deemed suitable, you will be contacted for further
review and processing.

- Application deadline: July 6, 2023

You can learn more about Prof. Euntae Yang via his Google Scholar profile.

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AdZJ9tAAAAAJ&hl=en

https://sites.google.com/view/meel-in-gnu