Advanced imaging of electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide conversion

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical
Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (GETCO2) is a national research Centre which is
administered by UQ’s School of Chemical Engineering, and has nodes at The University of
Sydney, University of New South Wales, Monash University, RMIT University, Griffith University, and the
University of Adelaide.

GETCO2 aims to advance carbon dioxide electrochemistry innovations to enable the
conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products and transition Australia to a carbon-neutral
economy. This Centre expects to generate new knowledge using experimental and
computational approaches to develop systems-level understanding for industry-ready carbon dioxide utilisation technologies.

Further information can be found at getco2.org.
 

This project is supported by a fully equipped electrochemical laboratory, including glove boxes, potentiometers, and battery testing facility.

For the in operando work, we have two transmission electron microscopy holders and use the facilities provided by the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) at UQ. 

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history.

A working knowledge of electrochemistry or electron microscopy would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of chemistry, physics, materials science, and/or engineering and the potential for scholastic success.

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 16 October, 2026 16 October, 2026.

Before you apply

1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
2. Prepare your documentation.
3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Professor Ruth Knibbe (ruth.knibbe@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: IMAGING-KNIBBE
4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/advanced-imaging-electrocatalysts-carbon-dioxide-conversion-0

Submit an EOI