2012 PhD Research Scholarship in The City campus of the School of Applied Sciences at RMIT University, Australia

2012 PhD Research Scholarship in The City campus of the School of Applied Sciences at RMIT University, Australia
August 3, 2011 by info
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PhD Research Scholarship in Development of New Methodologies for Quantifying Uranium Minerals at RMIT University, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Development of new methodologies for quantifying uranium minerals in complex uranium bearing ores
Course Level: PhD Research
Scholarship Provider: RMIT University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Open to both local and international students

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

The chemistry involved in extracting uranium from uranium bearing ores is complex due to uranium bearing ores containing a number of different uranium minerals in addition to the other numerous minerals / compounds found in these ore bodies. In order to gain a better understanding of the chemistry of uranium extraction from uranium bearing ores detailed information on the type and quantity of uranium minerals present in feed ores is required. The aforementioned information is however difficult to obtain using current techniques due to uranium minerals usually being found in ores in very low concentrations as very fine grains. In addition the current techniques that are capable of providing the aforementioned information are laborious and expensive and cannot be used for analysing a large number of samples in a short time frame. The main aim of this research project will be to investigate the development of new methodologies for determining / characterising the uranium minerals found in uranium bearing ores. It will involve studies using a range of instrument techniques including a new microprobe technique recently developed at the CSIRO.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 2012

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