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Application Deadline for August 2018 Intake: 31 March 2018
Bangchak Initiative and Innovative Centre (BIIC@AIT) located at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand is currently looking for excellent doctoral applicants with interests in Green Energy such as smart energy platform and Bio-based product with a focus on value-added from Algae. All research assistant scholarships are fully-funded and open to students from any country.
The Bangchak Initiative and Innovative Centre addresses fundamental and applied research challenges facing the Renewable energy industry worldwide and its objective is to inculcate entrepreneurship and creation of enterprises on knowledge-based innovation. The research program concentrates on smart energy platform which includes energy storage, smart device and energy efficiency and bio-based product which can be biomaterial, biodegradable and biomedical. The Centre is generously funded to collaborate closely with top industries and universities domestically and internationally.
The role of the researcher is mainly, but not exclusively, to carry out innovative research in the field of smart energy platform and bio-based product which will lead to patents and commercial products. They will act as a bridge between both industry needs and academic research objectives in order to bring about highly structured and well-defined solutions to the industrial problems. BIIC@AIT researchers will be expected to have both academic and industry experience, together with a sound understanding of the wider energy landscape beyond their area of expertise. All researchers will be expected to initiate and contribute to the writing of proposals and other external funding streams.
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, scientific advice and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for doctoral students. The period of student assistantship is 42 months.
Selected candidates will get a unique opportunity to co-found an international start-up company with separate funding from angel investors or venture capital.
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