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Ranked among the top 20 public institutions by U.S. News and World Report<\/a>, UGA is an R1,\u00a0research-intensive university that prides itself on providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate education and cutting-edge research programs.[\/vc_column_text] Within the College of Engineering<\/a>, the Rotavera Group is aligned with the Secure, Resilient and Sustainable Systems<\/em> research cluster and focuses on issues related to sustainable transportation energy in the form of liquid biofuels.<\/p>\n Within the Department of Chemistry<\/a>, the Rotavera group aligns with the Physical Chemistry<\/em><\/a> and Environmental\/Atmospheric Chemistry<\/em><\/a> research areas.[\/vc_column_text] Previous research experience is required and a strong fundamental background, evidenced by course grades and research activity (where applicable), is critically important. Mentoring experience in some capacity, e.g. outreach,\u00a0is desired.<\/p>\n Application deadlines<\/a> depend on the starting semester. For international applicants, refer to the UGA Graduate School requirements for admittance<\/a>. Additional application information: Department of Chemistry<\/a>, College of Engineering<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upon admission, contact Professor Rotavera with a CV and an essay explaining the interest in the position and a statement of goals (limit to 2 pages).[\/vc_column_text]Athens, Georgia<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Athens<\/a> is culture-rich college town with a strong economic center,\u00a0consistently ranked near the top of the list of best college towns in America, and is approximately one hour from the state capital, Atlanta. Athens is home to a world-renowned music scene<\/a>, annual music festival (AthFest<\/a>),\u00a0distinctive local restaurants and shops<\/a>, a bustling Victorian-era downtown<\/a>, historic neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene<\/a>,\u00a0and a plethora of nearby outdoor recreation options<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]
Research at the University of Georgia<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Interdisciplinary curricula and research programs are key distinctions offered by\u00a0the University of Georgia. The College of Engineering adopts an interdisciplinary approach by using a flexible curriculum that provides students with diverse technical skills for careers that\u00a0directly engage in critical issues and grand challenges facing global society.<\/p>\n
Application Procedure<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Prospective doctoral students must be admitted into the Ph.D. program in either the Department of Chemistry<\/a> or the College of Engineering<\/a>, the latter of which is organized without departmental boundaries to promote advanced studies at the interface of multiple disciplines. Masters degree programs are also administered in both the Department of Chemistry and in\u00a0the College of Engineering, and\u00a0prospective Masters students must satisfy the admission requirements for the respective program of interest.<\/p>\n
Fellowships<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]Prospective graduate students are strongly encouraged to pursue the range of Fellowship opportunities offered by the Graduate School<\/a> at the University of Georgia. In addition, pursuit of Fellowship opportunities external to the University of Georgia is strongly encouraged, including the\u00a0NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program\u00a0(GRFP)<\/a>, the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (SCGF) Program<\/a>, the\u00a0National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG)<\/a>, among others.[\/vc_column_text]
Research Positions<\/h2>\n