For prospective supervisors
What I am looking for
A supervised research placement of eight to twelve weeks, between June and August 2027, in polymer composites, biodegradable materials or thin-film characterisation. I am looking to contribute real characterisation work rather than to observe.
What I can commit
- Dates: available from 1 June to 31 August 2027, with some flexibility either side.
- Duration: a minimum of eight weeks; twelve preferred, since the first fortnight is mostly training.
- Funding: seeking a stipend or a host-funded placement. I am eligible to apply for DAAD RISE and MEXT and will do so if a host is willing to be named.
- Visa: Myanmar passport. Schengen, Japanese and Korean research visas take roughly three to four weeks, so an invitation letter by March keeps a June start comfortable.
What I already do unsupervised
Solution casting, ATR-FTIR, tensile testing to ASTM D882, contact angle measurement, and SEM image analysis including my own ImageJ segmentation workflow. I can operate XRD and UV-Vis with supervision.
- Availability
- Available for research placements: June–August 2027
- Funding
- Seeking a stipend or host-funded placement. Able to cover part of travel costs and eligible to apply for DAAD RISE and MEXT scholarships.
- Visa
- Myanmar passport. Requires a short-stay research visa for Schengen, Japan and South Korea; processing typically takes three to four weeks, so an invitation letter by March suits a June start.
- Contact
- phyokyawzin058@gmail.com