Rob Atkin

Professor of Chemistry at @uwanews. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Western Australia.

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

#COIL10 in Perth 😀

[Prof Debbie Silvester @debbiesilvester]

It’s official - now published in the conference booklet! Come and join myself and @ProfRobAtkin for the 10th Congress on Ionic Liquids in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺 from 17 - 21 November 2025.
#ionicliquids #coil10 #cochair

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Postdoc opening @UWAresearch : 2-yr position studying ionic liquid electrolyte dynamics at electrodes with video-rate AFM. Need IL/concentrated electrolyte experience. Part of ARC project. More details at https://t.co/1nvFHRGiYt! #IonicLiquids #PostdocPosition #Chemistry

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

🔬 Postdoc position available in Atkin Group @UWAresearch !
Focus: Ionic liquid electrolytes using Video Rate AFM

2yr position (extendable)
PhD in Physical Chem/Surface/related field Science/Electrochemistry

Email [email protected] for details
#PostdocJobs #Chemistry

[Georg Fritz @Fritz_Lab]

Work by Zahra Tahroudi shows that mealworms do not chemically degrade expanded polystyrene - they simply starve on EPS if confounding cannibalism among the worms is prevented! No change in polymer size. Are they just expert munchers creating microplastics? https://t.co/kjPSZSYX7q

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Fantastic opportunity for @uwanews 2025 Hons and Masters students ! Have a look !

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications for our 2025 @AINSE_Ltd Pathway Scholarships are NOW OPEN!

Apply now if you are enrolled in an Honours or Masters program at an AINSE-member university & undertaking research in collaboration with @ANSTO.

For more information, please visit https://t.co/Ll3ODU5jG6.

[COIL-10 Perth Conference @Coil10Perth]

Exciting developments for COIL-10 in Perth, Australia.

See the details below for the topics, invited Plenary and Keynote speakers, information about Perth and the local organising committee.

Don't miss this exciting conference to discuss all things Ionic Liquids! Nov 2025.

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

🎓 PhD Opportunity!! Sustainable Mining & Critical Metal Recovery @UWAresearch
🌿 Develop eco-friendly tech for metal extraction from tailings
🔬 Join the ARC Training Centre in Critical Resources for the Future
Details & apply:
https://t.co/bhS3h9u9oA #PhDPosition

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Calling all first-year undergrads at @UWAnews! 🚀 Don't miss this amazing opportunity from @AINSE_Ltd. Join the WISE School to boost your #STEM and #Entrepreneurship skills. Plus, get mentored throughout 2025! 👉 https://t.co/yFkzx5A9lY #UWAStudents #WomenInSTEM

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications for @AINSE_Ltd’s 8th Women in #STEM and #Entrepreneurship (WISE) School are now open to first-year #undergrad #students from AINSE-member unis!

The school will run from 2-6 Dec, with an ongoing #MentorshipProgram throughout 2025.

Apply now! https://t.co/T50iCEmpuB

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Attention @uwanews postgrads! 🎓 Don't miss out on the 2025 AINSE Postgraduate Scholarship opportunity. Join the online O'Week in October to explore @ANSTO research and learn about @AINSE_Ltd funding. EOIs close Sept 30th. Details: https://t.co/M9RdmnONqW #UWAResearch

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Interested in a 2025 AINSE Posgraduate Scholarship? Come along to our online Postgraduate O'Week in October to learn more about @ANSTO research and facilities, and applying for @AINSE_Ltd funding!

Expressions of Interest close Monday 30th September: https://t.co/qCtNaOjbEB

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

check out this post doc opportunity to work with @BiocollLAB ! fantastic opportunity with Istvan !

[Szilágyi Lab @BiocollLAB]

We are looking for a new superstar in our group. Please RT!
https://t.co/76A7dD3Y7N

[Prof. Amir Karton @Lab_initio]

I am excited to share a Lecturer position in #CompChem at the University of New England! Conduct world-class research & contribute to our growing undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Application deadline April 17. Apply here: https://t.co/mt5rwDMokN

#ScienceJobs #HigherEd

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Here is a fantastic opportunity for @uwanews STEM students in their final year of undergraduate studies. The AINSE Winter School provides an ideal forum for students to explore options for future Hons, Masters and Ph.D. postgraduate research projects utilizing ANSTO facilities!

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications for @AINSE_Ltd’s 28th Winter School are NOW OPEN to final-year #undergrad students from AINSE-member universities!

Discover how your future #postgraduate #research can connect to the world-class facilities and expertise at @ANSTO.

Apply now! https://t.co/xLFrOpnhIn

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Here is a fantastic opportunity for @uwanews PhD students - $9,000 p.a. PhD top up scholarship ! Details below...

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications are now open for TWO of AINSE's Ph.D. scholarships - the Postgraduate Research Award (#PGRA) and the Residential Student Scholarship (#RSS).
Aus. and N.Z. Ph.D. students enrolled at AINSE-member universities can find more details below! (1/4)
https://t.co/ZzaKzJHOMt

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Group End of Year dinner 😀

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Our new paper shows ions adsorbed at solid surfaces form crystal structures even when the concentration is fairly low - a big surprise! Ion crystals everywhere!
@Colloids_AusNZ @Gregory_Warr @uwanews @SMS_UWA @salannema @asylumafm @CMCA_UWA @acsnano

https://t.co/sorv54Ga1x

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Fantastic opportunity for @uwanews 2024 Hons and Masters students working on projects using ANSTO facilities - a $5000 stipend from @AINSE_Ltd ! Have a look here !

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications for our new 2024 @AINSE_Ltd Pathway Scholarships are NOW OPEN!

Apply now to receive a A$5,000 stipend if you are enrolled in any Honours or Masters program at an AINSE-member university, and undertaking research with @ANSTO.

Find out more at https://t.co/Ll3ODU5jG6

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

@LSalvatiManni Congrats Livia !

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

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[The Journal of Immaterial Science @JImmatSci]

BREAKING NEWS
The 2023 #NobelPrize in Chemistry has been revised to acknowledge the contribution of Jesse Pinkman to "the promotion of an understanding of synthetic organic chemistry to the general public." This is a first for the Nobel comittee.

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Our new article on the effect of electrode potential on #ionicliquid dynamics and structure by video rate atomic force microscopy published in Small (@AdvSciNews). Check it out here: https://t.co/NOxTG6LBaU…

@Gregory_Warr @uwanews @SMS_UWA @Colloids_AusNZ @CMCA_UWA @asylumafm

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Fantastic opportunity for people who would like to do a PhD at UWA. Get in touch if your interested in #ionicliquids, #deepeutecticsolvents or novel ways of dealing with #plasticwaste 😀

[UWA @uwanews]

🌏🎓🌟 Applications open! Nine prestigious three-year PhD Forrest Research Foundation scholarships now available to candidates globally, for research projects at any of WA's five universities 🔬📝 Fees, stipend, accom. Details here https://t.co/QHakU9WyV9 #UWA @ForrestResearch

[Rob Atkin @ProfRobAtkin]

Amazing opportunity for @uwanews female students in their first year of undergraduate studies who are interested in exploring the exciting career opportunities in nuclear science and engineering !

[AINSE Ltd. @AINSE_Ltd]

Applications for @AINSE_Ltd's 7th Women in #STEM and #Entrepreneurship (WISE) School are now open to first-year #undergrad #students from AINSE-member unis!

The school will run from 4-8 Dec, with an ongoing #MentorshipProgram throughout 2024.

Apply now! https://t.co/CdtTD6aXu1