About the project:
The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Materials at Swansea University is a member of the EPSRC Strategic Partnership in Structural Metallic Systems for Gas Turbine Applications.
Expressions of interest are now invited from students (as per EPSRC criteria) against a PhD/EngD project sponsored by Rolls-Royce plc covering the following technical themes:
â¢Â         Processing of nickel structures via direct laser deposition
â¢Â         Mechanical assessment utilising standard/novel test techniques
â¢Â         Microstructure characterisation and failure analysis
Candidate eligibility:
Due to funding restrictions
UK students:
UK students are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees).
EU students:
EU students who have been âordinarily residentâ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees). This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences).
EU students who are ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU are generally eligible for a fees-only award.
Academic requirements:
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in materials science, material engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics.
Studentship value:
The studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees (please see residency requirements for EU students), a stipend of £15226 per annum, plus an industrial 'top up' of up to £5000 per annum.
Further information:
For further information please contact Veronica Holding: v.holding@swansea.ac.uk
Application closing date:Â Â
The application closing date is 19th July 2013.
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