PhD Studentship: Rolls Royce sponsored PhD scholarship – Micromechanics and in-depth materials [...]

The PhD studentship is based at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing Technology and On-Wing Technology at the University of Nottingham. The successful candidate will undertake a three-year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering.

The project will deal with the micromechanics and in-depth materials analysis of advanced aerospace materials upon manufacturing operations to understand the materials' response to the manufacturing process. This will involve using a wide range of sophisticated testing and analysis techniques, including scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and in-situ micromechanics.

The project can be offered as a package, including:

• Appropriate training within Rolls-Royce for a period to be agreed.
• Joint academic and industrial supervision.
• Opportunity to participate in teaching activities for PhD students wishing to pursue an academic career.

The bursary covers the tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend of approximately £19,237 per year for the duration of the project (three years). This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic first or upper-second class graduate in mechanical/manufacturing/materials science/physics to build strong knowledge in both manufacturing and material science while building strong relationships with both academic and industrial areas at an international level.

Applications with a CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts should be sent to Prof Dragos Axinte. Suitable applicants will be interviewed, and if successful, invited to make a formal application.

Please contact the Rolls-Royce UTC director for further information: UTC Director: Prof. Dragos Axinte, Email: