Department of Engineering
Limit of tenure: 3.5 years.
Fully funded studentships are available to conduct research at the Whittle Laboratory in fields associated with Turbomachinery Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Noise and Instrumentation. The Whittle Laboratory is one of the foremost laboratories specialising in research into the fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of all types of turbomachinery. The available projects range from fundamental studies of fluid dynamic and thermodynamic behaviour to research into complete systems. Specific problem areas currently include noise emissions, improving the efficiency of fans, compressors and turbines, the effects of real geometry and manufacturing on the performance of axial machines, the life of high pressure turbines, the design of turbomachinery components and component interactions. Most of the projects will use a combination of experiments and computational modelling.
The studentships are for 3.5 years, from October 2008 or January 2009, subject to funding availability. They may be funded by the EPSRC, industry, or the European Commission. For UK and EC students, the remuneration will be at the EPSRC studentship rate (currently 12,600 per annum) and all fees paid. For UK students and those EU students who have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years for educational purposes, an additional 'top-up' of 3000/year may be payable as a part of a CASE award with industrial support. For overseas students without any additional support, the remuneration will be at c. 12,600/year and all fees paid.
Students with a good Masters degree or equivalent and a strong background in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics or thermodynamics are invited to apply.
Further details may be obtained from the Senior Administrator (jet63@cam.ac.uk), to whom a letter of application and CV should be sent as soon as possible, as the number of studentships is limited.
Quote Reference: NA03926, Closing Date: 31 August 2008
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be arranged with selected candidates as soon as possible after application.
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