University of Sheffield - Department of Mechanical Engineering
A PhD studentship is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield in the field of damage and fracture to study the properties of metals in relation to their thermo-mechanical process conditions. The project will be part of IMMPETUS (http://www.immpetus.group.shef.ac.uk/), a world-leading institute in the thermo-mechanical processing of metals funded through EPSRC.
The project will make use of state-of-the-art experimental facilities in Digital Image Correlation to characterise the deformation of materials through the length scales. Results will be used to develop a micro-macro model of damage and fracture combining modelling techniques such as finite elements and cellular automata.
The PhD studentship is open to UK/EU and overseas candidates and includes a stipend of £13,290 per annum. Overseas students will need to provide funding from other sources to cover the difference between home/EU and overseas fees.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has recently been ranked second in the country in the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and also second in the National Student Survey (NSS) (http://www.shef.ac.uk/mecheng/2008r.html). These results reflect our deep commitment to both teaching and research, and demonstrates our position as a world class all round Department.
Entry requirements: Candidates will have a first class or upper second class degree (or its equivalent) in relevant disciplines, e.g. mechanical engineering
Commencing 1 January 2010. Closing date for applications: 1 December 2009
Enquiries to Prof John Yates (j.yates@sheffield.ac.uk) or Dr C. Pinna (c.pinna@sheffield.ac.uk)
Applications including CV, names and addresses of two academic referees and a personal statement in support of suitability, should be sent to:
Dr C. Pinna
The University of Sheffield
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mappin Street
Sheffield, S1 3JD
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