PhD Studentship:
SPARCARB: electro-thermal modelling of lightning strike damage in carbon fibre composites
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, EEE research group
PhD Supervisors: Professor Paul Lewin
Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2015
Funding Availability: Funded PhD Project (EU students, reside in UK for not longer than 12 months in the last 3 years)
This project offers a European Industrial Doctorate (EID) and funded under the EU the MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE actions, Innovative Training Networks (ITN). The project is one of four associated with the SPARCARB project, with the main partners being Global Lightning Protection Services A/S’ (GLPS), Denmark, and the University of Southampton (UoS), UK. Successful candidates will enrol for a PhD at the University of Southampton, and the project period will be split between UoS and GLPS, as well as having shorter placements with other international partners. The Department of Electronics and Computer Science holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating our commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advancing the representation of women in STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break.
Eligibility:
A primary objective of the EID program is international mobility, consequently transnational mobility is a requirement for the appointed PhD researchers. Hence, at the time of recruitment, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to appointment.
About the project:
Based on a range of characterisation measurements undertaken on test samples and high current testing combined with thermal modelling the aim of this research project is to generate numerical models that accurately describe the (non-linear) effects of lightning impact on CFC behaviour. As such, applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class or 2:1 honours) in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering. Candidates for this project should ideally have a background in electrical engineering or physics with a range of practical skills but with particular interest in computer-based modelling.
How to apply:
Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class or 2:1 honours) in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering. To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineeringat Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering – see http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/phd/how-to-apply
Funding notes:
Successful candidates will receive a generous stipend during their three year programme of work.
References:
For more information about the projects detailed above, please contact Professor Paul Lewin, pll@ecs.soton.ac.uk, +44(0) 2380 593586.
Closing Date: 02 Nov 2015
Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)