The Ulster University is offering up to three PhD Studentships in Additive
Manufacturing Engineering of Metal Alloys tenable in the Faculty of Computing
and Engineering at University based at the Magee campus. International
applicants are eligible to apply for this studentship.
This project aims to
create an Advanced Manufacturing super cluster combining the collective and
complementary strengths of the Engineering Research Institute at Ulster
University; the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre at Glasgow University; the
PEM Centre at Sligo Institute of Technology; and CoLab at Letterkenny Institute
of Technology.
Ulster University,
officially the University of Ulster, is a multi-campus public university
located in Northern Ireland. It is often referred to informally and
unofficially as Ulster, or by the abbreviation UU.
Course
Level: Studentships
are available to pursue PhD programme.
Study
Subject:
Studentships are awarded in Additive Manufacturing Engineering of Metal Alloys.
The Research topics proposed are in the area of metallic materials for medical
products. These are areas of competence for Ulster University.
Projects
- Optimisation
of the Laser Sintering of Metals Parts for Medical Products - Development
of Process Simulation Models for Metal Laser Sintering - Design
and development of additive manufacturing process machinery for production
of larger structures
Scholarship
Award:
The studentships comprise of full fees and an annual stipend of £14,553.
Studentships will be awarded on a full-time basis for a three-year period,
subject to satisfactory progress being made towards the degree of the Doctor of
Philosophy.
Number of
Scholarships: Up
to three studentships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in the
UK
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Applications
will be considered on a competitive basis with regard to the candidate’s
qualifications, experience, and interests. Candidates should hold, or
expect to hold, a first class or upper second-class honours degree (as a
minimum) in Engineering, Science, or a cognate discipline. The admission
process and programme of study will proceed according to Ulster University
regulations and requirements.
Nationality:
International
applicants are eligible to apply for this studentship.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Candidates should hold, or expect to hold, a first class or upper
second class honours degree (as a minimum) in Engineering, Science, or a
cognate discipline.
English Language
Requirements: All students must provide evidence of their proficiency in
English. A list of acceptable forms of evidence of proficiency in
English can be found on English Language Requirements for all Research
Students
How to
Apply: The
mode of applying is online.
Application
Deadline:
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is September 15, 2017.
