Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology is inviting applications
for PhD Studentship in AL-alloys for Automotive Applications at Brunel
University London and in collaboration with Constellium. International
applicants are eligible to apply for this studentship.
The work will take
place in BCAST’s Advanced Metal Casting Centre (AMCC) and Advanced Metal Processing
Centre (AMPC), which are new scale-up facilities that bridge the gap between
fundamental research and full-scale industrial
ization and are aimed at meeting
the short, medium and long term needs of the automotive industry.
Brunel Centre for
Advanced Solidification Technology is an academic research center focusing on
both fundamental and applied research on solidification of metallic materials.
Course
Level: Studentships
are available to pursue PhD programme.
Study
Subject:
Studentships are awarded in the field of Al-alloys for automotive applications.
The successful candidate will join a team working on the development of
ultra-high performance 6xxx aluminum alloys for automotive applications. He/she
will focus on one of the following topics based on their experience and
interest:
- Understanding
manufacturing induced mechanical properties through computer modeling and
simulation of both materials and processes. - Understanding
the formation mechanisms and developing effective approaches to control
secondary phase particles during the melt conditioned direct chill (MC-DC)
casting process developed by BCAST. - Understanding
the interactions between heat treatment and deformation processing aiming
to achieve significant improvement of mechanical performance. - Understanding
the interactions between precipitates and dislocations using advanced
electronic microscopy techniques.
Scholarship
Award: Up
to two funded positions are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in the
UK
Eligibility: Applicants are required
to have an upper second or first class undergraduate honors degree (or a
recognized equivalent from an overseas university) in metallurgy/materials
science or another related engineering or physical science. A Masters level
qualification is desirable. In addition, the successful candidate should be
highly motivated, able to work within a team and have good communication
skills. The successful candidates are expected to commence at the latest in
October 2017.
Nationality:
International
applicants are eligible to apply for this studentship.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants are required to have an upper second or first class
undergraduate honors degree (or a recognized equivalent from an overseas
university) in metallurgy/materials science or another related engineering or
physical science.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants who are non-native speakers must possess an English
language qualification acceptable by the university.
How to
Apply:
If you wish to apply, please email the following by 20 August 2017:
- An up
to date CV; - A
single page (A4), single spaced personal statement setting out why you are
interested in undertaking this project; - Names
and contact details of 3 referees; - A copy
of your highest degree certificate and transcript; - A copy
of your English Language qualification, if appropriate.
Application
Deadline: Applications
will close on September 1, 2017.