Engineering PhD Studentship
Engineering PhD Studentship
Contact And Frictional Joints In Gas Turbines
University of Exeter – College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Three-year studentship: tuition fees (UK/EU rate only) and annual tax free maintenance bursary of between £14,500 and £16,000
Supervisors: Professor Chris Smith (University of Exeter), Dr Fabrizio Scarpa (University of Bristol), and a Specialist from Rolls-Royce.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2010
Location: Streatham Campus, Exeter
Start date: 1 October 2010
This is a joint project between the University of Exeter, the University of Bristol and Rolls-Royce. It is part of the SILOET project worth £90M, funded by the Technology Strategy Board and Rolls-Royce. SILOET (Strategic Investment in LOw-carbon Engine Technology) is designed to accelerate the development and introduction of low carbon aircraft engine technology. The results from this programme are expected to deliver a 2% improvement in engine fuel economy and enable delivery of the Advisory Council on Aeronautics Research in Europe goals.
The industrial partner, Rolls-Royce, is a global leader in providing integrated power systems for use on land, at sea and in the air. The supervisory team from Rolls-Royce and the Universities of Exeter and Bristol has worked together for the past 4 years on vibration and damping related problems in aero-engines. This PhD programme will explore contact and friction issues in gas turbines, using Finite Element Modelling and analytical modelling to understand the behaviour of such joints.
The studentship is funded by Rolls-Royce plc and the TSB (Technology Strategy Board) under the SILOET programme. The funding will include the cost of registration fees for a UK/EU national. This award covers fees at the UK/EU rate. International students can apply, but will need to be able to cover the additional fees (£9,700 for 2010/11) from their own funds or other sources.
For informal enquiries contact Professor Chris Smith at c.w.smith@exeter.ac.uk
Application criteria:
The project is suitable for motivated graduates with strong technical backgrounds in Engineering, Physics or other associated disciplines. Applicants should possess at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent, and will preferably have some expertise in FE modelling.
How to apply:
To apply, visit and complete the online web form. You will be asked to submit some personal details and upload a full CV, covering letter, details of two academic referees and a research proposal. Your covering letter should outline your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project.
For general enquiries please contact Liz Roberts at E.G.Roberts@exeter.ac.uk
