EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship – University of Bristol
University of Bristol – Faculty of Engineering
With AIRBUS UK
Applications are invited for a research studentship at the University of Bristol, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by an EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship with AIRBUS UK.
Creating effective `virtual testing environments’ (VTEs) is a major goal for, aerospace and other manufacturing industries. In this project a testing technique called Real Time Dynamic Substructuring will be used to achieve this. Real Time Dynamic Substructuring is a cutting edge testing technique which essentially `glues together’ a computer model with a real physical test specimen, using advanced real time control methods. This form of testing allows engineers to focus on full-scale tests of critical components in the system whilst other parts are modelled computationally. With appropriate use of advanced numerical modelling and computer visualisation, substructuring can be used to considerably reduce design cycle time and prototyping.
This project will focus on producing more accurate VTEs for nose landing gear systems, which are critical and highly nonlinear components for aircraft ground manoeuvres. Different testing strategies will be evaluated with the help of mathematical models and tools from dynamical systems theory and by developing novel nonlinear control techniques for integration into manufacturing design processes.
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To qualify for the full scholarship, you need to have UK nationality, be a permanent UK resident, or an EU national who has been resident in the UK for more than three years. You should have a good degree (1st Class, 2.1 or MSc) in applied mathematics, aerospace/mechanical engineering or a related physical science subject.
The scholarship is for 3.5 years of full-time PhD research at the (tax-free) stipend EPSRC rate of presently 12,600 GBP per annum, plus a direct stipend contribution by Airbus of 3,000 GBP per annum. Research funding is earmarked for attending conferences etc.
The project is expected to commence between October 2009 and March 2010; the exact start date is subject to agreement with the successful candidate.
Informal enquiries for this position are welcome by email to Professor Bernd Krauskopf (B.Krauskopf@bristol.ac.uk) or Dr Simon Neild (Simon.Neild@bristol.ac.uk).
Early application is encouraged; see also the University of Bristol Postgraduate application page:
Applications will be considered as they are received.
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