PhD Studentship – Zero-Carbon Engines: Applications are invited for a fully-funded full-time PhD studentship at BCAST (Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology), Brunel University London, for the project titled “Casting Manufacturing for the Engines Designed for Zero-Carbon Emission Using Green Fuels.”
Fully-funded PhD Studentship – Casting Manufacturing for Zero-Carbon Emission Engines
Designation: Fully-funded PhD Studentship
Research Area: Casting manufacturing for engines designed for zero-carbon emission using green fuels, focusing on defect formation and elimination approaches, compositional optimization of aluminum alloys, and mechanical properties testing.
Location: BCAST, Brunel University London
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A 1st class or 2:1 honor degree in engineering or related manufacturing and/or materials subjects
- Postgraduate master’s degree is advantageous but not essential
- International and UK home students are eligible for this studentship
- Strong background in metallurgy and metallic materials manufacturing, general materials science and engineering
- Familiarity and interest in metals and alloys and their processing
Job Description:
The successful applicant will receive an annual stipend starting from £18,600 and increasing to £20,496 in the third year, plus payment of their full-time tuition fees for a period of 36 months (3 years), starting from 6 January 2025. The project aims to understand the mechanism underlying defect formation and to develop effective approaches to eliminating defects in the cast components. The project scope includes insights in defect formation and elimination approaches for industrial applications, effect of minor elemental additions and compositional optimization of the Al alloys, and mechanical properties of the Al alloys at room temperature and elevated temperatures in the manufactured components.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file by email to cedps-pgr-office@brunel.ac.uk by 16:00 on 25 October 2024:
- Up-to-date CV
- 300 to 500-word personal statement setting out relevant skills and experience
- Undergraduate and Master’s degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
- English Language qualification of IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, if applicable
- Two referees, one of which should be an academic member and can be from a member of Brunel University staff
Last Date for Apply: 25 October 2024
| Supervisor(s) | Research Area |
|---|---|
| Professor Shouxun Ji | Development of lightweight materials and structures for automotive industry, aerospace, and other sectors; purpose-developed aluminum alloys and magnesium alloys; new materials and structures for special applications |
| Dr. Yun Wang | Understanding the mechanism underlying defect formation and eliminating defects in cast components; effect of minor elemental additions and compositional optimization of the Al alloys; mechanical properties of the Al alloys in manufactured components |
This studentship opportunity offers a rewarding and challenging learning experience in a cutting-edge research environment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
