PhD Scholarship in Computational Design: Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD scholarship in the field of computational model-informed design of material recycling for additive manufacturing. This exciting opportunity is based at the Mechanical Engineering department within the School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, Ireland. The project is funded by Research Ireland through the I-Form Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and offers a unique chance to work on cutting-edge research in sustainable manufacturing.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Computational Model-Informed Design of Material Recycling for Additive Manufacturing
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Computational Modeling, Additive Manufacturing, Materials Recycling
Location
University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Degree Requirements: 1st class or 2.1 honours Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science).
- Skills Required:
- Knowledge of computational modeling for science or engineering problems.
- Proficiency in computer programming (e.g., C++, Python).
- Understanding of material processing/manufacturing and material testing/characterization.
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
- Additional Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, self-motivation, teamwork spirit, and a strong passion for research excellence.
Job Description
The selected candidate will contribute to:
- Developing a multi-physics computational model to predict the interaction between additive manufacturing (AM) processes and the reuse/recycling of waste titanium alloys.
- Training machine learning models for rapid calculation and data-informed decisions on material recycling.
- Experimental research, including printing titanium alloy specimens and characterizing their material properties for model validation.
- Collaborating with other research groups within the I-Form Research Centre and engaging in potential placements at Prof. David Browne’s laboratory.
Scholarship Details:
- Stipend: €22,000 per annum.
- University Fees: €5,500 per annum (covered by the scholarship).
- Start Date: 3rd February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Covering letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Statement of personal research interests.
- Contact details of two referees.
Submit all documents via email to Dr. Mingming Tong at mingming.tong@universityofgalway.ie.
Application Deadline
24th January, 2025, at 17:00.
Contact
- Primary Supervisor: Dr. Mingming Tong
- Email: mingming.tong@universityofgalway.ie
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