PhD Scholarship in Offshore Dynamic: The MTU Sustainable Infrastructure Research & Innovation Group (SIRIG) at the School of Building & Civil Engineering, in collaboration with University College Dublin and University College Cork, is offering a PhD scholarship opportunity for research in the design, material, and structural testing of dynamic cables in offshore environments. This scholarship is part of the FlowDyn initiative and aims to contribute to Ireland’s first national doctoral cohort on offshore dynamic cables.
MTU Sustainable Infrastructure Research & Innovation Group (SIRIG) PhD Scholarship in Offshore Dynamic Cables
Study Area: Offshore Dynamic Cables – Design, Material, and Structural Testing
Location: MTU Cork Campus, University College Dublin, University College Cork
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (minimum final grade of 2.1 or equivalent) in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a background in structural testing and analysis, material testing, FE analysis, computer programming, and data processing. Fluency in English and excellent written and oral presentation skills is required (minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for each module).
Description: The doctoral cohort will be part of Ireland’s first national initiative on offshore dynamic cables, led by the UCD Centre for Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, and Risk Laboratory. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative and dynamic research group, contributing to the field of energy and mechanics. The project will involve addressing challenges related to offshore sectors, with opportunities for travel and networking nationally and internationally.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a CV, cover letter, transcripts, and a list of referees to Dr. Vesna Jaksic (Vesna.Jaksic@mtu.ie) by no later than 16.00 CET / 17.00 GMT on 23rd April 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in mid-May 2023.
For those interested in the broader doctoral cohort on offshore dynamic cables led by University College Dublin, please email the relevant contacts listed below, providing your CV and a letter explaining your relevance for the position.
- Jennifer Keenahan (Jennifer.Keenahan@ucd.ie)
- Rui Teixeira (Rui.Teixeira@ucd.ie)
- Jimmy Murphy (Jimmy.Murphy@ucc.ie)
- Kevin Nolan (Kevin.Nolan@ucd.ie)
- Philip Cardiff (Philip.Cardiff@ucd.ie)
Ensure to cc Vikram Pakrashi (Vikram.Pakrashi@ucd.ie) when contacting. While it’s not necessary to cover all topics listed in the schematic, candidates should demonstrate strength in at least one relevant area.
Last Date: Application deadline is 23rd April 2024, 16.00 CET / 17.00 GMT. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews in mid-May 2023.
