Four PhD studentships in power systems metrology with the University of Strathclyde and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

The University of Strathclyde and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are now seeking excellent PhD candidates for four PhD positions in the field of measurements within power systems. The successful candidates will undertake their research between the new “Technology and Innovation Centre” (www.strath.ac.uk/tic), a state-of-the-art building in Glasgow’s city centre, and the major smart grid validation facilities of the Power Networks Demonstration Centre (www.strath.ac.uk/pndc). In addition the researchers will benefit from secondments to NPL for metrology training and research experience. The PhDs are thus supported by academics and researchers in the Institute for Energy and Environment, smart grid research engineers in the PNDC, and NPL scientists and engineers.

The studentships provide a unique opportunity to research critical aspects of the smart grid design and operation, and are described below:

PhD students will be offered continuing professional development opportunities to assist in developing their competencies:

• Active involvement in the design, development and demonstration of the cutting edge sensor/ metrology systems and techniques, with the potential for delivering substantial benefits to industry;
• Observation of engineering and metrological procedures and associated practices in the partnering organisations: University of Strathclyde, NPL and associated companies;
• Presentations to stakeholders and fellow students and researchers as part of regular project update meetings, seminars or research group meetings;
• Participation in national and international conferences;
• Participation in courses offered by the University and NPL, and including metrology principles, project and time management, academic publication writing, thesis writing, etc.

Student eligibility

Candidates are required to hold a 1st class honours degree or MSc with Distinction in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related and relevant mathematical/computational degree. Exposure to photonics and mechanical engineering as part of the undergraduate or postgraduate curriculum of the candidate would be of benefit to project number 4. Fees are fully funded for applicants who are UK or EU nationals. The annual stipend will be approximately £14057 (tax free) subject to annual inflation, for four years