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The Weir Group plc (http://www.weir.co.uk/) is a leading Engineering Solutions business serving the Oil & Gas, Minerals and Power & Industry sectors. The Group’s global footprint covers over 70 countries, employing in the region of 13,000 people. Weir Group products include a wide range of industrial pumps, valves and ancillary equipment. The Weir Advanced Research Centre, WARC, was established by The Weir Group plc at the University of Strathclyde in 2011 as a multi-disciplinary research centre of excellence supporting development of innovative next generation Weir products.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for a 3.5 year fully funded PhD Studentship to investigate computer modeling of elastomeric materials and components in industrial pumps and valves. The project will involve research into the behaviour and characterisation of elastomeric materials, experimental studies using state of the art materials analysis and mesurement equipment and detailed investigation and validation of numerical modeling and analysis strategies.
Funding Notes:
• An annual stipend of £16,000 (tax free)
• PhD fees and associated costs
• The opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams from industry and academia in field and practical application of research outcomes
• A structured Personal Development Scheme targeted at early Professional accreditation (e.g. IMechE)
• Fully funded international travel to visit Weir Group companies (typically in Europe, USA & Australia)
• Funding for attending international conferences and seminars
• High specification computing equipment and laboratory facilities
• A potential career route into the global Weir Group
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008 Results