About the Project
Launch your career in R&D with an industry-based three year funded PhD in new materials science desiging new alloys
There is a growing need from industry for developing new materials for additive manufacturing/3D Printing. Through this PhD project you will explore the ability to compositionally tailor alloys for additive manufacturing, with a focus on powder bed laser technologies. Thermodynamic and kinetic principles will be employed to design alloys, which will subsequently be produced and processed. Applications aimed for include high-temperature alloys for aerospace, ultra-strong steels for tooling, medical implants and nuclear applications.
Testing of novel components will include mechanical, corrosion and fatigue. The newly designed alloys and their build will thus be compared with wrought counterparts, and the technology transferred to members of our regional consortium.
Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for admission is an upper second class UK honours degree at the level of MSci, MEng, MPhys, MChem etc, or a lower second with a good Master's, (or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject. Background in thermokinetics and physical metallurgy is required.
Knowledge in crystal plasticity and dislocation theory is preferred. A good basis in computer programming is essential for the post. Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to prepare presentations, reports and journal papers to the highest levels of quality. Excellent interpersonal skill to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project area of research.
Why Apply?
- Join an cohort of 9 Phds and work in an exciting community of like-minded peers
- Work directly with leading industry partners
- Be mentored by internationally recognised researcher leaders
- Work across various fields of materials science and gain extensive topic specific training
- Gain experience of modelling and problem solving for scientific and industrial applications
- Help develop new products, processes and services
- Build academic and industrial networks and have both a scientific and industrial impact with your research
- Receive an enhanced stiped rate of £19,750 for two years then £17,600 for the final year
- Gain a postgraduate qualification from a world-class university
- Finish in a strong position to enter a competitive job market
Lancaster University’s Materials Science Institute
The Materials Science Institute (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/materials-science-institute/), based at Lancaster University is an interdisciplinary institute tackling grand challenges in society and industry. The Institute has 9 fully-funded 3 year PhD studentships available to start in October 2020. The studentships are part of the £4.4m Greater Innovation for Smarter Materials Optimisation (GISMO) Project. GISMO is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund and will engage over 250 innovative SMEs in the Cheshire and Warrington in the chemicals, aerospace, automotive, energy, applied healthcare, and life sciences sectors, solving industry-driven challenges through innovations in ‘smart’ materials.
Application details
To apply for this opportunity please apply by email to [Email Address Removed] with the subject “GISMO: Novel Alloys and Microstructures” and include:
• A CV (2 pages maximum)
• Cover letter
• Contact details for 2 references
• University grade transcripts
Lancaster University
Lancaster University (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/) is among the best in the UK. Top 10 in three main league tables, we also have a TEF Gold rating for teaching and we're highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings. We're proud to have been named International University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. Lancaster is also ranked 3rd in the UK for graduate-level employment in the Complete University Guide 2020. From the facilities you need on campus, to the historic city on your doorstep, Lancaster is made for learning.
Contact Us
For informal enquries applicants should contact Professor Pedro Rivera ([Email Address Removed]) in the Engineering Department (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/engineering/).
Funding Notes
The studentship for UK /EU citizens is fully funded with the first two years at an enhanced stiped rate of £19,750 and £17,600 in the final year of study.