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Dr Randika Vithanage, Prof S.G. Pierce Applications accepted all year round Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Glasgow United Kingdom Aerospace Engineering Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision Control Systems Electrical Engineering Machine Learning Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics

About the Project

The University of Strathclyde, in conjunction with Spirit AeroSystems, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), is offering a fully-funded EPSRC DTP PhD studentship in the field of Advanced Mobile Robotic Manipulators for manufacturing to a suitably qualified student with a background in engineering/ physics/ computer science and programming. You will have access to state-of-the-art robotics hardware, including the latest collaborative robotic systems and mobile robot platforms widely deployed in the industry.

You will have an interest in robot navigation/positioning and control, sensor systems and applied measurement systems. The studentship gives you access to a wide range of training and networking opportunities in Robotics and manufacturing. The training covers both technical and transferable skills. The networking includes an annual student conference and technology transfer workshops with the industry.

Working with our global aerospace partner (Spirit AeroSystems) and NMIS – you will have the opportunity to integrate and network globally to conduct high-quality novel research linked closely to industry applications and impact. Typical application areas are in the Future Reconfigurable Manufacturing and Aerospace Manufacturing.

You will work with an established and dynamic team of researchers in the new Sensor Enabled Automation Robotics and Control Hub (http://search.eee.strath.ac.uk/) established at Strathclyde University, dedicated to high-value manufacturing. This new facility is a £2.6M state-of-the-art robotics and sensing hub that supports non-destructive testing and measurement in the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering (CUE). The lab is closely linked with the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS), https://www.nmis.scot/ and the new Aerospace Innovation Centre https://www.spiritaero.com/programs/research-technology/research-centers/ established by Spirit AeroSystems at their Prestwick manufacturing facility.

Applications are welcomed from a wide variety of disciplines and experience; you will have an engineering/ physics/ computer science and programming background, qualified to 1st class or 2(1) degree level.

Don't hesitate to contact Dr Randika Vithanage at Strathclyde for more details - [Email Address Removed].

Funding Notes

Funding is available for 3.5 years. This studentship covers all university fees and offers an attractive tax-free monthly stipend. Also, a generous £1,500/year training and development budget is included.
Applicants should be eligible for home (UK) tuition fees.

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