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London United Kingdom Applied Mathematics Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering

About the Project

Applications are invited for our EPSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships that will support six (6) research projects starting 1 October 2022. One of these projects is “Shapeshift - Virtual Simulation of Parametric Models for 4D Printing ” led by Dr Eujin Pei in the Brunel Design School

4D Printing is an emerging technology that utilises Additive Manufacturing processes and smart materials to produce parts with programmable functionality. This research will focus on the development of an AI-assisted (Artificial Intelligence) algorithm that will model, predict and simulate the state of deformation of 4D Printed parts. This is a multi-disciplinary research topic, covering aspects of engineering design, software programming, artificial intelligence and manufacturing.

Candidates are expected to have a background in Computer-Science or Mathematics. Knowledge in Computer-Aided Design, Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Software Engineering will be advantageous. You should be a highly motivated individual and possess a strong sense of curiosity. The ability to study independently, think critically and collaborate with others is essential.

How to Apply

Email the documents below as a single PDF file to [Email Address Removed] by 16:00 on Friday 3 June 2022. Please state the name of the project supervisor in your email.

· Your up-to-date CV;

· Your 300-word personal statement setting out why you are suitable for this position;

· Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Masters degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);

· Your English Language qualification of IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, if applicable;

· Two references, one of which can be provided by a member of Brunel University academic staff.

Interviews will take place in June 2022.

Funding Notes

Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend of £18,062 including outer London allowance plus payment of their full-time tuition fees for a period of 42 months (3.5 years).
You should be eligible for home (UK) tuition fees but there is a limited number of studentships (no more than two) available to overseas applicants, including EU nationals, who meet the entry criteria.

References

You will have or will receive an undergraduate degree classified at 1st class or 2:1 (honours) in computer science or mathematics. A postgraduate masters degree may be an advantage. Where appropriate, applicants must have English language proficiency to an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.