Coventry University (CU) is inviting applications from suitably-qualified graduates for a fully-funded PhD studentship
Project details
Non-Newtonian fluids -- fluids which don’t exhibit a simple linear relationship between shear stress and strain rate –- encompass a wide range of liquids occurring both naturally and industrially. The manners in which they differ from Newtonian fluids such as water and oil are varied: ketchup and paint thin (become ‘less viscous’) when sheared; custard thickens under shearing; egg white has elasticity, to name but a few.
Shear flows -- flows where the base laminar profile varies with distance from a wall, such as pipe flow and boundary layers -- are ubiquitous in nature and industry. Even within simplified geometries they are able to display a range of complex behaviours that still present a challenge.
This project will study the behaviour of Non-Newtonian fluids with a shear flow. By combining classical ideas about stability and energy growth with more modern ones around nonlinearity the student will explore how including complex viscosity laws fundamentally changes the nature of shear flows. There may also be some scope for an experimental component.
Training and Development
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training including technical, personal and professional skills.
All researchers at Coventry University (from PhD to Professor) are part of the Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability and Development, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.
Entry criteria for applicants to PHD
· A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
PLUS
the potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a 3.5 years
· a minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
For further details see: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-students/making-an-application/
How to apply
To find out more about the project and prior to application please contact C Pringle [Email Address Removed] providing your CV and note of interest in the research project
All applications when submitted will require full supporting documentation, a covering letter, plus a 2000-word supporting statement showing how the applicant’s expertise and interests are relevant to the project.
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