VC's PhD Scholarships 2016

Faculty of Engineering and Science

Location: Medway campus
Salary: £14,296 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 3 years
Closing Date: Friday 24 June 2016
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1187

The Faculty of Engineering and Science is delighted to be able to offer a number of PhD scholarships under the Vice Chancellor Scholarship scheme. The scholarships will be based in one of our Engineering departments: the Department of Engineering Science, or the Department of Applied Engineering and Management. The Faculty has a clear research plan and further details can be found at www2.gre.ac.uk/about/faculty/engsci/research/research-themes. Candidates are strongly encouraged to read through the additional information on the research themes before applying.

Our Engineering research is focused around 9 principal themes:

• Future technology and the Internet of Things
• Mathematical modelling for engineering
• Designing for sustainability
• Next generation materials
• Innovative and smart structures
• Materials handling and transport
• Communications
• Engineering enterprise
• Design, manufacturing and innovative products

We are looking for candidates to apply with a background in any area of engineering, design or technology-related disciplines. Candidates should have, or expect to achieve, a strong undergraduate degree (2:1 or above). Candidates with relevant Masters degrees or those with practical experience in research or industry are also encouraged to apply.

A tax-free bursary of £14,296 per year for 3 years is available to UK students, plus ‘Home’ University tuition fees of £4,121will be paid and some travel expenses to attend appropriate international conferences and seminars will be available. Non-UK candidates are eligible to apply, but will be requested to pay for the difference between the ‘Home’ and ‘Overseas’ fees.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Peter Kyberd (Engineering Science) or Dr Alec Coutroubis (Applied Engineering and Management).

For additional information about the scholarships please go to: www2.gre.ac.uk/research/study/studentships

Applications must be made online via www2.gre.ac.uk/jobs. No other form of application will be considered.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th June 2016. Selection interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.