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enFunded Ph.D. Position at Imperial College London: Composite materials in extreme environments
https://imechanica.org/node/26673
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/13798">#phd #Job #composites</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong>Imperial College London</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong>Departments of Aeronautics </strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center">PhD Studentship</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong>Composite materials in extreme environments</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentship in the Departments of Aeronautics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of composite materials.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Composite materials are widely used in engineering because of the various benefits they offer (<em>e.g.</em>, lightweight, corrosion resistance, multifunctionality, <em>etc.</em>). These materials make a vital contribution to our path towards net zero in applications ranging from offshore wind turbine blades to hydrogen storage pressure vessels. To design safe and long-lasting structures, the performance of these materials under the extreme in-service conditions encountered in some applications (high/low temperatures, impact loads, <em>etc.</em>) needs to be fully understood. The aim of this PhD project is to improve the current understanding of some of the intrinsic deformation and failure mechanisms that change under certain extreme environments. The project will benefit from advanced <em>in-situ</em> observations and computational simulations at micromechanical level.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applicants should have a strong background in solid mechanics, and knowledge of fibre reinforced composites would be an advantage. The applicants should also have a proven aptitude or willingness to conduct practical work (experimentation, design/build, etc.) and a genuine passion for research. Applications are invited from candidates who possess (or expect to gain) a first-class honours MEng or higher degree or equivalent in Aeronautics, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Materials or related areas. The successful candidate will also be expected to submit publications to academic journals and to present their findings at major international conferences.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Imperial College is consistently ranked as one of top universities in the world and top 3 universities within the UK. In 2019/20 Imperial ranked 9th in the world in the QS and 10th in the world in the THE rankings. It has been ranked as the most innovative university in Europe. Imperial staff and alumni include 15 Nobel laureates, 2 Fields Medalists, 70 Fellows of the Royal Society, 82 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering and 78 Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences. There will also be collaboration opportunities with colleagues from the University of Oxford and the University of Bristol.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>This studentship is available for students eligible for home fees. Information on fee status can be found at </strong><a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/"><span class="InternetLink"><strong>https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/</strong></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The studentship is for 3.5 years and will provide full coverage of tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of £19,668.</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Information on fee status - </strong><a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/"><span class="InternetLink"><strong>https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/</strong></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Start date: October 2023, with flexibility.</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For informal enquiries, you can contact Dr Gustavo Quino (<a href="mailto:g.quino-quispe@imperial.ac.uk">g.quino-quispe@imperial.ac.uk</a>).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To apply <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/how-to-apply/">https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/how-to-apply/</a> ).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For queries regarding the application process, please contact Ms Lisa Kelly <a href="mailto:l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk">l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk</a> or phone on +44 (0)20 7594 5056.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Imperial College is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.</em></p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 22 May 2023 20:19:07 +0000Gustavo Quino26673 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/26673#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/26673Postdoctoral Research Assistant - University of Oxford
https://imechanica.org/node/23549
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/190">impact</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5737">academic job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span><span><span>Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact Engineering Experimentation for Aerospace Applications</span></span></span></p>
<p><span>We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to contribute to the characterisation of the mechanical response of titanium alloys at high rates of strain, high temperature and cyclic loading at low and high strain rate. This post is based at the Begbroke Science Park and is available for 2 years.</span></p>
<p><span>The date measured during the project will allow for a more comprehensive understanding and modelling of yielding and failure of titanium alloys under different operating conditions and loading paths. Reporting to Professor Nik Petrinic and Dr Antonio Pellegrino, the postholder will be a member of a research group providing day-to-day supervision for researchers. However, you will also be responsible for their own grant funded research projects within a discrete area of the wider research programme.</span></p>
<p><span>You will have a doctorate (or be very near to completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree and significant relevant industrial experience. You will have significant experience with experimental techniques for the characterisation of the behaviour of materials at high strain rate, and be tasked with conducting, analysing and interpreting high strain rate and gas gun experiments, as well as with communicating the results to industrial and academic partners. Knowledge in material modelling, data acquisition systems, development of novel diagnostics and apparatuses in experimental mechanics, temperature and environmental conditioning of materials is also required.</span></p>
<p><span>Experience designing experimental platforms and experimental methodologies for high-rate loading and in temperature and environmental conditioning systems for experimental mechanics would be an advantage.</span></p>
<p><span>Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Antonio Pellegrino <a href="mailto:antonio.pellegrino@eng.ox.ac.uk">antonio.pellegrino@eng.ox.ac.uk</a></span></p>
<p><span>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</span></p>
<p><span>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 18 September 2019 can be considered.</span></p>
<p><span>More details: <a href="https://eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/job-detail/?vacancyID=142443">https://eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/job-detail/?vacancyID=142443</a></span></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:47:01 +0000Gustavo Quino23549 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/23549#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/23549PhD Studentships in Novel Modelling Methodologies for Hybrid and Titanium Alloys Systems Subjected to Impact Loading
https://imechanica.org/node/22357
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/541">job</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/656">education</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/539">phd</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/2867">PhD Studentship</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>3.5-year D.Phil. studentship</span></p>
<p>Supervisor: Prof Nik Petrinic</p>
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<p><span>We are seeking to recruit students for <strong>two doctoral projects</strong> arising as part of a long-term collaboration with Rolls-Royce. In particular, the projects will support future design of large gas turbine engines for civil aviation. The students will be members of the Impact Engineering Team, a large and vibrant team whose industrial sponsors are the largest global engineering organisations (see iel.eng.ox.ac.uk).</span></p>
<p><span>The projects will focus on developing novel modelling methodologies for (a) Titanium alloys and (b) Hybrid systems. In both cases, you will develop novel, experimentally validated modelling approaches for simulation of deformation and fracture of materials and systems subjected to highly dynamic loading events. You will play a central role in the development of numerical algorithms and software as a "plug-in" into a larger software suite, as well as related experimental methods for calibration and validation of the software developed. The research will focus on discretisation methodology and related kinematics over a range of length-scales, retaining the flexibility to accommodate different underlying constitutive models. The software will be validated against readily available experimental data generated in the Impact Engineering Laboratory (IEL), Oxford where the project is hosted. The IEL, itself a part of the wider Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering group, has world class facilities and expertise for both experimental and numerical investigation of the response of materials to high strain rate deformation.</span></p>
<p><span>Both studentships cover University and College fees at the level set for UK/EU students. The stipends (tax-free maintenance grant) are c. £14,553 p.a. for the first year, and at least this amount for a further three years.</span></p>
<p><span>The Titanium studentship is funded through the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Industrial Co-operative Awards in Science & Technology (CASE) Award Scheme and is open to both UK students (full award - fees plus stipend) and EU students (partial award - fees only). </span></p>
<p><span>The Hybrid systems studentship is open to all students. UK/EU students are eligible for a full award (fees plus stipend). Overseas students are eligible for a stipend and fees at Home/EU level.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span>Candidate Requirements</span></strong></p>
<p><span>Prospective Candidates will be judged according to how well they meet the following criteria:</span></p>
<ul><li>A first class honours degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Naval, Aerospace, Civil), Materials Science/Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.</li>
<li>Proven affinity to Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering.</li>
<li>Excellent English written and spoken communication skills.</li>
</ul><p><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The following are desirable but not essential:</span></p>
<ul><li>MSc in Computational Mechanics (Finite Element Method, element free).</li>
<li>Excellent computing skills and preferably some experience with computer aided design software and programming languages (C/C++, FORTRAN, Matlab).</li>
</ul><p><span> </span></p>
<p><strong><span>Application Procedure</span></strong></p>
<p>Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged and should be addressed to Dr Antonio Pellegrino (antonio.pellegrino at eng.ox.ac.uk). Candidates must submit a graduate application form and are expected to meet the graduate admissions criteria. Details are available on the course page of the University website. Please quote <strong>18ENGIN_01NP</strong> in all correspondence and in your graduate application.</p>
<p>Application deadline: <strong>25 May 2018</strong></p>
<p>Start date: October 2018</p>
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<p><span><a href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate/studentships/research-studentships-in-novel-modelling-methodologies-for-hybrid-and-titanium-alloys-systems-subjected-to-impact-loading">http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/study-here/postgraduate/studentships/research-st...</a></span></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 15 May 2018 15:15:20 +0000Gustavo Quino22357 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/22357#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/22357Experimental Laboratory Officer in Impact Engineering (2 posts) at the University of Oxford
https://imechanica.org/node/22335
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/44">jobs</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>We are seeking two full-time Experimental Laboratory Officers in Impact Engineering to join a team of researchers focused on investigation of pressure and strain rate dependent behaviour of engineering for high-performance aerospace applications within the Impact Engineering Team, an integral part of the Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group at the Department of Engineering Science (University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park). The posts are funded by Innovate UK for a fixed-term of 1 year in the first instance.</span></p>
<p><span>The project is a collaborative effort with researchers at Rolls-Royce plc in the context of developing a better understanding of engineering lightweight materials subjected to rapidly applied loads. The research aims at exploiting and improve existing approaches for experimental characterization of deformation and failure of rapidly loaded materials employed in the manufacturing of large civil aviation gas turbine engines. You will be responsible for the execution of experiments, the development of supporting experimental techniques, the writing of progress reports and the production of documented software and experimental procedures.</span></p>
<p><span>You should possess: a good first degree in engineering, physics, materials, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience; experience of the mechanical testing of materials or of similar experimental procedures; computer literacy, including the use of standard packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Matlab, and LabView; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to report and present scientific data.</span></p>
<p><span>Experience in instrumentation, experimental data logging and knowledge of the main experimental techniques for impact and high strain rate mechanical testing would be an advantage.</span></p>
<p><span>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Antonio Pellegrino using the email address below.</span></p>
<p><span>Further information can be found at: <a href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</span></p>
<p><span>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 18 May 2018 can be considered.</span></p>
<p><span>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Person :Dr Antonio PellegrinoVacancy ID :134785</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Phone :Closing Date :18-May-2018</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Email :Antonio.Pellegrino at eng.ox.ac.uk</span></p>
<p> </p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 08 May 2018 01:57:16 +0000Gustavo Quino22335 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/22335#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/22335Postdoctoral Research Associate in Impact Engineering – Composites, Experimentation for Aerospace Applications
https://imechanica.org/node/22334
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5737">academic job</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/44">jobs</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Impact Engineering to join a team of researchers focused on investigation of pressure and strain rate dependent behaviour of composite materials for high-performance aerospace applications within the Impact Engineering Team, an integral part of the Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group at the Department of Engineering Science (University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park). The post is funded by Innovate UK for a fixed-term of 1 year.</span></p>
<p><span>The project is a collaborative effort with researchers at Rolls-Royce plc in the context of developing a better understanding of composite materials subjected to rapidly applied loads. The research aims at exploiting existing approaches and developing novel methodologies for experimental characterization and numerical simulation of deformation and failure of rapidly loaded materials employed in the manufacturing of large civil aviation gas turbine engines. You will be responsible for the execution of experiments and the development of deterministic and probabilistic experimental and analytical simulation techniques aimed at predictive modelling of the response of materials to impact loading such as that imposed by bird strikes, the development of supporting experimental techniques, the writing of progress reports to sponsors and journal publications and the production of documented software and experimental procedures.</span></p>
<p><span>You should possess a PhD/DPhil (or be very near to completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree (or Masters) and significant relevant experience (with the possibility to underfill at Grade 6 (£28,098 - £33,418 p.a.) if candidate holds a relevant degree/Masters and is working on PhD/DPhil) together with relevant experience. Strong knowledge of the mechanical behaviour, deformation, damage and failure of composite materials for applications in aerospace, automotive or defence applications. Proven skills in novel research. Experience in experimental assessment of the deformation and failure of engineering materials subjected to dynamic loading. The ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience, both orally and in writing (including research papers for journals) and to industrial partners. Good knowledge of the mechanical behaviour, deformation, damage and failure of woven composite materials and the ability to develop experimental capability using LabView and Matlab softwares would be an advantage.</span></p>
<p><span>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Antonio Pellegrino using the email address below.</span></p>
<p><span>Further information can be found at: <a href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</span></p>
<p><span>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 18 May 2018 can be considered.</span></p>
<p><span>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Person :Dr Antonio PellegrinoVacancy ID :134782</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Phone :Closing Date :18-May-2018</span></p>
<p><span>Contact Email :Antonio.Pellegrino at eng.ox.ac.uk</span></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 08 May 2018 01:55:52 +0000Gustavo Quino22334 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/22334#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/22334Postdoctoral Research Associate in Impact Engineering - University of Oxford
https://imechanica.org/node/22004
<div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-6 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/73">job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-8 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/190">impact</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5737">academic job</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><span>"We are seeking two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associates in Impact Engineering to join a team of researchers focused on investigation of pressure, temperature and strain rate dependent behaviour of advanced materials for high-performance aerospace applications within the Impact Engineering Team, an integral part of the Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group at the Department of Engineering Science (University of Oxford Begbroke Science Park). The post is funded by Rolls Royce for a fixed-term of 2 years in the first instance.</span></p>
<p>The project is a collaborative effort with researchers at Rolls-Royce plc in the context of developing a better understanding of titanium alloys subjected to rapidly applied loads The research aims at exploiting existing approaches and developing novel methodologies for experimental characterisation and numerical simulation of deformation and failure of rapidly loaded materials employed in the manufacturing of large civil aviation gas turbine engines. You will be responsible for the execution of experiments and the development of deterministic and probabilistic experimental and analytical simulation techniques aimed at predictive modelling of the response of materials to impact loading such as that imposed by bird strikes, the development of supporting experimental techniques, the writing of progress reports to sponsors and journal publications and the production of documented software and experimental procedures.</p>
<p><span>You should possess a doctorate (or be very near to completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree and significant relevant industrial experience. Proven skills in novel research together with experience designing experimental platforms and experimental methodologies for high-rate loading, with a view to acquiring specific material response data of interest. The ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience, both orally and in writing (including research papers for journals) and to industrial partners. As well as the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlines. Experience in experimental assessment of the deformation and failure in materials subjected to dynamic loading by means of Split-Hopkinson-Bar and/or gas gun based techniques would be an advantage.</span></p>
<p><span>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Antonio Pellegrino using the email address below.</span></p>
<p><span>Further information can be found at: <a href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs">www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about-us/jobs</a></span></p>
<p><span>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</span></p>
<p><span>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 8 January 2018 can be considered. ..."</span></p>
<p><span>More Information: <a href="http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/vacancy/132291-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Impact-Engineering-for-Aerospace-Applications">http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/vacancy/132291-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Impact-Engineering-for-Aerospace-Applications</a></span></p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 08:20:11 +0000Gustavo Quino22004 at https://imechanica.orghttps://imechanica.org/node/22004#commentshttps://imechanica.org/crss/node/22004Error | iMechanica