PhD position in Structural Integrity for Nuclear Applications *UK citizens only*

One fully-funded PhD position in Structural Integrity for Nuclear Applications is avalable at the University of Bristol with a tax-free stipend of £18,000 per annum. Please see the full advert here for details.

This project is funded by Frazer-Nash Consultancy and the UK Misitry of Defence. For security reasons, the student must already hold full British citizenship. Unfortunately, applications/enquiries from students who do not British citizenship will be rejected.

Brief summary:

Thermal and residual stresses can compromise the structural integrity of mechanical components. This is a crucial consideration in nuclear reactor design, where safety-critical components may be affected. During this studentship you will work in the Solid Mechanics Research Group at the University of Bristol to study the interaction between thermal/residual loading and fracture in engineering alloys. You will investigate fundamental mechanisms of elastic-plastic fracture and apply this knowledge to more accurately predict the failure of nuclear reactor components. This work will require a broad range of experimental and modelling techniques including neutron diffraction and synchrotron X-ray diffraction at national facilities.