THREE funded PhD positions at the University of Sheffield, UK

I have three fully funded positions to allow you to work towards a PhD in the following areas:

Post 1. Structural vibration (1 post, non-UK students welcome): This post is partially funded by the industry (Vestas Aircoil A/S) and partially by the research council. The project requires building computational models concerning the structural dynamics of heat exchangers that have a generic architecture involving tubes and fins. Due to their construction, these structures possess closely spaced vibration modes (i.e. near-degenerate frequencies). Producing digital twins for this class of problems is inherently challenging. The work would involve a combination of theoretical analyses, computations and laboratory experiments. International students may apply. The deadline to apply for this post is Monday 17/04/2023, as I need to put forward the case to a panel soon after in order to secure international fees. Duration of award: up to 4 years. You must start by autumn 2023.

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree will be considered. Experience and interest in vibration and structural dynamics are of advantage. 

Tuition fee for non-UK residents is available for this post on a competitive basis.

Please ignore submitting a Research Proposal for this post, as requested by the application system, but do submit all other documents required. Below are the links to apply for this post (i.e. Post 1).

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/phd-studentship-for-up-to-4-years-...

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CYO993/phd-studentship-for-up-to-4-years-in-t...

You will require the following documents ready to be uploaded by the deadline for this post (Post 1): (a) Undergraduate and Master's transcripts and certificates (translations, if not in English), (b) TWO reference letters, (c) a Personal Statement describing your career aims and how it relates to your background, (c) a copy of your CV, (d) evidence of proficiency in English, e.g. via acceptable IELTS scores, (e) publications, awards, etc., if applicable.

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Post 2. Green composites for load bearing applications (1 post): The aim of the project is to manufacture, characterise and model composites made using natural fibres and biodegradable adhesives, so that the resulting material can be used for load bearing applications. The target structure is expected to be loaded in bending. Some work on the hygromechanics is also to be undertaken. This post is partially funded by Vestas Aircoil and requires the use of laboratory-scale manufacture, testing, and developing micromechanical models relavant to the the structure-property relationship. The level of funding is for a UK candidate (at "home rates", so overseas candidates will require extra funding). Duration of award: up to 3.5 years.

You must start by autumn 2023. If you are not a UK-applicant, i.e. if you are not eligible for fees at home rates, then please do not approach me for this post, unless you have the fee difference between home-rates and the overseas rates (currently at the level of approximately £21,000 per year) in place through some other source of funding.

Those eligibe for UK-home-rate fees are encouraged to apply.

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree only will be considered. Experience and interest in theoretical materials science, composites, or structural mechanics are of advantage.

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Post 3. Applied solid mechanics (1 post): The specific topic is to be mutually discussed and agreed. The broad areas within the scope (but not limited to) are: solid mechanics, elasticity, wave propagation, structural dynamics & vibration, structured and porous materials, buckling, elastic meta-materials, additively manufactured materials and structures, mechanics of biomedical devices such as stents, matrix-free finite element analysis, lattice materials & structures, cellular solids, etc. The level of funding is for a UK candidate (at "home rates", so overseas candidates will require extra funding). Duration of award 3.5 years.

You must start by autumn 2023. If you are not a UK-applicant, i.e. if you are not eligible for fees at home rates, then please do not approach me for this post, unless you have the fee difference between home-rates and the overseas rates (currently at the level of approximately £21,000 per year) in place through some other source of funding.

Those eligible for UK-home-rate fees are encouraged to apply.

The exact topic of research for this post (i.e. Post 3) is to be determined after a mutual discussion. This will depend on the candidate's background and interest.  

You must possess a good undergraduate and master's degrees in a relevant area (mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, theoretical materials science, applied mechanics, physics, or mathematics). Exceptional candidates with only an undergraduate degree will be considered.  

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All positions come with fees paid (at home rates for Post 2 and Post 3 for UK applicants, and for overseas students for Post 1 on a competitive basis) + stipend as recomended by the research council (approximately £17,668 per annum).

For enquiries, please contact me (Professor Atul Bhaskar, Professor of Applied Mechanics, University of Sheffield, UK.) with a CV and the subjectline "PhD positions 2023":  Email: A.Bhaskar@sheffield.ac.uk  

Please also indicate which of the three position(s) you are interested in, if you are emialing me.