PhD studentship: Polymer Composites Design Tool for Harsh Environments
Physical and Environmental Sciences,Physics and Astronomy,Computer Science,Computer Science,Engineering and Technology,Mechanical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering,Other Engineering
Short info about job
Company: Imperial College London
Department: Department of Aeronautics
Hours: Full Time
Type / Role: PhD
Phone: +44-1564 4601593
Fax: +44-1357 4877075
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Detail information about job PhD studentship: Polymer Composites Design Tool for Harsh Environments. Terms and conditions vacancy
The key objective of this PhD program is the development and validation of a predictive modelling capability for composite components with complex geometry, enabling use in demanding environments such as ballistic impact, bird strike or drone strike, fan blade containment or shield design for future open rotor aircraft. The research work will involve the use of numerical techniques, specifically the finite element system ls-dyna, to predict the impact performance of laminated composites with fibres, such as Dyneema, Kevlar and Vectran.
Applications are invited from candidates with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other relevant subject.
Applicants should have an interest in modelling and should possess good analytical skills. Applications are invited from candidates with (or who expect to gain) a good upper-second or first-class honours degree in a Computational or related Engineering areas. The rules on who is eligible are strict and cannot be changed. UK and EU citizens are eligible. The studentship is for three and half years starting as soon as possible and will provide full coverage of tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of circa £16,057. Applications will be assessed as received and all applicants should follow the standard College (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus/howtoapply). Informal enquiries and request for additional information can be made at the address below. Informal enquiries and requests for additional information for this post can be made to: Professor Iannucci via e-mail: [email protected] Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact: Ms Lisa Kelly by e-mail: [email protected] phone on +44 (0)20 7594 5056. Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Tick Employer.