Study Subject: Materials Engineering
Employer: University of Oxford
Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Description: The department seeks to recruit a doctoral research student to work on the development of constitutive models for 316 stainless steel under complex thermo-mechanical loading histories. The model will describe the inelastic deformation of the material and will take into account the growth of damage on the constitutive response. The studentship is supported by EDF and will start in January 2011, with the objective of developing models relevant to service conditions experienced in nuclear power generating plant. The project involves collaboration with groups at Bristol University, Imperial College, Open University and EDF.
No prior experience of modelling inelastic deformation and damage growth is needed. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in materials modelling. A good first degree (at least 2.1) in engineering, materials, physics or a related subject is essential. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse problems in materials engineering.
The stipend will be £14200 p.a. (and will increase in subsequent years), with all fees paid.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday 15 October 2010
Detail Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/job.html?job=271
