Lead Supervisor name: Prof Mark Hadfield

Project description:

The Faculty of Science & Technology at Bournemouth University is offering this unique PhD studentship (for 3 years) to exceptional UK, EU and overseas graduates.

The successful candidate will be based within the Department of Design and Engineering and have the opportunity of working within the Sustainable Design Research Centre. In addition there is a further opportunity to work on-site at Daido Metal Research laboratory based in Ilminster, Somerset.

This is an experimentally based project concerned with corrosion testing of plain bearings within engine representative conditions. The research will also require an understanding of the tribological mechanisms of wear, friction and lubrication within coatings and substrates. The work will require the development of a novel experimental test-rig configuration and methodology. The use of advanced surface analysis equipment will be required and the successful applicant will be given full training and personal development in this area.

Decisions will be made on the basis of the candidate’s academic excellence, potential of future achievement and his/her experience.

What does the funded studentship include?

Funded candidates will receive a maintenance grant of £14,000 per annum (unless otherwise specified), to cover their living expenses and have their fees waived for 36 months. In addition, research costs, including field work and conference attendance, will be met.

Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU and International students unless otherwise specified.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years.

All candidates must satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for studentships of an honours degree at Upper Second Class (2.1) and/or an appropriate Master’s degree. Applicants for this project must have a degree relating to Mechanical/Design/General Engineering or Materials.

An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language.

In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, BU will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their chosen research project in order to ensure successful and timely completion.

Closing date: The first call for applications will close on 30 April 2015

For further information on how to apply click the ‘Apply’ button below or emailpgradmissions<στο>bournemouth.ac.uk