EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

Take the opportunity to become a leader in the next revolution in high value manufacturing through doctoral studies within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing.

What is Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing?

By being able to deposit materials such as polymers and metals in a layer-by-layer process, Additive Manufacturing (AM), used synonymously with 3D Printing (3DP), is an entirely new manufacturing concept. Already a commercial reality that has enabled many new designs, product applications and business models, the freedom of design available within AM / 3DP allows the manufacture of highly optimised and customised structures of significant value.

About the PhD Programme

We are seeking talented individuals from Engineering and the Physical and Biological Sciences for the research, development and analysis of the newest generation of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing (AM & 3DP) systems, software and materials. This programme has been specifically tailored to allow you to explore the whole space of AM, ranging from new processes to new concepts in materials and design. It will equip you with the broad experience and specific knowledge to be part of this manufacturing revolution.

Joining this Doctoral Training Programme will give you the opportunity to:

Receive the training needed for a professional career in 3D Printing in a four-year course

Work directly with leading academics and industrialists

Receive an enhanced studentship, covering tuition fees and a student stipend of up to £20,000 p/a

About the Centre for Doctoral Training

This Centre is based at the UK’s foremost research institutions in AM and 3DP, led by the University of Nottingham in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool, Loughborough and Newcastle, with industrial partners in numerous manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace and pharmaceutics. Many disciplines are covered, including process and software development, IT & systems, biological sciences and chemistry, materials development and characterisation, product design and multiphysics analysis. For more information please see our website: http://nottingham.ac.uk/additivemanufacturing

Eligibility

To be eligible for a studentship, you must possess a minimum 2:1 in a Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biological Sciences or related discipline. Due to funding restrictions, studentships are currently only available for those eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees.

How to apply

Applications are accepted throughout the year but prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The next intake will be October 2015. To make an application, please send a covering letter stating clearly how you fulfil the requirements of the studentship, your research interests and include a CV, academic transcripts and the names and addresses of two academic referees to: amcdt@nottingham.ac.uk