Faculty of Mathematics, Computing and Technology (MCT) and

Department of Physical Sciences

Faculty of Science

Full time – 3 years from 1 April 2015

Approximate stipend of £13,863

This cross-disciplinary research project will focus on investigating and developing innovative methods for extra-terrestrial construction processes using Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques. You will be registered for a full-time PhD degree at the Open University in Milton Keynes (UK). This work will involve visits to NASA AMES Research Centre (CA, USA) for collaborative work with NASA colleagues. You will be supervised by Dr Sungwoo Lim (E&I, OU) and Dr Mahesh Anand (DPS, OU).

You will have a first class or upper second-class MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, which may include Engineering, Construction or Planetary Science. Any previous experience in using 3D Printing, CNC/robotic programming or lunar simulant would be an advantage.

General information about studying for a research degree with the Open University and how to apply is available from the Research Degrees Prospectus at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/index.htm

More information about the project can be found at: www.open.ac.uk/planetarygeology. Interested applicants should contact Dr Sungwoo Lim (sungwoo.lim<στο>open.ac.uk) or Dr Mahesh Anand (mahesh.anand<στο>open.ac.uk).

Equal Opportunity is University Policy.