Applications are sought for a 3.5 years PhD studentship in Multiphysics through Automated Scientific Computing.
Automated code generation and its solution is the next frontier of scientific computing.
Researchers with no prior knowledge in software engineering, can now have access to a suite of tools that can write computer codes for them.
Therefore, solving complex systems has now become feasible, thanks to the FEniCS project (http://fenicsproject.org).
The candidate will be expected to develop and solve models coupling different physics such as nonlinear solid mechanics, chemical reactions and thermal diffusion and conduction.
Knowledge in solid mechanics is essential.
Experience in Linux and computer programming, and in the theory of the Finite Element Method (not as a simple user) are desirable requirements.
The selected student will have access to supercomputing facilities (MidPlus) available at Queen Mary University of London.

Supervisors: Dr. Ettore Barbieri and Prof. James Busfield

School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)

Research Area: Materials/Functional Nanomaterials

EPSRC DTA Research Studentship Details
To be eligible for a full award (stipend and fees) applicants must have:
• settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay and
• been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to Sept 2014. This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences) and
• Not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education (This does not apply to UK nationals).
Note: The above residence requirements/eligibility criteria defined by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and are based on the Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 1997 and subsequent amendments, covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. (See:http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/ for more details)
• Full Time research degree programme only
• Applicants will be required to start the degree programme in February 2015.
• The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend (£15,863 in 2014/15) for up to three years.
• The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline such as Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering.

Contact Details:
For informal enquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. Ettore Barbieri or Prof. James Busfield
E-mail: e.barbieri<στο>qmul.ac.uk & j.busfield<στο>qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Materials Science programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) please follow the instructions detailed in section 3 of the following webpage:http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/howtoapply/

Please be sure to include a reference ‘2014 EPSRC SEMS EBARB/JJCB’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.