Department of Mechanical Engineering
Institution: Politecnico di Milano 

Dept/School/Faculty: Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Materials Section

PhD Supervisor: Prof. Maurizio Vedani
  
Application Deadline: 2:00 pm, March 23rd 2015
Funding Availability: Funded PhD Project-Industrial Doctorate (Students Worldwide)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

Industrial Doctorate Position – Advanced Materials in the Rail Sector
This position is available in the framework of an Industrial Doctorate, and foresees formal collaboration between industry and academia for the development of the specific research subject. PhD studies will be performed in the research area of Materials with specialization in Advanced Materials in the Rail Sector, at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano, starting May 1st, 2015.

The motivation of this research is based on an analysis of the state of the art and current trends in railway research and involved an evaluation of processes, good practices, and competencies in the field. The discussion with/among companies resulted in a qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the formation/training needs and the development of human resources aimed at supporting technological and/or organizational innovation in the framework of the research project.

Educational Objectives:
• Considering how and where to exploit innovative materials, specifically in the rail sector.
• Learn how to evaluate the properties of interest for selected materials taking into account the material-processing-property correlation.
• Assessment of the effects of the application of innovative materials on component performance.
The position is funded for 36 months; scholarship net amount is 1.200 euro/month, and  extra-funding (500 euro/month) is available for research periods abroad (up to 6 months). The position benefits from financial aid for study materials and conference fees during II and III year (1.370 euro/year).
Requirements: Master of Science (min. 5 years of graduate education); Certified English Language proficiency.
Mandatory attachments: scientific research project proposal; complete cv.

The application should be sent no later than March 23rd, 2:00 pm Italian time. Please click on the link below for complete application procedure
For further information about the position, please contact phd-dmecc@polimi.it.