Industrially sponsored, Cranfield
University offers PhD positions in Ultra Precision Engineering with
up to £17,000 per annum (tax free) plus UK/EU fees*
Start date: negotiable
Supervisors: Professor. Paul Shore and Mr Paul Morantz
Duration of award: 3 years
We are seeking a high calibre engineering and physics graduate to
undertake exciting and challenging research projects within the EPSRC
Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Ultra Precision. The Centre is
led by world leading researchers from Cranfield and Cambridge
Universities and aims to develop the next generation of production
machines, metrology systems and processes.
Industrial sponsorships have been secured with Gooch & Housego,
Heidenhain, Zeiss, Qioptiq, M-solv and Cranfield Precision to research
advanced machine technologies
Nature of research projects:
Specific research areas will include; the design of machine tools,
reel to reel machine systems, active magnetic bearings,
plasma/laser/ion beam systems, nano -imprinting, embossing, film
handling and precise control & alignment technologies.
Entry requirements:
Suitable applicants will be expected to have a First or Upper Second
Class honours degree in a relevant engineering or physics based
discipline. Previous experience of machine tools and production
environments or an MSc in a relevant subject would be desirable.
Contact:
Please contact the following for further discussion:
Keywords: engineering, precision engineering, ultra precision
engineering, advanced machine technologies, production, metrology,
machine tools.
Funding: *Applicants are eligible for a bursary of up to £17,000 for
the duration of the award dependent upon qualifications and experience.
This studentship will cover the tuition fees for qualified UK/EU
students only. Non UK/EU students are required to pay Cranfield
University Tuition Fees.
We require that applicants are under no restrictions regarding how
long they can stay in the UK. i.e. have no visa restrictions or
applicant has "settled status" and has been "ordinarily resident" in
the UK for 3 years prior to start of studies and has not been residing
in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education. All
EU nationals are eligible to receive a fees-only award if they do not
have "settled status" in the UK.
Keywords: engineering, precision engineering, ultra precision
engineering, advanced machine technologies, production, metrology,
machine tools.