PhD Research Studentships

PhD Studentship (Home/EU Students Only): Non linear acoustics - structure interaction simulation

Supervisor:	e.avital@qmul.ac.uk,a.munjiza@qmul.ac.uk,j.j.r.williams@qmul.ac.uk
Apply by:	3 January 2015

Description

A highly skilled PhD student is sought for a challenging PhD project of 36 months to work on simulating non-linear sound propagation and its interaction with structure as applied for generating energy using fusion. The student is expected to implement numerical algorithms of wave propagation and cavitation, produce analysis and work closely with the industrial sponsor. The student will also have the opportunity to spend some time with the industrial sponsor. The successful candidate must have a first class degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or an equivalent field. He/she must have deep knowledge in compressible fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, numerical analysis and programming (C/C++/Fortran), backed by documented formal training in these areas. Supervisors: Dr. Eldad Avital, Prof. Ante Munjiza and Prof. John Williams School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) Research Area: Modelling and Simulation in Engineering Systems Research Studentship Details -Full Time research degree programme only -The successful applicant will be required to start the degree programme as soon as possible and no later than May 2015 -The studentship arrangement will cover Home/EU tuition fees and provide an annual stipend of £15,863 for up to three years. -The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a first class degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or a related field or MSc/MRes with distinction in a relevant discipline. Please Note: The funding is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details) Contact Details: For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Eldad Avital or Prof. Ante Munjiza Tel: 020 7882 3616 E-mail: e.avital@qmul.ac.uk; a.munjiza@qmul.ac.uk; Application Method: To be considered for this studentship, please apply for entry to the Mechanical Engineering PhD programme (Full Time, Semester 2 start) via the following webpage: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgrcoursefinder/engineering/index.html Further Guidance available via: http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/howtoapply/ Please include a reference to ‘2015 SEMS EA’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

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.
If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact e.avital@qmul.ac.uk,a.munjiza@qmul.ac.uk,j.j.r.williams@qmul.ac.uk.