Two Engineering Doctorate ( EngD) studentships in solid mechanics/materials engineering

Department of Engineering Science University of Oxford

The Department seeks to recruit two Eng.D. research students to work on four year collaborative projects with Rolls-Royce plc. The specific projects will be in two of the following areas: texture of titanium; disk overspeed; and reactor materials. Successful candidates may be based in Oxford or in the company (Derby or Bristol) and will be required to attend short taught course modules at the University of Birmingham.

Successful applicants will have a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject (eg engineering, mathematics, physics, or materials science) and evidence of strength in mathematics and numerical modelling. Evidence of successful completion of an independent project during undergraduate studies or other work experience is desirable, together with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Successful candidates must be able to write clear, correct and concise English and a demonstrated ability to make clear, well illustrated presentations of scientific material would be advantageous.

Study information

This is a professional doctorate

Funding information

Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)

Funding notes:

The studentship will cover the cost of fees and provide the student with a stipend. The stipend will be paid for four years (subject to satisfactory progress) and is currently £18,800 p.a., including a contribution from the company. The stipend is treated as a tax-free sum by the H.M. Revenue and Customs. Under EPSRC rules, candidates must be UK citizens (or EU citizens who have been resident in the UK for 3 years) in order to receive a full stipend. Candidates who are EU citizens but who do not meet the residence requirements may be eligible for a ‘fees only’ award and a part stipend.

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Candidates are expected to meet the criteria for Graduate Admissions: http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/postgrad/criteria.pdf and must make a graduate application at the same time as applying for this studentship.

Further particulars may be obtained by telephoning 01865 273013 or by email to to whom written applications should be made enclosing a curriculum vitae and your graduate application form. Your letter should explain your interest in and relevant experience for this position.

Please quote DF08032 in all correspondence.

The closing date for applications is noon 25th April 2008.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline: 25 April 2008