PhD: AI‑Driven Robotic Design for Circular Manufacturing

Polytechnicpositions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university offers a fully funded PhD position in Mechanical Engineering focusing on robotics, automation, and AI-enabled design. The role involves developing a co-design platform while collaborating with industry partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering with analytical skills and a passion for sustainable practices. This position includes a generous stipend and support for travel and consumables, with potential employment opportunities at the Manufacturing Technology Centre upon completion.

Benefits

Generous tax-free annual stipend of £25,000

Full-time home tuition fees paid

£2,000 per year for consumables and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics and automation is preferred.
• Interest in AI-enabled design and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake industrially linked research in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre.
• Develop next-generation product-production co-design platform.
• Investigate design methodology connecting engineering design with modular robotics.

Skills

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Understanding of engineering design principles

Experience with CAD/CAM systems

Programming skills

Education

1st or 2:1 degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

A leading UK university offers a fully funded PhD position in Mechanical Engineering focusing on robotics, automation, and AI-enabled design. The role involves developing a co-design platform while collaborating with industry partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering with analytical skills and a passion for sustainable practices. This position includes a generous stipend and support for travel and consumables, with potential employment opportunities at the Manufacturing Technology Centre upon completion.