PhD: Titanium LFW Interface Layer Mechanics

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend £25,000 p.a.

Job summary

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD position addressing the interface layer created during Linear Friction Welding of Titanium alloys. The successful candidate will have a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in mechanical engineering or a related subject.

This CASE studentship carries a stipend of £25,000 per annum for four years, supporting research with Rolls-Royce plc and UTCs.

Qualifications

• First-class or upper second-class honours degree in mechanical engineering or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the interface material layer created during Linear Friction Welding (LFW) of Titanium alloys.
• Develop fundamental understanding of thermo-mechanical effects and material flow at the LFW interface.
• Utilise computational simulations supported by experimental investigations using test welds and novel material characterisation methods.

Education

First-class or upper second-class honours degree in mechanical engineering or related subject

Job description

University of Nottingham invites applications for a PhD position addressing the interface layer created during Linear Friction Welding of Titanium alloys. The successful candidate will have a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in mechanical engineering or a related subject.

This CASE studentship carries a stipend of £25,000 per annum for four years, supporting research with Rolls-Royce plc and UTCs.