PhD Studentship: An Investigation into future composite wing constructions for large civil aircraft

Key details:

• Eligibility:            First-class honours MEng or higher degree or equivalent in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering
• Deadline:             until filled
  
• Starting Date:      From October 2023

For further details and to apply, please follow this link.

Description

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. studentship in the Departments of Aeronautics. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team, funded by an Airbus-led Innovate UK / Aerospace Technology Institute grant (NextWing), and interacting closely with a consortium that includes key aerospace industries and academia. Within NextWing, our aim is to create processes and routines which allow the generation of SMART component models for wing box components.

The PhD project will involve research on the computational modelling of fibre-reinforced composites wings and novel constructions. This PhD is an opportunity to work with world leading researchers and industry in these topics.

The post-holder will gain experience in:

• failure investigation;
• the development and use of finite element and aeroelastic modelling;

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to submit publications to refereed journals and to present their findings at major international conferences. 

Applicants should have a strong background in numerical methods for wing design, and a knowledge of fibre reinforced polymer composites. The applicants should also have a proven aptitude for research. Applications are invited from candidates who possess (or expect to gain) a first-class honours MEng or higher degree or equivalent in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering or related areas.

Funding is available for any citizens of any country. The studentship is for 3.5 years and will provide full coverage of tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of approximately £19,668.