Fully-Funded PhD Studentship at Swansea University’s College of Engineering in UK, 2015

Swansea University

Swansea University’s College of Engineering is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship for a research project on “Advancing the Techniques of Non-Standard Computed Tomography for Complex Material Analysis”. Applicants should have a 1st class BEng OR a 2:1 (min) MEng OR an MSc in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject. The studentship covers the full cost of UK//EU tuition fees, plus a generous tax-free stipend of £20,000 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). An additional £1,200 will also be available for research expenses, travel and conference attendance etc. The application deadline is 31st October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Studentship is awarded for a research project on “Advancing the Techniques of Non-Standard Computed Tomography for Complex Material Analysis” at Swansea University’s College of Engineering.

Course Level:

Studentship is available for pursuing PhD research program.

Scholarship Provider:

Swansea University and TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network

Scholarship can be taken at:

UK

Eligibility:

-Applicants should have a 1st class BEng OR a 2:1 (min) MEng OR an MSc in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject.

-A high level of numeracy and a good level of computational programming and algorithm development are essential.

-This studentship is open to UK, EU and international applicants, however only UK/EU tuition fees will be paid. International students will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and overseas tuition fees.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

UK/EU and international students can apply for this fully-funded PhD studentship.

Scholarship Description:

Swansea UniversitySwansea University’s College of Engineering, in association with TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Computed Tomography (CT) is a well described technique of volumetric inspection, for objects in both the medical and industrial sectors. It provides the user with high-resolution cross-sectional density data on the internal volume of the object and has become a work-horse in the field of industrial Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and defect characterisation.

Number of award(s):

Swansea University’s College of Engineering, in association with TWI and the Ser Cymru National Research Network, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship.

Duration of award(s):

This fully-funded PhD studentship is awarded for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).

What does it cover?

The studentship covers the full cost of UK//EU tuition fees, plus a generous tax-free stipend of £20,000 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). An additional £1,200 will also be available for research expenses, travel and conference attendance etc.

How to Apply:

To apply for this studentship, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to: Philip Wallace, Regional Manager, TWI Technology: recruitment-at-twi.co.uk.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 31st October 2014.