Swansea University
Job title:
CIVIL ENGINEERING : FULLY FUNDED STFC AND SWANSEA UNIVERSITY PHD IN THE MULTI-PHYSICS MODELLING OF LASER SHOCK PEENING: BRIDGING MICROSCOPIC TO MACROSCOPIC SCALES (RS763)
Company
Swansea University
Job description
Job Information Organisation/CompanySwansea University DepartmentCentral Research FieldEngineering Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) PositionsPhD Positions CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline24 Feb 2025 – 11:59 (Europe/London) Type of ContractTemporary Job StatusFull-time Offer Starting Date1 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionIn the process of laser shock peening (LSP), metallic structural components are hit by controlled laser * The sudden vaporisation of material at the structural surface creates large magnitude pressure shock waves which induce compressive residual stresses in the structure, thereby improving the surface hardness and the resistance to fatigue cracking and to corrosion. LSP is more effective than traditional shot peening and is important for applications in the construction, aerospace and automotive industries. Other applications include the forming of thin components or the breaking up of hard materials. The computer modelling of LSP remainschallenging due to its multi-physics and multi-scale nature. The dependency of the process on the shape of the laser pulse, its energy, ablation layers etc. is not sufficiently understood. This involves complex physics at the interface of plasma physics, shock physics, material science and thermodynamics.The objective of this project is the computational modelling of laser shock peening. Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Finite Element (FE) simulations will be combined to account for the complex physical phenomena and their different scales. The interdependence of physical conditions(pressure, pulse time, temperature) will be investigated, allowing for the design of efficient shockwaves. Essential multi-physics software tools will be developed. The project is a collaboration between Swansea University and the STFC (Scientific Computing Department + Central Laser Facility).Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Mathematics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentResearch Field Physics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsEnglish Language Requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found .Additional InformationBenefitsThis scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237.Additional research expenses of up to £2,000 per year will also be available.Eligibility criteriaThe scholarship is open to UK fee-eligible applicants.The candidate must hold an undergraduate or Masters degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, in Mathematics or in Physics. The candidate must have a background and a keen interest in computational modelling and should be familiar with the finite element method.Programming skills and experience with C++, Python and/or Matlab are desirable. A background in the physics of Laser Shock Peening is beneficial but not conditional.English Language Requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found .Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Swansea University Country United Kingdom GeofieldContact CitySwansea WebsiteStreetSingleton Park Postal CodeSA28PPSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
Expected salary
£19237 per year
Location
Swansea
Job date
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:15:17 GMT
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