UK & ROI Project Opportunities
Explore the selection of project opportunities available, and join our fantastic community of PhD researchers.
UK Project Opportunities
91Ö±²¥ and The University of Manchester
UK Projects are advertised until a suitable applicant is secured, so please be prompt in applying. Keep checking here or at if you are interested in joining the AMS CDT.
All posts listed below have an open ended deadline for 2023 entry.
Please note that these projects will close before the advertised end date [if applicable] if a suitable applicant is secured. We suggest that you do not delay submitting your application.
91Ö±²¥ and Manchester based projects
University of 91Ö±²¥ and University of Manchester
PLEASE NOTE: ALL SHEFFIELD PROJECTS NOW FILLED AND ALL INTERNATIONAL PLACES ARE ALLOCATED
- PhD in Implementing Dual Phase Texture Development Mechanisms into Methods for Texture Prediction
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Based at: The University of Manchester
Collaborator: Rolls-Royce
Supervisors: Professor João Quinta da Fonseca
Stipend: UKRI stipend (£17,668 in 2022-23) plus a top-up of £5,000pa
Open to: Candidates with a 2.1 or 1st class degree in a STEM discipline, who will be Eligible to Work in the UK on completion of the PhD
- PhD in Understanding In-reactor Formed Oxides on Cladding Material by X-ray Diffraction Analysis
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Based at: The University of Manchester
Collaborator: Westinghouse Electric, Sweden
Supervisors: Dr Philipp Frankel
Stipend: UKRI stipend (£18,662 in 2023-24) plus a top-up of £5,000pa
Open to: Candidates with a strong degree in a STEM discipline
Dublin based projects
Dublin City University and University College Dublin
- Enhancing the Material Performance of Medical Devices Fabricated using Additive Manufacturing
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Based at: The University College Dublin
Supervisors: Prof Denis Dowling and Ms Joan Kelly
Open to: Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in a Bachelors or Masters in an engineering, science or maths discipline and an IELTS qualification above 7.0
Application Deadline: Open ended for 2023 entry
- Additive Manufacturing PhD
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Based at: Dublin City University
Supervisors: Prof D Brabazon
Open to: Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in a Bachelors or Masters in an engineering, science or maths discipline and an IELTS qualification above 7.0
Application Deadline: Open ended for 2023 entry
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