Aeronautics and Automotive Engineering - Loughborough University

PhD Research Studentships Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/ Applications are invited for PhD research studentships within Loughborough University's Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year. Studentships will be paid a tax-free stipend of at least £12,000 p.a. for 3 years, plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. For well-qualified overseas graduates studentships will cover the overseas fees. Applicants should be highly motivated and have (or expect to obtain by October 2008) a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in the appropriate engineering discipline. Loughborough University's research has a strong industrial and commercial dimension that is at the forefront of many technological advances. Research studentships in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering are available in a number of key areas: * Acoustics and Vibration link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/acoustics-vibration-background.html * Applied Aerodynamics link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/aerodynamics-background.html * Combustion and Energy Conversion link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/combustion.html * Dynamics and Control link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/dynamics.html * Structures and Materials link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/material-structures-background.html * Risk and Reliability link to http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research/risk-reliability.html Further details of research areas for each group can be found in our Research Guide which can be downloaded from the department's website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/research.html Eligibility: Candidates should hold, or expect to receive, a first or upper second degree in a relevant engineering or science subject. In addition applicants whose first language is not English English will require a language qualification, full details can be found at: http://lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/international/prospective/englishlang/pgr/index.htm Additional Information: Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from:- http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/apply/index.html. Further information about the studentship can be obtained by contacting:- Jackie Green, Research Administrator, Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Loughborough University, E-mail: J.A.Green@lboro.ac.uk For informal enquiries contact the relevant academic, details are available on the website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/tt/dept_research.html Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 15 August 2008

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