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PhD Studentships Departments of Aeronautics and Civil and Environmental Engineering Imperial College London is offering two PhD studentships as part of a Dstl/EPSRC research programme on Improving Survivability of Structures to Impact and Blast Loadings. The aim of the research programme is the development of a new generation of hybrid composite materials using the latest high performance polymer fibres, potentially in combination with metallic laminates, to improve overall performance when subject to Impact and Blast Loadings. These studentships will: Project 1. Model and predict impact damage in hybrid laminates and perform relevant laboratory test to characterise the materials for the impact regime. Project 2: Model and predict blast loadings and damage in hybrid laminates and perform relevant laboratory test to characterise the materials for the blast regime. The projects will be a combination of experimentation and numerical modelling. The experimental work will measure the performance of the composites and investigate the damage mechanisms. The modelling will concentrate on failure prediction, using Advanced Finite Element techniques. You will work with an experienced and well-resourced research team within the internationally-renowned Departments of Aeronautics and Civil and Environmental Engineering. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have, or expect to gain, a good upper-second or first-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. The studentships are for three years starting on 1 September 2009 and will provide full coverage of tuition fees (at the EU student rate) and an annual stipend of circa £14,940, rising to £15,290 from 1 October 2009. The studentships are open to all candidates regardless of nationality but non-EU applicants will need additional funding to pay the difference between home and overseas fees. Interested applicants are invited to submit CV (pdf preferred) and names of at least two referees to the contacts below. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a formal application via the College online application system http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/pgprospectus/howtoapply. For further details please contact: Project 1: Dr Lorenzo Iannucci, Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 5058, Email: [email protected], or Dr Paul Robinson, Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 5073, Email [email protected].

Project 2: Dr Luke Louca, Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 6039, Email: [email protected] Imperial College is constantly ranked among the top world universities. The Departments of Aeronautics and Civil and Environmental Engineering have been awarded the highest rating in the last two UK Research Assessment Exercises. Closing date for applications is 27 June 2009. Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner and a Stonewall Diversity Champion • •

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Date of input: Friday, 29th May 2009 Date of expiry: Saturday, 27th June 2009 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on jobs.ac.uk URL of this page: www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/LV835/ Subject Areas: Physical Sciences •

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EPSRC DTA PhD Studentship Ultra-efficient Electric Power Drive Train for Electric Vehicles School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Reference Code: EE012 Closing Date: 31st July 2009 Supervisors: Dr Volker Pickert and Professor Barrie Mecrow School: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering Sponsor: EPSRC Duration: 3.5 years Since the introduction of the Toyota Prius in 1997, worldwide Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) sales have grown rapidly year on year. By 2008 they represented 0.5% of the total automobile market. In addition Ford and Honda have joined the hybrid revolution and Daimler, GM, Hyundai and Nissan among others are expected to follow with the introduction of their own hybrids in the very near-future. HEV's promise to cut down CO2 emissions and therefore a significant contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gases; one of the main environmental targets of the UK government over the coming years and decades. This project is defined as research in the field of the electric power drive train. The main areas of focus are towards optimised control of the electric motor and improvement of thermal protection. The investigation uses a combination of theoretical and practical investigations. The work aims to improve state of the art electric power drive trains. Modifications will be made in the control algorithm of the drive. A test-rig will be used for practical reference and to check feasibilities produced in this work. The final objective is a selftuning controller designed for optimal energy efficiency, focusing on an optimal combination of magnetizing and armature currents. Consideration will be given to all significant sources of loss. The control will be able to adapt itself to the driving habits of the user to give the highest efficiency whilst satisfying the demands of the vehicle driver.

This project is due to start in September 2009. Eligibility and Value of the Award Depending on how you meet the EPSRC's eligibility criteria, you may receive a full award (covers tuition fees and a stipend of £13,290 per annum; the stipend will be enhanced above this level for well-qualified candidates or candidates with appropriate industrial experience) or a partial award (covers tuition fees only). Person Specification Applicants should possess, or expect to be awarded, at least an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject (sciences, technology or engineering). How to Apply You should complete the University's online postgraduate application form, quoting the code EE012 and selecting 'PhD School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering'. A CV including contact details of two referees and a personal statement stating why you are suitable for this studentship should be attached to the application form. You should also send a copy of your CV and personal statement, quoting the code EE012, to Mrs Gill Webber, [email protected], (School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU). Closing date for applications: 31st July 2009 Further Information For more details, please contact Dr Volker Pickert, [email protected]

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