Postgraduate research opportunities Exploring dissimilar material solid state joining for aerospace applications
ApplyKey facts
- Opens: Saturday 1 March 2025
- Deadline: Monday 1 September 2025
- Number of places: 1
- Duration: 3 years
- Funding: Home fee, Stipend
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an aerospace-focused candidate to make an impact as a researcher within a vibrant research group and closely collaborate with external partners. Additional benefits include travel abroad, significant skills-building activities, networking and reporting to a wider group and industrial partners, accessing and working with unique pieces of equipment.Eligibility
Candidates must have a first-class honours degree or merit-level postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Project Details
This project will develop the scientific understanding of refill friction stir spot welding of dissimilar metals joining with a view towards future aerospace applications.
This will be a detailed, materials-focused investigation, with specific research tasks to be identified in line with the candidate’s skills and interests. Work will be conducted jointly with the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz, Austria), Strathclyde’s long-standing international strategic partner. Therefore, bilateral research visits and travel to partner sites will be regularly arranged.
Funding details
Home fee and stipend.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Programme: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering