PhD Studentship

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. A compounding challenge is the vast range of ambient temperatures in which these systems need to operate without thermal distortion. However, additive manufacturing gives the unique opportunity to tailor the material properties, and design the support structures, to manage different thermal expansions of optics, laser crystals, laser diodes, etc.

The research will focus on developing new material combinations in powder-bed laser fusion additive manufacturing, as well as to design and demonstrate new mechanical 3D printed structures, with the specific aim of managing and matching the thermal expansion coefficients of laser system components, while maintaining the required precision and stability of these high-end laser systems.

This project will be jointly supervised by:

Prof Jonathan Corney

Dr Sam Tammas-Williams

Please note that this advert will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Eligibility:

Minimum entry qualification - an Honours degree at 2:1 or above (or International equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline, possibly supported by an MSc Degree. Please note that as this is a defence based project, only UK/EU students are eligible to apply. International applicants are not eligible.

Further information on English language requirements for EU/Overseas applicants.

Funding: Tuition fees + stipend are available for applicants who qualify as:

  • a UK applicant
  • an EU applicant (International/non EU students are not eligible)

Funding is available through EPSRC Prosperity Partnership Programme. As this is a defence related project there are nationality restrictions (see above).

Informal Enquiries: Prof Jonathan Corney,


Further Information:



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Tuition fees + stipend are available for applicants who qualify as a UK applicant or an EU applicant (International/non EU students are not eligible)

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