Epsrc Icase Studentship
7 months ago
A fully paid PhD studentship is offered at the Cambridge University Engineering Department in the area of nuclear reactor core analysis methods development. It is offered under Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Technology (iCASE) scheme of the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in collaboration with EDF Energy, the owner and operator of the UK nuclear reactor fleet.
The safety and operational performance of reactor cores relies on simulation tools which are used, with appropriate uncertainties, to set operating limits and determine operational practices on the nuclear fuel and the reactor core. Improved accuracy of tools as well as understanding of their deficiencies can ensure safety margins are appropriately set and allow more flexible and less constrained operation, contributing directly to cost reduction of nuclear power.
Industry standard simulation tools generally use simplified representations of neutron angular scattering. In general, this approach is successful but would be expected to have limitations in areas of strong absorbers or abrupt changes in material properties such as the core-reflector interface. This project seeks to clarify the origins of errors associated with the existing approaches and outline what improvements could be expected from the use of more sophisticated scattering treatment models.
The project is expected to involve a blend of physics model and computer code development, as well as comparison of these models with measured plant data to resolve the questions above.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeUsers of Computer Aided Engineering applications always ask for higher computational speed and accuracy. Adopting Digital Twins broadly in the future, we expect this need to significantly increase. Recently, hybrid technologies - combining machine learning and classical simulation technologies - have been proposed to bring computational speed and accuracy...
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Icase Phd Studentships
6 months ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeAs a Cambridge MRC iCASE student your award includes: - A competitive annual stipend of £21,122 (above the UKRI minimum of £18,622) for four years; - Full payment of University fees and essential research costs; - Membership of the Cambridge MRC Doctoral Training Programme, comprising students across the University linked to the MRC, providing a cohort of...
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Epsrc Icase Studentship
8 months ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWithin the construction industry, there are established legacy processes which predate the digital age. These processes facilitate the delivery of projects and collate documentation for future reference. However, often, data is collected without structure or digitisation which hinders value creation from knowledge management and does not allow for big data...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeSalary:£31,740 - £39,739 per annum (depending on experience)Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our team and contribute to an EPSRC ICASE studentship project focused on developing a cutting-edge hybrid approach that combines machine learning with classical simulation methods.Required Skills and QualificationsHigh 2.1 degree...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeComputational Speed and AccuracyComputer Aided Engineering applications require faster and more accurate simulation tools. Digital Twins will further increase this need in the future. Hybrid technologies combining machine learning and classical simulation methods aim to address user needs better.This PhD project explores a cutting-edge hybrid approach...
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Ernest Oppenheimer Studentship
4 weeks ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeApplications are invited for an Ernest Oppenheimer Studentship to be held at Cambridge University in Colloid Science, as broadly interpreted within the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering. The Studentship is to support research projects directly leading to a PhD. The application should be made by the designated...
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Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWe have funding for a number of 1+3 MRes/PHD studentships, in collaboration with industry, as part of our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT), under the four following themes: -Current and disruptive technologies -Circularity and whole life approach -Al-driven digitalisation...
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Education and Grants Coordinator
7 months ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeCome and join us in a small but passionate team in the Office of the School of Technology where we work together to propose, consult and implement policies and procedures across our Departments and Institute. Your role will be focused on education matters and PhD studentship funding within the School of Technology. It will involve working closely with the...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWe are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero.As a researcher in this programme, you will be part of a collaborative team working on cutting-edge projects that focus on four key themes:**Current and Disruptive Technologies**: Explore...
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Epsrc Dtp Studentship
5 months ago
Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeWe are looking for a PhD student to work with Prof. Matthew Juniper and Dr. Alexandros Kontogiannis (EPSRC post-doctoral Fellow) on Physics-enhanced velocimetry of Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Flow-MRI). Flow-MRI simultaneously measures all three velocity components of a flow in three spatial dimensions and one time dimension. This data contains high...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeResearch OpportunityWe are pleased to offer a research position within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero. This project aims to drive innovation in future infrastructure and built environment, focusing on four key themes: current and disruptive technologies, circularity and whole life...
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Researcher in Colloid Science
3 weeks ago
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time**Postdoctoral Researcher Opportunity**We are seeking a highly skilled researcher to join our team at the University of Cambridge.The successful candidate will be working on a research project directly leading to a PhD in Colloid Science.The project aims to investigate the properties of colloidal systems in various fields of biology, chemistry, physics,...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeFuture Infrastructure and Built Environment ResearcherThe University of Cambridge invites applications for a research position within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero. This prestigious programme focuses on driving innovation in future infrastructure and built environment, addressing...
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full timeUnlocking Net ZeroThe University of Cambridge is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero. This prestigious programme focuses on driving innovation in future infrastructure and built environment, addressing some of the most pressing...
