Monday 22 December 2008

Phd Studentships Loughborough , UK

PhD Research Studentships
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Department
University of Loughborough , UK





Applications are invited for PhD research studentships within the Loughborough University's Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering for the 2008-2009 academic year. Studentships will cover the overseas fees for highly qualified overseas graduates.



Deadline : 30 January 2009




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
Applied Aerodynamics
Combustion and Energy Conversion
Dynamics and Control
Structures and Materials


Detail of Research Areas

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





Studentships

Studentships will be paid a tax-free stipend of at least £12,900 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) a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in the appropriate engineering discipline.



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




Application

Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/apply/index.html



Further Information

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, 30 January 2009
 
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