Investigation of Supercritical CO₂ Usage to Enhance Productivity PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025

Eligibility

• The "EngD: Investigation of Supercritical CO₂ Usage to Enhance Productivity in Milling Operations for Titanium Alloys" is open to students worldwide.
• Applicants should hold a first-class or strong 2:1 degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or Computer Science.
• If English is not the applicant's first language, an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each section, is required.

Benefits/Value

• This EngD studentship is fully funded, offering an annual tax-free stipend of £28,000 (equivalent to a £34,000 taxable salary) for a four-year period.
• Additionally, students will receive a £35,000 research training support grant over the course of the program, which can be used for experimental work, conferences, and equipment.
• The project offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge machining technologies and materials science, alongside industry collaboration with aerospace giants.

Application Process

• Applicants should select "Doctoral Training Course" and "MADE4 Manufacturing CDT" for the specific program when applying.
• For further information, contact Prof. Pete Crawforth at p.crawforth@amrc.co.uk.