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Investigate sub surface damage and its impact on structural dynamic behaviour PhD Self-funded PhD opportunity

Cranfield University · Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre / School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Fully funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Intelligent fault diagnosis and prognosis solution for rotating machinery PhD Self-funded PhD opportunity

Cranfield University · Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Fully funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Geometric characterisation of wire-arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing MSc by Research

Cranfield University · Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre (WAMC)

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 23 Jun 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 23 Jun 2027

From First Principles to Robust Design: Optimising the Platinum Plating Process for Turbine Blades & Vanes PhD

Cranfield University · Centre for Materials

Cranfield Fixed-term £23,805–£23,805 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026

Framework for Manufacturing Prognostics PhD

Cranfield University · Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Digital image correlation for determining material's constitutive properties PhD

Cranfield University · Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Development and Tribological Testing of Omniphobic Surfaces PhD

Cranfield University · Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Corrosion-sensitive Multiscale Fatigue Modelling PhD

Cranfield University · Through-life Engineering Services (TES) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded/partially funded Part funded
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering - Internal Only

The University of Brighton · Engineering

Brighton · Hybrid Fixed-term £41,885–£49,798 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

Lecturer in Engineering - Internal Only

The University of Brighton · Engineering subject area / School (Advanced Engineering Centre)

Brighton · Hybrid Fixed-term £41,885–£49,798 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

Research Associate in Digital Twins for Transport

Loughborough University

Loughborough Fixed-term Competitive
Posted 31 Oct
Posted 31 Oct

Research Associate in Mechanical Recycling of Sports Turf

Loughborough University

Loughborough Fixed-term Competitive
Posted 31 Oct
Posted 31 Oct

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Robotics

Kingston University · School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment

Kingston upon Thames Permanent £45,925–£60,492 / year
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 10 days
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 10 days

CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University · Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre (WAMC)

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 5 days
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 5 days

Big data analytics for industrial application PhD

Cranfield University · Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Centre / Cranfield Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 31 Oct
Posted 31 Oct

AI and machine learning in spectroscopic greenhouse gas detection PhD

Cranfield University · Centre for Engineering Photonics

Cranfield Fixed-term £24,500–£24,500 / year Fully funded
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 6 Apr 2027
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 6 Apr 2027

A framework for novel hybrid prognostics system PhD

Cranfield University · Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Centre

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Self-funded
Posted 31 Oct
Posted 31 Oct

3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University · Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre (WAMC)

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded Fully funded
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 5 days
Posted 31 Oct
Closes in 5 days

PhD project: Modelling Resilience of Water Distribution Networks

University of Nottingham · Faculty of Engineering

Nottingham Fixed-term Studentship — see funding sources at university website
Posted 30 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026
Posted 30 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026

Electronics Workshop Technician

The University of Leeds · Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)

Leeds Permanent £29,588–£33,002 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes 27 Nov 2026
Posted 30 Oct
Closes 27 Nov 2026

Senior Portfolio Manager (Internal Only, Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham

Nottingham Fixed-term Not specified
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Nuclear Engagement Officer

The University of Lancaster · School of Engineering

Lancaster Fixed-term £33,002–£37,694 / year
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 5 days
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 5 days

PhD project: Railway asset degradation and management modelling for climate change

University of Nottingham · Faculty of Engineering

Nottingham Fixed-term Studentship — see funding page for details
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026

PhD project: Microgrid Resilience

University of Nottingham · Faculty of Engineering

Nottingham Fixed-term Studentship — funding to be arranged separately
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026

PhD project: Resilient Processes of Nuclear Fusion Plant Maintenance and Decommissioning using Robotic Technologies

University of Nottingham · Faculty of Engineering

Nottingham Fixed-term Funding to be sourced by applicant — see university funding page
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 28 Dec 2026