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Self-funded PhD's and MSc's in Advanced Mechanical/Material Engineering areas

Cranfield University · Centre for Energy Engineering

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded (tuition fees and living expenses to be covered by the applicant) Fully funded
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 21 Apr 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 21 Apr 2027

Robotic Additive Manufacturing for Remote In-situ Repair of Vertical Tungsten Plasma-facing Tiles in Tokamaks PhD

Cranfield University

Cranfield Fixed-term £24,500–£24,500 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 28 Apr 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 28 Apr 2027

Numerical health assessment of surface wear in mechanical contacts PhD

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

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

Multiscale Predictive Approaches Applied to Mechanics of Materials PhD

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

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

MSc by Research in Manufacturing and Materials Self-funded MSc by Research

Cranfield University · Manufacturing and Materials

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

MSc by Research in Energy & Sustainability Self-funded MSc by Research

Cranfield University · Centre for Energy Engineering / Centre for Energy Systems and Strategy / Centre for Renewable and Low Carbon Energy

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

MSc by Research in Aerospace Self-funded MSc by Research

Cranfield University · School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

Cranfield Fixed-term Self-funded (students cover own tuition fees and living expenses)
Posted 1 Nov
Posted 1 Nov

Modal responses of mechanical structures under thermo-mechanical loads PhD Self-funded PhD opportunity

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

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

Material degradation study of heat-exchanger materials and coatings for renewable energy PhD Self-funded PhD opportunity

Cranfield University · Surface Engineering and Precision Centre

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

Material degradation study of energy storage materials for renewable technologies PhD Self-funded PhD opportunity

Cranfield University · Surface Engineering and Precision Centre

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

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

Failure models for transmission gears health monitoring 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

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 18 Nov 2026
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 18 Nov 2026

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 18 Nov 2026
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 18 Nov 2026

Lecturer in Engineering / Land Based Service Engineering

Anglia Ruskin University · Writtle College

Writtle Permanent £31,861–£35,302 / year · Level 2
Posted 31 Oct
Closes today
Posted 31 Oct
Closes today