(Fixed Term)

Reference: NA01687

Closing date: 30 September 2013

Funding is available for a PhD Studentship in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The area of application is the transonic flow found in engine intakes. The objective of the work is to improve the modelling of turbulence in this zone comparing with new experimental measurements.

The applicant will need at least a 2:1 degree in engineering, a related science or applied mathematics.

The Studentship is funded by Rolls-Royce plc and the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council). Due to funding restrictions it covers all University and College fees and maintenance for a UK student, and fees only for EU applicants. Non EU applicants are not eligible for this funding award. Funding is available for 3.5 years.

To gain an idea of the nature of the research please see: http://www-diva.eng.cam.ac.uk/directory/pgt23@cam.ac.uk. More general PhD and funding information can be found at http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/coll/icase/Pages/intro.aspx

Applications should be made via the Cambridge University Graduate Admissions Office which can be accessed by clicking the Apply link below.

Please quote reference NA01687 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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