PhD Studentship:
Energy Technology Research Group
Energy Technology Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES)
A PhD studentship is now available in the Energy Technology Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration.
** EU/UK fees £3300 p.a., overseas fee £13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase). Additional funding for fees may be available to exceptional overseas applicants.
The overall aim of the project is to contribute to the development of smoking replacement devices that mimic some of the actions of a smoker but using non-harmful formulations, some involving nicotine and others involving enhanced oxygen concentrations. Technical and fundamental questions exist and this PhD programme will tackle several of these, with the support of the Kind Group [http://www.kindgroup.co.uk/]. The fundamental component will investigate the multiphase flow characteristics of flashing flow, typically found in metered dose inhalers [eg http://www.asthma.ca/adults/treatment/meteredDoseInhaler.php], with the aim of optimising the process to provide very fine atomization. The technical component will investigate the optimal design of the smoking replacement device and this will include investigating the viability of using oxygen, both from the physical and biological viewpoint. This latter requirement will be undertaken with other research groups at Southampton and elsewhere in the UK.
SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation. The successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students in the areas of multiphase flow, turbulence, liquid atomization and spray/particle dispersion.
The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual's race, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: The studentship is available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. engineering and the physical sciences. The studentship is at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. John Shrimpton, Energy Technology Research Group, SES, University of Southampton, Email: john.shrimpton@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44-(0)23-8059-4894, http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/people/staff/ShrimptonJ.html
How to apply: An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html
IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE ONLY THE ABOVE LINK TO APPLY.DO NOT use the link below. Thank you.
Closing Date for applications is 12th June 2008.
