Nov 27, 2006

PhD Studentship in Automotive Engine Engineering - University of Birmingham

PhD Studentship Advanced Engine and Aftertreatment Technologies
School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

A PhD studentship will be available for research on advanced engine and aftertreatment technologies involving experimental studies for the next generation of automotive engines. The project will be technically supported by Jaguar/Ford and several other industrial partners, and active interactions with these partners will be expected. The successful candidate will have a good first (or second) degree with a strong background in Chemistry and Thermodynamics and excellent communication/ interpersonal skills. A high commitment and initiatives are necessary.

The studentship covering the home student tuition fees and bursary for three years with possibility of some top-up supplement will be available as soon as possible after the procedures of selection of candidates. Further details about the studentship may be obtained from:

Miss Helen Booth,
Research and Exchange Programme Secretary,
Department of Mechanical Manufacturing and Civil Engineering,
School of Engineering,
University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 2TT

(Tel: 0121 414 4160, Fax: 0121 414 7484, email: H.R.Booth@bham. ac.uk).

Enquiries about the available PhD programmes and applicant's full CV should be sent to Dr Hongming Xu (Tel: 0121 414 4153, email: h.m.xu@bham. ac.uk). Please complete the postgraduate application form for applying for a PhD which is available on the web at www.apply.bham. ac.uk.

*Closing date is 31st December 2006.*

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