Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Nottingham |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | The scholarship on offer comprises a tax-free stipend of over £15,000 a year; tuition fees paid and a generous study package. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 15th February 2023 |
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Closes: | 15th May 2023 |
Reference: | ENG1398X1 |
Applicants are invited to undertake 3 years PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will be based at The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at University of Nottingham.
This project is in relation to the technical needs of Rolls-Royce to develop smart and robotic solutions to enable in-situ/on-wing repair and maintenance of gas turbine engines.
At the Rolls-Royce UTC at University of Nottingham we have developed robotic systems capable to navigate into crammed/hazardous environments and perform inspection and active operations such as machining. This is driven by the need to complete repair tasks without disassembly of industrial installations. We developed a series of continuum robots in both short and long versions.
At the Rolls-Royce UTC we are developing the next generation of continuum robots and other robotic solutions to perform tasks within restrictive environments.
This project builds on these research/industrial successes and proposes computer vison and control solutions for automated robotic systems capable to be tele-operated using smart human-machine interfaces.
This is an exciting PhD project that has a combination of academic and industrial challenges which will enhance the student’s ability to tackle complex intellectual and practical aspects of computer vision and robotics.
We are seeking talented candidates with:
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a novel robotic system with strong links to industrial applications and key skills and knowledge in preparation for a high-impact, high-technology research or industrial career.
Funding Notes
The scholarship on offer comprises a tax-free stipend of over £15,000 a year; tuition fees paid and a generous study package.
For PhD students wishing to pursue an academic career, the opportunity to participate in teaching activities will be sought.
Interested in this studentship? Applications with a CV, cover letter and academic transcripts should be sent to Prof Dragos Axinte. Suitable applicants will be interviewed, and if successful, invited to make a formal application. Do not submit your application via the My Nottingham platform without having contacted our team first.
Please contact the UTC director, Prof Dragos Axinte, for further information.
Email: dragos.axinte@nottingham.ac.uk, Tel: 011595 14117
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified.
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