Advanced Materials Processing University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

PhD opportunity in additive manufacturing and materials science focused on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and high-performance alloy development. The project is hosted at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is linked to the Photon Forge Additive Manufacturing Facility . The research will investigate alloy selection and optimisation for WAAM, with attention to the relationships between processing parameters, microstructure, and mechanical performance. Students will work on advanced...

York University is inviting applications for fully funded MASc and PhD positions in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on the development of structural batteries for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) using advanced composite materials. The project, supervised by Associate Professor Garrett Melenka and Sergii Kravchenko, aims to enhance UAV performance by integrating high-strength, lightweight composite materials such as carbon fibre and epoxy into their structures, enabling greater capacity and ...

Polytechnique Montréal is advertising a PhD opening with Prof. Jean-Philippe Harvey for a project in metallurgy and materials science . The research focus is on the production of martensitic steel for Francis turbine applications, in collaboration with Hydro-Québec in Montreal. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a strong background or profile in metallurgy / materials science , and likely interests in steel processing, structural materials, and energy-related engineering applications. ...

Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity in Hydrogen-Resistant Steels for Sustainable Energy at The University of Manchester . This 24-month fixed-term PDRA position sits in the Department of Materials and focuses on developing next-generation steels with enhanced hydrogen tolerance for safe hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure. The project is highly relevant to the UK’s transition to a hydrogen-based net-zero energy system. Research themes include hydrogen embrittlement in steels...

[Annual tax-free stipend at UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26, subject to annual uplift), plus full tuition fees for 4 years. Additional maintenance provided by industrial sponsor.] This fully funded 4-year PhD studentship at The University of Manchester offers an exciting opportunity to advance research in the optimisation of thermomechanical ageing processing, focusing on the influence of quenching and pre-ageing on the performance of high strength 6xxx aluminium alloys. The project is based in t...