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University of Nottingham

PhD in Resilient Processes for Nuclear Fusion Plant Maintenance and Decommissioning using Robotic Technologies University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Funding is not stated directly in the post; it says to look for funding sources on the University of Nottingham postgraduate funding page.

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

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United Kingdom

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University of Nottingham

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Mathematics
Risk Assessment
Industrial Engineering
Fusion Energy
Maintenance Engineering
Technical Engineering
Robotics
Physics

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About this position

PhD opportunity at the University of Nottingham in Resilient Processes of Nuclear Fusion Plant Maintenance and Decommissioning using Robotic Technologies.

This project sits at the intersection of robotics, risk assessment, engineering, mathematics, and nuclear fusion. The research aims to develop a modelling approach for maintenance and decommissioning processes in fusion plants, with a focus on remotely operated robotic technologies, system failure modes, mission success factors, threat modelling, and recovery/restoration under uncertainty.

The post is supervised by Rasa Remenyte-Prescott in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham. The advert notes that the project is open to UK/EU/overseas students.

Entry requirements: a strong graduate profile with a 1st class degree in engineering, mathematics, or a relevant discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred, though a 2:1 may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Funding: the post does not specify a funded studentship in the text shown. It directs applicants to the University of Nottingham postgraduate funding page for possible funding sources.

Deadline: 21 January 2027. The post also says the position is open until filled, so early application is encouraged.

How to apply: submit an application through the University of Nottingham online postgraduate application portal. For project-specific questions, contact Rasa Remenyte-Prescott at [email protected].

Funding details

Funding is not stated directly in the post; it says to look for funding sources on the University of Nottingham postgraduate funding page.

What's required

Applicants should be enthusiastic graduates with a 1st class degree in engineering, mathematics, or a relevant discipline, preferably at Masters level. In exceptional circumstances, a 2:1 degree may be considered. The project is open to UK/EU/overseas students.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Nottingham postgraduate application portal. For project enquiries, email Rasa Remenyte-Prescott. Early application is strongly encouraged because the position is open until filled.

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