PhD Studentship: Advanced Multi-Metal Additive Manufacturing for Future Energy and Technology Systems University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

[Fully funded studentships, including a minimum tax-free stipend, are available for home fee-eligible students. International students may be considered if exceptionally qualified.]

The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) Research Group, part of the Faculty of Engineering, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on advanced multi-metal additive manufacturing for future energy and technology systems. CfAM is internationally recognised for its pioneering research in additive manufacturing, providing an outstanding environment for doctoral research and professional development.

This PhD project centres on Molten Metal Jetting (MMJ), a cutting-edge metal 3D printing technology that enables the precise fabrication of multi-material metallic structures. MMJ offers significant advantages, including reduced material waste and minimal post-processing, and CfAM has developed a unique platform capable of printing two metals within a single build at microscopic resolution. The research aims to extend MMJ technology to high-melting-point metals and alloys, which are essential for demanding engineering applications in clean energy, electronics, and advanced technologies.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, modelling, and development of a high-temperature crucible and droplet ejection system, ensuring reliable operation under severe thermal and chemical conditions. The project will combine computational modelling, system design, and experimental testing to optimise the printing process. A key aspect will be the fabrication and characterisation of 3D multi-material metal structures, with a focus on understanding interactions between dissimilar materials at the microscale.

Research will be conducted within a multidisciplinary team of academics, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff, leveraging CfAM’s world-class facilities. The project is both industrially relevant and scientifically significant, offering opportunities to collaborate with industrial partners, develop skills across multiple disciplines, and present research at national and international conferences.

Eligibility: Applicants should hold a first or upper second-class degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related discipline. Experience with coding (e.g., MATLAB or LabVIEW) and familiarity with multiphysics simulation tools are beneficial. Creative thinking, independence, and industry experience are valued. International students may apply, but only exceptional candidates (such as those with first-author publications) will be considered due to funding limitations.

Funding: The studentship is fully funded for home fee-eligible students, including a minimum tax-free stipend. International students may be considered if exceptionally qualified.

Application Process: Applications should include a covering letter, CV, and academic transcripts, sent to [email protected]. Applications without transcripts will not be considered. The deadline for applications is 18 March 2026, but early applications are encouraged as evaluation is on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed.

The University of Nottingham is committed to diversity and inclusion, and the Faculty of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Gold Award for its support of women’s careers in engineering.