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), a world-leading research group within the Faculty of Engineering, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in advanced multi-metal additive manufacturing. This project focuses on Molten Metal Jetting (MMJ), an innovative metal 3D printing technology that enables the precise fabrication of multi-material metallic structures with reduced material waste and minimal post-processing. CfAM has developed a unique MMJ platform capable of printing two metals within a single build at microscopic resolution, opening new possibilities for applications in clean energy, electronics, and advanced technology systems.

The PhD research will extend MMJ technology to high-melting-point metals and alloys, essential for demanding engineering applications. 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 combines computational modelling, system design, and experimental testing to optimise the printing process and will involve fabrication and characterisation of 3D multi-material metal structures, with a focus on understanding microscale interactions between dissimilar materials.

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

Applicants should have a first or upper second-class academic qualification in engineering, physical sciences, or a related discipline. Experience with coding (e.g., MATLAB or LabVIEW) and familiarity with multiphysics simulation tools are beneficial. Evidence of creative thinking and independent work is required, and industry experience is advantageous. Fully funded studentships, including a minimum tax-free stipend, are available for home fee-eligible students. International students are welcome to apply, but only exceptional candidates (such as those with first-author publications) will be considered due to funding restrictions.

To apply, email your covering letter, CV, and academic transcripts to Dr Negar Gilani at [email protected]. Applications without academic transcripts will not be considered. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged. The University of Nottingham is committed to diversity and inclusion, and the Faculty of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Gold Award for supporting women’s careers in engineering.