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PhD Studentship in Thermodynamic Modelling of Minority Phases in EAF Steels University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
The studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years from 1 October 2027 and includes a personal maintenance stipend starting at £22,437 per year at the current rate. Funding is provided by Tata Steel and the University of Cambridge. The position covers home fees; international applicants generally need to augment funding to cover the additional international student fees, although exceptional overseas candidates may be eligible for an International Doctoral Scholar award.
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Dec 1, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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The University of Cambridge is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in Thermodynamic Modelling of Minority Phases in EAF Steels, based in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy within the Structural Materials Group. The project is funded by Tata Steel and the University of Cambridge and begins on 1 October 2027.
The research addresses challenges arising from the transition to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking. It will use thermodynamic modelling to predict equilibrium and, where possible, non-equilibrium phases in flat-rolled steel compositions containing elevated levels of copper, molybdenum, nickel and tin. Predictions will be integrated with machine-learning models to forecast phase formation in EAF steels with high residual-element contents.
Researchers will compare model predictions with experimentally identified phases from high-throughput samples. Experimental characterization may include scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, nano-secondary ion mass spectrometry and 3D atom probe tomography. The resulting data will support improvements to thermodynamic database parameters and predictive capability.
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a good UK Master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or a related science subject. Self-motivation, research ownership and effective communication are expected. Training in computational and experimental techniques will be provided, while prior relevant experience is advantageous.
The studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years, with a maintenance stipend starting at £22,437 per year at the current rate. Home-fee eligibility applies; overseas applicants may need to cover additional international fees, though exceptional candidates may be eligible for an International Doctoral Scholar award. Applications close on 1 December 2026, with interviews shortly afterwards.
Funding details
The studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years from 1 October 2027 and includes a personal maintenance stipend starting at £22,437 per year at the current rate. Funding is provided by Tata Steel and the University of Cambridge. The position covers home fees; international applicants generally need to augment funding to cover the additional international student fees, although exceptional overseas candidates may be eligible for an International Doctoral Scholar award.
What's required
Applicants should have, or expect to be awarded, a good UK Master's degree or overseas equivalent in a relevant science subject such as Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to take ownership of their research, and able to communicate research findings effectively. Training in computational and experimental methods will be provided, although relevant previous experience is advantageous. Applicants must be UK citizens, overseas students meeting UK home-fee residency requirements, or able to provide additional funds to cover international fees; exceptional overseas candidates may be eligible for an International Doctoral Scholar award.
How to apply
Submit a PhD application through the University of Cambridge postgraduate application portal at https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply. Quote reference LJ51572 in the application and correspondence. Early applications are encouraged because the position may be filled once a suitable candidate is identified.
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