PhD Studentship in Tribochemistry in Ultra-strong Steels
University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

For admission in October 2012 Supervised by Dr Pedro Rivera

Sponsored by SKF at the 'home fees' rate

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 3 year PhD studentship supported by the SKF University Technology Centre. The research programme will focus on developing a fundamental understanding of the role of surface reaction layers, hydrogen ingress and embrittlement.

Special attention will be devoted to surface initiated failures, and their characteristic wear and micropitting from a tribochemical viewpoint. Optimal microstructures to ameliorate these problems will be examined, possibly leading to wear-resistant ultra-strong steel grades.

The ideal approach will combine modelling and experimentation to answer these fundamental questions.

Applicants should have a strong background in metallurgy with a preference for steels. The minimum academic requirement for this studentship is an upper second class UK Master's level degree (or overseas equivalent). The studentship is available at the 'home fees'  rate, and students classed as 'overseas' will need to provide an additional fee from their own resources.

Enquiries about the scientific nature of the work should be addressed to Dr. Pedro Rivera (pejr2@cam.ac.uk). Applications can be made on-line via the Board of Graduate Studies website at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/stude ... rospec/index.shtml.

Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk) can answer questions about the application process and eligibility criteria for this studentship.

PhD Studentship in Tribochemistry in Ultra-strong Steels
University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

For admission in October 2012 Supervised by Dr Pedro Rivera

Sponsored by SKF at the 'home fees' rate

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 3 year PhD studentship supported by the SKF University Technology Centre. The research programme will focus on developing a fundamental understanding of the role of surface reaction layers, hydrogen ingress and embrittlement.

Special attention will be devoted to surface initiated failures, and their characteristic wear and micropitting from a tribochemical viewpoint. Optimal microstructures to ameliorate these problems will be examined, possibly leading to wear-resistant ultra-strong steel grades.

The ideal approach will combine modelling and experimentation to answer these fundamental questions.

Applicants should have a strong background in metallurgy with a preference for steels. The minimum academic requirement for this studentship is an upper second class UK Master's level degree (or overseas equivalent). The studentship is available at the 'home fees'  rate, and students classed as 'overseas' will need to provide an additional fee from their own resources.

Enquiries about the scientific nature of the work should be addressed to Dr. Pedro Rivera (pejr2@cam.ac.uk). Applications can be made on-line via the Board of Graduate Studies website at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/stude ... rospec/index.shtml.

Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk) can answer questions about the application process and eligibility criteria for this studentship.