PhD studentship in the Role of Retained Austenite on Rolling Contact Fatigue
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 will focus on developing fundamental understanding of the role of retained austenite on rolling contact fatigue. Several families of ultra-high strength steels display a varying content of retained austenite during operation. It is known that retained austenite may have a positive effect on ductility and fatigue, but the role it plays in combination with the complex transitions that take place under cyclic loading, and over long periods of time, is uncertain. This project will focus on combining microstructural modelling with experiments to determine the relationship between many microstructural parameters, retained austenite and rolling contact fatigue. Emphasis will be on disentangling the behaviour of nanostructured materials, through hardened, case carburised and induction hardened bearing steels.

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.

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