Vacancies
Bristol Composites Institute is able to consider flexible working options to accommodate work-life balance and is committed to helping researchers become independent academics. We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.
Rolls-Royce UTC Senior Research Project Manager
We are looking for an experieced Project Manager to facilitate the successful delivery of the Rolls-Royce Composites University Technology Centre (UTC), a £15million, industrial-academic collaboration between the University of Bristol and Rolls-Royce plc.
Further information can be found here: Details | Working at Bristol | University of Bristol
The closing date for applications is 25th May.
Composites CDT Industry Engagement Manager
An exciting industry engagement role is available within the Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). We are looking for someone with initiative and demonstrable experience of working autonomously and proactively to build effective relationships with industry.
Further information can be found here: Details | Working at Bristol | University of Bristol
The closing date for applications is 26th May.
PhD studentships in Aerospace Engineering - EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites
Projects within the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites will aim to underpin the development of next-generation composites manufacturing processes based on low cost, short cycle times, efficiency and sustainability.
Research topics include novel approaches to manufacture of complex geometries; structural joints using embedded inserts and bonded fittings and multi-scale modelling to predict defect formation during infusion
Candidate requirements
PhD studentships are available within the EPSRC Centre to applicants holding or expecting to obtain a 1st class or upper 2nd class honours degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Materials, with evidence of a strong interest in composites.
How to apply
Applicants should follow the application process for postgraduate study detailed at the postgraduate programme finder.
Funding information
The studentships are offered with funding covering living expenses and tuition fees at the UK/EU rate for 3 years.
Contact
For further information, contact Professor Ole Thomsen.
PhD Studentship - Compression Failure in Fibre Reinforced Composites (Self-funded)
We are seeking to appoint self-funded PhD students with a genuine passion for research to join the EPSRC funded NEXTComp team. The ideal candidate (s) will be a highly creative materials scientist/engineer, with a good understanding of solid mechanics and fibre reinforced composite materials. They will be able to contribute to idea generation, and new ways of looking at composite materials to design the components of the future.
Candidate requirements
PhD studentships are available within the EPSRC Centre to applicants holding or expecting to obtain a 1st class or upper 2nd class honours degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Materials, with evidence of a strong interest in composites.
How to apply
To apply for this studentship, submit a PhD application using our online application system [www.bristol.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply]. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Funding information
Applications are invited from self-funded students (including PhD students). The Bristol Doctoral College can provide information on funding opportunities. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Contact
For informal enquiries on the studentship, please email Professor Richard Trask and Jo Gildersleve.
For general enquiries, please email came-pgr-admissions@bristol.ac.uk
MSc in Advanced Composites
The MSc in Advanced Composites programme offers a world class education in which you will acquire an in-depth theoretical understanding and practical/industrial knowledge of advanced composite materials.
Students will be based in the Bristol Composites Institute in our £5.8M world class laboratory for composite materials manufacture and testing.
Core courses
Research oriented
- Smart Materials
- Nano Engineering
- Nature’s Materials
Industrially focused
- Composite Design and Manufacture
- Numerical Modelling of Composites
- Elements of Polymer Composites
Optional courses
- Engineering Design for Wind and Marine Power
- Advanced Composites Analysis
- Smart Structures
- Ultrasonics and Acoustics
- Structural Engineering
- Advanced Techniques in Multi-Disciplinary Design
- Nonlinear Behaviour of Materials
- Structures and Materials
Research project
After completion of the taught courses, students will be required to undertake a research project work which can have an industrial or 'blue sky' focus.
Entry requirements
The MSc program is aimed at attracting top students and professionals with undergraduate degrees in engineering or closely related fields. International applicants will need to achieve IELTS overall score 6.5 or higher to prove their English language proficiency.
How to apply
You can apply online via the postgraduate programme finder.
Fees and funding information
The University offers advice and information on fees and funding via their postgraduate study webpages.
Contact
For further information, please contact Dr Eric Kim or Dr Dmitry Ivan.
National Composites Centre
The National Composites Centre (NCC) is an organisation owned by the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol and Bath Science Park.
The NCC brings together dynamic companies and enterprising academics to develop new technologies for the design and rapid manufacture of world class high-quality composite products using cutting-edge machinery.
NCC job opportunities are advertised throughout the year on their website. The NCC have also launched a Graduate Scheme offering graduates a unique opportunity to work on projects supported by world leading organisations at the cutting edge of composites development. Find out more.
Bristol Composites Institute internships
We are happy to receive requests for short term internships from both University of Bristol students and those from other institutions. Selection is highly competitive, so please only apply if you have a genuine interest in a specific area of Bristol Composites Institute research and can demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve valuable research outcomes during the course of your internship. Funding for internships is limited so we regret that we can only offer a small number of such placements each year. Applicants with access to full or partial funding from alternative sources are encouraged.
Applicants should submit the following documentation by email to composites-institute@bristol.ac.uk for consideration by our academic team:
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
- A letter of support from an academic supervisor/tutor within your current institute.
- An application statement (1 page maximum) describing:
- Why you wish to perform an internship within ACCIS, clearly describing your specific areas of interest and how they align with our own current research activities.
- How long you wish the internship to be (this must be a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year).
- How the internship will benefit your own personal development and career aspirations (e.g. it will add value to a current MSc project and/or it will enable an insight to potential PhD research opportunities).
Other research opportunities
Ad hoc positions are often available for experimental and modelling research on aerospace composites in collaboration with companies including Airbus, Westland, GE Aviation, Vestas and Rolls-Royce. We are keen to hear from exceptional candidates with proposed research topics when specific projects are not listed on this webpage. All proposed projects should be sent to us by email with an accompanying CV.
Studentships may be available to suitably qualified UK and in some cases EU citizens. Bursaries may be considerably enhanced by industrial top-ups depending on the project, and candidates qualifications and experience. In all cases a good honours degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Mathematics or a related discipline is required. Visit the University of Bristol's postgraduate section for information on postgraduate fees and funding.