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PhD Studentship, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Salary
£15,609 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years
Closing date
7 Nov 2021

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Location:  Boldrewood Campus
Closing Date:  Sunday 07 November 2021
Reference:  1467121DA

Project title: Laminar-turbulent transition in high-enthalpy boundary layers

Supervisory Team:    N.D.Sandham, Minkwan Kim  Project description

A 3.5 year PhD studentship (covering stipend and fees) is available for a UK student to work in high speed aerodynamics in which the location of transition to turbulence is one of the major unknowns. This project will use a combination of linear stability theory and direct numerical simulation to develop physics-based approaches to transition prediction. The project will extent current computational tools based on single species perfect gas representation to include effects of thermal non-equilibrium. Navier-Stokes simulations will then be run to cover transition to turbulence under different free-stream conditions. Models will be constructed based on linear theories and modal analysis. The successful candidate will have a strong background in compressible flow and computational modelling. https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/about/staff/nds9.page

 If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Neil Sandham, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Research Group, Email: n.sandham@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 594872.

 Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

 Closing date: applications should be received no later than 7 November 2021 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place.

 Funding: For UK students, Tuition Fees and a stipend of £15,609 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. 

 How To Apply

Applications should be made online. Select programme type (Research), 2021/22, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering, next page select “PhD  Engineering & Environment (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor N.D.Sandham 

 Applications should include

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two reference letters
  • Degree Transcripts to date

Apply online: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/postgraduate-applications.page

For further information please contact: feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk 

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