Full PhD scholarship available - composite material modelling at University of Southern Queensland

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on numerical modelling of composites manufacturing. Automation drives down the production cost in composites manufacturing. The project focus on self-learning process modelling coupled with real-time pressure field monitoring. The integrated virtual-physical approach aims for : (1) real-time prediction of defect formation, and (2) real-time optimisation of process correction parameters. Self-learning process modelling is the enabling technology towards smart factory.

Remuneration

A full scholarship is available for this post. The stipend rate is AUD$30,000 per annum tax free for three years.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1.  a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or

2.  a Master’s degree or equivalent (containing a significant research component) with a GPA of at least 5 on a 7-point scale, and 

Additional

3. publication track record

4. English language proficiency requirement

How to apply

Applications close on 25 September 2017.

Please contact Dr Xuesen Zeng | Centre for Future Materials | Z2-116

T: +61 7 4631 2251 | M: +61 456 368 640 | E: xuesen.zeng@usq.edu.au

University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba, Queensland | 4350 | Australia