英国伯明翰大学 冶金与材料学院 招收奖学金博士 Position Introduction Background: Additive Manufacturing results in convoluted metastable microstructure that require post-processing to be able to meet the rigorous performance requirements of the aerospace structures. The microstructure is typically composed of large, coarse prior β-grain structures that are parallel to the build direction of the order of mm or cm scale. The transformed room-temperature microstructure shows plates like α-morphologies within a β matrix. This microstructure, in turn, leads to a combination of issues, such as anisotropic tensile properties. Although the HCF (high cycle fatigue) performance is better than that of cast and almost in the range of forged products, the resistance to macro-crack growth is inferior to that of cast, wrought, and plate products. The Project: This PhD project will explore the development of post processing routes to improve the fatigue and damage tolerance performance in additive manufactured Titanium alloys. The project will involve the use of advanced metallurgical characterisation techniques, including transmission electron microscopy, and mechanical testing. Thermodynamic simulations and high throughput material characterisation will be used to develop novel post-processing routes. This PhD project is co-unded by GKN Aerospace. Funding is available for home (UK) students, but exceptional international students are welcomed to apply subject to the allocation of further funding. Who we are looking for: A first or upper-second-class degree in an appropriate discipline such as, materials science and engineering, nuclear engineering, physics or mechanical engineering A driven individual with an inquisitive mind. Ability to produce high-quality presentations and written reports. Working at UoB: As a researcher at Birmingham, you will benefit from working in an environment in which excellence and innovation are made possible by brilliant people, outstanding facilities and strong collaborative networks. You will be joining a global top 100 university tackling some of the biggest issues the world faces, making a difference to people's lives on a daily basis. Within this nurturing academic community, you will be able to contribute to shaping and changing lives. The University Graduate School supports Birmingham’s postgraduate researcher (PGR) and postgraduate taught (PGT) community. We foster an interdisciplinary community and act as a gateway to support and advice to ensure that our postgraduates have access to a high quality postgraduate experience. How to Apply Informal inquiries, with a detailed CV and academic transcripts, should be sent to amplab@contacts.bham.ac.uk . Expression of Interest (using the form) will not be considered. Only full applications (CV and academics transcripts) will be considered. Closing Date:10th March 2024. Proposed PhD Start Date: 1st October 2024. Funding Notes Funding is primarily for home students, but exceptional international students are welcomed to apply.