[UK] PhD Studentship in Design Optimisation of Additive Manufactured Textiles Product Design Research Group

De Montfort University PhD Studentship in Design Optimisation of Additive Manufactured Textiles Product Design Research Group
A PhD research studentship shared between Art & Design and Technology, De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, is available to suitably qualified UK or EU students. The project will investigate the design optimisation of Additive Manufactured textiles for high-performance applications. For more information about the project and research area please visit our main website and subsite or contact Dr Guy Bingham on +44 (0)116 250 6118 +44 (0)116 250 6118 or email gbingham@dmu.ac.uk
This research opportunity is one of 15 scholarships funded by DMU in 2010/11 to build on our excellent achievements in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. It will develop the university’s research capacity into new and evolving areas of study, enhancing DMU’s national and international research partnerships.
Applications are invited from UK or EU students with a good first degree (First, 2:1, or equivalent) in a relevant subject and a keen interest in additive manufacturing, design optimisation and advanced computer aided design.

Value of this studentship
Doctoral scholarships are available for up to three years’ full-time study starting October 2010 and provide a bursary of £13,500 pa in addition to university tuition fees.
How to apply
Applicants should contact the Faculty Research Office to receive an application pack, which requires a full CV with two supporting references. Please emailvharper@dmu.ac.uk or call +44 (0)116 250 7520 +44 (0)116 250 7520 for further details.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 16 April 2010