Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD or MSc by Research position on 
"Design and Analysis of Aerospace Smart Structures" to support the development 
of next-generation aerospace vehicles. The successful candidate will develop new 
and enhanced models for aeroelasticity of highly flexible next-generation 
aerospace smart structures.

Preferably the candidates have

1. For PhD position, MSc and BSc degrees in aerospace engineering, mechanical 
engineering, civil engineering, applied mathematics or applied physics. However, 
for MSc by Research position, BSc degrees in aerospace engineering, mechanical 
engineering, civil engineering, applied mathematics or applied physics.

2. Solid knowledge of mathematics and physics

3. Good skills in developing computer code in MATLAB, Python or C++

4. Good skills in engineering software as ANSYS, ABAQUS or STAR CCM+

The Department Engineering and Computer Science at the University of 
Hertfordshire puts exciting industry-leading technology 
into your hands.

You will benefit from world-class learning and experiential facilities to enable 
you to develop the practical skills you need to gain your dream career in the 
different fields of engineering and computer science. Our facilities include; 
commercial flight simulators, supersonic wind tunnels, driving simulators and 
specialist artificial intelligence and robotics labs all designed to give you 
the skills you need to succeed.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/physics-engineering-and-computer-
science/engineering-and-computer-science

Please note that it is a self-funded PhD/MSc by Research position.

Interested applicants, please email the following materials to 
app4research@gmail.com with "PhD Application" or "MSc by 
Research Application" in the subject line of your email.

1. Cover letter
2. Full CV (including publication list if any available)
3. Transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees for PhD application or 
transcript for undergraduate degree for MSc by 
Research application
4. Short statement of research interests
5. Contact details of two referees (including affiliation, email, phone number)

Eligibility: no restrictions

Deadline: until filled

Starting Date: As soon as possible, with some flexibility

All emails and enclosed materials will be assessed, but only those with a good 
match will be replied.