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Title of Position/Job

PhD - Rubber friction on snow
Institution

University of Edinburgh
City, State/Province, Country

Edinburgh, Scotland
2010-02-08
Position Type

Graduate Position
Closing Date

04-03-2010
Link

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Posted by

Allen Pope
Postion Description

PhD Studentship
Institute for Materials & Processes
School of Engineering
The University of Edinburgh

*Rubber friction on snow*

A PhD studentship is available (to start summer/autumn 2010) to work on a project on rubber friction on snow for automotive applications. The project is fully funded by a large international company and will involve close collaboration with them. The studentship project is to work on testing friction of rubber on snow and will involve: characterisation of the snow surface, friction testing, interpretation of the experimental results and analytical materials modelling. A strong interest in advanced experimental techniques is particularly welcome. The studentship will suit a well qualified person with a good honours degree in engineering or physical sciences. You will join an innovative group working on ice mechanics, tribology and materials. Our work includes: fundamentals of ice and polymer friction, snow mechanical properties and winter sports engineering.

Only UK and EU citizens are eligible to apply for this studentship, which includes 'home student' fees.

Application procedure: please send a CV by email to:

Dr Jane Blackford _jane.blackford@ed.ac.uk jane.blackford@ed.ac.uk>_

Review of applications will begin on 4 March 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.