Supervision and International Collaborations
You will be based at the University of Birmingham and co-supervised by Oxford Sigma. You will have the opportunity to engage with fusion leaders from KIT/Germany, and the JANNUS facility at CNRS-Orsay & CEA-Saclay in France. As a member of the Fission & Fusion Energy Sciences group, you will work in a friendly, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment that fosters excellence and innovation in fission and fusion energy. This PhD aims to provide mentorship for a successful post-PhD career, in addition to academic achievement.
Who we are looking for
A first or upper-second-class degree in a relevant discipline such as materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry, nuclear engineering, fusion/nuclear energy, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering. No prior experience is required, though knowledge of nuclear materials would be advantageous. We seek a driven individual with an inquisitive mind.
How to apply
Send informal inquiries to Professor Arun Bhattacharya and Dr. Alasdair Morrison, including your CV and transcripts. Apply online via the 'Apply' button above. The studentship offers a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate.
PhD Studentship: Radiation Effects in Reduced Activation Ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) Steel Welds for Fusion First-wall/Blanket Applications - University of Birmingham
* Location: Birmingham
* Type: Contract
* Full-time
* Posted: 5 hours ago
This 3.5-year UK PhD studentship, in collaboration with Oxford Sigma, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, CNRS's JANNUS irradiation facility, and CEA-Saclay, focuses on the radiation effects in RAFM steel welds for fusion applications. The project addresses the challenges posed by the narrow safe operating temperature window of RAFM steels under irradiation, especially in welds, which are critical for fusion reactor components. Using in-situ and ex-situ ion irradiations, the PhD will investigate microstructure evolution, the role of helium and hydrogen, and the effects of irradiation dose and temperature on welds, aiming to improve understanding of material degradation in fusion environments.
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