Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Scholarship

- Mechatronics System for Hybrid

Manufacturing Processing
University of Nottingham

Qualification Type: PhD Placed On: 5th December 2019

Location: Nottingham Closes: 27th February 2020
Funding for: UK Students, EU Reference: ENG1316
Students
Funding amount: £18,000 a year; tuition
fees paid and a
generous study
package
Hours: Full Time

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Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The
University of Nottingham.

Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD program in partnership with industry to address key
challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will be based at The
Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at University
of Nottingham.

At the Rolls-Royce UTC, we are developing the next generation of robots and its sensing solutions to
perform tasks in challenging working environments (https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-
releases/2018/17-07-2018-rr-demonstrates-the-future-%20of-engine-maintenance-with-robots.aspx ).

This project is related to the development of smart mechanisms and sensing to support the
aforementioned tasks with the following actions:

Develop the principles and theories for governing the scalability principles for building foldable and
reconfigurable end-effectors that are able to access geometrically complex workspaces under
positional restrictions.

Develop smart control algorithms that will allow the end-effectors to communicate with the central
control system and coordinate tasks with other end-effectors and host robots.
Smart sensing systems to support automated manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul.
We refer here not only to conventional sensing, e.g. vision, orientation, that are commonly
integrated on the end-effectors, but on advanced (e.g. tactile, sound-based, shape) solutions that
enhance the perception of the end-effectors so that versatile tasks can be performed.

We are seeking talented candidates with:

We are seeking talented candidates with:

First or upper second class degree in Robotics/Mechanical/Cybernetics/Mechatronics /Computer

Science or related scientific discipline.
First rate analytical and numerical skills, with a well-rounded academic background.
Demonstrated ability to develop precision mechatronics system and algorithm
Ability to develop kinematic and/or dynamic analysis of mechanical/robotic systems
Ability to implement control and kinematics with hardware-in-the–loop
Background with relevant packages, (MATLAB, SolidWorks/Creo, ROS/ OpenCV/ python,
LabVIEW/C languages)
A driven, professional and self-dependent work attitude is essential
Experience of working within industry will be an advantage
The ability to produce high quality presentations and written reports

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a novel mechatronics system with strong links to industrial
applications and key skills and knowledge in preparation for a high-impact, high-technology research or
industrial career

Funding Notes

The scholarship on offer (to eligible students) comprises a tax-free stipend of £18,000 a year; tuition fees
paid and a generous study package.

Eligibility: Only UK Higher Education “Home Fee” status applicants and EU residents satisfying the three-
year residency requirement are eligible.

Please contact the UTC director, Prof Dragos Axinte, for further information.

Email: dragos.axinte@nottingham.ac.uk Tel: 011595 14117

Deadline: Until filled.

Advert information

Type / Role:

PhDs

Subject Area(s):

Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics
Computer Sciences
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Location(s):

Midlands of England

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