Brunel University Prediction of Mechanical Properties PhD Studentship 2025

Applications are invited for one full-time EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship for the project “Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Extruded Aluminium Profiles Using Machine Learning and Microstructural Insights”

The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) is a specialist research centre in metallurgy with a focus on the processing of metallic materials for lightweighting applications. See www.brunel.ac.uk/bcast for more information. The project is sponsored by Constellium, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality, technically advanced aluminium products and systems.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 5, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBrunel University London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyBrunel University London
• Course to studyChemical Engineering , Materials , Mechanical Engineering , Metallurgy
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive an annual stipend (bursary) starting from approximately £23,000 plus payment of their full-time home tuition fees for a period of up to 48 months (4 years).

Requirements

• You should have or expect to receive a first degree at 2:1 or above in a suitable engineering and physical science discipline, e.g. metallurgy, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or physics. A Master’s level qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A strong background in materials science and/or modelling is essential. Experience in machine learning, computer vision, and computer programming is desirable.
• In addition, applicants should be highly motivated, able to work independently, as well as in a team and have effective communication skills.
• Applicants must be eligible for home tuition fees through either nationality, residency (living in the UK for at least three years and not wholly for educational purposes) or other connection to the UK.

Application Documents

• Your up-to-date CV;
• Your personal statement (300 to 500 words) summarising your background, skills and experience;
• Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
• Evidence of your English language skills to IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent, 6.0 in all sections), if appropriate;
• Contact details for two referees, one of whom can be an academic member of staff in the College.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit your application documents (see list below) in one PDF file by noon 5th Sept 2025 to [email protected] Interviews will take place in September 

• Your up-to-date CV;
• Your personal statement (300 to 500 words) summarising your background, skills and experience;
• Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
• Evidence of your English language skills to IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent, 6.0 in all sections), if appropriate;
• Contact details for two referees, one of whom can be an academic member of staff in the College.

Remember to state the title of the project at the top of your personal statement.

For more details, visit Brunel University Scholarship webpage