Probabilistic Lifetime Assessment of Fusion Breeding Blankets EngD at King’s College London (Fusion Engineering CDT) 2025

This prestigious EngD opportunity at King’s College London focuses on developing a probabilistic framework to assess structural integrity and failure risks in fusion breeding blankets under irradiated conditions. The project is hosted under the Fusion Engineering CDT, providing high-level training and collaboration opportunities with UKAEA and other institutions.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 20, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorKing's College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyKing's College London
• Course to studyEngineering , Physics , Science , Science & Technology , Science and Engineering , Structural Engineering , Mechanics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Tax-free stipend of approximately £22,780/year, with possible inflation adjustments

• UK Home tuition fees (£5,006 for 2025/26)

• Bench fees

• 4-year funding including

  • 3-month CDT training across partner universities (Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool)

  • Up to 6-month work placement at UKAEA

• Research training and development in advanced mechanics and computational modelling

• International candidates are welcome to express interest to Dr Skamniotis and may be eligible for this opportunity, subject to case-by-case assessment of their circumstances and suitability. 

Requirements

• Background in solid mechanics, mechanical or structural engineering, or a related field

• Strong analytical and computational skills

• Prior knowledge of fracture mechanics and probabilistic modelling is desirable

• UK fee status; international applicants may be considered exceptionally

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

• Academic excellence (minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree; Master’s preferred)

• Fit with project aims and technical requirements

• Clarity and strength of personal statement

• Performance at interview

• Capacity to engage with collaborative training and placements

Application Documents

• CV

• Academic transcripts

• Personal statement

• Two academic references

• English language certificate (if applicable)

• Research interests (tailored to this project)

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To be considered for the position candidates must apply via King’s Apply online application system.
• Details are available at https://www.kcl.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research-degrees
• Please apply for Engineering Research (MPhil/PhD) and indicate Christos Skamniotis as the supervisor and quote the project title in your application and all correspondence.
• Please apply for Engineering Research (MPhil/PhD) and indicate Christos Skamniotis as the supervisor and quote the project title in your application and all correspondence.
• Please ensure to add the following code [EPSRCEng50%2506/Industry] in the Funding section of the application form.
• Please select option 5 ‘I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London’ and type the code into the ‘Award Scheme Code or Name’ box. Please copy and paste the code exactly.
• The selection process will involve a pre-selection on documents and, if selected, will be followed by an invitation to an interview. If successful at the interview, an offer will be provided in due course.
• Further information can be found at https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply
• Please contact:
• [email protected] for queries about the project.
• If you require support with the application process, please contact [email protected]

For more details, visit King's College London Scholarship webpage