Swansea University 2021 EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship

Reheating furnaces are an essential part of Tata Steel Europe’s hot mills. Reheating furnaces are heated by gas burners and aim to heat the steel slabs to their rolling temperature with a known temperature profile through the thickness.

Reheating furnaces rely predominantly on heat being radiatively transferred to the slabs. Since steel is prone to oxidation, the slabs grow an oxide layer on their surface. This has two major effects for the heat transfer from the furnace to the slab:

• It changes the emissivity of the surface, and therefore the power the slab absorbs from the furnace.
• It introduces an insulating layer on the surface of the slab, which slows thermal diffusion into the slab.

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship
• Requirements for EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees and an annual stipend of £18,500.

There will be additional funds available for research expenses.

Requirements for EPSRC ICASE AND TATA Steel PHD Scholarship Qualification

Candidates should hold a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant engineering/science discipline, such as Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics. A combination of qualifications and/or experience equivalent to that level may be considered at the discretion of the university. 

Required experience/skills:

• Demonstratable capability to undertake and benefit from research training through to completion, to qualify for a doctorate.
• A fundamental understanding of metallic materials and their manufacturing processes.
• An appreciation for experimental test techniques and analysis methods used in materials engineering applications.
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the project topic, show breadth of knowledge and adapt to various subject areas.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to analyse and prepare scientific data and findings for international dissemination such as conference presentations and peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstratable initiative and independence in research planning and thinking – while being resourceful and creative.
• A willingness to travel locally (possibly nationally and internationally for conferences and collaborative working) and embed themselves in an industrial-academic setting.

We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5+ in each component) to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Documents Required for Application

To apply, please complete and submit the following documents to Dr Hollie Cockings ([email protected]):

• College of Engineering PGR Scholarship Application
• Two-page CV
• Degree certificates and transcripts
• A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
• Contact details of two references (academic or previous employer)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Dr Hollie Cockings ([email protected]). Zoom appointments available by email request. 

For more details, visit Swansea University website.