PhD in Failure Analysis and Digital-Twin Modelling of Hydrogel Coatings
University of Leeds · EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Materials 4.0
United Kingdom
8 January 2027
About This Opportunity
The University of Leeds is recruiting a PhD candidate through the EPSRC Materials 4.0 CDT to study hierarchical failure and digital-twin modelling of next-generation hydrogel coatings. The listing gives an application deadline of 8 January 2027.
The project investigates failure mechanisms in advanced hydrogel coatings and develops digital-twin models that connect material behaviour across scales. The research sits within the EPSRC Materials 4.0 CDT and integrates experimental materials science with data-driven and computational modelling.
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Level PhD
Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Materials 4.0
Field Hydrogel Coating Failure and Digital Twins
Specialization Materials Science & Engineering
Organization Type University
Funding & Compensation
Amount GBP 21,805 / Per Year
Funding Type Stipend
Funding Status Fully Funded
Period Per Year
Tuition Coverage Fully Covered
Stipend Yes
Requirements
Education
Applicants should normally hold a good first or upper-second-class degree, or relevant MEng/MSc qualification, in engineering, materials science or a related scientific discipline.
Experience
Technical Skills Failure analysis Digital-twin modelling Hydrogel materials
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