PhD Research Studenship at Wolfson School of Mechanical and manufacturing Engineering

Scholarship Funded PhD Research Studentship Finite element modelling of the
effects of laser eye surgery Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship aimed at developing
methods of modelling the effects of corrective laser surgery on the
structural integrity of the eye. Factors to be taken into account in such
models include the complex material behaviour and geometries associated with
biological structures and sensitivity to the environment. The studentship is
part of a larger project including novel laser measurement of surface strain
of the cornea and the successful student will also be expected to
participate in certain elements of the experimental programme.

Applicants should have a good first degree in Engineering, Physics or a
similar area. They should be familiar with stress analysis and ideally
should have experience of using finite element analysis.
The studentship is open to all UK, EU and overseas applicants. Studentship
will cover fees plus a maintenance grant of at least £11k/year for UK/EU
applicants and £8k/year or other overseas applicants.

*Closing date for applications is 26th November*

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr I.A. Ashcroft (e-mail
I.A.Ashcroft@lboro.ac.uk). To apply for the studentship please submit a CV
and application form to Dr. I.A. Ashcroft, Wolfson School of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU. Application forms can be
downloaded from the University web site at
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/personnel/appform.html.