PhD Position in Mechanical Engineering

Area: Mechanical Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
Location: UK (University of Nottingham)
Reference: ENG310
Closing Date: Open until filled

Project Overview

• Develop responsive 4D-printed biomaterial devices for personalized drug delivery.

• Focus on materials that respond to stimuli (temperature, light, etc.) or change shape over time.

• Design new 3D-printable materials and functional devices with fast or complex multi-scale responses.

• Applications in biomedical, micromechanical, and optoelectronic fields.

Supervision & Facilities

• Conducted in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) and Additive BioFabrication Laboratory.

• Work in a large interdisciplinary team:

  • 9 PhD students, 15 postdocs, 18 academics from 5 universities, 11 industry partners.

• Access to state-of-the-art 3D/4D printing equipment and advanced bioprinting facilities.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Background in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or related physical sciences.

• 2:1 or First-Class degree required.

• Willingness to learn new disciplines and innovate in materials, 3D printing, biotechnology, and engineering.

• Open to UK and international students.

Funding & Duration

• Start: October 2026

• Duration: 42 months

• Funding will be provided after candidate selection via a competitive University of Nottingham process (covers home tuition and UKRI stipend).

Application Instructions

• Send cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts by email.

• Include the project title in your application.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is appointed.

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