[UK] DPhil Studentship in Marine Renewable Energy at University of Oxford

Applications are invited for a 3.5 year (DPhil) studentship in the field of numerical simulation of fluid flows through marine current turbines used for power generation.

As marine turbine devices move towards field deployment it is imperative that the influence of field conditions on device performance be better understood. The project will seek to develop and use a Computational Fluid Dynamics tool to investigate marine turbine flows and the influence of field conditions, including operation in the wake of an upstream device, on turbine performance.

Applicants should have a keen interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics, and should possess good programming and analytical skills. Applications are invited from candidates with a good upper-second or first-class honours degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other relevant subject.

Funding information
Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
Funding notes: Candidates who are UK nationals, or who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years are eligible for a fully funded studentship. In this case the remuneration will be £12,940 p.a. in 2007/8 (and will increase in subsequent years), with all fees paid. Candidates from other EU countries may be eligible for a “fees only” studentship.

Contacts and how to apply
Administrative contact and how to apply:
Candidates are expected to meet the criteria for Graduate Admissions and must make a graduate application at the same time as applying for this studentship. Applications for this position will not be considered unless this requirement has been met.
http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/postgrad/criteria.pdf

Further particulars may be obtained by telephoning 01865 273013 or by email to administrator@eng.ox.ac.uk to whom written applications should be made enclosing a curriculum vitae and your graduate application form. Your letter should explain your interest in and relevant experience for this position.

Please quote DF08034 in all correspondence.
The closing date for applications is noon 6th May 2008