The School of Engineering, Design & Technology at the University of Bradford seeks applications for a 3-year PhD research studentship in Multi-Objective Engine Optimisation, as part of a Bradford-based team funded through a major consortium research project 'CO2 Reduction through Engine Optimisation' with industrial partners including Ford and Jaguar Land Rover and the Technology Strategy Board.
The overall aim of the work is to support the development of a gaseous and particulate emissions compliant calibration and aftertreatment system while minimising CO2 emissions for a GDI engine.
This part of project is concerned with the development and implementation of a novel multi-objective optimisation framework that can be applied at different levels (e.g. engine calibration and total system optimisation), to concurrently optimise various engine performance attributes such as fuel consumption, engine noise and driveability, while minimising gaseous and particulate emissions. An important part of the work will be the DoE planning of experimental engine tests for parameter identification and development of engine response models to be used for calibration optimisation.
The person appointed will need to be self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic to succeed in this advanced research. He/she will need to develop expertise in and understanding of advanced optimisation theory & practice relating to internal combustion engines and will be required to work together with all the other members of the research team to develop expertise in computational modelling techniques, with validation using test apparatus and instrumentation / data logging systems. He/she will join a research team in the University of Bradford Centre for Automotive Research which specialises in optimisation, statistical engineering, and engine mapping & calibration research and will work closely with the research team in the Hybrid and Powertrain Engineering Research Centre (HyPER-C) laboratory. The Research Centre is a fully equipped test facility that hosts a fully transient AC engine dynamometer dedicated for use in this project, PUMA controller, real-time simulation and data acquisition hardware, and emissions equipment.
Applicants for this PhD research studentship should have a First or Second Class BEng or MEng Honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Computational / Applied Mathematics, or Physics. An MSc in a relevant subject area will be an advantage but is not essential. Knowledge and interest in internal combustion engines, statistical modelling, optimisation and computational methods is desirable. The minimum degree classification normally required for entry to PhD is 2(i).
The Research Studentship will cover the costs of the University UK/EU registration fees and a monthly stipend (depending on qualifications) which will be paid up to a maximum equivalent to an annual sum of £14000. The Research Studentship and the monthly stipend will be allocated in the first instance for a 6-month probationary period subject to good progress being made as determined by review.
The deadline for applications is 9th November 2010. (interviews will be held w/c 15th November)
The starting date will be 1stDecember 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.
For further information please contact Dr. Felician Campean by email F.Campean@Bradford.ac.uk or Telephone: 01274 234569.
To apply please send a letter of application, which should explain your interest in and relevant experience for the advertised post, together with a detailed CV, full contact details of two referees (including email addresses) to: Dr. Felician Campean, School of Engineering, Design & Technology, EDT3 University of Bradford, BD7 1DP, or by e-mail F.Campean@Bradford.ac.uk.
