PhD Studentship: Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

Job Description

Job title: PhD Studentship: Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

Company: University of Southampton

Job description: Supervisory Team: Prof Johan Nilsson, Prof Jayanta Sahu

Project description

University of Southampton is seeking a committed candidate for laser research towards green aviation and net-zero carbon emission from gas turbines within the LITECS programme. This is funded by a £7 million EPSRC grant and involves six universities and five companies, each contributing world-leading expertise. LITECS targets transformational combustion measurement and modelling tools to enable the development of low emission engine designs and evaluation of new low emission and zero-carbon fuels, leading to reduced environmental impact. As well as aircraft, gas turbines are used to power trains, ships, and electrical generators. See and for further details about LITECS.

Our role at University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is to research, build, and validate fibre-based optical amplifiers for mid-infrared wavelengths and with the power levels, linewidth, stability, and reliability required for chemical species tomography of gas turbines. The successful candidate will work with lasers in the High-power fibre lasers research group in immediate collaboration with other team members as well as with team members in other organizations across the UK. Throughout the PhD, the candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories at the ORC. Opportunities for working at partners are also expected. At the end of the PhD project, the student will have developed knowledge and skills in fibre and laser technology, mid-infrared lasers, and chemical species tomography. If you are seeking an industrially-relevant PhD project with experimental focus and are interested in lasers for measurements of chemical-species and zero-carbon technology then this opportunity is perfect for you.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Johan Nilsson,

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent).

Closing date

Applications are accepted throughout the year. The start date will typically be late September, but other dates are possible.

Funding

For UK students, tuition fees and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus £2,000 ORC enhancement tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years (totalling around £21,000 for 2024/25, rising annually). EU and Horizon Europe students are eligible for scholarships. CSC students are eligible for fee waivers. Funding for other international applicants is very limited and highly competitive. Overseas students who have secured or are seeking external funding are welcome to apply.

How To Apply

Apply online: . Select programme type (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD ORC”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor.

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae

Two reference letters

Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact:

Stipend at the UKRI rate

Expected salary:

Location: Southampton

Job date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:08:04 GMT

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