About this role
The research group Mechanics of Materials and Structures at Ghent University (UGent-MMS) in Belgium has 5 vacancies for PhD research in the field of mechanics of materials. The vacancies are linked to research on composite hydrogen tanks, mine counter-measure drones and snap fit joints in constructions. All positions have a duration of 4 years and are fully funded (projects already granted). All research will be conducted with leading companies in the field. It is combined with a very low tuition fee, limited to a once-only tuition fee of 1100 EUR at the start of the PhD. Vacancy 1: PhD (4 years) on Design, Manufacturing And Testing of Composite Propellers for Underwater Drone Applications [Net salary (after taxes) starting from 2600 EUR/month] UGent-MMS is part of a European project on next generation propellers for underwater drones. Such underwater drones are becoming more and more important in mine counter measure applications and surveillance tasks. They are sent out by the mot...