PhD studentship: Aeroengine Oil Systems CFD in partnership …, Nottingham

Area: Engineering

Location: UK Other

Closing Date: Friday 24 July 2026

Reference: ENG290X1

Location: Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham

Funding: UK Home fees + tax-free stipend of up to £25,000 per year for 4 years

Applications are invited for a fully funded Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award, offered in partnership with Rolls‑Royce, to tackle key challenges in the design of aeroengine oil systems using multiphase CFD. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research that supports the next generation of sustainable aeroengines.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of 50 researchers, technicians and academics within the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group, and will have the opportunity to apply their research during a placement within Rolls‑Royce.

Project Overview

The project focuses on developing and applying advanced CFD models for aeroengine oil systems. There will also be opportunities to integrate machine learning techniques for building lower‑order predictive models. The student will gain hands‑on experience in industrial applications, including practical aspects of aeroengine oil system design, spending part of their PhD on‑site at Rolls‑Royce, as well as receiving joint supervision and training from both the University and industry professionals.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated researcher with a rigorous approach to problem‑solving. Applicants should have, or be expected to gain, a high 2:1 (preferably 1st class) honours degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with substantial background in fluid mechanics.

Essential skills

• Strong knowledge of numerical methods
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Desirable skills / experience

• Experience of applying CFD to a complex problem
• Knowledge of multiphase flows
• Experience with machine learning techniques

Funding

Studentship covers UK home tuition fees and provides a tax‑free stipend of up to £25,000 per year for 4 years. Please note that, due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only available to UK (home fees) citizens.

Start date

1 October 2026

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