Dynamic Safety Management in Large-scale Cooperative Working: PhD Studentship

Application Deadline: 31st August
Start Date: Cranfield campus – 29th Sept
Eligibility: UK only
Duration of award: Up to 4 years
Supervisors: Prof Philip Webb and Dr. Gilbert Tang.

Supported by Airbus and EPSRC, this studentship will provide a bursary of up to £20,000 p.a. (tax free) plus fees* for up to 4 years.

Collaborative robotics, where humans and robots share the same work spaces, is an exciting and emerging technology pushing the boundaries of what was previously possible in the application of industrial robotics.  Of particular interest is understanding how safety can be enhanced by understanding the relationship between human movement and robot kinematics so that tasks and operations can be shared efficiently between the human operator and the robot.

In support of this Cranfield University and Airbus have formed an exciting collaboration, supported by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, to investigate Human Robot Collaboration in Aerospace Manufacturing and a fully funded PhD studentship has been made available. The PhD student will be based within the Airbus facility in Broughton but will be expected to work closely with engineers at and across other company sites and maintain close links with the academic community at Cranfield.

The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Phil Webb who is a leading authority in the area but they will also be expected to work closely with other groups at Cranfield. In addition, an industrial supervisor will be assigned from within Airbus.

Entry requirements:

Applicants should have a first or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline, such as mechanical/aerospace engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines.  Candidates with a background in Human Factors may also be considered.

Funding:

* To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be a UK national

Cranfield Doctoral Network:

Research students at Cranfieldbenefit from being part of a dynamic, focused and professional study environment and all become valued members of the Cranfield Doctoral Network . This Network brings together both research students and staff, providing a platform for our researchers to share ideas, identify opportunities for collaboration and create smaller communities of practice.  It aims to encourage an effective and vibrant research culture, founded upon the diversity of activities and knowledge. A tailored programme of seminars and events alongside our Doctoral Researchers Core Development programme (transferable skills training), provide those studying a research degree with a wealth of social and networking opportunities.

How to apply:

For further information please contact:

Name: Prof Philip Webb

Email: [email protected]  

If you are eligible to apply for this studentship, please complete the online application form. https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/research/phd/dynamic-safety-management-in-large-scale-cooperative-working/?utm_channel=&utm_source=warwickuniversity&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=SATM_Aero_AK_PhD_SATM296_jobs_Jun22