PhD Students in Acoustics (2 x positions)

School of Mechanical Engineering

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 Position Requirements | Salary | Superannuation | Term of Position | Further Information | Applications

The School of Mechanical Engineering is currently seeking suitably qualified PhD students to undertake research projects in the field of acoustics and vibrations.

We are seeking a PhD students to undertake research in this field along with our team of researchers from the university and industry. The ideal candidate would have experience in the design of underwater ultrasonic devices and associated electronics.

Position Requirements

The School of Mechanical Engineering is also seeking students interested in post-graduate research in acoustics, vibration and control. Some examples of research that the school undertakes includes:

• Use of ultrasound to control cyanobacteria
• Adaptive-passive and active noise control and vibration isolation
• Vibro-acoustic treatment to improve transmission loss of panels
• Thermo-acoustics
• Vibration Condition Monitoring
• Analysis of the acoustic properties of nano-materials
• Condition monitoring of rolling element bearings using acoustics
• Energy scavenging
• Optimisation of aero-acoustics and flow control.

Salary

Stiped funding is available.

Superannuation

N/A

Term of Position

Further Information

If you are considering post-graduate study in these fields, please contact Dr Carl Howard, telephone: +61 8 8303 5460 or email: carl.howard@adelaide.edu.au to discuss potential opportunities.

Applications

Closing Date: Open until filled