We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a background in Engineering or a related Science to undertake a PhD in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. We have a range of opportunities available across the School on topics aligned with our cores research themes, which are:

• Advanced manufacturing and processing
• Bioengineering
• Clean Energies
• Composite materials and structures
• Future Aircraft
• Simulation Technologies

We currently have close to 100 PhD students from all over the world working across these themes, carrying out research in a friendly and supportive environment, supervised by academics who are leaders in their field, using well-equipped laboratories and research facilities. Many of the advertised projects are linked with large, collaborative research projects or are linked to leading industrial partners.

A full list of our latest PhD opportunities including further details for each individual project can be found here.  

Entry requirements:  The minimum academic requirement is an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider (or qualifications deemed equivalent by the University).

The projects are funded from range of sources and the duration of the projects will vary.  Please check the individual project advertisements for details.

Deadline for applications: The closing date for the advertisements should be listed on the individual ads.

Contact: For specific information on each project please contact the supervisor named on the project details.  For further information about the School, or for general queries, please contact Dr Trevor Robinson, (t.robinson@qub.ac.uk, Director of Post Graduate Research).

Queens University Belfast is a diverse and international institution which is strongly committed to equality, diversity and selection on merit. Currently women are under-represented in research positions in the School and accordingly, applications from women are particularly welcome. 

Applications should be made electronically through the Queen’s online application portal by following the Apply Now Link below.

If you are interested in multiple projects you should make a separate application to each.