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Pioneering PhD opportunity offered with Orbex

Posted on 18 Sep 2024. Edited by: John Hunter. Read 487 times.
Pioneering PhD opportunity offered with OrbexThe R2T2 consortium of universities is to partner with orbital launch services company Orbex to enable a PhD candidate to gain hands-on experience through a 3.5-year collaborative research project based at the University of Glasgow.

This R2T2 project invites ambitious STEM students to drive cutting-edge research focused on the optimisation of propellant feed systems — an essential component of modern aerospace technology. Orbex is at the forefront of Europe’s commercial space sector, developing its innovative Prime rocket, which will launch from Sutherland Spaceport. As part of the R2T2 consortium, Orbex brings its expertise in rocket design and propulsion systems, offering insights and real-world application opportunities for the selected PhD candidate.

The student selected for this PhD will also complete a six-month placement with Orbex in Denmark, getting real-life experience and working hands-on within propulsion engineering.

Orbex CEO Phillip Chambers said: “This is an extraordinary opportunity for a young engineer to immerse themselves in the practical aspects of aerospace technology. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of talent, and the R2T2 PhD programme aligns perfectly with this. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with our experts abroad, gaining hands-on experience that is truly invaluable.”

The PhD project, titled Propellant Feed System Optimisation, focuses on the efficiency and reliability of fuel delivery systems within rocket engines – a critical subject that directly impacts the performance and safety of space missions. This research not only supports Orbex’s mission to develop more sustainable and efficient rockets but also feeds into the wider goals of the aerospace industry.

Professor Patrick Harkness of the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, and R2T2 lead academic, said: “This collaboration with Orbex adds another level to the R2T2 programme, offering our PhD candidate the unique opportunity to contribute to a real-world project. It is an exciting time to be part of aerospace engineering, and we are eager to see how this research will shape future innovations.”

Details about the R2T2 Programme and the PhD opportunity can be found at the website here. Applications for this exceptional PhD opportunity are also accessible here.

The application process will close on 1 October 2024.