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PhD studentship: The investigation of alternative solid propellants in hall effect thrusters

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Mar 30, 2019

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There is a strong interest in developing HET's that utilize alternative propellants, especially so for micro-satellites (
This PhD scholarship will consist of developing a Hall Effect Thruster to operate on alternative propellants, focusing on zinc, magnesium and iodine. Good initial work has been completed on developing such a system at Southampton, including a prototype thruster and propellant delivery system. This PhD scholarship will extend the work towards an investigation of the thruster's operational window, thrust measurements, and an understanding of the thruster operation through various probes.

The work will be in collaboration with OHB Sweden, Sweden's leading space satellite company. They will provide first phase guidance, expertise on the HET results and views on future architecture. The studentship will include the possibility of an industrial placement for several months for the student, likely in their second year of studies.

The PhD student will work within the dynamic research group of Dr Charlie Ryan, Lecturer (Assistant Professor) within the Astronautics Group at the University of Southampton; https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/about/staff/cnr1e15.page

Funding and Eligibility

This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £15,009 for 2019/20.

The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references.

For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk

How to Apply

Click below to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form.

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