PHD POSITION

PhD Studentship: Engineering Ceramic Powder Feedstocks for Additive Manufacturing…

Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 · 26 days left

Institution: University of Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Engineering
Type: PhD position
Pay: £21,805 The studentship will provide funding of fees and a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.
Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 · 26 days left

About this position

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Official call: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTL069/phd-studentship-engineering-ceramic-powder-feedstocks-for-additive-manufacturing-of-components-for-extreme-environments

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