The Skoltech Center is welcoming applicants for PhD Position in Acoustic Emission Analysis of Progressive Damage in Composite Materials. The position is available for the applicants from all over the world.

The aim of the position to educate students, advance knowledge, and foster innovation in order to address critical scientific, technological, and innovation challenges and gaps facing Russia and the world.

Skoltech center was founded by a collaboration of nine Russian institutions and organizations.

Course Level: Position is available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Position is awarded in the Acoustic Emission Analysis of Progressive Damage in Composite Materials

Scholarship Award: The award package typically includes a comprehensive health insurance and a stipend at internationally competitive level.

Numbers of Scholarships:  Not known

Scholarship can be taken in Russia

Eligibility Criteria: 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Successful candidates are expected to have a Masters (or Specialist or an equivalent) degree in mechanical or materials engineering. Previous experience in experimental mechanics in general and mechanics of composite materials, related experimental and simulation methods in particular is highly desirable. Successful candidates are expected to have experience with laboratory equipment. One of the primary responsibilities of a candidate will be to put into operation the test set-up. The candidates should have a desire to conduct experimental studies as well as to use mathematical methods of data analysis in their research. A good knowledge of mechanics of continuous media, damage and fracture mechanics, and calculation software tools is also required. The candidates should have at least an upper-intermediate level of the English language

Nationality:  Applicants from all over the world  can apply for the position.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have master degree.

English Language Requirement: Applicants must have proof of proficiency in English, i.e., TOEFL or IELTS.

Method of Application

Applicants can apply via email.

  • Please submit a PhD application including: a motivation letter (statement of purpose), a CV, with the publications list (if any), contacts of 2 referees, and proof of proficiency in English, i.e., TOEFL or IELTS (students may submit an application without this information
  • Application Procedure Prior to submitting an application, students are advised to contact Prof. Iskander Akhatov (I.Akhatov-at-skoltech.ru) or Dr. Sergey Abaimov (S.Abaimov-at-skoltech.ru)

Scholarship Application Deadline: August 10, 2017.

For more info, visit Scholarship Link