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Theme: ‘Spinal damage and Vertebral Fractures under whole body vibration'
Background and Aims --
This announcement is for two related PhD studies that aim to investigate the mechanism of Vertebral Fractures (VF) caused by whole body vibration (WBV/ low amplitude-long term) and shock loading conditions, the mechanisms of which are poorly understood. Health and safety regulations and the risk of litigation dictate that means are found by which to mitigate the effects of these musculoskeletal trauma incidents which occur in the automotive or the maritime environment and in many accidents. The only secure way of starting to tackle the problem is by producing a reliable dose-response relationship and modelling the effects.
The two PhDs will be supported by all the resources available in the ‘Biomechanics laboratories’ within the ‘Centre for Musculoskeletal and Medicolegal Research’ of the ‘Cranfield Forensic Institute’
(http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/about/peo...-research.html)
and in our associated collaborating hospitals (Gloucester, Swindon, Cheltenham).
Eligibility --
The positions will be available from March 2014 onwards.
There is no deadline for applications and the positions will stay open until suitable candidates are identified for these posts.
We envisage that the experimental project will start first to be followed by the modelling one.
They are suitable for those having or expected to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree in engineering, physical science, materials or closely related subjects. Desirable features for candidates would be some knowledge of materials testing (project 1) or FEA modelling (project 2)
Funding Notes --
Each studentship offers a stipend of £14k/annum, plus the fees at the home/EU rate paid directly to the university.
Due to funding conditions, only applicants with UK/EU fee status are eligible for the award.
Applications --
Information on the Cranfield application process and relevant application forms can be found in our web pages: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/study/stu.../how-to-apply/
Contact --
If you wish to discuss your suitability for any of these 2 posts you can email:
Dr Peter Zioupos: p.zioupos@cranfield.ac.uk or Dr Mike Gibson: m.c.gibson@cranfield.ac.uk
Background and Aims --
This announcement is for two related PhD studies that aim to investigate the mechanism of Vertebral Fractures (VF) caused by whole body vibration (WBV/ low amplitude-long term) and shock loading conditions, the mechanisms of which are poorly understood. Health and safety regulations and the risk of litigation dictate that means are found by which to mitigate the effects of these musculoskeletal trauma incidents which occur in the automotive or the maritime environment and in many accidents. The only secure way of starting to tackle the problem is by producing a reliable dose-response relationship and modelling the effects.
The two PhDs will be supported by all the resources available in the ‘Biomechanics laboratories’ within the ‘Centre for Musculoskeletal and Medicolegal Research’ of the ‘Cranfield Forensic Institute’
(http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/about/peo...-research.html)
and in our associated collaborating hospitals (Gloucester, Swindon, Cheltenham).
Eligibility --
The positions will be available from March 2014 onwards.
There is no deadline for applications and the positions will stay open until suitable candidates are identified for these posts.
We envisage that the experimental project will start first to be followed by the modelling one.
They are suitable for those having or expected to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree in engineering, physical science, materials or closely related subjects. Desirable features for candidates would be some knowledge of materials testing (project 1) or FEA modelling (project 2)
Funding Notes --
Each studentship offers a stipend of £14k/annum, plus the fees at the home/EU rate paid directly to the university.
Due to funding conditions, only applicants with UK/EU fee status are eligible for the award.
Applications --
Information on the Cranfield application process and relevant application forms can be found in our web pages: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/study/stu.../how-to-apply/
Contact --
If you wish to discuss your suitability for any of these 2 posts you can email:
Dr Peter Zioupos: p.zioupos@cranfield.ac.uk or Dr Mike Gibson: m.c.gibson@cranfield.ac.uk