PhD Studentship

Consumer Engagement through Additive Manufacture

De Montfort University -School of Design, Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities, De Montfort University, Leicester

Starting October 2013

A PhD research studentship covering stipend and tuition fee costs is offered within the School of Design working with an internationally recognised research team that has pioneered computational design and direct manufacture in high value consumer goods. The bursary student will be expected to be working in residence in the School of Design. The supervisory team will be led by Dr Lionel T Dean (http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/academic-staff/art-design-humanities/lionel-dean/lionel-dean.aspx).

Research activity within The School of Design is informed by both theory and practice. We welcome applications and enquiries from well qualified candidates wishing to pursue projects which align with our specialist research area: the creative use of digital design and manufacturing technologies.  We are particularly interested in projects which will build on existing computational design and mass individualisation studies; exploring the user-engagement and product-consumer emotional attachment these models can engender.

Essential Criteria

A minimum upper second-class degree (or international equivalent) in an Art & Design discipline;

Extensive knowledge of digital design and direct manufacturing technologies;

Demonstrable parametric CAD skills;

Demonstrable experience of experimental work in the Art and Design field;

Demonstrable team work and time management skills;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

A willingness to work flexibly;

Desirable criteria

Experience of generative design

Experience of Additive Manufacturing production systems (Rapid Prototyping)

For a more detailed description of the studentship project please contact Dr Lionel T Dean on +44 (0)116 25 77526 or email ldean@dmu.ac.uk

This research opportunity builds on our excellent past achievements and looking forward to REF2014 and beyond. It will develop the university’s research capacity into new and evolving areas of study, enhancing DMU’s national and international research partnerships.

Applications are invited from UK or EU students with a good first degree (First, 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant subject.  Doctoral scholarships are available for up to three years full-time study starting October 2013 and provide a bursary of £13,770pa in addition to university tuition fees.

To download an application pack, please visit the Graduate School Office website Completed applications should be returned to researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk

Please quote ref:  DMU Research Scholarships 2013 ADH FB3

Closing Date :  Friday 15^th March 2013