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September 7, 2025

**Job Description**
This PhD opportunity, generously funded by John Crane Ltd and hosted by The University of Sheffield’s Leonardo Centre, focuses on developing next-generation mechanical seals for high-pressure hydrogen systems, crucial for future renewable energy applications. The project aims to innovate solutions for safe hydrogen storage and use, involving cutting-edge experiments, surface texture investigation for seal performance, exploration of ultrasonic sensors for real-time monitoring, and the combination of experimental research with mathematical modeling to pioneer advanced sealing technology.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or related disciplines)
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Applied Mathematics

**Experience**
Other:
• Proactive and enthusiastic individual
• First-class or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent)

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Experience
Other: • Proactive and enthusiastic individual • First-class or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent)
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Salary
Annual Salary: £19,795 (Stipend for UK applicants) Benefits: Substantial industrial stipend top-up, opportunity to make a global impact in clean energy solutions, valuable industry experience with a global leader, development of research expertise in a world-class tribology group.
Details
Temporary Duration: 4 years Remote Work: No Location Requirement: Required to work across multiple sites in Sheffield, Manchester, and Slough, UK.
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Leonardo Centre • John Crane's Research Centre
Supervisor(s)
Prof. Rob Dwyer-Joyce
Supervisor Email
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The University of Sheffield
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Industry
Education
Phone
+44 114 222 2000 +44 114 222 **** Show
Location
Sheffield

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