model farms containing multiple turbines of varying ages etc. Hence enabling the consideration of various maintenance procedures including opportunistic maintenance.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Sarah Dunnett s.j.dunnett@lboro.ac.uk

Name of secondary supervisor:
Lisa Jackson https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/aae/people/lisa-jackson/

Entry requirements:
Students should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in engineering, mathematics, computing or science.

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Closing date of advert: 30th September 2026

Start date: October 2026

Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years

Fee band: 2025/26 Band RB (UK £5,006, International £28,600)

How to Apply:

• Stage 1: You are strongly advised to contact Dr Sarah Dunnett in the first instance on S.J.Dunnett@Lboro.ac.uk with a CV, academic transcripts, a reference letter, and confirmation of funding source. Informal discussions are also welcome.
• Stage 2: Following discussion with Dr Sarah Dunnett, applicants will be invited to make a formal application at online. Under programme name, select Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering and quote the advert reference number AAE-SD-2511 in your application

model farms containing multiple turbines of varying ages etc. Hence enabling the consideration of various maintenance procedures including opportunistic maintenance.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Sarah Dunnett s.j.dunnett@lboro.ac.uk

Name of secondary supervisor:
Lisa Jackson https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/aae/people/lisa-jackson/

Entry requirements:
Students should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in engineering, mathematics, computing or science.

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Closing date of advert: 30th September 2026

Start date: October 2026

Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years

Fee band: 2025/26 Band RB (UK £5,006, International £28,600)

How to Apply:

• Stage 1: You are strongly advised to contact Dr Sarah Dunnett in the first instance on S.J.Dunnett@Lboro.ac.uk with a CV, academic transcripts, a reference letter, and confirmation of funding source. Informal discussions are also welcome.
• Stage 2: Following discussion with Dr Sarah Dunnett, applicants will be invited to make a formal application at online. Under programme name, select Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering and quote the advert reference number AAE-SD-2511 in your application