PhD in 4D Printing: Morphing Structures & Actuation

Company: The University of Edinburgh
Apply for the PhD in 4D Printing: Morphing Structures & Actuation
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a funded PhD position focused on 4D printing and morphing structures. The project explores electroactive shape‑memory polymers activated by Joule heating to achieve large, rapid motion without traditional motors.

The student will design, model, fabricate and test unstable morphing architectures, performing experiments and electro‑thermal diagnostics while ensuring structural integrity and repeatability.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026