Hi,
If you have a bachelor in automobile eng you probably did cover design... it is often not explicitly stated that is what you are doing in engineering (for whatever reason!). E.g. I am sure you can do drawings and 3d modelling to some extent, completed projects on mechanics and automobiles, the legal aspects of engineering (design), user-focused aspects such as ergonomics, human factors etc??

I think only you can decide what is best for you. You should ask them for more details of the modules and past theses before you make your decision, and maybe get in touch with past students of each module.

Hi Macia,

I am also having problems with my supervisor right from the start. I suppose I was too naive in the beginning, and didn't research my supervisor properly before accepting the PhD position that was advertised. PhD Supervision register? is there such a thing? My supervisor has not successfully gotten anyone else through the process despite a few efforts.

My supervisor has actually no experience in my area of research. I don't know why he is my supervisor at all. I have had various issues, and on many occasions have expressed concerns to him and others . I even tried to discuss this with the head of research and was simply instructed to do what i was told by my supervisor, nothing else! My supervisor was trying to bluff his way through the process by trying to use a post-doc as my advisor (and let him take all the glory). However, this has not worked out - the post-doc knows what he is up to, despises him, and will not help me despite many requests. Even going so far as to hide vital information from me on the project we are both working on.

In the end, I have now told them I am going to work from home. I ended up in the doctors with various symptoms from anxiety due to the process. I sent them a doctors note for them to let them know I am not well. I cannot face them face-to-face, and am avoiding the whole place (I am not using labs or anything, so this is easy to do!). I am trying to finish writing up, but it is going very slow. I am getting personal advice from a friend who is a researcher and lecturer in a very highly esteemed uni - who is shocked by what is going on.

You are certainly not alone! You are doing some great things to try to manage it though! Wishing you all the best

snoodiemctockish

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