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Postdoc Position in Stochastic Simulation and Uncertainty Quantification for Solid/Structural Mechanics at Johns Hopkins University

The Shields Uncertainty Research Group (SURG) in the Dept. of Civil Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is seeking applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow. The postdoc will work on an Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project developing novel stochastic simulation methodologies for quantification and propagation of uncertainty in computational solid/structural mechanics. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field. The candidate must further possess a strong working knowledge of probability theory and experience with finite element modeling. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in stochastic simulation-based uncertainty propagation using, for example, advanced Monte Carlo simulations, polynomial chaos expansions, sparse-grid stochastic collocation, stochastic reduced-order models, stochastic surrogate modeling, or related concepts. Candidates should send a CV, brief (1 page) statement of research experience/interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to Prof. Michael Shields atmichael.shields@jhu.edu. Priority will be given to applications received before July 1, 2016 although the position will remain open until filled.

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Funded PhD Student Position in Biomechanical Tissue Simulation

We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD student with interest and skill in tissue deformation simulation and biomechanical modelling. The main focus will be on new approaches of tissue deformation computation for surgical planning. The activity will be carried out in the context of improving planning for forearm surgery, by analyzing and simulating anatomical structures relevant for distal stability during pro-supination. The work will be performed within the scope of a D-A-CH collaborative research project, funded through the FWF and SNSF, respectively, jointly with the University Hospital Balgrist in Zurich and the Institute for Surgical Technology, University of Bern, Switzerland. The development will comprise working in an interdisciplinary team.
Candidates should have earned a Master or Diploma degree in Computer Science, Mechanics, Mathematics, or other related fields. Good knowledge in biomechanics and/or physically-based simulation is expected. In addition, some experience with surgical planning applications is of advantage. Experience and knowledge in C/C++ programming is required, as well as a good level in English, both written and spoken.
The position is open immediately until filled. It is offered on the level of a non-permanent university research student for three years. Salaries are internationally competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience.
Candidates should send electronically an application with letter of motivation, complete CV, grades and transcripts, relevant certificates, and possible links to relevant prior publications via email. The compiled material should be sent in PDF format to:
matthias.harders@uibk.ac.at
Please feel free to get in contact in case of questions.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Harders
Interactive Graphics and Simulation Group
Institute of Computer Science
Innsbruck University
Technikerstrasse 21 A
6020 Innsbruck
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)512 507 53338

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Postdoctoral opening in topology optimization at UC San Diego

Applications are sought for one Post-Doctoral Researcher at University of California, San Diego (USA) to join the M2DO research lab. The primary research focus is to develop topology optimization for multiscale and multiphysics problems optimizing materials and structures.
Relevant research background in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Topology optimization
  
• Level set method
  
• Coupled sensitivity analysis
  
• Thermo-elastic finite element analysis
  
• OOP software development (C++) and large scale scientific computing

Good team working skills and collaborative experience are essential. More information about the current research activities of the lab can be found http://m2do.ucsd.edu
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Postdoc applications based in UC San Diego can be applied by emailing (1) CV with publications list (2) one representative and most relevant paper (3) names and contacts for three referees to Dr H Alicia Kim (alicia@ucsd.edu) with the subject: M2DO postdoc.

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Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA

Applications are accepted for a postdoctoral research associate position at Center for Risk and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
The primary research area would be damage and degradation of solid materials and structures. The candidates are expected to have exceptional background in both simulation and experimental aspects of the damage mechanics. Experience in modeling and experimental analysis on corrosion and corrosion-fatigue are highly desired. For more information about the current research areas, please refer tohttp://www.modarres.umd.edu/research/index.html

Applicants are invited to send their C.V., one page research statement/letter of interest and 2 samples of related publications in a single pdf file to Professor Mohammad Modarres (modarres@umd.edu).

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One Joint Ph.D. position and one postdoctoral position available at Singapore University of Technology and Design

We are looking for one Ph.D student and one postdoctoral research for a project which is funded by funded by Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and focuses on synthesizing, characterizing, modeling, and simulating the thermo-mechanical behavior of polymers with covalent adaptable networks (CANs), e.g. vitrimers.

The PhD student will be supported by the SUTD-NUS Joint PhD programme, registered with both NUS (National University of Singapore) and SUTD (Singapore University of Technology and Design), guided by academic staff from both universities and examined to the standards of both universities. Upon successful completion of the SUTD-NUS Joint PhD programme, the PhD student will be conferred a PhD degree awarded jointly by SUTD and NUS.

PhD student can contribute to one or more of the key areas of the program - synthesis, characterization, modelling, and simulating – and will be expected to interact closely with colleagues in other areas at SUTD and NUS. The PhD student will be advised by Prof. Martin Dunn and Prof. Kevin Ge Qi at SUTD, and Prof. Shailendra P. Joshi from NUS.

We seek a post-doctoral candidate who will lead the synthesis and characterization of CAN polymers and studying their reprocessing and recycling behavior. This will include synthesizing materials and fabricating samples, characterizing them using standard analysis techniques, developing new test approaches and instruments to characterize the behavior of bonded and reprocessed samples.

An ideal candidate must have demonstrated expertise in the characterization of advanced materials (ideally, polymers) using relevant experimental techniques. Desired skills include demonstrated experience synthesizing polymers, material property characterization. The selected person will be expected to interact closely with colleagues at NUS on theory and modeling and simulation approaches for CAN polymers.

The candidates must possess a PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical engineering, civil engineering or related fields with strong written skills (demonstrated in the form of publications in reputed journals) and oral communication.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with educational qualifications and work experience. If you are interested, please contact Prof. Qi (Kevin) Ge (ge_qi@sutd.edu.sg) for detailed information.

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Postdoc position in computational simulations at University of Rochester

One postdoc position is available in professor Abdolrahim’s group in the department of mechanical engineering at University of Rochester ( http://acmml.com/).
The primary research would be in the area of computational simulations and multiscale modeling of nanoscale metallic materials. The postdoctoral associate is expected to use and develop atomistic simulations and continuum models to investigate the surface and interface effects on mechanical properties and chemical activity of nanoparticles. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Physics or a related field. It is strongly desirable for the candidate to have experience in continuum mechanics, crystal plasticity, molecular dynamics simulation (experience in using reactive force field methods is a plus) and finite elements methods.
Interested candidates should send a single PDF file containing CV, brief statement of research experiences and interests, and a list of three references to Prof. Niaz Abdolrahim: niaz@rochester.edu.

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PhD POSITION IN COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS AT IIT ROORKEE

One Ph.D position is available in the field of computational modelling in the research group of Dr Parashar at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Brief description of the doctoral research project and minimum candidature requirements are as:
1. Atomistic modelling of nanofillers and nanocomposites. Simulations will be performed in molecular dynamics and finite element based environment. In this research project graphene, BN nanofillers and Si Nanotubes are the potential candidate for nanofillers, whereas polymers will be considered for the matrix.
2. Applicant should be Indian citizen, and are in good academic standing.
3. Keen interest in solid mechanics, atomistic modelling, numerical analysis, FEM will be preferred.
Interested students with excellent computational skills relevant to the above areas are encouraged to send their CV todrap1fme@iitr.ac.in

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Funded PhD thesis in Mechanical Engineering
Computational and experimental investigation on the dynamic stability of a flat plate deforming with large amplitude under fluid flow

A fully funded thesis project is proposed at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada to start in 2017.

In most engineering applications, structures are designed to be stiff so that the loads they carry do not deform them significantly. In nature, structures are usually compliant; that is especially true for terrestrial and aquatic plants. Plants rely on their flexibility to change form and reduce their drag when subjected to fluid flow. Flexibility allows plants to reduce their drag through reconfiguration, however it is well known in the Fluid-Structure Interactions community that flexibility can also lead to a loss of stability and thus increased dynamical loads. Fluttering flags are a good example.
In the proposed project, we will consider the limitation to reconfiguration brought by a dynamic loss of stability in constant uniform flow. To understand the trade-off that flexibility brings to real plants in terms of drag reduction and loss of stability, we will study an idealised two-dimensional system: a beam clamped at its centre and subjected to a normal flow. We will study how the beam bends in the flow statically when its rigidity is decreased until a critical value is reached and the beam starts fluttering. The impact of the project will come from a better understanding of the natural adaptation of plants to wind stresses, but also in developing a new expertise in aeroelasticity of soft structures such as compliant drones.
The project is experimental and numerical in nature. The role of the student will be to perform wind tunnel measure campaigns as well as work on the development of a numerical procedure coupling an aerodynamics code to a finite element solution of the dynamical large deformation Euler-Bernoulli beam equation. The candidate sought has a masters in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and processes a strong background in fluid mechanics, vibrations, and numerical methods. Preferably, (s)he has some experience with computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and wind tunnel tests. A PhD thesis lasts approximately four years. The candidate will spend her/his time on the main campus at École Polytechnique de Montréal. The candidate should be ready to start the project by January or May 2017. The financial aid is 20 000$CAD per year and is not taxable. PhD candidates must pay tuition (<3000$/year).

To apply, send your cover letter, CV, transcript, and a recent publication (can be a project report) to:
Frédérick Gosselin, Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
École Polytechnique de Montréal
frederick (dot) gosselin (at) polymtl (dot) ca

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PhD/Postdoc position at IIT Delhi

A PhD/Postdoc position is available in my group to work in the broad area of "Molecular origin of elastic/plastic deformations in nanorods". The PhD applicant should have good background in mathematics and solid mechanics. The postdoc candidate should preferably also be familiar with molecular modeling of materials. Interested candidates are encouraged to email me at ajeetk@am.iitd.ac.in with their CV.Dr Ajeet KumarDept. of Applied MechanicsIIT Delhi

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Post-Doctoral Position in Bone Biomechanics

A position for a post-doctoral researcher is available in the Microstructure Testing and Analysis Laboratory, School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. The individual appointed to the position will be responsible for research on failure of trabecular bone. A strong background in solid mechanics is desired, with knowledge of numerical simulation. Interest and willingness to participate in an interdisciplinary research team is essential. The position is available for a start Sept. 1, 2016. The position is for 12 months with extension possible pending on performance.
To apply, please contact Prof. T. Siegmund, siegmund@purdue.edu, via email – subject: Bone Biomechanics Post-Doc. Applications shall submit a cover letter with a short statement of purpose, a full resume, and names of three references.