Postdoc in solid mechanics, part of the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering
SDU Mechatronics and the Centre of Industrial Mechanics, part of the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg, invites applications for a position as postdoctoral researcher in solid mechanics. Starting date is June 2022.
Workplace description
The Department of Mechanical and Electrical engineering covers research and education spanning from fundamentals to applications of engineering science. All our courses are taught in English reflecting the fact that more than half our students and staff are internationals. The Centre for Industrial Mechanics is located at SDU’s beautiful campus in Sønderborg, in the inspiring building of Alsion, which is a center for science, culture and learning in the heart of Sønderborg and perched on the strait of water separating the island of Als from the mainland. The university has very close relations to the industry in Sønderborg, Southern Denmark and Northern Germany. A significant fraction of the projects in the center are conducted in close cooperation with the industry, which count world leading companies in growing fields such as e-mobility, automation, climate solutions and energy efficiency.
At SDU Mechatronics, research, education, and innovation are performed in teams of scientists and support staff with competences spanning a wide range of fields including applied cyber-physical systems, advanced mechanical systems, modelling and mechatronic prototyping.
Your profile
To complement our team, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Fatigue and Fracture of Materials research group with expertise in metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) and fracture mechanics. I addition, experience in two or more of the following fields is preferred:
- Fatigue,
- 3D printable architected mechanical metamaterials,
- Theoretical and computational mechanics,
- FE analysis of nonlinear solids, and fracture behavior.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with:
- Non-linear FE analyses in ABAQUS,
- Python scripting and programming or MATLAB,
- Computational multiscale mechanics,
- Solid background in the mechanics of materials and dislocation theory of plasticity of metals.
The candidate is expected to perform research work on externally funded projects as well as contribute with few controls related teaching activities.
The candidate must have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or any other relevant Engineering discipline),
- Strong track record in research and development,
- Very good communication skills in English.
Contact information
For further information, please visit www.sdu.dk/dme and https://www.sdu.dk/mechatronics and contact Associate Professor Lars Duggen, Head of Centre for Industrial Mechanics, tel., e-mail: duggen@sdu.dk or Assistant Professor Mohammad Malekan, PI of the Fatigue and Fracture of Materials research group, tel. +45 6550 8607, email: malekan@sdu.dk.
Conditions of employment
Employment is a 2-year temporary position as postdoc. The employment will cease without further notice at the end of the period. However, given appropriate finances, the possibility for contract extension is available depending on the candidate’s performance.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
Research will be predominant in the position. Teaching assignments can be agreed individually. Furthermore, other types of assignments may occur.
The faculty determines the distribution of the various assignments. The weighting of the different assignments may vary over time.
Reference letter
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The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.
Application procedure
The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.
The application must be in English and must include:
- Detailed CV including list of publications, awards, with potential start date,
- A description of your vision and your research plan on the field of this post (a high quality one-page A4 document). This document will be a key element for the decision process towards recruitment,
- Motivation letter,
- E-mail and contact information for at least two references,
- Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD).
The application deadline is April 15th, 2022.
Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the faculty. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. An interview will be part of the assessment process with selected candidates. Once the recruitment process is completed, a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Formalities
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.
Send application
Deadline 2022-Apr-15
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