Post-doc position in Material and Computational Mechanics

The Department of Applied Mechanics is a well-established research environment within vehicle and mechanical engineering. Research topics are of both fundamental and applied character. Our goal is to contribute to the development of safe and environmentally friendly products for a sustainable society.

You are invited to apply for a post-doc position at the Division of Material and Computational Mechanics within the Department of Applied Mechanics, Chalmers University of Technology, in Gothenburg, Sweden (www.chalmers.se). Research areas within this division comprise the mechanical modeling of materials, components, structures and processes.

Major responsibilities

The research area for the postdoc position is: Predicting the deformation and strength properties of polycrystalline (multiphase) materials using multiscale modeling. Generic modeling issues will be addressed for cemented carbides, which will serve as “model materials” as well as having significant industrial relevance and interest. Particular focus will be placed on interface modeling, whereby the interfacial cohesive model must be able to predict both sliding and separation (fracture). Calibration of the bulk and interface models will be carried out using computational results from atomic scale modeling, which are obtained via the close collaboration with our partner group Materials and Surface Theory at the Department of Applied Physics at Chalmers. Subsequent computational homogenization will then be adopted to obtain macroscale strains and stresses and, hence, the macroscale constitutive properties. It is of utmost importance that the homogenization accounts for the 3D-character of the mesoscale features. The research outlined concerning cemented carbides is expected to have a generic value for other types of multiphase materials of engineering importance such as superalloys, stainless steel and high strength steel. The post-doctoral experience offers an opportunity to qualify for a research career within academia or industry.

Qualifications

You should have a strong background in computational mechanics with a PhD degree from an internationally recognized university. Knowledge and research experience in continuum mechanics, material mechanics and FEA are absolutely essential. Experience in multiscale modeling and/or interface modeling is a significant advantage. Since you will collaborate with researchers in Computational Physics, insight into quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics is also meritorious. You are expected to be able to work independently as well as in a group and to have good communication skills.

Details about employment as a post-doc at Chalmers

Most of your working time will be spent on your own research; however, you are also expected to take part in supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and to participate in teaching on the graduate level. Teaching of undergraduate students may also be included to a small extent.

The employment period is limited to a maximum of 2 years (1+1). The salary for the position is specified in Chalmers' general agreement for research positions.

Application deadline: 2013-08-10

For questions, please contact:

Professor Kenneth Runesson
Phone: +46 (0)31 772 19 73
Email: kenneth.runesson@chalmers.se

Professor Magnus Ekh
Phone: +46 (0)31 772 34 79
Email: magnus.ekh@chalmers.se
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