PhD: Experimental Mechanics of Complex Snap-Fit Joints

Ghent University; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for a PhD position in experimental mechanics of materials, focusing on snap fit joints. You will develop characterization techniques using Digital Image Correlation and high-speed imaging, and test long-term creep behavior under temperature influence.

Collaborating with industry and academia within a four-year project funded by Flanders Make, you will contribute to understanding engagement mechanics and joint reliability in complex parts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in experimental mechanics of materials and collaborative industry-academia projects.
• Experience with experimental methods and data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental characterization techniques for snap fit joints (DIC, high-speed imaging).
• Extend tests from quasi-static to long-term creep loading with temperature influence.
• Collaborate with other PhD students and postdocs within the project.

Skills

Experimental mechanics

Team collaboration

Research experience

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

Digital Image Correlation (DIC)

High-speed imaging

Job description

Ghent University invites applications for a PhD position in experimental mechanics of materials, focusing on snap fit joints. You will develop characterization techniques using Digital Image Correlation and high-speed imaging, and test long-term creep behavior under temperature influence.

Collaborating with industry and academia within a four-year project funded by Flanders Make, you will contribute to understanding engagement mechanics and joint reliability in complex parts.