PhD in Experimental Mechanics of Snap-Fit Joints

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

Job summary

UGent-MMS coordinates a 4-year research project on snap fit joints, focusing on experimental characterization of engagement and long-term performance. The PhD uses DIC and high-speed imaging across quasi-static and creep loading, under temperature influence, in collaboration with industry partners.

Applicants should hold a Master degree and be passionate about materials mechanics, working in a multi-institutional setting with industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master degree required.
• Strong interest in experimental mechanics of materials.
• Enthusiastic about industry-academia collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental characterization techniques for snap fit joints.
• Collaborate with PhD students and postdoc within the project.
• Apply DIC and high-speed imaging to long-term creep and temperature-influenced tests.

Skills

Experimental mechanics

DIC

High-speed imaging

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Digital Image Correlation (DIC)

High-speed imaging

Job description

UGent-MMS coordinates a 4-year research project on snap fit joints, focusing on experimental characterization of engagement and long-term performance. The PhD uses DIC and high-speed imaging across quasi-static and creep loading, under temperature influence, in collaboration with industry partners.

Applicants should hold a Master degree and be passionate about materials mechanics, working in a multi-institutional setting with industry collaboration.