PhD: Physics-Based Laser Ablation Modeling for Dielectrics

KU LEUVEN; Vlaams-Brabant; Presencial; EUR 63.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KU Leuven invites a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded MSCA-DC INTELLASE Doctoral Network position. The project focuses on physics-based modeling of laser-material interaction in dielectrics and will be carried out in the Laser Manufacturing Group of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The candidate will develop multiphysics models, validate them with state-of-the-art facilities, and participate in international secondments.

Formación

• Master's degree required; no doctoral degree at recruitment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Experience with laser material processing or mechanics of materials.
• Experience with CAE tools such as COMSOL/ANSYS is a plus.
• Willing to travel to KU Leuven and partner sites (CNRS, ModuleWorks, Turku).
• Detail-oriented, proactive and good team player.

Responsabilidades

• Develop multiphysics laser-material interaction models for dielectric materials.
• Validate modeling framework against experimental data and facilities.
• Collaborate with international partners and participate in network training.
• Undertake secondments to partner institutions within the network.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Initiative & teamwork

Detail-oriented

Educación

Master's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Materials Eng, Photonics or Physics

Herramientas

COMSOL

ANSYS

Descripción del empleo

KU Leuven invites a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded MSCA-DC INTELLASE Doctoral Network position. The project focuses on physics-based modeling of laser-material interaction in dielectrics and will be carried out in the Laser Manufacturing Group of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The candidate will develop multiphysics models, validate them with state-of-the-art facilities, and participate in international secondments.