Postdoc: Topology Optimization & Numerical PDEs

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International research environment

1+1 year contract

Job summary

EPFL’s Chair of Numerical Modelling and Simulation in Lausanne seeks a postdoc to lead research on topology optimization for architected materials using fast simulation techniques. You will develop and implement unfitted finite element methods, domain decomposition, reduced order modeling, or isogeometric analysis, and publish results in top journals.

Collaboration with PhD students and contributions to teaching are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing completion) in mathematics, computational mechanics, engineering, or related field
• Strong background in topology optimization (SIMP, level set, etc.)
• Research experience in numerical methods for PDEs (finite elements, immersed/unfitted methods, homogenization, isogeometric analysis)
• Proficient in Python; FEniCS a plus; C++ knowledge an asset
• Strong computational skills for simulation and optimization pipelines; HPC experience a plus
• Publication record in leading journals; driven by math and scientific computing
• Independent, creative, and self-motivated; able to drive research with limited supervision
• Excellent English communication; team player and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead research on design and implementation of topology optimization methods for architected materials
• Develop, implement and maintain in-house simulation and topology optimization software
• Analyze, interpret and publish results in international journals
• Present work at national and international conferences and build a professional network
• Mentor and co-supervise PhD and Master students
• Contribute to teaching activities within the group
• Assist in grant proposals and project reports

Skills

Python

FEniCS

C++

HPC

Topology optimization

Isogeometric analysis

Education

PhD in mathematics, computational mechanics, engineering, or related field

Tools

FEniCS

Job description

EPFL’s Chair of Numerical Modelling and Simulation in Lausanne seeks a postdoc to lead research on topology optimization for architected materials using fast simulation techniques. You will develop and implement unfitted finite element methods, domain decomposition, reduced order modeling, or isogeometric analysis, and publish results in top journals.

Collaboration with PhD students and contributions to teaching are expected.