Postdoc: Composite Structures Modelling & Optimization

Aalborg Universitet; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position in the Department of Materials and Production. The role focuses on advanced modelling, optimization and design of composite and lightweight structures, with applications such as wind turbine blades.

You will work within the Solid and Computational Mechanics group on FE methods, numerical simulations and collaborative research with industrial partners, while contributing to teaching and supervision of

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong background in solid and computational mechanics.
• Experience with finite element methods and numerical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and teaching within advanced modelling and design.
• Develop and apply FE methods for composite and sandwich structures.
• Participate in supervision and teaching at relevant programmes.
• Publish research results and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with industrial partners if applicable.

Skills

Finite element methods

Computational mechanics

Teaching and supervision

English communication

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

High-performance computing

FEM software

Job description

Aalborg University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position in the Department of Materials and Production. The role focuses on advanced modelling, optimization and design of composite and lightweight structures, with applications such as wind turbine blades.

You will work within the Solid and Computational Mechanics group on FE methods, numerical simulations and collaborative research with industrial partners, while contributing to teaching and supervision of