Postdoctoral Research Position: Spalling, shear banding and fragmentation of metal-matrix compo[...]

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution is offering a postdoc position focusing on Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis in various engineering fields. Candidates will explore the mechanisms behind dynamic fracture and plastic shocks in advanced materials, contributing to significant advancements in the field. This opportunity requires a PhD in relevant disciplines and offers a full-time contract within a collaborative research environment.

Formación

• PhD required in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering.
• 1-4 years of research experience.
• Field of study includes dynamic fracture mechanics.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate mechanisms of plastic shocks and dynamic fracture in materials.
• Focus on spall fracture, dynamic shear banding, and impact fragmentation.

Conocimientos

Research in Mechanical Engineering

Research in Aerospace Engineering

Research in Civil Engineering

Good level of English

Educación

PhD or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

PhD or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering

PhD or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis

Organisation/Company University Carlos III de Madrid Department Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Aerospace engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 15 Jun 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 30 May 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The objective is to investigate the mechanisms that govern the formation of plastic shocks and dynamic fracture in MMCs materials, with a focus on three canonical problems:spall fracturein plate-impact tests,dynamic shear bandingin direct impact experiments on cylindrical specimens, andhigh-velocity impact fragmentationof rings. Aluminum/Silicon-Carbide and Aluminum/Boron-Carbide have been preliminarily selected as the MMCs to be studied.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Civil engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineeringEngineering » Aerospace engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4