Multiphysics FEM Scientist | Wood & Bio-based Materials

VTT

Espoo

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

VTT in Espoo invites applications for a Research Scientist to advance multiscale and multiphysics models predicting moisture and heat transfer, degradation, and durability in wood and bio-based materials. You will combine finite-element modelling with data-driven methods and experimental observations to build a robust multiphysics framework within the ProperTune Soft Condensed Materials group.

We seek an MSc or PhD holder skilled in FE, multiphysics, and PDEs, with programming in Python or

Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Computational Mechanics, Materials Science, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational Science or related field.
Strong expertise in finite-element modelling and computational multiphysics.
Experience with moisture/heat/mass transport in porous materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop computational models for coupled moisture transport, heat and mass transfer, fungal growth, and degradation in wood and bio-based materials.
Implement and validate finite-element and multiphysics formulations using experimental data.
Integrate model parameters from molecular simulations, imaging data and labs.
Calibrate models and assess uncertainty to improve predictive capability.
Collaborate with experimental and machine-learning researchers and contribute to open modelling tools.