Postdoc in Multiscale Weld Mechanics & Simulations

LUT; Lappeenranta; Hybride; EUR 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

International research environment

Résumé du poste

LUT University in Lappeenranta invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position in computational weld mechanics within the Welding Technology Laboratory. The successful candidate will develop multiscale CWM methods for industrial-scale welded structures, bridging detailed simulations with reduced-order models, and contribute to teaching and supervision.

The appointment is two years with a six-month trial, starting December 2026, with a hybrid work model and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in mechanical or structural engineering, materials science, welding engineering, or related field.
• Ability to conduct independent scientific work and teach.
• Experience with finite element analysis, thermomechanical simulations, and numerical modelling.
• Experience with experimental validation and welding technology.
• Good English skills; Finnish not required.

Responsabilités

• Develop multiscale CWM methods for industrial-scale welded structures.
• Develop FE-based welding simulations for large-scale structures and model distortions and residual stresses.
• Calibrate and validate predictive models using measurements.
• Publish results in international journals and conferences.
• Supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses and contribute to teaching.

Connaissances

Finite element analysis

Computational weld mechanics

Thermomechanical simulations

Numerical modelling

Experimental validation

Welding technology

Computer vision

Machine learning applications

Formation

Doctoral degree in mechanical or structural engineering, materials science, manufacturing (welding) engineering, or related field

Outils

FEM software (e.g., Abaqus)

Description du poste

LUT University in Lappeenranta invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position in computational weld mechanics within the Welding Technology Laboratory. The successful candidate will develop multiscale CWM methods for industrial-scale welded structures, bridging detailed simulations with reduced-order models, and contribute to teaching and supervision.

The appointment is two years with a six-month trial, starting December 2026, with a hybrid work model and collaboration with