Postdoc: Programmable Metamaterials & Multistable Structures

University Of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Oxford invites applicants to develop mechanical models of inflatable and multistable metamaterials. The role focuses on nonlinear mechanics, numerical simulation and design optimisation to achieve programmable shape and stiffness, including switchable stable states.

PhD (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics or related field is required, with experience in solid mechanics, FE modelling (Abaqus/COMSOL/ANSYS) and Python/MATLAB.

Formación

• PhD (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Strong background in solid mechanics, nonlinear deformation, stability of slender structures.
• Experience with finite-element modelling using Abaqus, COMSOL, ANSYS or equivalent software, including nonlinear analysis.
• Research in mechanical metamaterials, multistable systems, inflatable structures, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for numerical modelling and analysis.
• Strong publication record and excellent communication; ability to work independently and with collaborators.

Responsabilidades

• Develop computational models of inflatable and multistable structures and their assemblies, accounting for large deformations, material nonlinearity, contact and instabilities.
• Investigate how unit geometry, internal pressure and assembly architecture influence deployment, stiffness, strength and transitions between stable configurations.
• Characterise energy landscapes, snap-through transitions and hysteresis to establish design principles for metamaterials with controlled switching and shape retention.
• Use numerical simulation and optimisation to design structures with prescribed mechanical responses, in collaboration with experimental researchers who will fabricate and test the designs.

Conocimientos

Solid mechanics

Nonlinear deformation

Finite-element analysis

Python or MATLAB

Educación

PhD (or near completion)

Herramientas

Abaqus

COMSOL

ANSYS

Descripción del empleo

University of Oxford invites applicants to develop mechanical models of inflatable and multistable metamaterials. The role focuses on nonlinear mechanics, numerical simulation and design optimisation to achieve programmable shape and stiffness, including switchable stable states.

PhD (or near completion) in Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Applied Mathematics or related field is required, with experience in solid mechanics, FE modelling (Abaqus/COMSOL/ANSYS) and Python/MATLAB.