PhD: Computational Mechanics for High-Velocity Impacts

werkenbijnlr; Marknesse; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) invites applications for a PhD candidate to join the Computational Mechanics team in Marknesse, NL. The project focuses on high-velocity impact analysis of advanced composite structures, including FEA, mesh-free methods, and SPH, with aims of robust, design-oriented tools for certification.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD under the Delft University of Technology Doctoral Education programme, with 3 days on-site in Marknesse, 1 day at Delft, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering with a computational mechanics focus.
• Experience with finite element modelling and aerospace structural analysis.
• Knowledge of damage mechanics in composite contexts is advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Skills

FEM modelling

Aerospace structures

Damage mechanics

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Eng

Job description

The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) invites applications for a PhD candidate to join the Computational Mechanics team in Marknesse, NL. The project focuses on high-velocity impact analysis of advanced composite structures, including FEA, mesh-free methods, and SPH, with aims of robust, design-oriented tools for certification.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD under the Delft University of Technology Doctoral Education programme, with 3 days on-site in Marknesse, 1 day at Delft, and