Postdoc: Microstructure Fracture Modelling with X-ray CT & FE

Kungliga Tekniska högskolan; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in microstructure-informed modelling of fracture mechanics. The role combines experimental testing with computational modelling to understand void nucleation and ductile-to-brittle transitions in HSLA steels.

Applicants should have a PhD and experience in fracture mechanics, X-ray CT, and computational methods; the successful candidate will contribute to in-house experiments and in collaboration with

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent; eligible by decision time.
• Strong background in experimental and computational fracture mechanics; English proficiency for daily work.
• Ability to disseminate work at conferences and journals, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental and computational models for void nucleation.
• Perform advanced CT studies and apply results to FE simulations of material failure.

Skills

Experimental fracture mechanics

Computational fracture mechanics

X-ray computed tomography

Mechanical testing

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Finite element analysis

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in microstructure-informed modelling of fracture mechanics. The role combines experimental testing with computational modelling to understand void nucleation and ductile-to-brittle transitions in HSLA steels.

Applicants should have a PhD and experience in fracture mechanics, X-ray CT, and computational methods; the successful candidate will contribute to in-house experiments and in collaboration with