Postdoc: Theoretical & Computational Soft-Solid Mechanics

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Renewal contingent on performance

mentored research experience

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical and computational mechanics of soft solids in coupled environments. The position, in Prof.

Mrityunjay Kothari’s group, focuses on finite-deformation continuum mechanics and developing finite-element implementations (FEniCS/FEniCSx, Abaqus UEL/UMAT) to study thermal, transport, phase-change, and damage couplings.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or Solid Mechanics completed by start date.
• Strong publications record in peer-reviewed journals; expertise in nonlinear continuum mechanics.
• Proficiency in finite-element implementation (FEniCS/FEniCSx or Abaqus UEL/UMAT) with Fortran and Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on mechanics of soft solids and develop theoretical and computational tools.
• Formulate theories, build computational models, and implement in FEniCS/FEniCSx and Abaqus.
• Prepare manuscripts for journals and present results at conferences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Finite deformation mechanics

Python programming

Fortran programming

FEniCS / FEniCSx

Abaqus UEL / UMAT

Scientific programming

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Git

PETSc

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Job description

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical and computational mechanics of soft solids in coupled environments. The position, in Prof.

Mrityunjay Kothari’s group, focuses on finite-deformation continuum mechanics and developing finite-element implementations (FEniCS/FEniCSx, Abaqus UEL/UMAT) to study thermal, transport, phase-change, and damage couplings.