Postdoctoral Researcher: Soft Solids & Multiphysics

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

Job summary

University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical and computational mechanics of soft solids under coupled physical environments. The role includes developing continuum theories and FE implementations, publishing in leading journals, and mentoring students.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, renewable based on performance, initially for one year.

Qualifications

• PhD completed by start date.
• Strong publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with nonlinear continuum mechanics and finite-element methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on mechanics of soft solids and develop theoretical and computational tools.
• Develop computational models and code (FEniCS/FEniCSx, Abaqus UEL/UMAT).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to research proposals and reports.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Finite-deformation mechanics

Continuum mechanics

Scientific programming

Technical communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

PhD in Solid Mechanics (preferred)

Tools

FEniCS/FEniCSx

Abaqus UEL/UMAT

Fortran

Python

PETSc

Git

Job description

University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance theoretical and computational mechanics of soft solids under coupled physical environments. The role includes developing continuum theories and FE implementations, publishing in leading journals, and mentoring students.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, renewable based on performance, initially for one year.