We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Solid Mechanics to join Prof. Emilio Martinez-Paneda’s research group (the Mechanics of Materials Lab) at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford).  This fixed-term post is funded by an UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship grant (NEWPHASE).  This post is available for 12 months in the first instance.

 

We are looking for a researcher with interesting in running finite element simulations to understand inter-disciplinary mechanics topics spanning the areas of biology, materials science and glaciology, with a particular emphasis on coupled multi-physics problems. Examples include the growth of crevasses in large ice-sheets, the modelling of neurogenerative diseases, the degradation of Li-Ion batteries, and the corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement of metallic materials. There is certain flexibility and the tasks can be tailored the strengths and interests of the applicant. You will have the opportunity to use commercial finite element packages such as COMSOL or ABAQUS but also in-house or open-source codes such as FEniCS or MOOSE. You will also be expected to take part in collaborative work, take part in the activities of the research group, submit publications to reputed journals and liaise with academic collaborators and sponsors.

 

You must have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in engineering, mathematics, physics, materials science, or other closely-related disciplines. Also, you should have experience in at least one of the following:

 

•            Finite element analysis

•            Multi-physics modelling

•            ABAQUS or COMSOL

•            Fracture Mechanics

•            Phase field models

•            Computational Mechanics

 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Emilio Martinez-Paneda  (email: emilio.martinez-paneda@eng.ox.ac.uk)

 

For more information about working at the Department, see

www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

 

Only online applications received before midday on Monday 2nd December 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

For those candidates about to finish their PhD degrees, a lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 p.a.) with a commensurate reduction in responsibilities (and amendment in job title to Research Assistant) until the PhD is awarded .

 

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

 

Keywords - Computational Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Multi-Physics Modelling, Phase Field Methods