PhD position in numerical methods determining vibrations of coupled structures

PhD position in numerical methods determining vibrations of coupled structures
PhD position in numerical methods determining vibrations of coupled structures

Published	Deadline	Location
yesterday	6 Nov	Enschede

Job description
You will model the physics of the coupled structure using dual variables, develop mixed numerical schemes and study the corresponding compatibility condition between the approximation spaces. Eventually, you can relax these conditions and quantify under which conditions the numerical error is still within a given tolerance or focus on solver strategies including preconditioning, possibly with multigrid or domain decomposition.
Specifications

• max. 40 hours per week
• €2541—€3247 per month
• Enschede View on Google Maps

University of Twente (UT)

Requirements

• You are an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher.
• You have, or will shortly, acquire a Master degree in applied mathematics, with advances courses in finite element methods.
• You have a good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
• You are proficient in English.

Conditions of employment

• As a PhD student at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment;
• The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
• Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
• You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.541,- (first year) to € 3.247,- (fourth year);
• There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
• You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision;
• We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other staff.

Additional information
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the ‘Apply now’ button below before November 7, 2022 and include:

• A detailed CV
• An academic transcript of BSc and MSc education, including grades
• A motivation letter (1-2 pages)

For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Fleurianne Bertrand, [f.bertrand@utwente.nl](f.bertrand@utwente.nl)
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