Researcher / PhD position of “Extending the virtual assessment of component service lifetime beyond damage initiation”

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Researcher / PhD position of “Extending the virtual assessment of component service lifetime beyond damage initiation”

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• Tailored test definition for a comprehensive experimental setup for characterizing fatigue behavior with a special focus on composites
• Evaluation and benchmarking of different simulation methods to predict fatigue crack growth
• Establishing a simulation strategy that will combine engineering tools which allow design engineers to predict fatigue life of engineering plastics applications, including anisotropy in detail
• Development of a multiscale approach capable of relating the complex micro-scale failure events to the macroscopic damage law
• Close cooperation with national and international project partners from industry and academia and regular presentation of results
• Communication of research results to the scientific community (e.g. papers in peer-reviewed journals, oral presentations at national and international conferences)

RequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, polymer science or related field or work experience related to modeling and simulation topics
• Experienced with numerical simulation tools (Abaqus, …) and programming (Python, Matlab, …)
• Willingness to co-operate and communicate with academic and industrial partners
• Structured and independent way of working
• Personal initiative, skills for self-organization and teamwork, effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with partner companies and research organizations Excellent skills in English; German skills are a clear benefit

Additional InformationBenefits

• Collaboration in a highly-motivated multi-disciplinary team with excellent contacts to industry as well as to national and international research organizations
• Gross income € 3.579,- (for a classification as a PhD candidate; full-time employment, 14 times a year)
• Flexible working conditions
• Possibility to perform a PhD thesis
• We aim at increasing the number of women in our organization and would be glad to fill this position with a female researcher

Additional commentsPlease send your application (motivation letter, CV) along with copies of your certificates and diplomas to , indicating the Job-ID 20240108.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH Country Austria State/Province Styria City Leoben Postal Code 8700 Street Sauraugasse 1Where to apply E-mailjobs@pccl.atContact CityLeoben WebsiteStreetRoseggerstrasse 12 Postal Code8700STATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Leoben, Steiermark

Job date

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:31:59 GMT

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