Post-Doctoral Fellow in Experimental Mechanics of Composite Pipe Adhesive Joints

27 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KAUST

Department

Physical Science and Engineering Division

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Saudi Arabia

Application Deadline

31 Jul 2024 - 12:00 (Asia/Riyadh)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Description

The Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, invites applications for Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering at the Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility Lab. (MCEM, https://composites.kaust.edu.sa ).

 

Field of study:

Adhesive joints stand out as one of the most commonly utilized methods for joining pipelines, owing to theiraffordability and straightforward application process. Their widespread adoption is largely attributed to the simplicity and cost-effectiveness they offer compared to other joining techniques. With adhesive joints, the assembly of pipelines becomes a streamlined process, requiring minimal specialized equipment or labor-intensive procedures Despite these advantages, the quality control of such joints is still a challenging operation, which causes a lake of confidence and, in some cases, limitations in their applications. Adhesive joints pose a significant challenge in ensuring the integrity of Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) pipelines networks,

often emerging as a primary source of failure.

 

The project aims to contribute to this global effort by studying the effect of different defects inside the adhesive bonded joints on the integrity of the joints.

The project will be organized around 3 main activities:

• Extensive literature survey of standards, technical reports and papers to identify the different defects in the composite pipes adhesive bonded joints.

• Study the effect of critical defects on the mechanical integrity of the adhesive bonded joints.

• Build a mockup with the critical defects.

 

The work will be developed in the context of an industrial consortium “ENERCOMP”, which is a joint consortium between KAUST and Aramco to serve the development of the energy sector.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or other relevant discipline. He/She must have a strong background in one or more of the following fields: Fracture, damage mechanics, composite materials, and adhesive bonding. The candidate should also have a good knowledge of testing pipes at high pressure. For any appointment at MCEM, an in-depth knowledge of theoretical mechanics is a firm requirement.

A high level of self-motivation, a strong publication record, and a good command of oral and written English, the ability to work in a team, as well as alone, and good organizational skills are essential.

 

Other duties

The Post-doctoral fellow will be actively engaged in student mentoring (directed research, Masters thesis students). He/She will also be in charge of developing further the facilities of the laboratory. The candidate will also be in charge of delivering regular reports related to the associated grant.

 

Appointment

One year renewable by mutual agreement. The candidate is expected to join the team as soon as a successful interview has been completed.

 

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy a generous benefits package, details can be provided by Human Resources

Specific Requirements
Application Instructions

Only applications providing all requirements will be considered further.

 

Applicant requirements are as below. They should be numbered and attached to the application in the following order:

1. Detailed CV including list of publications, awards, with the potential start date.

2. A short statement of previous work, title of the post-doc fellowship you apply for, and a description of your vision and of your research plan on that field (the document does not need to be extensive - no more than one A4 page – but should be very high quality. It should clearly highlight a vision of the candidate in the field, a prior understanding of the related literature, and the definition of key steps towards innovative results in the field. Special care should be given by the candidate to this document, which is a key element of the decision process towards recruitment).

3. Names and contact information of three referees.

4. Slides from a recent presentation in a conference or seminar.

5. PDF of a recent publication considered by the candidate as being representative of his research work.

 

Interested applicants should send their complete application package to Prof. Gilles Lubineau ([email protected] ) (With a systematic cc to [email protected] and [email protected] ).

 

PLEASE USE this as the subject of your email: Post Doc MCEM24–Bond_joint.

Note: Applicant will be evaluated on a rolling basis and closed as soon as the position is filled.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KAUST

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Thuwal

Postal Code

23955

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Saudi Arabia

City

Thuwal, Makkah

Website

https://pse.kaust.edu.sa

Street

KAUST Campus

Postal Code

23955-6900

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

0567271457

STATUS: EXPIRED