Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Dynamic Fracture of Materials

24 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Czech Technical University in Prague

Department

Department of Mechanics and Materials

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

31 Aug 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

24 May 2023

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

We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to work within our strong research group “Dynamics of material fracture” oriented at experimental and numerical investigation of mechanical response and failure of materials at high strain rates. This post is based in Prague, Czech Republic and is available for 2 years. Interested candidate may send CV and letter of interest to knapova@fd.cvut.cz and copied to vyzkum@fd.cvut.cz .

The detailed description how-to apply for the position and the application form can be found here:

https://international.cvut.cz/jobs-at-ctu/postdoc/

Czech Technical University in Prague now offers a new fellowship program, the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship. This new and attractive two-year fellowship-program offers excellent researchers who have recently completed their PhD the chance to continue their research career at CTU.

Detailed description of the position follows.

Experiments and modeling of dynamic fracture of materials

ERC research field:

15.17 Materials engineering

15.18 Mechanical engineering

Dynamic failure and dynamic fracture of materials considering various failure mechanisms, are at the center of our interest. The overall objectives are the development of numerical models based on extensive experimental data from experiments under a broad range of strain rates. The research is aimed at establishing a fundamental understanding of material mechanics of failure at multiscale. We are seeking a highly talented and motivated researcher to work within our impact dynamics group oriented at experimental and numerical investigation of mechanical response of materials and metamaterials at dynamical loading (high-strain-rate experiments using various methods, including SHBP/OHPB, drop tests, other impact loading) using state-of-the-art methods including high speed imaging, DIC, high-speed X-ray imaging (including Flash X-ray), etc. The aim of the project is to develop a new constitutive models for Finite Element modelling interesting new (including 3D printed) (meta)materials which would allow for FE simulations of impact under moderate and high strain rates. The approach should include new methods, e.g. physics-based machine learning. The holder of the postdoc position will be a member of a strong research group of young and highly motivated scientists, mainly PhD students and young postdocs.

Description of the ideal candidate

The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate (or be very near to its completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree and/or significant relevant industrial experience. Experience with SHPB (Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar) experimental technique for characterization of the behavior of materials at high strain rates and/or evaluation of measured data for constitutive modelling is advantageous, though not required. Aside the constitutive modelling and FE simulations you will be expected to analyze and interpret high strain rate and gas gun experiments. Knowledge in material modelling, data acquisition systems, development of novel diagnostics and apparatuses in experimental mechanics of materials is also beneficial.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate (or be very near to its completion) in engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline; or, alternatively, have a good first degree and/or significant relevant industrial experience. Experience with SHPB (Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar) experimental technique for characterization of the behavior of materials at high strain rates and/or evaluation of measured data for constitutive modelling is advantageous, though not required. Aside the constitutive modelling and FE simulations you will be expected to analyze and interpret high strain rate and gas gun experiments. Knowledge in material modelling, data acquisition systems, development of novel diagnostics and apparatuses in experimental mechanics of materials is also beneficial.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

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Additional Information
Benefits

Salary: CZK 62 000 per month plus additional allowances (travel to conferences).

Selection process

Applications will be assessed by a committee, based on documents sent by applicants. The mentor has a strong vote in the selection process.

To apply for the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship you need the following documents in English:

• CV, including list of publications (max. 4 pages). At least three IF (Impact Factor. We follow the Web of Science Journal Citation Reports )  journal publications are expected. Papers accepted for publication yet waiting to be printed do count if a proof of acceptance is provided.
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
• PhD certificate (copy).
• A cover letter (See Application for CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship form)
• You may attach other documents supporting your application such as recommendation letters etc.

Applications should be sent to:

E-mail: knapova@fd.cvut.cz with a copy to vyzkum@fd.cvut.cz

Additional comments

Mentor

Prof. Ing. Ondřej Jiroušek, Ph.D.

Head of Department of Mechanics and Materials

Faculty of Transportation Sciences

Czech Technical University in Prague

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ondrej-Jirousek

https://scholar.google.cz/citations?user=WTdDCKMAAAAJ&hl=en

email: ondrej.jirousek@cvut.cz

Website for additional job details

http://mech.fd.cvut.cz/vacancies/postdoc-positions

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Czech Technical University in Prague

Country

Czech Republic

City

Prague 1

Postal Code

110 00

Street

Na Florenci 25

Where to apply

E-mail

vyzkum@fd.cvut.cz

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Website

https://www.cvut.cz/en

Street

Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3

Postal Code

16000

E-Mail

ondrej.jirousek@cvut.cz

STATUS: EXPIRED