Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modelling

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications for this exciting post from those with relevant knowledge and experience in crystal plasticity.

About the Role

You will be part of a team delivering multiscale modelling predictions on several research projects. The work aims to develop and implement crystal plasticity models to inform engineering plastic deformation models, with particular emphasis on their parameterisation. You will join a unique research environment that will allow you to perform leading research in mesoscale mechanics and the broad area of modelling metallic materials with physics-based models. This is a multidisciplinary team, interacting with various researchers and working with a range of modelling techniques and experiments. You will also have opportunities for personal development and to liaise with other universities/industries.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level (or close to completion) in solid mechanics or materials science, with relevant experience in developing and performing crystal plasticity simulations and microstructure-sensitive modelling in finite element software such as Abaqus or Ansys. With a developing track record of publishing in high-quality journals, you will have excellent coding skills. Excellent communication, planning, organising and problem-solving skills are also essential in this role. Experience with modelling high strain rate materials and a background in uncertainty quantification are desirable.

About Us

Cranfield Manufacturing and Materials is following the ambitious strategy of developing a roadmap for Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Sectors for 2050 by applying fundamental science and thought leadership via maturing the concepts of Smart, Clean and Green manufacturing solutions agnostically across all sectors and through all tiers of the supply chain, with SMEs as well as OEMs, to support the national aspiration of Net Zero UK by 2050. We offer world-class niche postgraduate-level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. We link fundamental materials research with manufacturing to develop novel technologies and improve the science base of the manufacturing research. Our capabilities are unique, with a focus on simulation and modelling, and sustainability.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                    

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Gustavo Castelluccio on (E): [email protected]

Apply now . For further details, contact [email protected] quoting 4804.

Closing date:  7 May 2024