Context
XS-Meta is an Innovative European Training Network project with the main objective of training a new generation of researchers in concurrent material-structure design of high-technology structural systems, using functionally graded 3D-printed metamaterials.
The scientific challenge in XS-Meta is to take advantage of the metal 3D printing technology to perform a change of paradigm on how engineering structural design is performed, integrating the design of the metamaterial structure at the subscale with the engineering design of the component to develop a new generation of high-performance components. XS-Meta addresses the multiple scales of the problem, from microstructure of the material at the grain level, to the continuum-based engineering design of industrial components.
XS-Meta involves 11 partners from 7 different countries, including reference research groups in 7 leading academic institutions, one public research institute and 3 companies (see "Additional Information for details). XS-Meta involves different fields, from machine learning to computational and experimental materials science, manufacturing, applied mathematics, computational mechanics, and software engineering.
Details of the position: "ESR 3 & 4: Constitutive models for 3D printed materials"
Purpose and objectives: (1) To develop phenomenological (ESR3) and micromechanical (ESR4) models for 3D printed materials at large elastic and plastic deformations; (2) To consider the effect of common defects in 3D printed materials such as porosity; (3) Validate and test the models considering real application conditions. To this aim, multiscale analysis will be performed;
Expected Results: ESR 3 is expected to deliver a well-documented, ready-to-use phenomenological simulation model for predicting the behavior of 3D printed materials. ESR 3 is expected to incorporate as well microstructure information to improve the predictability of the mode.
ESR 4 is expected to deliver a well-documented, ready-to-use micromechanical simulation model for predicting the mechanical behavior of 3D printed materials. ESR 4 will work closely together with ESR 3 to incorporate common experiences and develop the interfaces for data exchange between the models.
ESR3 & ESR 4 will work jointly with other project partners to develop protocols of data transfer between projects.
Enrollment in Doctoral degree(s): Georgia institute of Technology and/or the University of Lorraine. There is also the possibility of a dual (USA/France) degree.
Requirements
- Degree requirements: MS in mechanical engineering, materials science, mathematics (applied), physics or related field.
- Excellent English communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- Motivation to pursue a PhD, travel, and work independently
- Additional skills: communication skills, programming skills (C, C++, Matlab, Fortran, Python…), finite elements analysis.
Mobility Rule
- Candidates must not have resided in France for more than 12 months over the last 3 years before the starting date. This excludes holidays and (refugee status) asylum application. Candidates may be of any nationality.