PhD-position – Advanced non-destructive inspection of structural composites through x-ray based laminography

19 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

AMADE research group

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Construction

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

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

The Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural Design (AMADE) research group from the University of Girona is looking for candidates to fulfill a PhD position in the field of materials science and engineering.

Non-destructive testing techniques (NDT) play a crucial role in evaluating the integrity and structural health of materials and components in engineering without causing any damage. Radiography, an NDT method using X-rays, produces images of an object's internal structure, aiding in material characterization and defect detection. However, it projects onto a two-dimensional image, losing three-dimensional information. Computed tomography reconstructs three-dimensional structures from data collected at various angles, but it may be impractical for large or high aspect ratio objects. To address these challenges, laminography has emerged as an NDT method for inspecting the internal structure of layered materials, like composite laminates. Nevertheless, laminographic inspection requires a deep understanding of parameters influencing image quality. In this context, the PhD student will contribute to optimizing laminography parameters for characterizing composite laminates used in structural applications (i.e., carbon fibre reinforced composites). The student will apply this technique to identify and analyze different forms of damage within composite layers, critical for ensuring the reliability and safety of structures, especially in industries like aerospace, automotive, and wind energy, where composite materials are prevalent.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a master’s in materials or mechanical engineering or similar, specifically attracted to experimental and numerical or simulation tasks and who are interested in conducting their PhD in a dynamic and highly international frame.

Duration of the contract: 3 years

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants will have already received the appropriate qualification (Master Degree) allowing the applicant to commence a PhD, before employment. MSc in material engineering, mechanical mechanics, aerospace engineering, and related disciplines, are preferred.

Applicants should be creative and independent thinking.

The applicant must be motivated for experimental tasks (setup design, conducting tests and inspections) at the same time of having skills to do some programming.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineeringEngineering » Mechanical engineering

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• Interesting and challenging environment with highly motivated colleagues.

• To develop a PhD degree in an international and motivating research group.

• Get involved in research projects.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• To have obtained a minimum average grade of the Bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS credits) of 6,5 according to the declaration of equivalence for studies completed outside of Spain.
• To have completed 60 ECTS credits of a Master's degree.

If the studies have been completed in non-Spanish universities, a declaration of equivalence of the average grades must be provided. Please, visit the following link to generate the declarations of equivalence:

https://universidades.sede.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/Equivalencia_notas_medias

Selection process

Candidates should fulfill the form available at https://forms.gle/S6zPDev2hMRrK8Ke8 enclosing the following documentation:

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal academic transcript of the completed Bachelor's degree
• Personal academic transcript of the completed Master’s degree
• Grades equivalence document for university studies completed in non-Spanish universities. This document can be obtained from the ‘Ministerio deEducación’: https://universidades.sede.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/Equivalencia_…  

Do not hesitate to contact us to solve any questions at: [email protected]

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Website for additional job details

http://amade.udg.edu/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

AMADE - University of Girona (Spain)

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://forms.gle/S6zPDev2hMRrK8Ke8

Contact

State/Province

Catalonia

City

Girona

Website

http://amade.udg.edu/

Street

UdG; Escola Politècnica Superior-Edifici P-II; Campus Montilivi. Av. Montilivi s/n · 17071 Girona

Postal Code

17003

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED