Doctoral student in Reliable structures and optimization - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Solid Mechanics

The project concerns development of new methods for reliable design against fatigue, with simultaneous optimization. The probabilistic description is due to variations in the material, but also in the design variables to be chosen by design and in a number of stochastic parameters (e.g. loads). This project has a focus on time-dependent loads and finite life. The optimization is usually minimizing the weight, but there can also be other objectives. At KTH Solid mechanics, methods have been developed that can be used as a starting point in this project. The research is to a large extent of a fundamental nature, but with applied goals. The work is mainly carried out at KTH, but collaboration with industry is also included. The project is interdisciplinary with its main part in solid mechanics and FEM computations, but it also includes statistics, programming and optimization. A suitable background is a master's degree in engineering with a profile in applied mechanics, solid mechanics, or similar. If you are already familiar with all the subjects involved in the project, it is advantageous, but it is not a requirement. The project's goals will primarily be achieved with numerical computations, but verifying testing is also planned. The financing for the entire project comes from Scania. The employment includes approximately 15% teaching. 

Supervision: Mårten Olsson is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

To be eligible for PhD-studies in Solid mechanics you to have courses in solid mechanics and mechanics in your previous education.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Target degree: Doctoral Degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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