Postdoc in composites forming simulations - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Adequately predicting the forming of stacked prepreg composite material into a complex geometry requires taking into consideration several parameters.  Among these, the material system and component geometry are considered fundamental. However, to prevent faults like wrinkling, other parameters such as the forming and stacking sequence, degree of consolidation and temperature must also be considered.  Not until then can we obtain robust, cost and energy-efficient forming. For more than ten years, KTH has worked on developing material characterisation methods and models describing the multilayer forming of stacked prepregs, resulting in a deeper understanding of this process. However, further exploring the possibilities for novel material systems formed into larger component geometries requires extending our simulation capabilities. We aim to include our micro-level models in pressure, temperature and time-dependent macroscale simulations of real component forming while keeping the simulation times reasonable. Further, we aim to add complexities arising from shopped recycled filaments and high-fiber volume fractions materials into our simulations.

We are looking for a skilled PhD in composites process modelling using finite element simulations. You need to be familiar with model development and implementation of User Materials (UMAT) and subroutines.  Are you the one?

The postdoc position is within the Lightweight structures research group at the Department of Engineering Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The research group consists of 6 faculty, 2 technicians and approximately 15 PhD students. The group has availability to a laboratory for composites manufacturing and testing.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Experience in acting as co-supervisor for PhD students and collaborating with affiliated industrial partners.
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• You must have documented experience in composites process modelling in general and numerical simulations in particular.
• Documented scientific excellence. This can be shown by listing scientific journal publications, presenting the content of the PhD dissertation, or listing prices or grades.
• Through the documentation, you also need to show independence and ability to collaborate.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• It is preferred that you have experience in using finite element simulations and in writing user-defined materials, UMAT
• Experience of forming and compaction simulations is of particular interest.
• We are looking for someone with experience in composite manufacturing, prepreg characterisation methods and fibre mechanics.
• It’s commendable if you have an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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