Post-doctor in mechanics of materials - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The position as a Post-doctor aims at strengthening the research activities mainly within continuum modelling with focus on non-local formulations and multiscale modelling. The position is affiliated to the Division of Mechanics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Subject

Mechanics of materials

Subject description

Our research focuses on determining the material and structural responses to mechanical and temperature loads applied on macro-sized components through continuum mechannics solved by finite elements and peridynamics, on nano-sized structures through molecular dynamic simulation as well quantum mechanical description of materials by ab initio simulations. The research activities mainly belong to the areas of Continuum mechanics, Nanomechanics, Quantum mechanics and Multiscale modeling and their engineering applications.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. The duties mainly involve participation in the division’s research projects, where the focus is on development of material models on different scales. Teaching will be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The work also includes teaching at undergraduate and doctoral level within the framework of the division's course activities. The duties also include supervision of degree project and administration linked to the activities at the department. The work will be carried out both individually and in collaboration with other researchers and doctoral students both nationally and internationally.

The duties include:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above
• Reporting results in the form of publications in journals and at conferences

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Ability to independently plan and conduct research
• Experience in numerical material modelling

Good ability to communicate oral and in writing in Swedish

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.
• Evaluated ability to work independently and ability to formulate and address scientific problems.
• Ability for written and oral communication.

Additional assessment criteria:

Experience in numerical modeling, especially in molecular dynamics and/or peridynamics, is meritorious Documented ability to write scientific text Ability to analyze and present results in a structured way, written as well as oral

• Experience in Linux/shell scripting, programing in C/C++ and Python, as well as parallel computing

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/