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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Subject description
The field of solid mechanics relates to methods and principles aimed at describing deformations, stresses and instability phenomena in deformable bodies.
Solid mechanics is a core discipline in mechanical engineering and it is of fundamental importance also to related disciplines. The types of questions being dealt with carry high relevance for industrial applications.
The research in solid mechanics at LTH focuses on constitutive mechanics, numerical methods, microstructure mechanics, structural optimization, fracture mechanics, stability analysis and experimental methods.
Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
The employment is part of a research project funded by the Swedish Research Council that aims to identify mechanisms that control the growth of tin whiskers that can spontaneously begin to grow out of the tin surface. This project aims to establish modeling techniques to simulate the growth of whiskers. Constitutive equations will be established for the phenomenon and a numerical solution methodology based on the finite element method will be further developed. The proposed project will provide a description of the growth of whiskers. Identification of essential parameters that control this phenomenon will be a natural part of the project. The project will mainly focus on numerical modeling and simulation based on finite elements, such as phase field modeling. For this, the doctoral student will need to implement their own numerical calculation tools. Experimental studies will also be included in the work.
Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if the applicant:
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Solid Mechanics if the applicant has:
Additional requirements
Assesment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily based on academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:
Other assement criteria
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, as well as to how the applicant, through her or his experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle program.
Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, a copy of your Master’s thesis or equivalent or a summary in case the work is not completed and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, letters of recommendation etc.). In addition, a minimum of two references with full contact information must be provided. You are also asked to answer the job specific questions.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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First day of employment | 1 August 2021 or according to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2021/1186 |
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Published | 27.Apr.2021 |
Last application date | 05.Jun.2021 11:59 PM CEST |