PhD Scholarship in Dynamic Material: Explore the intersection of experimental and numerical work in mechanical materials science with the PhD Scholarship in Dynamic Material Testing. Contribute to ongoing research on advanced materials used in the automotive and aeronautical industry, focusing on impact-dynamic mechanical properties. The position is offered by the Materials Science and Technology-DyMaLab research group at Ghent University.
PhD Scholarship in Dynamic Material Testing
Summary Table: | Position | PhD Student | | Duration | Limited duration (up to 48 months) | | Department | TW08 – Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering | | Degree | Master degree in mechanical engineering or civil engineering | | Occupancy rate | 100% | | Vacancy type | Research staff | | Application Deadline | June 30, 2024, 23:30 |
Study Area: Contribute to the understanding of impact-dynamic mechanical properties of advanced materials, including high-strength steels, lightweight alloys, polymer composites, and nanocomposites. Focus on Materials Testing 2.0 methodologies for efficient testing, optimization of time and resources, and comprehensive data on material properties. Applications in automotive crashworthiness and aeronautical impact incidents.
Scholarship Description: The PhD researcher will delve into the impact-dynamic mechanical properties of advanced materials. This includes analyzing microstructural factors influencing material behavior, leading to improved predictions of high-speed forming processes, crashworthiness of car components, and impact incidents in the aeronautical industry. The research involves using advanced measurement methodologies, high-speed full-field deformation measurements, and Materials Testing 2.0 methodologies.
Eligibility:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or civil engineering.
- Keen interest in mechanical material behavior, material testing, and measurement techniques.
- Familiarity with advanced devices and knowledge of mechanics, optics, electronics, and data processing.
- Experience with Labview, Matlab, Python scripting, and finite element modeling.
- Ability to contribute to teaching and daily lab operations.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter (up to 1 page).
- CV (up to 3 pages).
- Copies of bachelor and MSc degrees.
- Merge all documents into one PDF attachment.
How to Apply: Send applications via email to Patricia.Verleysen@UGent.be with the subject ‘Vacancy: PhD Dynamic Material Testing.’ Ensure that all required documents are included in a single PDF attachment. Short-listed applicants will be notified promptly.
Last Date: June 30, 2024, 23:30 – Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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