Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental Mechanics: Queen Mary University of London, School of Engineering & Material Sciences, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position to work on an ERC Starting Grant/UKRI Frontier Research Grant. The project, “LSIMPACT: Life-like Resilient Materials for Mitigating Liquid-Solid Impact Damage,” focuses on understanding high-speed liquid collisions with solid surfaces, aiming to address issues such as erosion on wind turbine blades and aircraft components. The PDRA will collaborate with experts in computational mechanics and materials science, contributing to innovative experimental and computational approaches in revealing liquid-solid impact damage mechanisms.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Mechanics of Liquid-solid Impact
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Experimental Mechanics of Liquid-solid Impact |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Description | Postdoctoral Research Associate position to investigate liquid-solid impact damage mechanisms in the context of the LSIMPACT project. |
| Eligibility | PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject. Hands-on experience in experimental mechanics and material characterization. Expertise in dynamic impact test facilities is essential. |
| Required Documents | CV, Research interests, Contact information for two references, PhD degree certificate (or expected completion statement). |
| How to Apply | Apply through the official Queen Mary University job portal. |
| Last Date | 18th February 2024 |
Study Area: Experimental Mechanics of Liquid-solid Impact
Scholarship Description: Queen Mary University of London offers a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to investigate liquid-solid impact damage mechanisms within the framework of the LSIMPACT project. The research aims to understand the effects of high-speed liquid collisions with solid surfaces, with a focus on developing advanced impact-resistant materials. The PDRA will collaborate with experts in computational mechanics and materials science, contributing to cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject, or be near completion. Hands-on experience in experimental mechanics and material characterization is required. Expertise in operating dynamic impact test facilities, including gas gun procedures, Hopkinson bar tests, or liquid droplet impact experiments, is essential. A strong foundation in digital image correlation techniques and knowledge of the mechanics of materials is desirable.
Required Documents:
- CV
- Research interests
- Contact information for two references
- PhD degree certificate (or expected completion statement)
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the official Queen Mary University job portal.
Last Date: 18 February 2024
